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EKTA VISION
Newsletter of
Indo-American Foundation of Arizona
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Last Sravan Monday Special!
Monday, August 29, 2016.
For the First time in Arizona
The 7000+ Rudraksha Shivling created by our own
"Kamlesh Patel and Kshitij Chitania" will be kept open for 15 days for the devotees to have 'darshan' starting from Last Sravan Monday on August 29, 2016.
Please see the photo for work in progress!
TEMPLE OPEN ALL DAY
PROGRAM:
9:30 am - 7:30 pm -
Main Shivling Abhishek by devotees (once in a year besides Maha Shivratri)
7:30 pm - Rudrabhishek by Priests
8:30 pm - Cultural Programs,
Maha Aarti and Maha Prasad
Location: 2804 W. Maryland Ave. Phoenix AZ 85017
Directions: Take I-17, Exit Bethany Home West, Right on 27th Ave, Left on Maryland Ave.
IACRF Thanks Sponsors Deepa & Kamlesh Patel
for procuring Rudraksh from India
and also sponsoring Mahaprasad!
(Chennai Chettinad Palace!)
Rudraksha beads, meaning "tear drops of Shiva" in Sanskrit, is a seed traditionally used for prayer beads in Hinduism. Sacred rudraksha beads are made from the seeds of the Rudraksha tree (Elaeocarpus ganitrus) and according to ancient Vedic texts, these beads are endowed with cosmic powers to elevate the soul and assist on the path of ascension.
Also according to Vedic Scriptures, Lord Shiva once went into deep meditation for the well being of all living creatures. When he woke, he opened his eyes and tears of compassion fell to the earth. These tears took the form of seeds to assist humanity in our healing. The dry seed from the Rudraksha tree form the rudraksha beads.
"In the Puranas, a lot of importance has been given to the rudraksh, which inspired Batuk Vyas, a narrator of Shiva Purana Katha and an expert on Rudraksha to arrange them into the shape of a lingam. to promote devotion towards Lord Shiva and also creating awareness about the health benefits of the rudraksh," Mr Vyas is claimed to have set a record of sorts by making
world's highest Rudraksha lingam. and the temple authorities in India have applied for Limca Book of World Records certificate.
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Sravan Mas Serving at Shelter!
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Donation & Membership Pledge Form
IACRF is a Non-profit organization under IRS Section 501 (c) (3) Donations are tax deductible
LIFE MEMBERSHIP DONOR TRUSTEE Gold Life Member: $2,000 Platinum Donor Trustee: $25,000 Platinum Life Member: $5,000 Diamond Donor Trustee: $50,000 V.I.P. Life Member: $10,000 Benefactor Trustee: $100,000 Grand Life Member: $15,000 Grand Benefactor Trustee: $200,000 Magnanimous Benefactor Trustee: $500,000
Make your check payable to Indo-American Foundation or Bharatiya Ekta Mandir of Arizona Please mail your check to IAF-BEMA P.O. Box 35275, Phoenix, AZ 85069
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Indo-American Foundation of Arizona
Registered Non Profit Organization IRS 501-c3
Bharatiya Ekta Mandir Hindu & Jain Temple and Community Center
P. O. Box 35275, Phoenix, Arizona 85069
Indo-American Cultural & Religious Foundation of Arizona is a Premier Non Profit Organization in Phoenix, serving the Indo-American Community members through Community Center and Bharatiya Ekta Mandir Hindu and Jain Temple.
Please visit:
Ekta Mandir Location: 2804 W. Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017
Directions: From I-17, Bethany Home Exit West, Right on 27th Ave, Left on Maryland Ave.
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