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EKTA VISION
Newsletter of
Indo-American Foundation of Arizona
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Please join us for
cultural programs to praise Lord Ganesh
followed by Aarti and Mahaprasad during the
from September 4 through September 15, 2016.
Program, Puja, and MahaPrasad everyday!
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Ganesh Mahotsav Continues with Cultural Programs
Tuesday, September 13, 6 pm - 7 pm followed by Aarti and Mahaprasad.
Performance by Teenage Carnatic Musicians
Kailash Raman (Vocal)
Kailash has been learning carnatic music since 2010 from Smt. Bhargavi Balasubramanian, a disciple of Sangeet Samrat
Chitravina N Ravikiran.
He developed a passion for music and Hindu religion from an early age from listening to the taped discourses of his late-great grandfather Brahmasri T.S. Balakrishna Sastrigal, a renowned harikatha exponent in India.
Kailash is currently a high school Senior.
Harish Sundaram (Mridangam)
Harish is a passionate and
talented percussionist. He started learning Mridangam at the tender age of 7 from Sri Sundaram.
Harish was accepted into the tutelage of Vidwan Sri Patri Satish Kumar in January 2013. He competed at the Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival and won in 2014. Harish gave his debut accompaniment for Bharatnatyam Salangai Puja for Natya Nrityalaya Dance School, Phoenix in October 2015 and will be accompanying for the upcoming Salangai Puja of Nrityalaya in October 2016.
Harish had his arangetram in March 2016 where he accompanied Vidwan. SikkilGurucharan along with his Guru in Kanjira and Vidwan Sanjeev in Violin.
He is currently a high school Junior.
Upcoming Ganesh Mahotsav Programs Schedule
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Ganesh Visarjan Ceremony, Aarti & Mahaprasad!
Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 6PM
We will have a dhol player.
Come prepared to dance to compete with
Salman Khan!
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For the First time in Arizona
"Rudraksha Shivling"
@ Ekta Mandir
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.
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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IACRF
Calendar of
Events!
September 2016
Please click on the Event title for a flyer!
Contact: publicity@iacrfaz.org
Weekly Regular Programs:
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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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Please take few minutes to give your feedback on IACRF including Community Center, Ekta Mandir and all programs organized by IACRF to serve the community. Please tell us what is being done well and what areas need improvement. Try to keep it objective and professional, but please express your kudos and concerns regarding all issues including Priests, Manager, Custodian, Directors, Volunteers, Cleanliness, Safety, Quality, Service and other areas. This will help us improve the facilities and service to the community.
Please click on the Suggestion Box!
Thank you very much
IACRF Board of Trustees and Directors.
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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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