Monthly Archives: October 2017

Oct 22

Annakut 10-28-17

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Jay Shree Krishna

Dear <<First Name>> <<Last Name>>, Maine Hindu Temple cordially extends invitation to you along with your family and friends to attend the auspicious occasions of: Happy Diwali Happy New Year ANNAKUT When: Saturday. October 28, 2017 Venue: Maine Hindu Temple 719 Main Street Westbrook, ME 04092 ***Program Highlights*** Annakut Preparations/Bhajan Kirtan: 5:30 PM To 7:00 PM Aarti and Diwali Diya Ceremony 7:00 PM To 7:30 PM Prasad/Maha Prasad (Dinner): 7:30 PM to........... Clean-up: 9:00 PM To..... The above schedule is for planning purposes only. YOU all are invited to Participate in "POOJA/AARTI/DIWALI DIYA CEREMONY"  R.S.V.P Latest by October-26-2017 To:
  • Varsha/ Sudhir Patel: (207)-406-4211
  • Rekhaben/Thakorbhai Patel: (207)-883-3047
  • Ranjaben/Kantibhai Patel: (207)-773-6633
  • Shakuntlaben/Kiranbhai Patel: (207)-729-3364
  • Poonam/Ramesh Gaindh: (207)-619-7171
  • Rashmi/Krishan Vema: (207)-784-7936
  1. Please Prepare Krishna/Rama’s Bhajan or any Bhajan or Ram’s Story etc.
  2. If you would like to bring PRASAD, please do so!
  3. This is the 4th time we all are doing "ANNAKUT" so try to bring varieties of dishes as a PRASAD. (See Photos) 
Annakut at BAPS Boston 10/21/2017
Please help MHT in getting the word out about this!  All community members are encouraged to bring Prasad for the above event.  We could have a “BEAUTIFUL ANNAKUT” Don’t worry about quantity, just verities. Volunteer are needed for decoration, perform Puja, Prasad distribution and cleanup etc. or any of the seva on this auspicious Diwali celebration. For more Information:  Email: info@mainehindutemple.org Phone:  (207) 370-0475 http://www.mainehindutemple.org/ https://www.facebook.com/MaineHinduTemple Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to see you at MHT, Diwali*****New Year*****Annakut*****Function. Sincerely, MHT Community/Devotees/Board. 
Oct 14

Diwali Celebrations – October 19th, 2017

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The festival of lights, Diwali is celebrated with full vigor and enthusiasm all over the World. Sri Lakshmi puja is one of the important rituals performed during the festival of Diwali, and this is performed to invite Goddess Lakshmi. Let us all gather to celebrate this traditional "Festival of Lights" and offer our prayers to Goddess Lakshmi. Diwali falls on a dark moon night which is then illuminated with the shine of earthen diyas and lamps. This festival is devoted to the praise and worship of Goddess Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and luster. In her honor, Lakshmi Puja is performed religiously during the evenings, generally after sunset.
Diwali Lakshmi Puja program details (10/19/2017)
  • 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM - Pooja Preparations, Archana & Diya Registrations
  • 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM - Deeparadhana, Sri Maha Lakshmi Ashtothram with New Coins & Rose Flowers
  • 7:00 to 7:45 PM - Decorating Diyas
  • 7:45 PM to 8:15 PM – Sri Maha Lakshmi Aarti and Sai Dhoop Aarti
  • 8:15 PM to 9:00 PM - Prasadam Distribution, Cleaning
Sponsorship Details:
Diwali Lakshmi Puja & Diwali Diya Lighting is $21. Please email to info@mainehindutemple.org for Registrations. All community members are encouraged to bring flowers, prasad for the Lakshmi Puja. Volunteers needed for registration, decoration, perform Puja, crowd control, Prasad distribution and clean up. Please sign up for any of the seva on the auspicious Diwali Lakshmi Puja celebrations. Please email info@mainehindutemple.org or call (207) 370-0475 for more details. Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to seeing you at MHT Diwali Lakshmi Puja celebrations. Sincerely, MHT Board October 13, 2017