MHT is very excited to announce new addition of Goddess Durga Mata idol to our Temple. As shown in the below picture, Goddess Idol has been prepared in marble exclusively for MHT and being shipped as of sending this email. We will secure auspicious dates in discussing with a Priest to perform Goddess Durga Mata Prana Pratishtha Utsav and Abhishekam in the coming days. We need sponsorship and support from the community to install Goddess Durga Mata. The estimated expenses to do the Prana Pratishtha of the Goddess Durga Mata are: Shipping Idol from India                    - $1000 Building the dais for the new idol        - $1500 Prana Pratishtha expenses                 - $4000 Daily expenses for 2 years`               - $7000 MHT will send more details about the upcoming events of Goddess Durga Mata Prana Pratishtha Utsav and Abhishekam as and when it is available. In the meanwhile, MHT is looking for sponsorship and volunteers MHT encourages community members to do seva in any one of the below form

• Open the temple on a daily basis
• Help off load Idol from shipping company on a short notice
• Help build the dais
• Generously donate towards this auspicious event of bringing Goddess Durga Mata to MHT

Navaratri updates: MHT is celebrating "Navaratri 2018" for which the schedule and Program details will be send shortly

As always, we need volunteers for running the temple and any help is greatly appreciated. MHT is low on funds and looking for generous donors to support and help with the planned activities. We are grateful for your  continued support. Please email info@mainehindutemple.org or call (207) 370-0475 if anyone needs more details or clarification.

Sincerely,MHT Board October 1, 2018