Dasa Vaibhava
Austin Hindu Temple MPR Hall 9801 Decker Lake Rd, Austin, TX, United States
With the blessings of Lord Shri Venkata Krishna, Lord Vayu and Bhaavi Paryaaya Shri Shri Sugundendra Tirtha Swamiji, SVKV Austin is pleased to announce that the 352nd Aradhana Celebration of Shri Raghavendra Swamy is to be held at the Austin Hindu Temple & Community Center (AHTCC) Multipurpose Hall on Saturday September 23rd. pūjyāya rāghavendrāya satyadharmaratāya ca । bhajatāṃ kalpavṛkṣāya namatāṃ kāmadhenave ॥ पूज्याय राघवेन्द्राय सत्यधर्मरताय च । भजतां कल्पवृक्षाय नमतां कामधेनवे ॥ Salutations to the venerable Guru Raghavendra (and Lord within), who is the propagator of Truth and Righteousness, and the Universal Giver of blessings to all devotees - like the Divine Tree (Kalpavruksha) and Divine Cow (Kamadhenu) who fulfill all wishes. Join us as we offer seva to our Universal Kind and Affectionate Guru who fulfills all our good desires (apekṣita pradatā'nyo rāghavendrānna vidyate अपेक्षित प्रदताऽन्यो राघवेन्द्रान्न विद्यते) and participate in the Aradhana event to receive His blessings and the Prasada of the Lord Almighty. Join in the chanting and singing - CONTENT LIST HERE in the language of your choice Block the date (Sat 23 Sep) and book your Seva-s! RSVP HERE so we can plan better (For other Seva-s in Shraavana and Bhaadrapada months incl. Rayara Purva, Madhya and Uttara Aradhana see HERE ) Event Schedule: Date: Saturday 23rd September Venue: Austin Hindu Temple (Location) 09:00: Guru pooja, Ganapati Pooja, Shuddha Punyahavachana 09:45: Maha Sankalpa 10:00: Panchamruta Abhisheka 10:30: Vayustuti, Vishnu Sahasranama, Raghavendra Stotra Ashtottara 11:45: Mahapooja 12:00: Rayara Paada Pooja + Kanaka Abhisheka 12:30: HH Swamiji Anugraha Sandesha + SVKV Austin updates 13:00: Teertha Prasada durvādidhvāntaravaye vaiṣṇavendīvarendave । śrī rāghavendra gurave namo atyanta dayālave ॥ दुर्वादिध्वान्तरवये वैष्णवेन्दीवरेन्दवे । श्री राघवेन्द्र गुरवे नमो अत्यन्त दयालवे ॥ Salutations to the extremely kind Guru Raghavendra, who is like the Sun that dispels the darkness of evil, and like the Moon that fosters Lotus-like devotees of the Lord. sarvaṃ śrī kṛṣṇārpaṇaṃ astu सर्वं श्री कृष्णार्पणं अस्तु
With the blessings of Lord Shri Venkata Krishna, Lord Vayu and Bhaavi Paryaaya Shri Shri Sugundendra Tirtha Swamiji, we are pleased to announce the following sevas that are available to devotees of Austin, the Aastika Nagara, as the Pooja-Vrata seasons starts in 2023: Mon Aug 21 10:30 AM: Nagara Panchami + Ashlesha Bali Pooja (Flyer) (12 Noon : AshTottara Archana + 12:30 PM : Maha Mangalarati) Fri Aug 25 6:00-7:00 PM: Varamahalakshmi Vrata Tue Aug 29 07:00 AM: Rigveda Upakarma Wed Aug 30 07:00 AM: Yajurveda Upakarma + 6:00-7:00 PM: Satyanarayana Pooja Thu-Sat Aug 31, Sep 1-2 07:00 AM: Raghavendra Swami Aradhana (Panchamruta Abhisheka, Ashtottara, Vishnu Sahasranama, Vayustuti Paarayana) Wed Sep 6 Evening: Krishna Janmaashthami (Arghya at Moonrise = Thu Sep 7 00:23 (past midnight) and after 07:12 Navami Paarane) Sat-Sun Sep 9-10 5:00-7:00 PM: Krishna Leelotsava (Chitra Spardhe, Rangoli Spardhe, Mosaru Kudike and other activities) Sun Sep 17 6:00 PM: Gowri Pooja Mon Sep 18 08:00-09:30 AM: Mahaganapati Homa Mon Sep 18 6:00 PM: Ganesha Pooja Sat Sep 23 09:00 AM: Raghavendra Swami Aradhana Celebration (Event details here) Thu Sep 28 10:30 AM: Ananta Padmanabha Vrata
Blessings of Lord Shri Venkata Krishna, Lord Vayu and Bhaavi Paryaaya Shri Shri Sugunendra Tirtha Swamiji to all the devotees of Austin, the Aastika Nagara. adhika māsa nitya paṭhanīya śloka govardhanadharaṃ vande gopālaṃ goparūpiṇaṃ | gokulotsavaṃ īśānaṃ govindaṃ gopikāpriyaṃ || puruṣottama arghya devadeva jagannātha purāṇa puruṣottama gṛhāṇa arghyaṃ rādhayā sahito hare अधिक मास नित्य पठनीय श्लोक गोवर्धनधरं वन्दे गोपालं गोपरूपिणं । गोकुलोत्सवं ईशानं गोविन्दं गोपिकाप्रियं ॥ पुरुषोत्तम अर्घ्य देवदेव जगन्नाथ पुराण पुरुषोत्तम गृहाण अर्घ्यं राधया सहितो हरे This year we have the divine opportunity to celebrate Adhika Shraavana Maasa from July 18 to August 15, 2023. Please join us at the SVKVA Priest House for Samoohika Adhika Maasa Daana on Saturday August 12th at 6:30 PM (details in flyer above) Here is a talk by Avinash Achar on Adhika Maasa with salient points extracted below: In the Chandramana or Lunar Indian calendar followed in most of South India, months are based on the cycle of the moon ending in Amaavaasya tithi. Every month has a Surya Sankramana, or crossing of the Sun from one Zodiac sign to the next Once in 33 months, an additional month appears without Sankramana (compensating for 12 lunar months being shorter than a solar year). Since there was no associated form of the Lord no auspicious events were to be performe. So this extra month came to be known as Mala (unclean) maasa and just as we get rid of dirt from our body it was discarded (tyaajya). However, the Lord Himself then blessed it as His own month Aananda Purushottama Maasa and even made it more blessed than the other months with extra merit for doing any good deeds (adhikasya adhika-phalam). As recounted in the Mahabharata, Lord Krishna visits the Pandavas in the forest, and relates the background story of how Adhika Maasa is blessed by Lord Vishnu in Goloka. He also explains the background of why the Pandavas were banished to the forest due to Draupadi's ignoring the virtues of Adhika Maasa in a previous life, and how due to penance to Lord Shiva eventually she is blessed with five husbands in this life. Many Puranas describe the greatness and benefit of Adhika Maasa, including Padma Purana, Bhavishya Purana, Bhavishyottara Purana and Naaradiya Purana. Some of the main activities that are to be performed in Adhika Maasa are listed below: All kinds of Daana but especially giving 33 Apoopas (Appam sweet) should be done, but only to worthy people with anushthaana. Apoopa daana can be done on a single day to 33 people, or to a person each day for 33 days. The Daana should be given in a Bronze vessel along with Jaggery (Guda) with gold (coin, piece or idol) for Vishnu preeti, i.e. the Lord inside the recipient. The result is equivalent to doing Pruthivi daana, i.e. donating the whole Brahmaanda along with 33 Crore devata-s! Apoopa should be prepared well, without breaks or holes in it By doing this Daana, Shani and Yama dosha is removed. Mantra for Apoopa daana: vishnu roopi sahasraaamshu sarva paapa pranashanaat | apoopa daana pradaanena mama paapama vyapohatu || O Lord Vishnu of thousand (infinite) forms Who are the destroyer of all sins, by this charity of Apoopa sweet, may my sins be destroyed narayana jagat beeja bhaaskara pratiroopadhrik vrataanena putraamscha sampadaamscha abhivruddhaye || O Lord Narayana, the true form of light and source of the universe, by the vrata and daana I have performed may I have good children and growth of wealth in the heavenly worlds Other daily practices to maintain during Adhika maasa: Installing an idol of the Lord in the courtyard (angaLa) and doing 33 pradakshina Eka bhukta = one meal of naivedya per day Performing both ekadashi-s with fasting and jaagarane Mouna vrata = speaking only as necessary for Lord's service and sustenance Various daanas and sevas - Deepa, Bhaagavata shravana/pustaka dona, Gita shravana/pustaka daana, Godaana, Goseva, Suvarna/Rajata Daana (Gold/Silver) Paarayana of Vishnu Sahasranama, Vaayustuti and other stotra-s. Singing Devaranaama, Daasara Pada songs Performing Homas for various Devatas, but nishkaamy For those who want to do Apoopa or other Daana sankalpa listen to audio from Avinash Achar above (17th minute) While highest daana in adhika maasa is Apoopa daana another very important one is Shaalagraama daana. Acharya Madhva in His work Krishnamruta-mahaarnava says: shaalagraama shila chakram vajra keeTa vinarmitam | adhishThaanam tad vishnoH sarva paapa pranashaanam || Lord Himself takes the form of a Vajra Kita (Diamintine worm/insect) and bores chakra shapes into the Shaalagrama stone (found in Gandaki river in Nepal) and resides there permanently as the destroyer of all sins. shaalagraama shilaaroopa yatra tishthati keshava | tatra deva suraa yagna bhuvanani turdashaa || Wherever the Shaalagraama stone resides, there all Devatas,Ssuras, Yagnya-s and 14 worlds also reside shaalagraama shilaa yatra tatra sannihito hariH | tatra snaanam cha daanasya vaaraaNaasya shataadhikaM || Wherever the Shaalagraama stone resides, there is the presence of Lord Hari Himself, and the merit of holy bath and charity are hundred-fold higher than in Varanasi/Kashi. mlechchha deshe ashuchou api chakraanko yatra tishthati | yojanaani tathaa treeNi mama kshetram vasundhare || In an alien land, or an impure location without cleanliness (and aachaara), Shaalagraama accompanied with Chakrankita becomes Lord's kshetra for a radius of 3 yojanas (about 13 km A very important aspect of all Adhika Maasa Daana, Seva, Yagnya is that it should be done with Nishkaamya anusandhaana, i.e. without any desire except for pleasing the Lord Almighty Purushottama. With the blessings of Shri Hari Vayu Guru, we are very glad to announce that for Adhika Maasa, 33 Shaalagraama are already in Shri Venkata Krishna Vrundavana including special shaalagraamas like Shimshumaara, Narasimha, Hayagriva, Kaliyamardana, Vaasudeva, Sankarshana, Matsya, Kurma, Ananta, Lakshminarayana. Additionally, Shalagraama Daana Yojana is available for Devotees to contribute and get the merits of this great daana in Adhika maasa. Whoever wants to donate can come to Priest House and give the donation with sankalpa . May Lord Aananda Purushottama shower blessings on everyone for Adhika Shraavana Maasa! |
Sri Venkata Krishna Vrundavana of Austin is excited to announce “50 years of Musical Journey “ - A Grand Concert by Vidyabhushana and Sitar Symphony Team Early bird ticketing available thru July 1st To correctly plan for the symphony concert, it will be great if you can PURCHASE tickets ASAP. Purchase tickets at : https://hdcusa.org/concert दासोऽहं कोसलेन्द्रस्य रामस्याक्लिष्टकर्मणः । हनुमान् शत्रुसैन्यानां निहन्ता मारुतात्मजः ॥ dāso'haṃ kosalendrasya rāmasyākliṣṭakarmaṇaḥ . hanumān śatrusainyānāṃ nihantā mārutātmajaḥ .. I am a faithful servant of Rama, the Lord of Kosala Kingdom who is never wearied in action. I am Hanuman, the destroyer of enemy armies and Avataara (son) of Vaayu (wind god)
An exclusive Haridasa concert by Smt. Vidushi Nandini Rao Gujar दासोऽहं कोसलेन्द्रस्य रामस्याक्लिष्टकर्मणः । हनुमाञ् शत्रुसैन्यानां निहन्ता मारुतात्मजः ॥ dāso'haṃ kosalendrasya rāmasyākliṣṭakarmaṇaḥ | hanumāñ śatrusainyānāṃ nihantā mārutātmajaḥ || I am a faithful servant of Rama, the Lord of Kosala Kingdom who is never wearied in action. I am Hanuman, the destroyer of enemy armies and Avataara (son) of Vaayu (wind god)
With the blessings of Shri Shri Sugunendra Tirtha Swamiji, SVKV Austin is celebrating Narasimha Jayanti on May 4th (Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi). Devotees can take advantage of this opportunity to thank the Lord Almighty for His arrival in awesome Man-Lion form to annihilate the demon Hiranyakashipu and protect His dear child devotee Prahlada. With His 4th Avatara the Lord gave guarantee to all His devotees that if we take refuge in Him, our enemies - both internal and external - will surely be vanquished! Join in the sankalpa for Narasimha Jayanti Pooja by registering below (suggested donation $51). ugraṁ vīraṁ mahāviṣṇuṁ jvalantam sarvatomukhaṁ | nṛsiṁhaṁ bhīṣaṇaṁ bhadraṁ mṛtyumṛtyuṁ namāmyahaṁ || उग्रं वीरं महाविष्णुं ज्वलंतम् सर्वतोमुखं । नृसिंहं भीषणं भद्रं मृत्युमृत्युं नमाम्यहं ॥ I bow down to Lord Narasimha, the valorous Lord in ferocious Man-Lion form who is all-pervading and almighty - He who is effulgent with flames emanating from all sides, invokes fear (in the evil-minded), gives auspicious blessings (to good souls) and who is the remover of death. REGISTER FOR NARASIMHA JAYANTI Note: Please offer Priest Dakshina separately in person or via Zelle to 8482180652 or Paypal ([email protected])
As a celebration of the arrival of Sri Venkata Krishna, a special Mandala Pooja will be conducted for 48 days after Svaagatam Venkata Krishna with Punascharana and Madhu Abhisheka to Lord Narasimha (chanting Manyu Sookta) and Hanuman (chanting Shri Hari Vaayu Stuti). Devotees can take advantage of this unique opportunity to serve the Lord Almighty after consecration by registering their name and details below to be included in the daily sankalpa. For the 48-day Mandala Pooja sankalpa the suggested donation is $501 Prasadam will be available for pickup (can be mailed upon special request) at the end of the 48-day Mandala Pooja seva. https://youtu.be/hZVjsxTXIo8 REGISTER FOR MANDALA POOJA Note: Please offer Priest Dakshina separately in person or via Zelle to 8482180652 or Paypal ([email protected]) ugraṁ vīraṁ mahāviṣṇuṁ jvalantam sarvatomukhaṁ | nṛsiṁhaṁ bhīṣaṇaṁ bhadraṁ mṛtyumṛtyuṁ namāmyahaṁ || उग्रं वीरं महाविष्णुं ज्वलंतम् सर्वतोमुखं । नृसिंहं भीषणं भद्रं मृत्युमृत्युं नमाम्यहं ॥ I bow down to Lord Narasimha, the valorous Lord in ferocious Man-Lion form who is all-pervading and almighty - He who is effulgent with flames emanating from all sides, invokes fear (in the evil-minded), gives auspicious blessings (to good souls) and who is the remover of death. prathamo hanumān nāmā dvitīyo bhīma eva ca | pūrṇaprajñaḥ tṛtīyastu bhagavatkārya sādhakaḥ || प्रथमो हनुमान् नामा द्वितीयो भीम एव च । पूर्णप्रज्ञः तृतीयस्तु भगवत्कार्य साधकः ॥ First, with appellation Hanuman (serving Lord Rama in Treta Yuga), second verily as Bhima (serving Lord Krishna in Dvaapara Yuga), and third as the fully enlightened Acharya Madhva (serving Lord Vedavyasa in Kali Yuga) - all three forms served the Lord to fulfill His divine plans.
Faithful devotees of Aastika-Nagara, come forward and join this once-in-a-lifetime divine opportunity to welcome the Lord of Udupi and Tirumala as He takes residence in Sri Venkata Krishna Vrundavana to be close to all His devotees and uplift them! Event Schedule: Date: Saturday, April 8 2023, 3 PM to 9 PM Venue: Austin Hindu Temple MPR Hall (Location) Schedule: 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Thematic Sangeetha and Nrutya Seva 5:30 PM to 6:10 PM: Procession and Grand welcome of Udupi Krishna and His Holiness Swamiji 6:10 PM to 6:30 PM: Welcome by Honorable Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin and mutual felicitation 6:30 PM to 6:50 PM: Suvarnotsava Paada Pooja to HH Swamiji 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM: Shri Krishna Thottilu (Cradle) Pooja and Aasheervachana (blessing) by HH Swamiji 8:15 PM to 9:00 PM: Donor Felicitation and Prasada Distribution Note: Please offer Priest Dakshina separately (suggested 10%) in person or via Zelle to 8482180652 Please also avail the opportunities for Seva Sponsorships and Pooja Services at the Priest. Donation: Help fund Matha operations and expansion: Click Here Vajra/Diamond: $5,000+ Suvarna/Gold: $2,001 Rajata/Silver: $1,001 Mukta/Pearl: $501 Please check at your work place for company matching – this counts towards your contribution too! kalyāṇādbhutagātrāya kāmitārtha pradāyine । śrīmadvĕṅkaṭanāthāya śrīnivāsāya te namaḥ ॥ कल्याणाद्भुतगात्राय कामितार्थ प्रदायिने । श्रीमद्वॆंकटनाथाय श्रीनिवासाय ते नमः ॥ We bow to the Auspicious Lord with wondrous form, the bestower of all desires, the consort of Lakshmi who destroys all sins, and the abode of all wealth and knowledge. kṛṣṇam vande manthapāśadharam divyārbhakākṛtim । śikhābandhatrayopetam bhaiśmīmadhvakarārcitam ॥ कृष्णम् वन्दे मन्थपाशधरम् दिव्यार्भकाकृतिम्। शिखाबन्धत्रयोपेतम् भैश्मीमध्वकरार्चितम्॥ We bow to Udupi Krishna, holding a churning rod in one hand and rope in the other, in the divine form of a little boy, bearing three knotted tufts of hair, as worshipped by the hands of Rugmini and Acharya Madhva. The Lord of Udupi and Tirumala is coming to Austin!!! Let us all join hands and pull forward the Chariot of Devotion for the Lord Saviour of Kali Yuga (VenkataKrishna Bhakti Ratha) and get His blessings for our generations to come. Get involved in every way you can giving physical, spiritual and financial assistance (Tanu Mana Dhana Sahakaara) and become part of Svaagatam Venkata Krishna! Additionally, it is the Golden Jubilee of Shri Shri Puttige Swamiji's undertaking Sanyaasa, so join in Suvarnotsava Guru Paada Pooja and get Swamiji's blessings in person. Block your calendars now and attend with family and friends to see the beautiful evening Cradle (Thottilu) Pooja conducted by Shri Shri Puttige Swamiji Himself to Lord Vittala in the 700+ year old unbroken Udupi tradition! We are especially happy to announce that Honorable Jim Penniman-Morin, Mayor of the City of Cedar Park, will preside as Chief Guest of Honor to welcome HH Swamiji and start the proceedings. kṛṣṇāya vāsudevāya haraye paramātmane । praṇata-kleśa-nāśāya govindāya namo namaḥ ॥ कृष्णाय वासुदेवाय हरये परमात्मने । प्रणत-क्लेश-नाशाय गोविन्दाय नमो नमः ॥ We bow again and again to VenkataKrishna, the giver of Moksha and son of Vasudeva, the Lord Hari who is the remover of sorrows, the Supreme Soul, He who destroys the sorrows of those who surrender to Him, the Lord Govinda, rescuer of earth and revealed by the Vedas. sarvam śrī kṛṣṇārpaṇamastu | सर्वम् श्री कृष्णार्पणमस्तु
In preparation of the arrival of Sri Venkata Krishna, a special Aamantrana (Invitational) Satyanarayana Pooja is being offered between March 6th and April 6th. The Pooja will be conducted from 5:00PM - 6:30 PM. Devotees can take advantage of this unique opportunity to invite the Lord Almighty and perform Pooja on a day of your choice at the Matha where the idol of Lord Venkata Krishna will be installed.
With the anugraha of Shri Shri Sugunendrateertha Swamiji, SVKV Austin TX in coordination with Austin Hindu Temple is pleased to announce 4th ANNUAL PURANDARA DASA DAY on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5th @ AHT premises. It is a public event and open to all. Location: Austin Hindu Temple Program Details: 10:00 AM: Assemble in front of Lord Sri Venkateshwa 10:30 AM: Sri Purandara Dasa Day - Introduction 10:45 AM: Group singing Pillari geethams, dEvaranAmas sri gaNanAtha (LambOdhara) kunda gowra kereya neeranu paduma nAbha bArayya venkaTa ramaNa piLLangOviya cheluva krishnana dAsana mAdiko enna tamboori meeTidava nArAyaNa ninna venkatAchala nilayam 12 PM to 2:30 PM: solo/group vocal, instrument and dance presentations by all registered participants is organized in MPHR Hall. (Deadline for registration is 11:59 PM , January 25th, 2022. Registration after this date will be accepted based only on the availability) Guidelines for individual and group performances: All presentations are of Sri Purandara Dasa compositions ONLY. Vocal/instrument : 5 minutes max Dance : 6 minutes max Owing to time constraints, the number of participants is limited to 16 children and 24 adults. If we are out of slots for your category and you wish to participate, you are encouraged to wait till the program ends. If there is any time left you will be given an opportunity. Please note that the sequence of items is subject to change. Pre-registration date may be changed depending upon the number of entries received. rAga AlApanas, niravals and kalpanA svaras should be avoided. Please recognize that this is a forum for paying homage to Sri Purandara DAsaru and not for showcasing one’s improvisational abilities. AHT may provide an opportunity to a few individuals or a group to present their manodharma sageetham in a mini-concert format for a duration not exceeding 30 minutes. However, such participation is by invitation only. All other participants must adhere to the above guidelines.