Janmashtami Celebrations Invitation : Amazing Opportunities for Sponsorships & Services

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY • SRI KRSNA JANMASHTAMI 2014 • SRI KRSNA JANMASHTAMI SPONSORSHIP DETAILS ADDRESS ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY (ISV) 1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040 Ph #: 650 336 7993 Email: isvconnect@gmail.com Watch us Live! In case you are unable to make it, you can also join us through audio conference or watch live broadcast. The details are available at www.IskconSiliconValley.com. ISV KIRTAN MELLOWS At ISKCON of Silicon Valley, through our initiative of Kirtan Mellows, we are dedicated to bring the matchless gift of kirtan to each and every home in the Bay Area. We warmly invite you to avail of this wonderful opportunity; you can request to host the Kirtan Mellows at your place here : iskconsiliconvalley.com/kirtan. VEDIC ACADEMY SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR KIDS Vedic Academy offers Sunday School for kids from age group 3 - 15 yrs every Sunday from 4 - 6pm where kids learn about Vedic Culture, Slokas, Stories & Lessons from Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam etc., Bhajans and participate in Arts & Crafts, Dramas and much more. For more information, please visit www.vedic-academy.org  or send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 408 718 1588. SRI KRSNA JANMASHTAMI 2014 Dear Friends, Hope this meets you all well.  We are excited to share with you the details on the upcoming Sri Krsna Janmashtami festival which will be celebrated at ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) on Sunday, August 17 with pomp and show.  The most exciting part is that this year the festival falls on a Sunday which means a day packed with programs and festivities. Having said that, we have a lot of service opportunities as we are expecting visitors to come to the temple throughout the day.  Service Opportunities: We have prepared a list of services and the approximate time slots and you are welcome to help out with any of these services according to your preference. Since Janmashtami is our most important festival of the year and is open to the entire community of Bay Area, we humbly request you to please sign up for the service (same/multiple) throughout the day since that is the only way to ensure that we have sufficient volunteers to cover the event and take care of all the aspects to make the festival a grand success.  We are using Volunteer Spot  (the leading online signup and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming activities. Here's how is works in 3 easy steps: 1. Click this link to see our services signups on Volunteer Spot: http://vols.pt/eA76JZ 2. View the activities listed and choose the slots you like (Click on 'View' button in front of the activity) 3. Sign Up! It's easy - you do NOT need to register an account or keep a password on Volunteer Spot. All you need is to give your email id for signing up the slots. If you have any trouble signing up, you can write to sailamxi@gmail.com For any other questions, please write to Hansapriya dd (hansapriya8@gmail.com) or HariSankirtan Das (hariharan.r.iyer@gmail.com) Please note that Volunteer Spot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please send a note to Hansapriya dd and she can add you manually.  As we are only 16 days away from Janmashtami, we request you to please invite all your friends and family to celebrate Janmashtami at the beautiful ISKCON temple of Bay Area.  SRI KRSNA JANMASHTAMI SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Sri Krsna Janmashtami being the biggest festival of the year, we rely on the generous donations offered by our patrons for a successful festival. We humbly request you to extend your support this year as well to celebrate Lord Krsna's birthday in grandeur.  SPONSORSHIP DETAILS:  There are different ways you could contribute to the festival as well as to the various projects at ISV. Kindly take a note of the different categories listed in the flyer above.   We will be performing the Kalash Abhishek this year as well and you can bathe the Lord on His birthday and receive His divine blessings.  If you would like to sponsor any aspect of the festival, please contact Damodar Vamsidhari Das (deepakc108@gmail) @ 949 981 4976. You can also write a check and make it payable to: ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY Thank you for your continued support!       Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe

Join Us @ ISV this Week for Classes & Events!

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY • HARE KRSNA! • WEDNESDAY, July 30 • SATURDAY, August 2 - Srimad Bhagavatam • SUNDAY, August 3 - SUNDAY FEAST ADDRESS ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY (ISV) 1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040 Ph #: 650 336 7993 Email: isvconnect@gmail.com UPCOMING FESTIVALS Sunday, August 10 - Sri Balaram Jayanthi Join us for the auspicious appearance day of Lord Balaram on August 10th. More details to follow soon! Sunday, August 17 - Sri Krsna Janmashtami Celebrate Lord Krsna's birthday at ISV with grandeur. Details to follow soon! Monday, August 18 - Srila Prabhupada's Vyasa Puja Celebrations Watch us Live! In case you are unable to make it, you can also join us through audio conference or watch live broadcast. The details are available at www.IskconSiliconValley.com. ISV KIRTAN MELLOWS At ISKCON of Silicon Valley, through our initiative of Kirtan Mellows, we are dedicated to bring the matchless gift of kirtan to each and every home in the Bay Area. We warmly invite you to avail of this wonderful opportunity; you can request to host the Kirtan Mellows at your place here : iskconsiliconvalley.com/kirtan. VEDIC ACADEMY SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR KIDS Vedic Academy offers Sunday School for kids from age group 3 - 15 yrs every Sunday from 4 - 6pm where kids learn about Vedic Culture, Slokas, Stories & Lessons from Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam etc., Bhajans and participate in Arts & Crafts, Dramas and much more. For more information, please visit www.vedic-academy.org  or send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 408 718 1588. HARE KRSNA! Dear Friends, Hope this meets you all well.  What really impresses the hearts of people is not miraculous feats but genuine humility, integrity and a true sense of love achieved through service. Have a wonderful week! This week we have: Wednesday: Discourse on "Life enhancing lessons from Lord Brahma's Prayers" by H.G Vaisesika Das Saturday: Brahma Samhita recitation followed by hearing of Krsna Katha by H.G Ramananda Sakha Das Sunday: Sunday Feast lecure by H.G Sundarnananda Das  on "Three Modes of Material Nature" followed by Sandhya Arati and Prasadam We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and event this week at ISV! WEDNESDAY, July 30 LIFE ENHANCING LESSONS FROM LORD BRAHMA'S PRAYERS Lord Brahma's Prayers to Lord Krsna from the 10th canto is one of the most celebrated prayers of Srimad Bhagavatam. These prayers extols the glories of Lord Krsna and His pure devotees and one can learn deep lessons from each one of these verses. We welcome you to join us for a wonderful discussion on Wednesday night by our dear speaker, H.G Vaisesika Das Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Das Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm Discourse will be followed by Sandhya Arati and Prasadam SATURDAY, August 2 - Srimad Bhagavatam KRSNA KATHA Join us this Saturday morning as we continue to hear the wonderful pastimes of Lord Krsna as depicted in the Srimad Bhagavatam and given to us as KRSNA book by Srila Prabhupada. Now that we are nearing Sri Krsna Janmashtami, let us take this wonderful opportunity to enhance our consciousness by hearing such nectar.   Speaker: H.G Ramanannda Sakha Das 7.30 - 10.00 am: Brahma Samhita recitation followed by hearing Krsna Katha by H.G Ramananda Sakha Das 10.00 am: Guru Puja and Prasadam SUNDAY, August 3 - SUNDAY FEAST THREE MODES OF MATERIAL NATURE In the Bhagavad Gita, Krsna talks at length about the three modes of material nature. These are subtle forces that influence our behavior as well as every aspect of our physical, mental and emotional world. The fourteenth chapter of Bhagavad Gita contains elaborate descriptions of the modes, their symptoms, how they affect us and ultimately how to become free from their influence through the pratice of Bhatki Yoga. We extend a warm welcome to you to join us for the Sunday feast program this week! Speaker: H.G Sundarananda Das 4.00 – 5.45pm: Presentation on "Three Modes of Material Nature 6.00pm: Arotik followed by Sandhya Arati and Prasadam If you would like to sponsor a Sunday Feast, to commemorate a special occasion (like birthday or wedding anniversary) or just in general, please write to us at isvconnect@gmail.com. We will offer the bhoga to the Deities and serve prasadam to all the devotees in your name. Donation amount for the Sunday Feast is $301 only. Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe

H.H Gopala Krishna Goswami Maharaj- Our Special Guest this Week at ISV!

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY • HARE KRSNA! • WEDNESDAY, July 23 • SATURDAY, July 26 - Srimad Bhagavatam • SATURDAY, July 26 - Special Program with H.H Gopala Krishna Goswami Maharaj • SUNDAY,July 27 - SUNDAY FEAST ADDRESS ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY (ISV) 1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040 Ph #: 650 336 7993 Email: isvconnect@gmail.com Watch us Live! In case you are unable to make it, you can also join us through audio conference or watch live broadcast. The details are available at www.IskconSiliconValley.com. ISV KIRTAN MELLOWS At ISKCON of Silicon Valley, through our initiative of Kirtan Mellows, we are dedicated to bring the matchless gift of kirtan to each and every home in the Bay Area. We warmly invite you to avail of this wonderful opportunity; you can request to host the Kirtan Mellows at your place here : iskconsiliconvalley.com/kirtan. VEDIC ACADEMY SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR KIDS Vedic Academy offers Sunday School for kids from age group 3 - 15 yrs every Sunday from 4 - 6pm where kids learn about Vedic Culture, Slokas, Stories & Lessons from Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam etc., Bhajans and participate in Arts & Crafts, Dramas and much more. For more information, please visit www.vedic-academy.org  or send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 408 718 1588. HARE KRSNA! Dear Friends, Hope this meets you all well.  The art of loving creates the unity which has unlimited spiritual strength, and that is the greatest need in the world today. Each one of us can make such a difference if we become humble, if we develop a service attitude, and if we develop the broad mind to see the oneness of all living beings. Have a wonderful week! This week we have: Wednesday: Discourse on "Prayers by the demigods for Lord Krsna in the womb" by H.G Vaisesika Dasa Saturday Morning: Brahma Samhita recitation followed by a full course of Krsna Katha by H.G Vaisesika Dasa Saturday Evening: A Special Evening Program with Kirtans and Discourse by H.H Gopala Krishna Goswami Maharaj Sunday: Sunday Feast lecure by H.G Vaisesika Das on "Abandon envy for a bigger, better life" followed by Sandhya Arati and Prasadam We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and event this week at ISV! WEDNESDAY, July 23 PRAYERS BY THE DEMIGODS FOR LORD KRSNA IN THE WOMB When the Supreme Personality of Godhead entered the womb of Devaki to kill Kamsa, all the demigods in veneration offered Him the Garbha Stuti prayers. These are beautiful prayers glorifying the Lord and His devotees. Join us on Wednesday evening as our speaker, H.G Vaisesika Das, takes through these glorifications! Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Das Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm Discourse will be followed by Sandhya Arati and Prasadam SATURDAY, July 26 - Srimad Bhagavatam KRSNA KATHA We will be continuing the series of hearing the wonderful pastimes of Lord Krsna from the Srimad Bhagavatam as we are approaching the most awaited Krsna Janmashtami festival. Come and join us for a full course of Krsna Katha and experience the satisfaction of consuming spiritual sound through the ears. Speaker: H.G Vaisesika Das 7.30 - 10.00 am: Brahma Samhita recitation followed by a full course of Krsna Katha 10.00 am: Guru Puja and Prasadam SATURDAY, July 26 - Special Program with H.H Gopala Krishna Goswami Maharaj With great pleasure, we invite you to a special satsang program this Saturday with our very special visiting guest, H.H Gopala Krishna Goswami Maharaj. It is very rare to get Maharaj's association and we request you to take advantage of his presence here at ISV! Speaker: H.H Gopala Krishna Goswami 6.15 - 8.00 pm: Kirtans and Discourse 8:00 pm: Sandhya Arati and Prasadam H.H Gopala Krishna Goswami Maharaj. Maharaj is a very senior disciple of Srila Prabhupada. He graduated from the University of Delhi, studied Business Management at the Sorbonne University of Paris on a scholarship from the French Government and later, obtained a Master Degree in Business Administration from McGill University at Montreal. At present, H.H Gopala Krishna Goswami Maharaja is the G.B.C for Mumbai and various other ISKCON centers in Norther India. He is also the Chairman and Trustee of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, the world's largest publisher and distributor of Vedic Literatures. Maharaj is well known for his deep commitment and surrender to Srila Prabhupada, his untiring, dedicated efforts to spread the mission of Lord Caitanya globally and his self compassionate nature. SUNDAY,July 27 - SUNDAY FEAST Abandon Envy for a Bigger, Better Life No matter how much we try to control our senses and lead a moral life, our envy, greed and lust keeps coming back. How to get rid of this most dangerous enemy, ENVY? Join us for a thought provoking discussion this Sunday evening to learn the art of abandoning envy for a bigger, better life.  Speaker: H.G Vaisesika Das 4.00 – 5.45pm: Talk on" Abandon Envy for a bigger, better life" 6.00pm: Arotik followed by Sandhya Arati and Prasadam If you would like to sponsor a Sunday Feast, to commemorate a special occasion (like birthday or wedding anniversary) or just in general, please write to us at isvconnect@gmail.com. We will offer the bhoga to the Deities and serve prasadam to all the devotees in your name. Donation amount for the Sunday Feast is $301 only. Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe