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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Come early to Greet Lord Nityananda's Divine Shoes and Lord Narasimhadev's Helmet all the way from Mayapur into ISV tonight!

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well.

Today is the auspicious Ekadasi day and to add more blessings, we at ISV wil be welcoming Lord Nityananda Prabhu's divine shoes and Lord Narasimhadev's helmet all the way from Sridham Mayapur. This is one of the rarest occasions and the closest one could get to the Lord's transcendental paraphernalia. We welcome you to come early (sharp at 6pm) to join us in welcoming the TOVP team headed by H.G Jananivas Prabhu (Head Priest of Mayapur Candrodaya Mandir) and Ambarish Prabhu (Alfred Ford) and others tonight. Do not miss this rare opportunity!

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 - Welcoming TOVP Team at ISV

Starting in mid-March from Alachua, Florida, the TOVP National Tour will set out for a 3 1/2 month tour to over 30 Temples across North America. Carrying with them the divine padukas (shoes) of Lord Nityananda and the sitari (helmet) of Lord Nrsimhadeva from Mayapur, and accompanied by Jananivas prabhu (Mayapura's Head Pujari who has not left India in 45 years), Radha Jivan prabhu, Vraja Vilas prabhu and Sunanda Prabhu, they will be bringing an inspiring TOVP program to all the devotees. Please join us for this special program on Wednesday night at ISV!

Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm

6:00pm: Talk by H.G Jananivas Das followed by special darshan of Lord Nityananda's Paduka and Lord Narasimhadeva's Satari

8.00pm: Arati followed by Prasadam

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Welcoming Lord Nityananda's Divine Shoes and Lord Narasimhadev's Helmet all the way from Mayapur into ISV - This Week at ISV!

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well.

Nothing is impossible for the Lord and therefore nothing is impossible for the one who takes shelter in the dust of the lotus feet of the Lord

This week we have:

Wednesday: Welcoming Special Guests from TOVP and Special Darshan of Lord Nityananda's Paduka and Lord Narasimhadeva's Paduka from Mayapur

Saturday: Auspicious Sri Narasimhadeva Chaturdashi Festival

Sunday:  Sunday Feast Lecture by H.G Navina Nirada Das

We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and event this week at ISV!

SPONSOR A TILE: MAKE YOUR PRESENCE ETERNALLY AT THE LOTUS FEET OF SRI SRI RADHA MADANMOHAN

By the causeless mercy of Their Lordships', blessings from our Acharyas and the support of our patrons, ISV is gearing towards yet another milestone - A Brand New Altar for the Deities! 

This means a service opportunity for all. In order to build the altar, the floor will be deepened in the sanctum sanctorum upon which will be placed 50 tiles right below the lotus feet of Their Lordships. The tiles are 6 * 12 inches long and devotees can have many names or prayers engraved on a tile that size OR they can have one name with very large letters.

We only have 35 tiles left and if you would like to sponsor a tile, please add yourself to this sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/181OLaptCHzr9ir_db09vp4VfAGx4xWBFaVI2J-qdQIw/edit?usp=sharing

Do not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 - Welcoming TOVP Team at ISV

Starting in mid-March from Alachua, Florida, the TOVP National Tour will set out for a 3 1/2 month tour to over 30 Temples across North America. Carrying with them the divine padukas (shoes) of Lord Nityananda and the sitari (helmet) of Lord Nrsimhadeva from Mayapur, and accompanied by Jananivas prabhu (Mayapura's Head Pujari who has not left India in 45 years), Radha Jivan prabhu, Vraja Vilas prabhu and Sunanda Prabhu, they will be bringing an inspiring TOVP program to all the devotees. Please join us for this special program on Wednesday night at ISV!

Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm

6:00pm: Talk by H.G Jananivas Das followed by special darshan of Lord Nityananda's Paduka and Lord Narasimhadeva's Satari

8.00pm: Arati followed by Prasadam

SATURDAY, MAY 2 - SRI NARASIMHA CHATURDASHI FESTIVAL

Narasimha Chaturdasi, also known as Narasimha Jayanti, is the appearance day or birthday of Lord Narasimha, the half-Lion and half-man incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The Narasimha Chaturdasi festival is of great significance to all Vaishnavas and is observed by fasting till the evening. Lord Narasimha Deva removes the obstacles in the path of devotional service. Devotees who pray to Him are always protected from all kinds of calamities.

Join us for a nectarean discourse on the pastimes of Lord Narasimhadeva, ecstatic kirtan and sumptuous prasadam on this auspicious day. Since the Lord Nrsimha appeared at the time of dusk, the devotees fast until dusk on this day.

The schedule is as follows:

4:30am Mangala Aarti
5:15am Japa
7:30am Greeting Deities
7:45am Guru Puja
8:00am Bhramha-Samhita Recitation
8:45am Srimad Bhagavatam Class by His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu

10:30pm Break & Walk In Japa 

4:30pm Bhajans
5:15pm Abhishek
5:30pm Lecture on Nrsimha Dev Appearance by His Grace Vaisesika Dasa Adhikari
6:45pm MSF results offering
7:00pm Arotik
7:55pm Announcement & Acknowledgements
8:00pm Prasadam

SUNDAY, MAY 3 - Sunday Feast

We cordially welcome to our Sunday feast program this week which includes kirtan, Bhagavad Gita discourse, Arotik and delicious prasadam! 

4:00pm - 5:45pm:  Sunday Feast Lecture by H.G Navina Nirada Das

6.00pm: Sandhya Aartik followed by Announcements 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

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Sankirtan Orientation Seminar, Sunday Feast and More - ISV @ a glance this week!

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well.

We take shelter of the holy name, not only because we are supposed to do it, but because Krishna is there to give himself to us in his name.

This week we have:

Wednesday: Bhagavad Gita Discourse by H.G Akruranath Das

Friday-Sunday: Sankirtan Orientation Seminar (SOS) 101

Saturday: Ramayana Festival - Scott Lane Elementary School, Santa Clara, CA

Sunday:  Sunday Feast Lecture by H.G Vaisesika Das

We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and event this week at ISV!

APRIL 24-26: SANKIRTAN ORIENTATION SEMINAR (SOS) 101

Do you want to become an expert in distributing Srila Prabhupada’s books? All over the world people are searching for these books filled with the treasure of spiritual wisdom. The Sankirtan Orientation Seminar 101 will help you acquire the tools of your trade by learning the nuances of book distribution, basic laws, codes of conduct and success stories along with hands on sessions in a fun filled environment. You’ll learn tips and strategies to successfully distribute Srila Prabhupada’s books to anyone and everyone. Join us for this enlivening course and boost your self-confidence!

If devotees from the ISV Congregation would like to attend this seminar, we request you to fill this form so that we can make appropriate Prasadam arrangements. Please consider this mandatory.  http://goo.gl/forms/itXWZTi6pH

Friday, April 24: 7.00- 9.00 pm

Saturday, April 25: 8.30 - 10.30 am

Sunday, April 26: 8.30 - 10.30 am

WEDNESDAY, April 22 - Bhagavad Gita Discourse

We welcome you to our weekly Wednesday night Gita classes at ISV. This week our dear speaker, H.G Akruranath Das, will share his deep wisdom and knowledge on the subjects of Bhagavad Gita. 

Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm

6:00pm: Bhagavad Gita Talk by H.G Akruranath Das

8.00pm: Arati followed by Prasadam

SATURDAY, April 25 - RAMAYANA FESTIVAL AT SANTA CLARA,CA

We are excited to announce that Lil' Krishna Kidz is organizing the 3rd annual Ramayana Festival in Santa Clara for all the Bay Area kids. The event is on Sat. Apr 25 at Scott Lane Elementary School, Santa Clara.

Admission is free. Everyone is welcome. Only there is a small registration fee for the contests.

Those who want to register for the contests, please register online at www.bc4he.org/events.  The event includes many contests, activities and games for children, Bhajans, classical dance, and Ram Lila Drama.

Everything is based on the Great Epic 'The Ramayana'!

SUNDAY, April 26 - Sunday Feast

We cordially welcome to our Sunday feast program this week which includes kirtan, Bhagavad Gita discourse, Arotik and delicious prasadam! 

4:00pm - 5:45pm:  Sunday Feast Lecture by H.G Vaisesika Das

6.00pm: Sandhya Aartik followed by Announcements 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