ISV Dream Team Updates Aug 28, 2015

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Sri Balarama Purnima Celebrations, Jhulana Yatra and more! - ISV at a glance

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY • HARE KRSNA! • AUGUST 25 - 29 : SRI SRI RADHA MADANMOHANA JHULAN YATRA UTSAV • SPONSORSHIP SERVICES FOR JANMASHTAMI 2015 • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 - Bhagavad Gita Discourse • SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 - SRI BALARAMA PURNIMA CELEBRATIONS • SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 - SUNDAY FEAST ADDRESS ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY (ISV) 1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040 Ph #: 650 336 7993 Email: isvconnect@gmail.com Chapter a Day Bhagavad-gita As It Is Chapter a Day (CHAD) CHAD is a worldwide alliance of devotees who chant at least one chapter of Bhagavad-gita As It Is every day. Please join us! Email: recite.chad@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. 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: Bhagavad Gita Discourse by H.G Vaisesika Das Saturday: Sri Balarama Purnima Celebrations Sunday:  Sunday Feast - Talk 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! AUGUST 25 - 29 : SRI SRI RADHA MADANMOHANA JHULAN YATRA UTSAV We will be celebrating Jhulan Yatra Utsava starting August 25 till Balaram Purnima (August 29) during evening Arotik. Please come and join us to swing Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan ji. It's Very Very Sweet Lila and do make a time to come swing the Lordship.  In Sri Vrindavan for five days, in many of the 5000 temples there, the small Utsav-vighraha functional Deities (Vijay-utsav bera) are taken from the altar and placed on an elaborately decorated swing in the temple room. After receiving the traditional arati worship, the Deities are pushed on Their swing. Members of the congregation are invited to participate. Each person offers flower petals and personal prayers, and then pushes the swing several times as the other members chant Hare Krishna, Jaya Radhe Jaya Krishna jaya Vrindavan, or Jaya Radhe, Jaya Jaya Madhava dayite in kirtan. The atmosphere of this festival is especially sweet as everyone has the chance to intimately serve Radha and Krishna. SPONSORSHIP SERVICES FOR JANMASHTAMI 2015 Sri Krsna Janmastami 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 make a pledge by clicking on below link. Any question regarding donation feel free to reach out to Damodar Prabhu @ deepakc108@gmail.com We will be performing the Really Beautiful Conch Abhishek this year as well and you can bathe the Lord on His birthday and receive His divine blessings. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wa4ClOCtVI8uRBsiven-nuNRX4YFySPQPjHh4nkpyC8/edit?usp=sharing PLEASE NOTE: All donation over $1008 will allow you to offer Abhishek to our Sri Sri Radha Madan Ji. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 - Bhagavad Gita Discourse We welcome you to our weekly Wednesday night Bhagavad Gita discoure series followed by Arotik and Prasadam. Please join us and get inspired! Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm 6:00pm: Bhagavad Gita Discourse by H.G Vaisesika Das 8.00pm: Arati followed by Prasadam SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 - SRI BALARAMA PURNIMA CELEBRATIONS Balarama Purnima is the day of divine appearance of Lord Balarama. The glories of Lord Balarama who performed many wonderful pastimes as the elder brother of Lord Krishna are unlimited. He is the source of all spiritual power (bala). He is the original spiritual master of all devotees and by His mercy alone one can attain the Supreme Lord Krishna. Lord Balarama is also the first expansion of Lord Krishna and serves Him as Ananta Shesha, Lakshmana, Lord Nityananda etc. At ISV, Their Lordships Mahaprabhu, Sri Sri Radha Madanamohana and Sri Narasimhadeva are magnificently dressed and adorned with jewelleries and colourful fragrant flowers on this day. Devotees observe a half-day fast. As a part of the celebrations, a grand abhisheka and a special arati is performed to Sri Sri Krishna Balarama followed by a delicious feast. The celebration culminates with Jhulan Yatra Utsava of Sri Sri Radha Madanmohana.  We extend a warm invitation to you and your family for this auspicious occasion! 4:30am Mangala Aarti 5:00am Tulasi Puja 5:15am Japa 7:10am Guru Puja 7:30am Greeting the Deities 7:45am Recitation of Sri Bhrama Samhita 8:30am Bhajans & Kirtana 9:00am "Glories of Lord Balaram" - Talk by H.G Vaisesika Das 11:00am Sri Krsna Balaram Abhisek & Kirtana 12:00pm Raj Bhoga Aartik 12:45pm Prasadam SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 - 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 Talk 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.  Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe

Fwd: Confirmation as a Welcoming Partner Organization, register Organization Members NOW!

Dear Devotees

Dandavat Pranams

This is your invitation to register for a free pass for PM Modi's visit to Silicon Valley
It is set for the evening of September 27th at SAP Center
Here is your registration link for free passes, visit: http://pmmodiinca.org/register
Your Organization Code is: 40M7N
Organization contact : Deepak Chandani
Every member of your family  (+5 years) planning to attend should register

Please do not forward this email to anyone else and we are extending to entire ISV Family

Yhs

Team ISV

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From: Indo American Community of West Coast <info@pmmodiinca.org>

Subject: Confirmation as a Welcoming Partner Organization, register Organization Members NOW!

Date: August 18, 2015 at 2:11:55 PM PDT

To: <damodarvamsidharidas@gmail.com>

To: ISKCON of Silicon Valley, MounTain View Dear Deepak Chandani, Congratulations! Your organization has been confirmed as a welcome partner for the Community reception for India's Prime Minister to be held on September 27, 2015 at SAP Center San Jose. Please note that each member of your organization including yourselves who wish to attend the event, must register individually using your organization code. Please review the email below and share it with your organization's members and request them to individually register online for free event passes. And also note that registering alone does not guarantee a PASS. Thank you. Indo American Community of West Coast. Dear Member, I am writing to share with you a great opportunity to get free passes to the community reception at San Jose to welcome India's Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on September 27, 2015. The Prime Minister is eager to address the Indo American community during his visit to California. ISKCON of Silicon Valley has joined the Indo American Community of West Coast as a Welcoming Partner for this historic event. We have the opportunity to register our members for free passes before general admissions open. Indo American Community of West Coast is striving for genuine diversity in age, gender, geography, language, religion and economic status in allocating passes for the event – so it would be great if we made a strong showing. The event will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at the SAP Center, in San Jose, event time will be communicated shortly. Your Organization Code is: 40M7N This code is exclusive to members of ISKCON of Silicon Valley and is to be entered during the online individual registration process. As such, this code SHOULD NOT be forwarded or shared with non-members. For online member registration for a free pass, visit: http://pmmodiinca.org/register Deadline for Organization Member Registrations is: August 24, 2015 11.59 PM PST. Please note, registration alone does NOT guarantee a PASS. There will be a RSVP confirmation process during first two weeks of September in order to confirm a pass. You must have a physical pass for entry. Passes are NOT transferable. There will be an ID (State Issued) check along with verification of the name on the pass at the entrance of the venue. Passes will be verified and confirmed via email. You must use a valid email ID. The email ID submitted will be used solely for communications regarding this event and future updates from the Indo American Community of West Coast.   Thank you. ISKCON of Silicon Valley

SF Ratha Yatra, Mini Sankirtan Festival and More - ISV at a glance!

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY • HARE KRSNA! • SPONSORSHIP SERVICES FOR JANMASHTAMI 2015 • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 - Bhagavad Gita Discourse • FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 - MONTHLY MINI FESTIVAL/HARINAM SANKIRTAN • SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 - SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM DISCOURSE • SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 - ANNUAL SFO RATH YATRA ADDRESS ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY (ISV) 1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040 Ph #: 650 336 7993 Email: isvconnect@gmail.com Chapter a Day Bhagavad-gita As It Is Chapter a Day (CHAD) CHAD is a worldwide alliance of devotees who chant at least one chapter of Bhagavad-gita As It Is every day. Please join us! Email: recite.chad@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. 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: Bhagavad Gita Discourse by H.G Damodar Vamsidhari Das Friday: Monthly Mini Festival/Harinam Sankirtan @ Palo Alto Saturday: Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse by H.G Vaisesika Das Sunday:  Annual San Francisco Ratha Yatra We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and event this week at ISV! SPONSORSHIP SERVICES FOR JANMASHTAMI 2015 Sri Krsna Janmastami 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 make a pledge by clicking on below link. Any question regarding donation feel free to reach out to Damodar Prabhu @ deepakc108@gmail.com We will be performing the Really Beautiful Conch Abhishek this year as well and you can bathe the Lord on His birthday and receive His divine blessings. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wa4ClOCtVI8uRBsiven-nuNRX4YFySPQPjHh4nkpyC8/edit?usp=sharing PLEASE NOTE: All donation over $1008 will allow you to offer Abhishek to our Sri Sri Radha Madan Ji. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 - Bhagavad Gita Discourse We welcome you to our weekly Wednesday night Bhagavad Gita discoure series followed by Arotik and Prasadam. Please join us and get inspired! Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm 6:00pm: Bhagavad Gita Discourse by H.G Damodar Vamsidhari Das 8.00pm: Arati followed by Prasadam FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 - MONTHLY MINI FESTIVAL/HARINAM SANKIRTAN Our monthly Mini Festival is on this Friday, August 21st and we humbly invite you all to  participate in this Maha Sankirtana Yajna. Please Come.... chant and make your life sublime.  Harinam Sankirtan @ Palo Alto, CA When: Friday, August 21st @ 6.59pm (Please come as early as possible) Where: Lytton Plaza on University Avenue (220 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Please invite your friends, neighbors, colleagues, relatives and everyone:-) sanketyam parihasyam va stobham helanam eva va vaikuntha-nama-grahanam asesagha-haram viduh One who chants the holy name of the Lord is immediately freed from the reactions of unlimited sins, even if he chants indirectly [to indicate something else], jokingly, for musical entertainment, or even neglectfully. This is accepted by all the learned scholars of the scriptures. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 6.2.14) SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 - SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM DISCOURSE "This Srimad Bhagavatam is a literary incarnation of God, and it is compiled by Srila Vyasadeva, the incarnation of God. It is meant for the ultimate good of all people, and it is all successful, all blissful and all perfect." (Suta Goswami SB3.40). Srila Prabhupada states,"Srimad Bhagavatam carries with it all transcendental blessings of Lord Sri Krsna that we can expect from his personal contact". We are pleased to invite you for this week's Srimad Bhagavatam discourse. 7.30am: Brahma Samita followed by Discourse on Srimad Bhagavatam by H.G Vaisesika Das SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 - ANNUAL SFO RATH YATRA This coming Sunday, ISKCON Berkeley will be staging and celebrating the 49th Annual Ratha Yatra Parade and Festival of the Chariots.  It is a special time of the year when Their Lordships Sri Sri Jagannath, Baladeva and Subadhra deities come out of the temple to bless the entire city with Their merciful glances. The “Festival of the Chariots,” known throughout India as the “Ratha Yatra” festival, has been performed for thousands of years in Puri, India, and today it is celebrated in all major cities through out the world. More than 3,000 people attend each year in San Francisco alone. Typically at this annual interactive parade, people pull three large chariots by ropesthroughout Golden Gate Park, ending at Sharon Meadow on the corner of JFK Dr. and Stanyan Street around 1 pm for the Festival of India. Look forward to a free vegetarian meal, live music, ancient Indian dances, exhibits, books, and more. 49th Annual Festival of the Chariots Sunday, August 23, 2015 Golden Gate Park, San Francisco – Parade Begins: 11 am (JFK & Transverse, GG Park) – Festival: 1 pm (Sharon Meadow) For more information or to make a donation please contact Jagannath Swami Das 707.426.4672 or ISKCON Berkeley 510.540.9215. PLEASE NOTE: There won't be Sunday Feast program at ISV this week but the temple will be open for Darshan in the evening.  Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe