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Shree Seeta Raam Mandir, Inc. 

 

 

 


 

                                                                                               

Newsletter February, 2007 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Maha Shiva Ratri

           

Maha Shiva Ratri is said to be one of the most auspicious occasions to perform the worship of Bhagawan Shiva,

the God who destroys the darkness of ignorance, and the One who brings peace, prosperity, and happiness to all. 

Maha Shiva Ratri means… “The great night of Lord Shiva:” a night spent in the adoration and honoring of the Great

Lord of all Lords.  It is celebrated on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight of the month Phalgun. 

There are many incidents told about the greatness of Maha Shiva Ratri. Once a hunter was roaming the forests

in search of animals.  Overtaken by the darkness of night, he was unable to return home.  He climbed a Bael tree

for shelter.  Tormented by hunger and thirst, he was kept awake throughout the night, shedding profuse tears

as he thought of his family who were hungry and anxiously awaiting upon his return.  To pass the night, he engaged

himself in picking leaves off the Bael tree and throwing it down.  The whole night went on as such.  Lord Shiva, upon

seeing the compassion of the hunter, was pleased with his fasting and offering of the Bael leaves, thus granted him

 “Moksha”, or liberation. 

 


 

Religious days in February

 

Shiva Puja                             15th

Amawasya (New Moon)         7th

Makar Sankranti                    14th

Purnima (Full Moon)              2rd

Maha Shiva Ratri                  16th

Ganesh Chaturthi                    5th

 

 

Maha Shiva Ratri Greetings!!

    

Shiva Ratri Greetings to All!!

     Maha Shiva Ratri will be celebrated on Thursday, February 15th at 8:00 pm at Vishnu and Sandra Bachu’s residence.

May the blessings of Lord Shiva be with you and your families. We look forward to seeing you at the service.

 

 

 


 

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Mela & Phagwah Parade

 

     The Phagwa Mela will be held on Saturday, February 24th from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the PS11 School in Jersey City.

     The NJ Phagwa parade will be held on March 4th.  The parade will begin at 12:00 pm from Stegman Park in Jersey City heading north

along Kennedy Blvd and end by the Fountain at Lincoln Park.  We will begin gathering at 10:00 am to decorate the truck. Once again, there

will be no Sunday morning Service on March 4th.

We look forward to seeing you at the Mela and the parade with your family and friends!!