Religious Days in January

Amavasya (New Moon)……..29th

Purnima (Full Moon)……….…13th

Ganesh Chaturthi……….……..17th

Shiva Puja………........11th, 26th

From the Executive

Jai Shree Raam

New Year Greetings!

            The Executive would like to wish everyone a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year and may the blessings of Shree Raam be with each and everyone.

The Executive would also like to thank everyone for their personal commitment to making 2005 such a successful and productive year.  Everyone can be proud of their accomplishments during the past year.  Through your efforts, we have made important contributions to the Mandir’s growth and success.  We look forward to continued energy and focus in 2006 as we strive to reach our goals and in further promoting our Dharma.

          Please let us know of upcoming pujas, birthdays, wedding anniversaries, etc. that you may wish to print in future editions.  Remember, this newletter is yours!!

The 2006 Executive Committee

Congratulations to our new (as well as returning) members of our Executive for 2006, as follows:

Spiritual Ldr:  Pt. D. Maharaj

President:      Rishi Chillar

V. President:  Gangapersad Sookbir

Treasurer:     Marlene Harrideo

Secretary:     Pamela Singh

Sunday Morning Services

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES

8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.

          Kindly be reminded that the 2006 calendar is available.  Anyone who would like to be a Shrota for Sunday morning services is welcome to put their names on the calendar.  Let us all make use of this divine opportunity we have each Sunday. 

          Upcoming Event

          Maha Shiva Ratri will be celebrated sometime around February 26^th.  Pandit will provide more information as we get closer to this auspicious occasion.  Please keep this date in mind for those of you who would like to make special preparations.

KIDS’ CORNER

LEARN HINDI

  Tumhārā      --        your

  Tum             --        you

  Nām            --        name

  Kyā              --       what

  Hāi              --        is

  Mera            --        my

 Uskā             --       his/her

     Tumhārā  nām  kyā  hāi?

     What  is  your  name?

     Merā  nām  Lakshmi  hāi.

     My  name  is  Lakshmi.

     Uskā   nām  kyā  hāi?

     What  is  her  name?

     Uskā  nām  Lakshmi  hāi.

     Her  name  is  Lakshmi.

     Uskā   nām  kyā  hāi?

     What  is  his  name?

     Uskā  nām  Gopal hāi.

      His  name  is  Gopal.