Reflection on Hinduism

   

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Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple - Announcement

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1. Reflection on Hinduism:  Today September 30th 2021 from 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Dr. Suresh Kalagnanam  will do Reflection on Hinduism. The topic is "Introduction To Our Scriptures" . Please come and support the this event and Suresh. Suresh has and is our Hinduism teacher for many years. Let's show our appreciation by attending  the wonderful lecture. Our sincere thanks to Viji ji for serving Refreshments (Chai and Pakora).
   
   
2. Yoga at Temple: Every Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Coordinated by our experienced instructors - Mrs Neeru Kavia, Dr Punam Pahwa and Shri Dinesh Yadav. Yoga harmonizes our mind, body and soul. It encompasses gentle stretching, breathing techniques, meditation, encourages relaxation and reduces stress. There's no cost associated with participants and we encourage our members to join along with their family and friends. 
   
   
3. Sunday Temple Worship and Mahaprasad Regular Sunday Temple Worship (10:30 AM to 12:30 PM).  This Sunday October 3rd  Maha Prasadam is sponsored by Angeethi Flames. Devotee Shri Karan, Mrs. Neelam Singh their family-n-friends are blessed to prepare Rajasthani Dal Bati Churma and offer Bhog  to our beloved Shri Lakshmi Narayan ji & Mahaprasadam for the congregation.
   You are also welcome to take the honor and blessing to offer bhog to  Shri Lakshmi Narayan ji and coordinate Mahaprasadam Preetibhoj with temple board, please contact us.
   
   
4. Daily Temple Opening:  Temple is open for Darshan during the weekdays from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Depending on the availability of the coordinators and speakers on that specific day we have activities planned on weekdays. We are pleased to let you know that devotee Shri Deepak Kaushik's family-n-friends are blessed to organize Tuesday's Bhog and Mahaprasadam for our beloved Shri Lakshmi Narayan ji. If you want to help the board in any capacity to make this project successful, please contact us by email. 

  

‌	We, as the HSS Board, are here to serve you better and aim to foster the spirit of  community friendship, peace and devotion to Lord Lakshmi Narayan.  For any information, please contact Vishal Jheengut @ 306-260-7165.
As a place of worship we strictly follow provincial health guidelines.  Mask (Face covering) is required  for all when attending Temple services.  For the health and safety of our youngsters who are yet not eligible for vaccination.     We urge and encourage vaccinated devotees to attend temple services and private events.  PLEASE DO NOT VISIT TEMPLE IF YOU HAVE ANY FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS.  May the Lord Bless us all!! In service of Shri Lakshmi Narayan HSS Board of Directors

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Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple Announcement 2021 09 25

  

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Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple - Announcement

Zoom Link for any Temple Event: 

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1. Sunday Temple Worship and Mahaprasad Regular Sunday Temple Worship (10:30 AM to 12:30 PM).  Devotee Dr Krishana & Mrs. Lakshmi Bhargava and family is blessed to organize September 26th Mahaprasadam for the congregation. You are welcome to take the honor and blessing of Shri Lakshmi Narayan ji and coordinate Mahaprasadam Preetibhoj with temple board, please contact us. 
2. Reflection on Hinduism: The Lecture series continues! On Thursday, September 30th 2021 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.. "Introduction To Our Scriptures" by Dr Suresh Kalagnanam. Refreshments will be served.
3. Hinduism Classes: Weekly Hinduism values class started Sunday September 19th 2021 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. during Temple Sunday prayers. Dr Suresh Kalagnanam is conducting the class every Sunday. The class is open for kids over 6 years of age. Please send an email to hindusocietyofsaskatchewan@gmail.com to register your kids. This year we are pleased to inform you the overwhelming response from devotee families and participation. This is a great opportunity for us to help our generations to recognize the Vedic values. As your kids participate please share your details with Suresh ji.
4. Yoga at Temple: Every Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Coordinated by our experienced instructors - Mrs Neeru Kavia, Dr Punam Pahwa and Shri Dinesh Yadav. Yoga harmonizes our mind, body and soul. It encompasses gentle stretching, breathing techniques, meditation, encourages relaxation and reduces stress. There's no cost associated with participants and we encourage our members to join along with their family and friends. 
5. Wellness Workshop: On Last Friday of every month 10:00 -11:30 A.M., Wellness Workshop is coordinated by Mr. Don Hubbard and Mrs Neeru Kavia. 
6. Daily Temple Opening:  Temple is open for Darshan during the weekdays from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Depending on the availability of the coordinators and speakers on that specific day we have activities planned on weekdays. If you want to help the board in any capacity to make this project successful, please contact us by email. We are pleased to let you know that devotee Deepak Kaushik's Family and Friends are blessed to organize Tuesday's Bhog and Mahaprasadam for our beloved Shri Lakshmi Narayan ji.  
7. Mata Ki Chauki:  Friday 8th October Contact temple board for additional details and sponsorship by email. 

  

‌	We, as the HSS Board, are here to serve you better and aim to foster the spirit of  community friendship, peace and devotion to Lord Lakshmi Narayan.  For any information, please contact Vishal Jheengut @ 306-260-7165. From now on please use the following link for Zoom https://zoom.us/j/5070869720?pwd=WUk5UVhYSUczY0J2anRvNVY1K0g1Zz09
As a place of worship we strictly follow provincial health guidelines.  Per September 22 2021 guidelines  Mask (Face covering) is required when attending Temple.  PLEASE DO NOT VISIT TEMPLE IF YOU HAVE ANY FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS.  May the Lord Bless us all!! In service of Shri Lakshmi Narayan HSS Board of Directors

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GANESH VISARJAN

 

GANESH VISARJAN

GANESH VISARJAN :: WHY?
On the last day of the Ganpati festival, the tradition of Ganesh Visarjan takes place. The concluding day of the 10-day festival is also popularly known as Anant Chaturdashi. As the word 'visarjan' implies, on this day immersion ('visarjan' means immersion) of Lord Ganapati's idol takes place in a river, sea or water body. On the first day of the festival, the devotees mark the beginning of Ganesh Chaturthi with the placement of Lord Ganesha's idol in their homes, public places and offices. On the last day, the devotees come out in processions carrying the idols of their beloved God and perform immersion.
There is an interesting story behind the legend of Ganesh visarjan. It is believed that Lord Ganesha returns to Mount Kailash to join his parents Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on the last day of the festival. The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi also denotes the significance of the cycle of birth, life and death. Ganesha, who is also known as the Lord of New Beginnings, is also worshipped as the Remover of Obstacles. It is believed that when the idol of the Ganesha is taken out for immersion, it also takes away with it the various obstacles of the house and these obstacles are destroyed along with the visarjan.
Every year, people wait with great anticipation to celebrate the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. And like always, we also hope that this year too, the Remover of Obstacles will shower us with his blessings and wipe out all the struggles from our life.

Ganesh Chaturthi

 

Ganpati BAPPA MORYA

Why we chant “Ganpati Bappa Morya!”?

Ganesh devotees chant in chorus Ganpati Bappa Morya during Ganesh Puja. But, what’s the significance of this chant?

Ganpati

Ganesha is also known as Ganpati. The word Ganpati is a combination of 2 words – “Gana” which means ‘group’ or also ‘the attendants of Lord Shiva’ and “Pati” which means the ‘ruler’ or ‘leader’. Hence “Ganpati” means “ruler of many” or ‘leader of the ganas of Shiva.’

Bappa

‘Bappa’ means ‘father’ or ‘the lord.’

Ganpati

Morya

About ‘Morya’, one story goes like this…There was a great devotee of Lord Ganesh in the 14th century named Morya Gosavi. He was originally from village called Shaligram in Karnataka where his devotion was looked upon as madness. He later travelled and settled in Chinchwad, near Pune and invoked the Lord with severe penance. Morya attained siddhi (special powers and blessings) at Shree Chintamani and his son built the temple to commemorate the event.

It is said that Morya also performed penances at Siddhivinayak in Ahmedabad and Moreshwar at Morgaon where he built a temple too. Tukaram Maharaj and others have endorsed Moraya Gosavi as one who merged with Ganesha. The commencement of the Ashtavinayak pilgrimage is attributed to him.

It is said that Lord Ganesha, happy with Morya’s devotion, appeared in his dreams and granted him a boon. Morya refused any material wealth and asked that his name be forever connected with the lord himself. This can be said to indicate the inseparable bond between God and His devotee. So Lord Ganesha declared that every time His name is chanted, it should be followed by Morya. Thus the chant ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya!’ (Read about What does Lord Ganesha Represent? )

However, according to another legend, ‘Morya’ is said to be a combination of two words, ‘mhore’ and ‘ya’. In the Kolhapuri dialect ‘mhore’ and ‘ya’ collectively means ‘please come forward and bless.’

“Ganpati Bappa Morya…”

During the Ganesha processions, proceeding the immersion, devotees chant “Ganpati bappa morya, Pudhchya warshi lavkar ya; Ganpati baapa morya, Mangalmurti morya!”. The first half chant – “Ganpati bappa morya, pudhchya warshi lavkar ya” indicates that devotees are referring to Ganesha as the Lord of all (Ganpati) and a father (Bappa), who was worshipped by Morya Gosavi. They are praying to Him that He should return soon (lavkar) next (pudhcha) year (warshi).

Ganesha, Vighnaharta

The second half – “Ganpati baapa Morya, Mangalmurti morya!” means that our Ganpati is the bestower of serenity and one who makes things ‘auspicious’ or ‘pure’ (mangal). ‘Murti’ means an ‘idol’ or ‘form’. So we can say ‘Purity in its ultimate form’ is our Ganpati.