SAGM 2021 Notice

                                                          

!!Hari ॐ!! 

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NOTICE

SEMI ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (SAGM)

HINDU SOCIETY OF SASKATCHEWAN

 107 La Ronge Rd, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 5T3
Wednesday November 24th 2021, 6:30 p.m.

https://www.slntemple.ca

            AGENDA: 

1. Call to order
2. Opening prayer
3. Approval of the agenda
4. Approval of minutes of SAGM - November 15th, 2020
5. Tabling of minutes from AGM - April 30th, 2021.
6. Business arising from the minutes
7. Treasurer’s report and approval of budget for the year 2021
8.  President and coordinators report
9. HSS Membership proposal 
10. Other businesses
11. Adjournment

The minutes for SAGM 2020 and AGM 2021 can be accessed via the links

‌	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.

Announcement October 22 2021

     

!!Hari ॐ!! 

Web Version | Temple Blog | Temple Website

Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple - Announcement

Zoom Link for any Temple Event: 

https://zoom.us/j/5070869720?pwd=WUk5UVhYSUczY0J2anRvNVY1K0g1Zz09

Please do not attend Temple if you have flu-like symptoms or been in close contact with someone Covid-19 positive. Mask and sanitization are both mandatory. There is no mandate for places of Worship to check vaccination status of attendees as of October 1st  and HSS board will follow this guideline (see link). We encourage all members to follow the Provincial Covid-19 vaccination guidelines and that of your medical advisors to learn more about the life saving benefits of covid-19 vaccines. 

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-information-for-businesses-and-workers/proof-of-vaccination-information-for-businesses#proof-of-vaccination-for-public-access

1. Karwa Chauth: 
   a.  Mehndi & Sangeet Night: Friday, October 22nd 2021 starting at 8:00 p.m. 
   b.  Pooja & Professional Photography:  Saturday, October 23rd 2021 will be done in two slots 4:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
   Please contact Meenu Sharma by text at (306) 241-9086 or hindusocietyofsaskatchewan@gmail.com for more details. Poster can be found on Temple Facebook and Website. RSVP
   c.  Alternate Karwa Chauth date: Some devotees are following India Karwa Chauth on Sunday, October 24th 2021. The board has acknowledged the request and the temple will be open to conduct Karwa Chauth Pooja on Sunday 24th October between 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
   
   
2. Sunday Temple Worship and Mahaprasad: Regular Sunday Temple Worship (10:30 AM to 12:30 PM).  Sunday October 24th 2021,  Mahaprasadam is sponsored by devotees Piya & Akya Chattopadhyay for Bhog to Shri Lakshmi Narayan ji & then Mahaprasadam to all devotees present in the congregation. The Sattvic Mahaprasadam is cooked in temple kitchen by our committed devotees (Thank you Urmila ji, Kiran ji, Uncle ji, Priyanka ji, Suresh ji, all other bothers and sisters who are doing Seva to Shri Lakshmi Narayan ji).
   If any other devotees plan to support the cause and celebrate your special day and interested to sponsor blessed Mahaprasadam on Sundays for approximately 80 devotees, please contact us.
   
   
3. Reflection on Hinduism:  Thursday, October 28th 2021 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Temple, Dr Nawal Sharma will do Reflections on Hinduism. Please come and support this HSS traditional lecture series. Dr Nawal Sharma is a long time devotee and enthusiastic supporter of Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Let's show our appreciation by attending the wonderful lecture that will be broadcasted on Zoom as well (link above). 
   
   
4. Diwali:  Actual Diwali day is on Thursday Nov 4th 2021. Our sincere thanks goes to Mr Harbir & Mrs Deepi Batra for sponsoring and sharing Diwali sweets to devotees coming to Temple on that day. Temple will be open from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. for darshan only.
   a. Stay tuned for "Light the Temple" this Diwali. - Details to follow.
   b. Devotees are welcome to sing bhajans and kirtans if interested.
   c. Diwali sparklers will be provided to kids but must be supervised by parents at all times.
   
   
5. Lakshmi Pooja:  Sunday November 7th 2021 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Pooja will be conducted by Dr Suresh Kalagnanam. Sponsorship is $51/family and all devotees who sponsored will receive a gift and a Temple Calendar. Payment can be made by e-transfer at 
   hindusocietyofsaskatchewan@gmail.com or
   donate online at  https://www.slntemple.ca/. Please indicate "Lakshmi Pooja 2021" when sponsoring/donating.
   Please fill the online form to RSVP for Lakshmi puja to help us better organize the event
   
   
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.
   Sunday from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Depending on the availability of the coordinators and speakers on that specific weekday we have activities planned. 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 after an hour long of Hanuman Chalisa/ bhajans. 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

Karwa Chauth 2021

Karwa Chauth Pooja October, 23rd 2021 4:00 PM & 5:00 PM  

For our respected and lovely ladies Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple Saskatoon is organizing. A fun filled Karwa Chauth this year.

Want to know significance and more about Karwa Chauth? Visit

We are trying to do something special on this very special Karwa Chauth.

For safety and convenience the pooja is organized in two slots 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM

We are organizing the Pooja with an option to secure a free life time digital memory photograph taken with your partner - blessed by Shri Lakshmi Narayan and sponsored by renowned professional photographer - Jerry Patel. Please come prepared with your better half.

For us to plan better please submit your preference and information: https://forms.gle/3RQAqEUPSQRf4dcF8

Mehndi ~ Sangeet Night (Friday, 22nd October 2021 8:00 PM onwards)

For your convenience and safety of your loved ones get mehndi done by local mehndi artists with sanity and social distancing at the Temple. You are welcome to also enjoy sangeet-  There is no fixed cost you will pay directly to the artist. 

Sangeet is organized by Meenu Sharma for all the lovely ladies to enjoy the very special day.

Contact Meenu Sharma by Text: (306) 241-9086 or 

by email hindusocietyofsaskatchewan@gmail.com,  hss@SLNtemple.ca

for details and how to support the event.

We are volunteer run organization and solely depend on your support, when you visit and promote the temple, it encourage us to organize such and more events. Share by spreading the word with your friends and interested people.

Temple Announcement October 2nd 2021

    

!!Hari ॐ!! 

Web Version | Temple Blog | Temple Website

Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple - Announcement

Zoom Link for any Temple Event: 

https://zoom.us/j/5070869720?pwd=WUk5UVhYSUczY0J2anRvNVY1K0g1Zz09

Please do not attend Temple if you have flu-like symptoms or been in close contact with someone Covid-19 positive. Mask and sanitization are both mandatory. There is no mandate for places of Worship to check vaccination status of attendees as of October 1st  and HSS board will follow this guideline (see link). We encourage all members to follow the Provincial Covid-19 vaccination guidelines and that of your medical advisors to learn more about the life saving benefits of covid-19 vaccines. 

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-information-for-businesses-and-workers/proof-of-vaccination-information-for-businesses#proof-of-vaccination-for-public-access

1. 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.
   
   
2. Mata Ki Chauki: Friday October 8th 2021 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. An evening of melodious Mataji ki bajans and Kirtans by well known singer Bharat Sharma. Mahaprasadam will be served at the end of Bhog and Arati. Everyone is welcome for free but due to Covid-19, only 100 participants will be allowed (1/3 capacity of Geeta Bhawan). If interested, there are optional sponsorships all funds raised go towards Temple operations. Payment can be made by e-transfer at hindusocietyofsaskatchewan@gmail.com or donate online at  https://www.slntemple.ca/. Please indicate "Mata Ki Chauki" when sponsoring/donating. Due to Covid-19 measures, it's very important that all participants provide their names and how many people will accompany them at hindusocietyofsaskatchewan@gmail.com.
   
   
3. New Hindu Society of Saskatchewan Website: We are looking for your advice, comments and inputs to better our new website at  https://www.slntemple.ca. Donations can now be made online now via debit or credit card directly. All your generous donations help with the daily operations, events planning and Hindu festivals celebrations at our beloved and beautiful Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple.
   
   
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. 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. 
   Sunday from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
   Depending on the availability of the coordinators and speakers on that specific weekday we have activities planned. 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 after an hour long of Hanuman Chalisa/bajans. If you want to help the board in any capacity to make this project successful, please contact us by email.  
   
   
6. Remembering the pioneer Founding Members who had the vision for a Hindu Place of Worship (our beloved temple). It is due to the pioneer's and their blessings we enjoy this very own Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple temple every day and years to come.

‌	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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