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Panguni UthiramLord Muruga with Valli and Deivanai

A Quarterly Publication of

Sri Meenakshi Temple Society Pearland, Texas

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Sri Meenakshi Temple Society17130 McLean Road, Pearland, TX 77584

SRI MEENAKSHI TEMPLE SOCIETY

17130 McLean Road, Pearland, TX‐77584

SPECIAL EVENTS – JANUARY TO MARCH, 2016

31‐Dec Thu New Year Eve puja1‐Jan Fri New Year Puja, Laksharchana for Sri Meenakshi, and

abhishekam all Utsava Moorthis 14‐Jan Thu Bogi Pandigai15‐Jan Fri Shankranthi, Subramanya Abhishekam 15‐Jan Fri Makara Jyothi, Ayyappa Abhishekam 16‐Jan Sat Kanu and Pongal Celebration17‐Jan Sun Andal Kalyanam24‐Jan Sun Thai poosam, palkudam kavadi, Subramanya abhishekam

10‐Feb Wed Sri Vasavi Agni pravesam12‐Feb Fri Thai Sukravara Deepa Puja22‐Feb Mon Masi Magam

7‐Mar Mon Maha Sivarathri celebration14‐Mar Mon Subramanya Abhishekam, Karadaiyan Nombu 23‐Mar Wed Panguni Uthiram, Subramanya Abhishekam 27‐Mar Sun Panguni Uthiram, Subramanya Kalyanam

MONTHLY SCHEDULED ABHISHEKAM DATES

JAN TO MAR 2016

JAN FEB MAR Sukla Pradosham 21 20 20 Krishna Pradosham 7 6 6

Sukla Ekadasi 20 18 19 Krishna Ekadasi 5 4 5

Sankata Hara Chaturthi 27 26 27 Moolam 9 5 3 Sashti 15, 30 13, 29 14, 29 Krithigai 19 15 14 Punarvasu 23 19 18 Poornima 24 22 22 Ashtami 2, 17 1, 15 2, 16

Sukla Chaturthi 13 11 12 Sravanam 11 7 6



SPECIAL EVENTS – JANUARY TO MARCH, 2016

31‐Dec Thu New Year Eve puja1‐Jan Fri New Year Puja, Laksharchana for Sri Meenakshi, and

abhishekam all Utsava Moorthis 14‐Jan Thu Bogi Pandigai15‐Jan Fri Shankranthi, Subramanya Abhishekam 15‐Jan Fri Makara Jyothi, Ayyappa Abhishekam 16‐Jan Sat Kanu and Pongal Celebration17‐Jan Sun Andal Kalyanam24‐Jan Sun Thai poosam, palkudam kavadi, Subramanya abhishekam

10‐Feb Wed Sri Vasavi Agni pravesam12‐Feb Fri Thai Sukravara Deepa Puja22‐Feb Mon Masi Magam

7‐Mar Mon Maha Sivarathri celebration14‐Mar Mon Subramanya Abhishekam, Karadaiyan Nombu 23‐Mar Wed Panguni Uthiram, Subramanya Abhishekam 27‐Mar Sun Panguni Uthiram, Subramanya Kalyanam

MONTHLY SCHEDULED ABHISHEKAM DATES

JAN TO MAR 2016

JAN FEB MAR Sukla Pradosham 21 20 20 Krishna Pradosham 7 6 6

Sukla Ekadasi 20 18 19 Krishna Ekadasi 5 4 5

Sankata Hara Chaturthi 27 26 27 Moolam 9 5 3 Sashti 15, 30 13, 29 14, 29 Krithigai 19 15 14 Punarvasu 23 19 18 Poornima 24 22 22 Ashtami 2, 17 1, 15 2, 16

Sukla Chaturthi 13 11 12 Sravanam 11 7 6

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2015-16 MTS elects new members to the BoardSri Meenakshi Temple, one of the oldest temples in North America has a very democratically elected governing structure. The temple is governed by the Board. Elections are held every two years for 9 positions in the Board. This year the elections were concluded on December 6th and Dr. Ram Reddy, the Election officer, along with Dr. Venugopal Menon, Mr. Dhani Kannan, Mr. Rama Chavli and Mr. Vish Baskaran, all appointed by the MTS advisory council certified the following members as the elected members for the New Board starting on January 1st, 2016. Each member will serve on the board for a period of 4 years.

The members elected and their positions are as follows:

Category 1 - Executive Directors:Vice chairman: Dr. Padmini NathanJoint Secretary: Mr. Ramachandra M. ReddyJoint Treasurer: Mrs. Kamala Raghavan(The above Executive directors will, starting in 2018 become Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer for 2 years)

Category2 - Board Members: Mrs. Sheila SriramMr. Kumar BashyamMrs. Vijayarani ChilukuriMrs. Nachal Sethuraman

Category 4 - Adjunct Executive Directors:Mrs. Chandrakala GuptaMr. Somarajan Nair

Sri Meenakshi Temple congratulates and welcomes all the newly elected members to the board.

Those interested in becoming members of MTS should contact the Membership Committee. Each year on January 1, the Membership Committee members will be present at the Temple to renew memberships, and to provide information and forms for prospective new members.

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Incoming Chairman’s MessageDear Meenakshi Temple Devotees,On behalf of the incoming MTS Board of Directors, I would like to wish you a very happy and healthy New Year. I am honored to be the Chairman of our great Sri Meenakshi Temple for the next two years. From the humble beginnings in 1977, we have grown tremendously and continue to make great strides. I want to thank everyone who helped inaugurate and establish Sri Meenakshi Temple and all the past board members who took care of it over all these years. I promise I will uphold the Hindu Dharma of our Temple and take care of the devotees’ needs. We enjoyed a very prosperous and grand Main Temple Kumbhabhisekam in November 2015. The Main Temple renovation will be completed in the coming months. Now that we were successful with the Ganesh Temple and Main Temple renovations, we need to take care of the Corner Mandapams. Besides renovation, we are planning to connect all four corners mandapams, which was in the original plan drafted in 1977. This way whether it rains or shines, when devotees enter the Temple they may visit and pray without getting wet or walking on the hot floor outside. This project will be called Corner Mandapam Renovation Project (CMRP).Our team will be concentrating on the following: 1. Improve Devotee experience in all areas. 2. Expand and improve online access to book Temple pujas and other Temple facilities 3. Maintain cleanliness throughout the Temple 4. Keep rest rooms and public areas clean. 5. Improve the landscaping around the Temple 6. Ensure good lighting on the Temple campus. 7. Involve Youth participation including VHS classes. 8. Increase the volunteer base amongst youth and adults 9. Rebuild the children’s playground 10. Corner Mandapam Renovation ProjectOur team of board members and I are always available for your questions, comments or concerns. You can find the contact information of our board members on our Temple website.I need all of your support to achieve the goals we have set forward. Again, on behalf of the MTS Board, have a wonderful New Year!May the blessings of Sri Meenakshi, Sri Sundareswara, Sri Venkateswara and Sri Padmavathi always be with you and your family.

S. Narayanan,Chairman 2016-17Sri Meenakshi Temple Society

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OUTgOIng ChAIrMAn’S MESSAgEAn amazing and unforgettable two years

This past week many devotees told me “the renovated main temple looks so magnificent with the expanded mahamandapam, and the new pillars. Meenkashi looks so majestic as we stand in front of the new teak wood doors. A group of devotees who did the Margazhi Mada Veedi Bhajan went around the main temple including the new prakaram and could feel the new energy as they recited Thirupavai. The huge crowd carrying Ayyappa accompanied by the Chanda melam could feel the vibration. Devotees who walked from the Kalyana Mantapam were awe inspired to see the picturesque Mahalakshmi in her new sanctum through the window. The Main Temple Renovation Project ( M.T.R.P.), 1.5 million dollar fully funded project is the result of team work by hundreds of volunteers and donors.

The Main Temple Kumbhabhishekam was the crowning moment with 3000 people watching the simultaneous abhihekam over the five vimanams and the thirukalyanam of Sri Meenakshi Sundreswara and Padmavathy and Srinivasa.

There were several new improvements in our temple besides this project: the newly painted Kalyana mantapam, and Youth center, the permanent walking trail, the basket ball court, connecting sewer line to Amie lane, three phase electricity and gas connection to the main temple were all improvements. The Golden group for the seniors was a welcome addition.

Our Board was fiscally responsible and saved 150 k in two years by optimizing the health plans. In the last two years we had highest record of revenue.

I want to thank our board members who worked so hard, the advisory council, the priests and staff and all our devotees for helping us and guiding us. I thank Goddess Meenkashi for giving this rare opportunity to serve this great temple. I wish the incoming Board the very best and wish all the devotees a very happy and peaceful New Year.

P. VaduganathanMTS Chairman 2014-15

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Joining various Temple Committees

Membership in Committees is open to all MTS devotees. Devotees are requested to volunteer and serve in the various committees. You can sign in for any committee on January 1 at the temple special booth setup for that purpose. We request that you sign up to three committees indicating your preference so that your choice can be accommodated and the committee membership can be balanced.

The working committees of the Board are:

I. Facilities Planning and Construction Committee II. Financial Planning and Budget Committee III. Public Relations & Publicity Committee IV. Religious Activity Committee V. Cultural Activity Committee VI. Property Maintenance Committee VII. Educational and Youth Programs Committee

In addition, the Advisory Council has two other committees, The Nominations committee and the Election committee, for which the appointments are made by the Council under special rules.

We will notify you of the names of the various committee coordinators and their respective contact information in the second quarter temple times to be published in April 2016,

We welcome you all to join the committee of your choice and help us out. If you have any questions regarding any committee activity, please contact MTS Secretary Mr. Murali Ravoori via email [email protected]

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Celebrated events in this Quarter (Jan-March, 2016Chittoor Ramachandran

Pongal Festival (January 16)Thai Pongal is a harvest festival event celebrated across the world. Pongal coincides with the festival Makara Sankranti celebrated in various parts of India. Pongal in Tamil means “boiling over or spill over.” The act of boiling over of milk in the clay pot is considered to denote future wishes for the family. Makara Sankranti/Thai Pongal celebrates the resumption of the sun’s ‘journey northwards’ (Utharaayanam) where the days get longer. Tamil Hindus dedicate the first grain harvested to the sun on this day. In Mahabharata, Makara Sankranti is mentioned, the day Bhishma acharya chose to leave his mortal coils when the sun turned direction north-wards. Pongal is an expression of thanksgiving to the Lord for a bountiful harvest. As a tradition, preparation of a special dish called ‘Sarkkarai Pongal’ and prayer for the blessings of Sun God is a ceremony commonly seen in every household or as a community event. Pongal marks the season of celebrations and joyous activities. In many regions, it is celebrated continuously for four days. On the first day, Bhogi Pongal, celebrations are confined to the homes. Evil spirits are driven out of the home and burnt in bonfires, and the house is whitewashed. The second day, Surya Pongal, honors the Sun God. Members of the family wear new clothes and cook - on a new stove and in new pots - a dish with the newly harvested rice. The third day is Maattu Pongal, honoring cattle. Cows and bullocks are washed, decorated and worshipped, for their role in ensuring a good harvest. Pongal also marks the beginning of a New Year. The festival covers all living beings including humans, cattle, birds and crops. Peaceful and harmonious coexistence of all living beings is the message this celebration spreads. Pongal celebrations at Sri Meenakshi Temple falls on Saturday, January, 16.

Thai Poosam (January 24) The beauty and description of Murugan (Lord Subrahmanyan) can never be summed up in a few words. He is an abode of beauty, divinity, happiness, courage, power, valor, love, simplicity and intelligence. Thai Poosam is celebrated by millions of people across the globe on Sunday, January 24 this year. Murugan is considered as the Lord who created the language Tamil. He is essentially called “Tamizh Kadavul”. Thai Poosam is thus a special day for worship for Tamil speaking people and is celebrated in a grand manner at all Murugan temples worldwide, especially at the “Aaru-padai Veedu” of Murugan. Thai poosam falls in the Tamil month of Thai (January - February), on the day of the star Poosam around Pournami. One of the several legends on this festival is given here. The notorious demon Thaarakaasuran created havoc and discomfort to Rishis. He tortured them and was a hindrance to their routine pooja and homams. Lord Murugan was called by his parents, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi and passed on the order of destroying this asuran. Lord Murugan set off with the blessings of his parents. He carried with him, twelve weapons, eleven of which were given by his father Lord Shiva and the ‘Vel’ given by his mother Parvathi. Lord Murugan killed Thaarakaasuran on Poosam Nakshatram day in the Tamil month of Thai and this day is celebrated to commemorate his victory over Thaarakaasuran. Thai Poosam falls on Sunday, January 24 and at MTS it is celebrated in a grand scale.

Masi Magam (February 22) Masi Makam, also spelled as Masi Magham or Masi Maham, is a festival celebrated during Masi Masam (February – March) on makam nakshathram in the month of Masi in Tamil calendar. The festival generally falls on pournami. Masi month is the favorite month for Lord Shiva and Pitru Devatas or the ancestors. Devotees visit the temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Murugan, Vishnu or Durga on Masi Magam day and perform special pujas to worship the deities. Abhishekam for Lord Subrahmanya and Sakthivel are special at our temple on this day. The Vel, as a symbol of Murugan’s divinity, is an object of worship in some of the temples of Murugan. This auspicious day celebrates the occasion when Murugan received the divine Vel from his mother. Makam, is one among the twenty seven stars (Nakshatras) in the Hindu astrological system (constellation). It is one of the most favorable times for spiritual purification. This day is one of the most powerful Full Moons of the year, once the moon aligns with Magha which is the birth Star of the Kings and Ancestors. This coincidence only occurs only once a year and signifies the

descent of heavenly beings to the earth. The divine beings appear in the astral form to purify their own karma as well as the karma of the human race. Masi Magam combines the benefits of abundance and prosperity associated with the Full Moon and the majestic quality of the Magha star, offering a unique opportunity to gain power and energy. Masi Magam is the most appropriate time to surrender ourselves at the feet of the divine. This year, Masi Magam falls on Monday, February 22.

Maha Shivarathri (March 7) On this auspicious day, devotees observe fast and keep vigil all night. Mahashivarathri marks the night when Lord Shiva performs the ‘Tandava’. It is also believed that on this day Lord Shiva was married to Parvathi. On Maha Shivarathri day Shiva devotees observe fast and offer flowers and bilwa patra on Shiva Linga. Festival of Maha Shivaratri is the most important festival for the millions of devotees of Lord Shiva. The festival has been accorded significance in Hindu mythol-ogy. It is believed that a devotee who performs sincere worship of Shiva on the auspicious day of Shivarathri is absolved of sins and attains moksha. One of the commonly performed poojas in most Shiva temples on Maha Shivarathri day is Atma linga pooja. For the interest of the devotees, an overview of the various forms of Shiva linga (primarily Atma linga) is given below.

Lingam is the symbolism of the formless in contrast to the embodied forms of divinity that had appeared sometime in the past - depicted in idols for worship. The lingam is often a spherical body - sometimes it is depicted in cylindrical or oval shapes also - whose top or bottom - the ends - are not deciphered - just like the origin or end of the divine are not known. It is mounted on a three step pedestal, depicting the three gunaas (chief attribute categories, namely, Satvic, Rajasic and Tamasic) which are beyond his orbit - that is, divine is not subject to the influence of these attributes. ‘Leeyathe gamyathe ithi lingam’, says Sri Sathya Sai Baba; that is, the one in which all merge and the one which is the destination (gamya sthaan) for all creatures.

Lingam is of various kinds. Apart from the shapes, it is called after the material with which it is made of - like marakatha lingam for one made of Green gem; Swetha lingam is of crystal; or Suvarna lingam for the one that is made of gold. etc. - or based on speciality - like Nethra lingam; Jyothir lingam; etc. There is a Nethra lingam in Somnath temple (with something that looks like an eye inside) and a Jyothir (luminous) lingam in Badrinath. There are lingams carrying names of pancha bhoothams like Vayur lingam, pridhwi lingam, Agni lingam, etc. Atma lingam could represent the divine enshrined in the Atma of the jeeva, while the Param Atma (cosmic) lingam could be the all- encompassing divine energy. Lord Shiva’s atma is OM and is always present in the Linga that Sri Parvathi worships. So in Atma Linga HIS form is indescribable and is considered the most auspicious of all lingas. The legend has it that one of the Atma lingas was gifted to Ravana and Parvathi ordered Sri Ganesha to stop Ravana from reaching Lanka with this Atma Linga. Sri Ganesha confronted Ravana when he reached Gokarna with the lingam. At Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna, Shivalingam is worshiped as Atma lingam that is said to bestow immense blessings to devotees who even have a glimpse at it.

The tradition of elaborate pooja has been established throughout the night of Mahashivarathri. Devotees stay awake to attend and participate in bhajans and in Vedic chanting. The temple remains open to the devotees all through the night. Maha Shivarathri falls on Monday, March 7.

Panguni Uthram (March 23)Panguni Uthiram (Meena Uttaraphalguni) is one of the few festivals of significance associated with several deities worshipped in our temple. It is a festival day for Lord Subramanya (Muruga), as it is considered to be the day Sri Valli married Lord Subrahmanya. It is also believed that on this day Goddess Mahalakshmi incarnated on earth from the ocean of milk (after the ocean was churned by the Gods and the demons) and hence it is celebrated as Mahalakshmi Jayanti. In many vaishnava temples in India, the devotional compositions of Sri Ramanuja Acharya “Gadya Trayam” are recited on this day. It is also believed that Goddess Parvati married Lord Siva on Panguni Uthiram day hence this day Gowri Kalyanam is conducted as a religious event. This day is also celebrated as Ayyappa Jayanthy. At MTS Panguni Uthiram is celebrated with all religious grandeur as Subrahmaya kalyana Utsavam. This special day falls on Wednesday, March 23.

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January 2016

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January 2016

1‐Jan Fri 08.30 AM New Year Puja, Laksharchana for Sri Meenakshi, and abhishekam all Utsava Moorthis

2‐Jan Sat 10.30 AM Bairavar Abhishekam 3‐Jan Sun 10.30 AM 1st Sunday‐Venkateswara Abhishekam 5‐Jan Tue 7.00 PM Ekadesi, Venkateswara Abhishekam 7‐Jan Thu 7.00 PM Pradosham Nandi&Siva abhishekam Procession after Deeparadana 9‐Jan Sat 11.00 AM Moolam, Anjaneya Abhishekam 10‐Jan Sun 11.00 AM Meenakshi Abhishekam 11‐Jan Mon 7:00 PM Pushya Sudha, Sravanam, Venkateswara Abhishekam 13‐Jan Wed 7.00 PM Mahaganapathi Abhishekam 14‐Jan Thu 7.00 PM Bogi Pandigai 15‐Jan Fri 10.00 AM Pongal 15‐Jan Fri 7.00 PM Shankranthi, Subramanya Abhishekam 15‐Jan Fri 7.00 PM Makara Jyothi, Ayyappa Abhishekam 16‐Jan Sat 10.00 AM Kanu and Pongal Celebration 17‐Jan Sun 10.00 am Andal kalyanam 19‐Jan Tue 7.00 PM Venkateswara Abhishekam 19‐Jan Tue 7.00 PM Krittikai Sri Subramanya Abhishekam 21‐Jan Thu 7.00 PM Pradosham Nandi&Siva abhishekam Procession after Deeparadana 23‐Jan Sat 10.00 AM Punarvasu, Ramar Abhishekam 23‐Jan Sat 7.00 pm Satyanaranaya puja 24‐Jan Sun 10.00 AM Thai poosam, palkudam kavadi, Subramanya abhishekam 27‐Jan Wed 7.00 PM Sankatahara Chathurthi, Ganesh homam and abhishekam

REGULARLY SCHEDULED WEEKLY ABHISHEKAM

Sri Ganesha Homam & Abhishekam......................................................................All days 7:00 AM Sri Siva (Sundareswara) & Sri Meenakshi Abhishekam.........................................All days 9:00 AMp Sri Siva (Sundareswara) Abhishekam..................................................................Mondays 7:00 PM Sri Durga Abhishekam.........................................................................................Tuesdays 7:00 PM Sri Padmavathy Abhishekam...................................................................................Fridays 6:30 PM Sri Meenakshi Abhishekam & Lalitha Sahasranamavali.........................................Fridays 7:00 PM

Last Friday of the month – Lalitha Sahasranamavali & Shodasa Upacharam Sri Navagraha Abhishekam..............................................................................Saturdays 11:00 AM Sri Ayyappa Abhishekam..................................................................................Saturdays 10:00 AM Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Abhishekam...................................Last Sunday of the Month 10:00 AM

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Sri Meenakshi Temple Society 17130 McLean Road, Pearland, TX-77584

Invites you to participate in

Pongal Celebrations On Saturday, Jan. 16th 2016 at 10:30 AM

Traditional Pongal preparation by Devotees In Front of the Main Temple

All materials for Pongal preparation will be provided

Come with family and friends and enjoy our great culture

There are limited no. of spots, so please pre-register

by emailing one of the contacts.

Sponsorship - $21

For more information please contact Narayanan at [email protected] or

call the Temple Office at (281) 489-0358 Ext. 100 or110.

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Invites you to celebrate

ANDAL KALYANAM On Sunday, Jan. 17th 2016

PROGRAMat the Main Temple

10:00 AM: Seervarisai from Ganesh Temple

10:15 AM: Group Recitation of THIRUPPAVAI

10:30 AM: Vishwaksena Aradhana, Punyavachanam, Rakshabandanam, Kanyavaranam, Varapuja, Mangalashtakam, Kanyadanam,

Mangalya Dharanam, Laja Homam, Akshataropanam,

Note: VARANAMAYIRAM Recitation during Laja Homam

12:30 PM: Upachara Puja, Neeranjanam, Prasadam Distribution

Sponsorship - $21 For more information please contact Narayanan at [email protected]

or call the Temple Office at (281) 489-0358 Ext. 100 or110

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ANDAL KALYANAM On Sunday, Jan. 17th 2016

PROGRAMat the Main Temple

10:00 AM: Seervarisai from Ganesh Temple

10:15 AM: Group Recitation of THIRUPPAVAI

10:30 AM: Vishwaksena Aradhana, Punyavachanam, Rakshabandanam, Kanyavaranam, Varapuja, Mangalashtakam, Kanyadanam,

Mangalya Dharanam, Laja Homam, Akshataropanam,

Note: VARANAMAYIRAM Recitation during Laja Homam

12:30 PM: Upachara Puja, Neeranjanam, Prasadam Distribution

Sponsorship - $21 For more information please contact Narayanan at [email protected]

or call the Temple Office at (281) 489-0358 Ext. 100 or110

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Thai Poosam On Sunday, January 24th, 2016

which is a Hindu festival celebrated on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai.The festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a vel "spear" so he could vanquish the evil

demon Soorapadman. Devotees prepare for the celebration by cleansing themselves through prayer and fasting for atleast 6 days before Thaipoosam.The kavadi and paalkudam bearers observes celibacy and take only Satvikfood,

with their thoughts focussed on God and Godliness.

.Paalkudam & Kavadi and Ratha Utsavam

8:00AM Sankalpam and Puja for Kavadi and Paalkudam in Ganesh Temple 10:00AM Kavadi and Paalkudam procession from Ganesh Temple to Kalyana

Mantapam

10:30 AM Paalkudam Abhishekam for Subramanya Utsavamurthy in the Kalyana Mantapam followed by Ratha Utsavam around the Main Temple

Sponsorship Paalkudam $21; Kavadi $31

Donations for Annadhanam welcome Lunch will be served in the Youth Center after the Puja

To register for the event, please contact the individuals listed below.Early Registration is required for Kavadi as we have limted numbers of Kavadi,Register online or call Meena Subramaniam at [email protected] or

T.A.Dorairajan at [email protected] or S. Narayanan([email protected]) or the temple office at 281-489-0358

which is a Hindu festival celebrated on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai.The festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a vel “spear” so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadman. Devotees prepare for the celebration by cleansing themselves through prayer and fasting for atleast 6 days before Thaipoosam.The kavadi and paalkudam bearers observes celibacy and take only Satvikfood, with their thoughts focussed on God and Godliness.

Paalkudam & Kavadi and Ratha Utsavam

8:00AM Sankalpam and Puja for Kavadi and Paalkudam in Ganesh Temple10:00AM Kavadi and Paalkudam procession from Ganesh Temple to Kalyana

Mantapam

10:30 AM Paalkudam Abhishekam for Subramanya Utsavamurthy in the Kalyana Mantapam followed by Ratha Utsavam around the Main Temple

Sponsorship

Paalkudam $21; Kavadi $31Donations for Annadhanam welcome

Lunch will be served in the Youth Center after the Puja

To register for the event, please contact the individuals listed below.Early Registration is required for Kavadi as we have limted numbers of Kavadi.

Register online or call Meena Subramaniam at [email protected] or T.A.Dorairajan at [email protected]

or S. Narayanan([email protected]) or the temple office at 281-489-0358

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinduism

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parvati

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murugan

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soorapadam

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sattva

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39th Annual Thyagaraja AaradhanaJan 30-31, 2016

The Classical Arts Society of Houston in joint sponsorship with Sri Meenakshi Temple Society will present the 39th Annual Thyagaraja Aaradhana, a homage to the saint–composer Sri Thyagaraja of Tiruvaiyaru, on the weekend of Saturday Jan 30 & Sunday Jan 31, 2016 at the MTS Kalyana Mandapam.

The Aaradhana will commence with the Oonchavritti procession at 8:50 am on Saturday, Jan 30th followed immediately by group rendition of the Pancharathna kritis. The two-day festival will include individual and group presentation of the Thyagaraja kritis by children and adults, mini concerts, lec-dems by invited artists, including a dance segment. The Aaradhana events will be concluded by 6 PM on Sunday Jan 31.

Honoring Smt MS Subbulakshmi in her centenary year will be a special feature of this year’s Aaradhana. Songs and shlokas popularized by Smt MSS will be presented through the two days.

Program details will be uploaded at www.classicalartshouston.org as soon as they are finalized.

Please come in large numbers to participate in the Aaradhana, contribute generously and volunteer for various tasks if you wish to.

To offer your homage please register at:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4ea8ae2eab9-open1

If you would like to volunteer or be included in our mailing list, please send an email to [email protected]

The Classical Arts Society Thyagaraja Spring Festival will be held April 1-3, 2016. Details will be published at the CAS website and through other channels.

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FEBrUArY 2016

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FEBRUARY 2016

1‐Feb Mon 7.00 PM Ashtami, Bairavar abhishekam 4‐Feb Thu 7.00 PM Ekadesi, Venkateswara Abhishekam 5‐Feb Fri 7.00 PM Moolam, Anjaneya Abhishekam 6‐Feb Sat 7.00 PM Pradoshan,,Nandi &Siva abhishekam procession after deeparadhana 7‐Feb Sun 10.30 AM 1st Sunday‐Venkateswara Abhishekam 8‐Feb Mon 7.00 PM Srvanam. Venkateswara Abhishekam 10‐Feb Wed 7.00 PM Sri Vasavi Agni pravesam 11‐Feb Thu 7.00 pm Mahaganapathi Abhishekam 12‐Feb Fri 7.00 PM Sukravara Deep PUJA for Sri.Meenakshi 13‐Feb Sat 10.30 AM Subramanya abhishekam 14‐Feb Sun 11.00 AM Ratha Saptami, Meenakshi Abhishekam 15‐Feb Mon 7.00 PM Subramanya abhishekam 18‐Feb Thu 7.00 PM Ekadesi, Venkateswara Abhishekam 19‐Feb Fri 7.00 PM Punarvasu, Sri Rama Abhishekam 20‐Feb Sat 7.00 PM Pradoshan,,Nandi &Siva abhishekam procession after deeparadhana 22‐Feb Mon 7.00 PM Subramanya abhishekam, Masi Magam 22‐Feb Mon 7.00 PM Satyanarayana Puja 26‐Feb Fri 7.00 PM Sankatahara chaturthi ganesh Homam and Abhishekam

REGULARLY SCHEDULED WEEKLY ABHISHEKAM Sri Ganesha Homam & Abhishekam......................................................................All days 7:00 AM Sri Siva (Sundareswara) & Sri Meenakshi Abhishekam.........................................All days 9:00 AM Sri Siva (Sundareswara) Abhishekam..................................................................Mondays 7:00 PM Sri Durga Abhishekam.........................................................................................Tuesdays 7:00 PM Sri Padmavathi Abhishekam...................................................................................Fridays 6:30 PM Sri Meenakshi Abhishekam & Lalitha Sahasranamavali.........................................Fridays 7:00 PM

Last Friday of the month – Lalitha Sahasranamavali & Shodasa Upacharam Sri Navagraha Abhishekam..............................................................................Saturdays 11:00 AM Sri Ayyappa Abhishekam..................................................................................Saturdays 10:00 AM Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Abhishekam.......................................Last Sunday of the Month 10:00 AM Sri Meenakshi Abhishekam...............................................Second Sunday of the Month 11:00 AM Sri Venkateswara Abhishekam...............................................First Sunday of the Month 10:30 AM

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MAhA KUMBhABhIShEKAM nOVEMBEr 30th 2015(Photo collage by Srini Sundarrajan)

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MAhA KUMBhABhIShEKAM nOVEMBEr 30th 2015(Photo collage by Srini Sundarrajan)

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Invites you to

Vasavi Agni Pravesam PoojaWednesday, February 10, 2016

6:00-9:30 PM

Program

Ganesh Temple (Starts at 6.00 PM)

Sankalpam, Vigneshwara Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Kalasa Pooja Homam, Purnahuthi

Deeparadhana

Kanyaka Parameswari Sannidhi Abhishekam Alankaram

Upacharam and Prasadam

Sponsorship$51

For information please contact Soc Narayanan <[email protected]> or

Temple Office 281-489-0358 Ext 100 or 110

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Invites you to participate in the

Thai Sukravara Deepa Puja On Friday, Feb 12th, 2016

6.00 PM Sri Meenakshi Abhishekam

7:00 PM Sankalpam, Deepa Pooja, Lalitha Sahasranamam,

Deeparadhana, Upacharam

Temple will provide all Pooja Samagri Devotees are requested to bring Flowers and Prasadam

Sponsorship $ 21

For further details please contact:

Narayanan at [email protected] or The Temple office at 281-489-0358 ext. 100 or 110

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Invites you to participate in the

Masi MagamOn Monday, Feb 22nd 2016

7:00 PM At Sri Subramania Sannidhi

Sri Subramania and Sakthivel Abhishekam Alankaram, Deeparadhana

Sponsorship $ 21

For further details please contact:

Mrs Sakunthala at [email protected] or Narayanan at [email protected] or

The Temple office at 281-489-0358 ext. 100 or 110

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MARCH 2016

1‐Mar Tue 7.00 P Bhairavar Abhishekam 3‐Mar Thu 7.00 P Anjaneya Abhishekam 5‐Mar Sat 10.30 AM Ekadesi, Venkateswara Abhishekam 6‐Mar Sun 10.30 AM 1st Sunday, Venkateswara abhishekam 6‐Mar Sun 7.00 PM Pradosham, Nandi & siva Abhishekam, procession, deeparadhana 7‐Mar Mon 6.00 PM Maha Sivarathri celebration 12‐Mar Sat 10.30 AM Mahaganapathy Abhishekam 13‐Mar Sun 11.00 AM Meenakshi Abhishekam 14‐Mar Mon 7.00 PM Subramanya Abhishekam, Karadaiyan Nombu 18‐Mar Fri 7.00 PM Sri Rama Abhishekam 19‐Mar Sat 10.300

AM Ekadesi, Venkateswara Abhishekam

20‐Mar Sun 7.00 PM Pradosham, Nandi & siva Abhishekam, procession, deeparadhana 22‐Mar Tue 7.00 PM Satyanarayana puja 23‐Mar Wed 7.00 PM Panguni Uthiram, Subramanya Abhishekam 27‐Mar Sun 10.00 AM Panguni Uthiram ‘Celebration’, Subramanya Kalyanam 27‐Mar Sun 7.00 PM Sankatahara chathurthi, Ganesh homam and abhishekam 31‐Mar Thu 7.00 PM Anjaneya Abhishekam 31‐Mar Thu 7.00 PM Bhairavar Abhishekam

REGULARLY SCHEDULED WEEKLY ABHISHEKAM Sri Ganesha Homam & Abhishekam...................................................................All days 7:00 AM Sri Siva (Sundareswara) & Sri Meenakshi Abhishekam.....................................All days 9:00 AM Sri Siva (Sundareswara) Abhishekam................................................................Mondays 7:00 PM Sri Durga Abhishekam.......................................................................................Tuesdays 7:00 PM Sri Padmavathy Abhishekam................................................................................Fridays 6:30 PM Sri Meenakshi Abhishekam & Lalitha Sahasranamavali......................................Fridays 7:00 PM

Last Friday of the month – Lalitha Sahasranamavali & Shodasa Upacharam Sri Navagraha Abhishekam............................................................................Saturdays 11:00 AM Sri Ayyappa Abhishekam...............................................................................Saturdays 10:00 AM Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Abhishekam.................................Last Sunday of the Month 10:00 AM Sri Meenakshi Abhishekam.............................................Second Sunday of the Month 11:00 AM Sri Venkateswara Abhishekam............................................First Sunday of the Month 10:30 AM

Puja sponsorships can be prepaid using your credit card at www.emeenakshi.org

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Om Namh Shivaya

Vaishnavaanam yatha Shambhu: (No one as ardent Vaishnavite as Parameshwara)

On Mahasivarathri, reciting Shivasahasranamam is considered very auspicious.

Most of the main deities of Sanathana Dharmam are worshipped with sahasrnamam, which is considered as a sthothram, listing many names of the Upasana Moorthy. The names provide an exhaustive listing of the attributes, functions, and major mythology associated with the deity being praised. Sahasranams for Lord Shiva, Vishnu, Durga (Lalitha), Ganapathy, Saraswathy, Dharmashastha are available and are familiar to most Hindus. Sri Dhramashastha has two different sahasranamams (Hariharaputhra and Ayyappa). Lord Shiva has three sahasrnamams, two of which appear in Mahab-haratha and the third one in Padma puranam.

The first Shiva sahasranama sthothram * that appears in Mahabharatha is in the Shanthi parvam (chapter 284). This sthothram begins as follows:

Namaste Deva Devesha Devari balasoodanaDevendrabala Vishdhambha Devadaanava poojitha (69)

and concludes as:yeshaam na vidyathe sankhyapramanam roopameva cha

asamkhyeya guna Rudra namastebhyo –sthu nithyashah (176)(Meaning: I bow before that Rudradeva, who has never ending names).

*The context in which this sthothram appears is as follws : Yaksha Praj-apathi yields to Sri Parameshwara, who is in a wrath. This sthothram is followed by Yaksha’s begging for pardon for his wrong doing by not inviting Sri Parameshwara for the yaga with the intention of insulting him. This is presented in Mahabharatha as an answer from Sri BhishmAcaharya on Yudhistira’s request.

The second Shivasahasrnamam that apperas in Mahabharatha is in the 17th chapter of Anushasana parvam. This is the sthothram that is popularly recited, recorded, printed and referred more frequently in modern days. Its namavali (adding namnah to each name) is used in archana. It would be interesting to learn the legend associated with this sthothram.

This sthothram is presented as an advice given by a Brahmarishi named Upamanyu to Bhagavan Sri Krishna about the greatness of Sri Parameshwara. In Mahab-haratha, Anushasana (Sanskrit word for advice or instructions) parvam is where most of the japa vidhi and vrutham (procedures for worship) are discussed. When Yudhishtira requests his Pithamaha Bhishmacharya for advice for moksha margam (ways to get salvation) and ways to get the blessings of Sri Parmeshwara, Bhishmacharaya turns towards Bhagavan Srikrishna and asks as follows:

Shiva Sahasranama - SthothramsChittoor Ramachandran

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‘ Surasuraguro Deva Vishno thwam vakthumarhasi

Shivaya Vishwaroopaya yanmaam pyacchchath Yudhistirah.’ ( Maha Bharatha Aanunakam 14-18)

Meaning: Suraguru Mahavishnu (Sri Krishna), you are the one who are more suitable to talk about Shiva mahatmyam to Youthishtira.

Accordingly, Sri Krishna advices what he leaned from Upamanyu about Shiva mahatmyam (Shivasahasranamam) to Yudhishtira. Brahmarishi Upamanyu is described as an ardent Shiva bhaktha who had the great fortune of the vision of Sri Mahadeva.

Bhagavan Sri Krishna describes the mahatmyam of Shivasaharanamam in the beginning before Sahasranamam. At the end, the phalasruthi describes the mahatmyam stating the immense importance of this sthothram. Phalashruthi promises the fulfilment of all the desires for those who listen or recite this aus-picious sthothram.

The section of this sthothram that begins with the manthram as : “ Astothara sahsram thu naamnaam shrvasya me shrunuyath shruthwa manujavyaaghra srvaan kaamaan-avaapsyasi “ (30)

Vaidika scholars recommends this Shiva Sahasranama sthothram for daily reading.

The third set of Shiva Sahasranamam is given in Padma Puranam. Padma Pura-nam is one of the 18 maha puranas dating to roughtly 8th to 11th century. The fifth section of this book is in the style of a dialogue between Lord Shiva and Parvathi which deals with the essential knowledge about Hindu philosophy. This sahasranaamasthothram is known as Veda saara Shiva sahasrnaama sthothram that is also advised by Bhagavan Srikrishna. The legend has it that a group of sages including sage Markandeya came to have a darshan of Bhagavan Srikrishna. Bhagavan was just doing his daily Shiva pooja. With their desire and request, the sages were advised this Shiva sahasranamam (used in his pooja) by Bhagavan. This Sahasranama that is given in the latter half of the Puranam , 89th Adhyaya.It begins as

‘ Om namah parraaya Devaya Shankaraya mahatmane;kaamine neelakandhaaya nirmalaaya kapardine’

and ends as

prasannaya namasthubhyam sarvathma jyothishe namahswayam bhuve thrimoorthinaam madhwaatheethaya

These are the three popularly known Shiva sahasrnama sthothrams today. No matter which one of these is traditionally accepted in the families or community we live in, one should make a routine to recite it with utmost respect at dusk.. Scholars recommend such habits for attaining Ayu-Arogya-Sukham (longeivity, health and well-being) in life. (REF: Bhakthapriya (3), 2008 )

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Maha Sivarathri On Monday, Mar 7th, 2016 for

Siva (Sundareswara)

Main Event: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sankalpam, Vigneswara Puja, Punyahavachanam, Kalasa Puja, Ashtothra

Satha (108) Sanka Puja, Homam & Rudhra Japam, Purnahuthi, Abhishekam, Visesha Alankaram, Special Gold Bilva Archana,

Deeparadhana and Upacharam

9:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Aathmalinga Puja with abhishekam by devotees

Chaturkala Puja - 12:00 Midnight, 1:30 AM, 3:00 AM & 4:30 AM

Sponsorship: Sanka Puja $21, Gold Bilva Archana $31

Bhajans throughout the evening and night. All are welcome to participate in the Bhajans.

Refreshments will be available

For more information, please contact Narayanan at [email protected]

You may also call the temple at (281) 489-0358, Ext 100 or 101.


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Cordially invites to celebrate

Panguni Uthiram (Subramanya Kalyana Utsavam)

Sunday, March 27th, 2016

10:00 AM: Seervarisai Procession from Ganesh Temple

10:30 AM at Kalyana Mandapam: Sankalpam, Vighneshwara Puja, Punyahavachanam, Rakshabandanam, Pravaram, Kanyadhanam, Agnipradakshinam, Mangalya Puja, Mangalya

Dharanam, Homam, Lajaa homam, Purnahuthi Singing of Thirupugazh

12:30 PM Procession of deities in silver Mayil Vahanam

Prasadam and Lunch at Youth Center

SponsorshipKalyanam $31

Kanyadanam $51 Kalyanam & Kanyadanam $81

For further information and sponsorship please contact

Narayanan at [email protected] You may also call the temple at (281) 489-0358, Ext 100 or 101

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Miracles that are natural atSri Meenakshi Temple of Pearland (3rd in Series)

- Dr. Bala N. AiyerIntroduction: In the Holy grounds of Hindu Temples Miracles appear as natural events. People seldom consider them as super-natural but as the great gift of the powers of the Supreme. Several Temples are known for these occurrences.Many of us have a question in our mind that if there is only one Paramathma in all the manifestations that they pray in several temples in various forms, if they are all one and the same. Here, the Hindu recognizes well that each one of the image and form has the individuality and separate form along with the Supreme Paramathma. Such miracles they see again establish that each and every one of the manifestations is real and true.In the prior issue we covered two of the Miracles experienced at Sri Meenakshi Temple. This issue continues the series with more Miracles shared by our devotees.

Miracle # 8 – As witnessed by most of you this yearKumbhabhishekam day on Sunday, November 29, 2015After the completion of the Main Temple Renovation Project with construction of Prakara mandapam for the main Sannadhis and addition of a New Sannadhi for Sri Padmavathi Thayal and widening the inside the hall, the temple was ready for another Inauguration. The Rituals of Kumbhabhishekam was scheduled for Sunday, November 29th 2015. Now we have Gold plated Kalasams on top of all the main Gopurams of each Sanctum. The pouring of Holy water and recitation of Veda Manthras were scheduled at 10 AM. For one week, they predicted a very cold weather with 40% rain. There was rain on the previous two days. But, on that Sunday, it was cloudy, not as cold and there was no rain at all. Suddenly, at about 10 AM, when they started the Vedic recitations and started pouring the holy water, the cloud cleared in a small area and a bright round Sun appeared showering His blessings on the devotees gathered around and the Kalasams looked bright. This lasted for only about ten minutes and it became cloudy all over. Right at the same time a large Eagle – Garuda – came flying around the airspace above the Gopuram and went and sat on a tree branch as a witness to the event. As you all know that Garuda is the Vaahana for Sri Vishnu.

Miracle #9: “I am Parthasarathy from Temple calling from the Temple” As we talk about recent miracles, we get reminded of some older ones that are still a lesson for the current times. Here is an incident that is very common in many of our houses. Most of the time, during the teen age, the children get doubts if there is really a God or is it just a fiction. We try to get them to visit our temple and also tell the stories of Ramayana and Mahãbhãratha and try some Bhagavat Geetha also. One such teen-ager suddenly questioned the parents at the lunch table. “Dad, is there really a true God or is it just an imagination”. “Is there God in our Temple”. The parents try to explain the messages of Puranas and try to tell an answer to the best of their knowledge. The girl is not convinced. After several minutes of serious discussion, she asked “OK. If there is a God, will He appear here now or just give

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me a sign of his presence?” Just then, the telephone rang. The father said “Ha Ha. See the ringing noise. That’s a sign”. The girl laughed and said “No Dad”. She went and picked up the phone to answer. A voice at the other end announced “I am Parthasarathy calling from the temple”. The teen-ager, who knows about Sri Krishna and about Bhagavat Geetha started shaking and shivering and just said “Dad, there is God, I agree” and gave the phone to dad.

Miracle #10: Sri ganesha stopped the Boston Snow to help air Travel This was in the winter months of 1984. An elderly man who came from India to see his son in Boston, came to visit his relatives in Houston. He visited Sri Meenakshi Temple also. The day before returning to Boston by flight, there was a very heavy snow fall in Boston and all of North-East up to Atlanta. He was afraid that he won’t be able to change his flight n Atlanta or reach Boston and his son may not be able to come to Logan Airport to receive him. He was very worried and asked his family members what to do. He got the reply: “There is nature’s fury and we just cannot do anything. But, still pray to our Ganesha, Sri Prasanna Vinayagar in Sri Meenakshi temple. He is very powerful to remove all hindrances. Why don’t you just pray to Him and put one dollar [instead of breaking a coconut]. “Oh. I don’t have time to go to the temple now”. “OK. Just pray to Ganesha in our house, and put your dollar at his vigraha. We will take it to the temple next week”. He said “yes. Yes” and dis the same. Next morning, when he was ready to start his trip, he asked his noece “ Amma, jsu turn on the TV and show the weather report. Let me see”. The niece replied “Uncle, you prayed to Ganesha, and then do you suspect that he won’t do that. Why do you want the weather report”? “Ok. Ok. I won’t see, Let us go to the airport. He started his journey as planned. At Atlanta airport, couple of friends of his some came to put him in the correct connecting gate and with lunch for him. They told: “You are very lucky. For the last two days, all the roads were blocked with snow and just this morning the snow cleared and we could drive in a sun-shine”. Later he landed in Logan Airport, in Boston, 45 miles away from his son’s place. His son cam and told the same story – that the roads were open only that day and it was clear. There was again snow fall the next day. Prayers always help. Do you think these are miracles of the Deities at Sri Meenakshi Temple that are just natural?

MTS Membership

Any devotees interested in membership in Sri Meenakshi Temple Society, may request a membership form and information at the Temple office. The application requires name, address etc. and signatures of persons already members of MTS and donation of membership dues. Membership year starts in January; however, new members are accepted throughout the year.

Members must complete an application form and pay dues annually, specifically stating that the donation is for membership dues. Membership gives one the opportunity to participate in the formation of MTS Policy. Membership is not required to participate in any religious, educational and cultural activities or in voluntary services to the Temple.

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Sri Meenakshi Temple Society17130 McLean Road, Pearland, TX 77584Phone: 281-489-0358 Ext. 100 (or) 110

AnnuAl PujA SPonSorShiP Form

For more information please contact the Temple Office at 281-489-0358 ext. 100, 110If you have any questions, comments or need more information please do not hesitate to contact

S. Narayanan @ [email protected] Sriram at [email protected] or Sasidharan Pillai @ [email protected]




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Kalyana Mandapam (KM), Youth Center (YC) and Visitors Center (VC) at MTS

Both KM and YC are spacious facilities for events like Engagements, Weddings, Receptions, etc.

Each facility can accommodate more than 400 people VC can accommodate up to 125 people for small events Have over 1200 chairs, 50 round tables, and more than 30

rectangular (6’ x 2’) tables Use the MTS facilities (KM, YC and the newly opened Visitor

Center) for all of your needs throughout the year Recommend to your friends and colleagues about the facilities

and support our Temple

For Reservations Contact: Mr. Venkatachalam at 832-725-1805 or [email protected]

Alternatively: Send e-mail to [email protected] or [email protected] (Karunakar Chowdavarapu) and we will get back to you within 24 hours

Kalayana Mandapam Youth Center Banquet Hall

Temple hoursMonday through Thursday:

8:30 AM to 12 Noon and 5:00 PM to 8:30 PMFriday:

8:30 AM to 12 Noon and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PMWeekends and National Holidays:

8:30 AM to 8:30 PM

Sri Meenakshi Temple Telephone NumbersMAIn TEMPLE .................................. 281-489-0358

(Best time to call: 9 am-12 noon and 5 pm-8 pmMain Temple ................................................................ 100, 110Ganesh Temple Facility Center ............................................. 115Library (During Library hours) .............................................. 125Kalyana Mantapam .............................................................. 112Temple Kitchen .................................................................... 227MTS FAX ............................................................... 281-489-3540

STAFFSri Vatsa Kumar (Executive Officer) ...................... 832-689-6448Sri K. Venkatachalam (Administrator) .................. 832-725-1805Sri Manickasundaram Bhattar (Priest) .................. 281-489-8633Sri Kalyana Sundaram (Priest) .............................. 281-692-9815Sri R.K.E. Parameswaran (Priest) .......................... 281-489-0575Sri Sreedharan Raghavan (Priest) ......................... 713-518-1810Sri Pawankumar Sribhashyam (Priest) .................. 281-819-7842Sri Sriman Narayana Charyalu Rompicherla (Priest)281-965-9780

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