February 5, 2010

Dear Devotees,

As announced already, Bharatiya Temple of Lansing will celebrate Maha Shivaratri for 24 hours starting at 6 AM on Friday February 12. The program is posted at
http://lansingtemple.org/misc/Shivaratri-2010.pdf

We have four requests:

a)  Please sign up for a one-hour period of chanting the Panchakshari Mantra (Om Namah Shivaya) either by writing your name on the sign-up sheet available at the Temple or by Replying to this message.  Devotees may sign up for more than one slot or have multiple devotees for each slot.

b)   We request your sponsorship of Rudra Abhishekam ($25), Archana ($21), and/or personal Abhishekam to Lord Shiva ($11). They will help raise needed funds for the Temple.

c)   Before you come to the Temple, please shower, wear clean clothes (no work clothes, please). At the Temple please do 108 times Om Namah Shivaya japa before doing the Abhishekam. Your cooperation in this matter is highly appreciated.

d)   We need your help in making prasad for devotees. If you can help with making prasad, please Reply to this message. We will contact you with details.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Bharatiya Temple of Lansing
955 Haslett Rd
Haslett, Michigan 48840.
Phone: (517) 339-6337