February 10, 2010

Dear Devotees,

This message has six announcements from the Bharatiya Temple of Lansing.
 
1. Maha Shivaratri will be celebrated as a 24-hour function from 6 AM Friday February 12 to 6 AM Saturday February 13.
Details: http://lansingtemple.org/misc/Shivaratri-2010.pdf
 
2. Garba on Saturday February 13 from 8 to 11 PM:
 Details: http://lansingtemple.org/misc/garba2010.pdf

This will be a good opportunity to meet friends, socialize, and get some work-out. Snacks will be provided following garba.
 
3. Monthly 2nd Sunday Birthday/Anniversary Havan at 11 AM on Sunday February 14:
Details: http://lansingtemple.org/misc/havan.pdf
This month's birthday/anniversary havan will be dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya (Kartikeya). You can have the havan performed in the name of the person whose birthday and/or anniversary falls in this month for $51 per event. Your donation of $51 is tax deductible.
 
4. Sri Ramakrishna Jayanthi celebration at 6:30 PM on Tuesday February 16:
 The temple will observe Sri Ramakrishna’s 174th birthday with a one-hour function starting at 6:30 PM on February 16. There will be a puja followed by readings from the sayings of the great saint. The coordinators are Mrs. Runa Ghosh and Dr. Sripada Raju.
 
5.   Current Temple Hours:
Details: http://lansingtemple.org/misc/hours.pdf
 
This is just a reminder of the restricted hours on Wednesdays that has been in effect since we have had only one priest. We are working to ensure that volunteers are available to open the Temple on Wednesdays till a permanent arrangement is made.
 
6. 2009 Donation Roster:
 
Devotees are requested to review the 2009 Roster of contributions that is available on the desk in the Temple lobby. If you have any specific questions, please contact our Treasurer, Smruti Shah.

Sincerely,

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