May 21, 2009

Dear Devotees,

This message has two announcements from the Bharatiya Temple of Lansing.

1. Instrumental Concert on Saturday June 6 at 4:30 PM

An instrumental concert by two very promising artists, Dr. Krishnaveni Nishtala on Veena and Mrs. Anupama Bhagwat on Sitar, is planned for June 6th (Saturday) at 4:30 PM.  This is a fundraising event for the temple with tickets priced at $ 25.00 each.  The two artists will perform a "jugalbandi" accompanied by Hemant Babtiwale on tabla and Raja Sekhar Atmakuri on mridangam.
 
Krishnaveni Nishtala and Hemant Babtivale have performed at our temple before. The concert features traditional Hindustani and Carnatic instrumental ensemble. Please do join this grand event and support our temple. 
 
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR AUTHENTIC TRADITIONS.  PLEASE SEE THE FLIER FOR MORE DETAILS.
 
Schedule:     
Seating starts -  4:30 PM
First Half of Concert starts  -  5:00 PM
Break -  6:00 PM – 6:15 PM
Second Half of Concert - 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Reception - 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Tickets can be purchased by calling or e-mailing any of the following:
Rajiv Das, 517-862-9683, rajivrdas@gmail.com;
Ashim Aggarwal, 517-332-0222, ashim63@hotmail.com;
UshaSree Chamarthy, 248-390-2116, ushasree369@yahoo.com;
Shastriji or Sharmaji, 517-339-6337 (temple).

2. Baccaulaureate celebration by East Lansing High School graduating students on Monday May 25 at 7 PM

Baccalaureate is a voluntary celebration that brings together students of all faiths and traditions to mark the completion of their high school studies. The ELHS graduating students will share songs, prayers, and expressions of a wide range of spiritual traditions to commemorate this passage in their lives with solemnity and celebration. It is an honor for the temple to be the host for this event this year and be considered an integral part of our community at large. About 100 students and 100-150 parents and family members will attend the 1-hour event. Temple devotees are welcome to attend the event.

Sincerely,

Bharatiya Temple of Lansing
955 Haslett Rd
Haslett, Michigan 48840.

Phone: (517) 339-6337