Sri Jayatheertha Aradhane

[Guest guest]

Dear Sri Hari Bakthas,

 

By the grace of Sri Hari, Vayu, Gurugalu, Sri Jayatheertha Aradhane will

be celebrated in Allentown, PA during July 14-15. All are welcome. As in

the previous years, accomodation will be provided to out of town visitors.

 

 

PROGRAM

>

> Saturday (July 14)

>

> 9:00-11:30 Devarapooja, Hastodaka (Note: Nirmaalya will be done early

in

> the morning well before 9 am)

> 11:30-12:30 Alankara Pankthi

> 12:30-2:00 Theertha Prasada

> 2:00-3:00 Rest

> 3:00-3:45 Sri Jayaraya Sthuthi, Talk by Sri Sriprasad

> 3:45-4:30 Final Verse of Rigbhashya of Sri Anandathirtha and Tika by Sri

Jayatheertha, Talk by Sri Keshava Rao

> 4:30-5:00 Break for coffee

> 5:00-5:45 Eko Devaha in Brahma-Miimaamsaa, Talk by Sri Jaikrishna

> 5:45-6:30 Talk-4 Introduction to Tatva Prakashika, Talk by Sri Murthy

Navarathna

> 6:30-7:00 Break for Sandhya

> 7:00-8:30 Devaranamas

> 8:30-9:30 Supper

> 9:30-?? Informal session

>

> Sunday (July 15)

>

> 7:30 - 10:00 Devarapooja, Hastodaka (note early start to accomodate Sri

> Sarvothama Das's departure to NY by 1-1:30 pm)

> 10:00-12 noon Sri Jayatheertha and the Daasas Vaibhava, Hari Katha by Sri

> Bhadragiri Sarvothama Das*, Karnataka, India

> 12:00 - 2:00 Theertha Prasada

 

* Sri Bhadragiri Sarvothama Das is the brother of Sri Achyuthadas and Sri

Keshavadas and is a well known exponent in Harikatha. He is the president of

Karnataka Keerthana Kala Parishat. He was the recipient of a number of

honors, such as, Keerthana Visharada, Keerthana Kesari, Keerthana

Kalavathamsa etc. He is visiting the U. S. A for the first time.

 

Due to vratha, only mangoes are allowed in the category of fruits as

offerings to the Lord in the Devarapooja. Please also note that no

vegetables are allowed in the cooking due to vratha. Flowers are welcome.

Any grocery items from the devotees, such as rice, jaggary etc, will be

utilized in the Aradhane.

 

In order to facilitate local hosting and accommodation, we would appreciate

out of towners informing us their arrival time on Friday and the head-count.

Please also let us know if you will be having dinner in our house on Friday

night so that we can prepare accordingly.

 

Driving Directions:

 

East/West

 

In I-78, take Hamilton Blvd exit (no 16A in I-78 west or 16 in I-78 east,

note the exit numbers are in Pennsylvania) also called route-222. In the

exit ramp, take route-222 south.

 

Go past a couple of traffic lights and then turn left into Brookside road.

 

Go past 2 traffic lights (East Texas and Lower Macungie roads)

 

In 0.4 miles after 2nd traffic light, left into Princeton road.

 

After 1st stop sign, 3rd house on the right.

 

 

North/South

 

In I-476, take Allentown/Lehigh Valley exit, exit #33. Pay toll. Follow

sign to Allentown.

 

Take first exit, route-309 south.

 

In route-309 south, take Hamilton Blvd exit, also called route-222 exit.

 

Follow directions as given above.

 

Address:

 

5346 Princeton Road

Macungie, PA 18062

 

Tel 610-966-9299

 

 

Namaskaragalu

 

Bindu & Srinivasan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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