Sri Puthige Swamiji Chathurmaasa Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Homa, Dr Nagarajrao Haveldar concert-Sep 22

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Dear Friends,

 

By the grace of Sri Hari, Vayu, Gurugalu, on the last day (poornima) of the

chathurmaasa, on September 22 (Saturday), Sri Vishnu Sahasranaama Homa and

Sathyanarayana pooje in the morning and Dr. Nagarajrao Haveldar's

Deveranaama Hindustani music concert (Sri Bhimsen Joshi style),

Sathyanarayana Katha Hari Katha by Sri Vadisachar (Udupi) in the evening

will take place in the august presence of His Holiness Sri Sugunendra

Theertha Swamiji, Puthige Matha, Udupi in the beautiful serene grounds of

Amrutha Ashrama in rural Pennsylvania about 18 miles south of Allentown.

This is the major concluding function of the chathurmaasa. All are welcome

for Swamiji's grand maha pooje to Sri Vittala Devaru in the morning and the

sublime evening thotillu pooje in the night, the above functions all thru

the day, theertha prasada (lunch) and dinner and receive the blessings of

Sri Hari.

 

Sri Vishnu Sahasranaama is quite popular even in this country. However, a

homa in this land, following strict orthodox traditions to Lord Narayana,

based on the sahasranaama and directly participated by the sponsors, is

indeed unique. The agni prathista for this homa will take place at Sun rise

and to participate in this homa at this auspicious, early morning time and

to listen to the mesmerizing chanting of the Veda manthras and the glories

of our supreme Lord Sri Narayana will indeed be a very memorable experience.

Please do spread the word about this grand homa to all Sri Hari's bakthas to

come and participate. Sankalpa will be done at the beginning for those

present around Sun rise (6 am) and then at a latter time to suit those who

may come late.

 

Since it is a Poornima day, Sri Sathyanarayana Pooje on traditional lines

will also be performed in the morning. Swamiji's maha pooje to Lord

Panduranga Vittala and theertha prasada (lunch) to all will follow.

 

In the evening, Sri Vadisachar will perform a Hari Katha in Kannada on Sri

Sathyanarayana Katha which will be followed by the much anticipated music

concert by Dr. Nagarajrao Haveldar and party. Dr. Haveldar is a deciple of

Sri Madhav Gudi who in turn is a deciple of the famous Sri Bhimsen Joshi.

Dr. Haveldar returns to Allentown after the very successful and memorable

concert last year. Swamiji's thotilu pooje to Lord Krishna and dinner to all

will follow.

 

Free accommodations for Friday (21 Sep) and Saturday (22 Sep) are available

in the ashrama as well as devotees homes in Allentown. All are welcome.

 

Program details are given below:

 

Sep 22 (Saturday)

 

6 - 10 am, Sri Vishnu Sahasranaama Homa

10-11, Sri Sathyanarayana Pooja

11-1 pm, Swamiji's maha pooje to Lord Vittala Devaru

1-3, Theertha Prasada (sit-down lunch)

5-6, Sri Sathyanarayana Katha, Hari Katha by Sri Vadisachar

6-8, Devaranaama Hindustani music concert, Dr. Nagarajrao Haveldar and party

8-9, Swamiji's thotilu pooje to Lord Sri Krishna

9-11, Dinner (sit-down dinner)

 

Vande vandhyam sadaanandam Vasudevam niranjanam

 

Namaskaragalu

 

Bindu

Allentown

Tel 610-966-9299

 

Directions to Amrutha Ashrama

 

Address:

4327 Gerryville pike

Sumneytown, PA

 

Tel: 215-234-8367 (swamiji at aashram)

 

Directions

 

From NJ/NY/CT to I-476:

 

Take 78 West (Wash. DC people will be coming in 78 East)

Exit # 53 at Allentown to Rte 309 North

On 309, take 22 West

On 22, take 1st exit to PA Turnpike which is same as I-476

Take I-476 South towards Philadelphia

 

Follow as below:

 

From I-476 South:

 

Take exit # 32, keep to the right and follow 663 SOUTH

Go about 6 - 8 miles, and take Rte 29 South (left turn)

Go another 5 miles and turn left into Rte 63 East

(Texaco Gas Station at intersection)

About 0.5 miles on 63, left into Upper Ridge Rd (Public school at

intersection)

1st STOP sign, right into Geryville Pike

4th or 5 th Driveway on the left (Gravel driveway, # 4327 on mail box with

initials GK)

 

From I-476 North:

 

Take exit #31, Rte 63 West

After entering Sumneytown (63 is called as Sumneytown Pike in Sumneytown),

Right into Upper Ridge Rd (Public school at intersection)

1st STOP sign, right into Geryville Pike

4th or 5 th Driveway on the left (Gravel driveway, # on mail box with

initials GK)

 

From Allentown:

 

Take Rte 29 South (Rte 100 South joins with Rte 29 at Macungie Township)

Go about 15 miles from Rte 100 intersection at Macungie

turn left into Rte 63 East

(Texaco Gas Station at intersection)

About 0.5 miles on 63, left into Upper Ridge Rd (Public school at

intersection)

1st STOP sign, right into Geryville Pike

4th or 5 th Driveway on the left (Gravel driveway, # on mail box with

initials GK)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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