RE: Sri Puthige Swamiji Chathurmaasa Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Homa, Dr Nagarajrao Haveldar concert-Sep 21

[Guest guest]

Just a correction, the function is on SEPTEMBER 21, SATURDAY. Sorry for any

confusion.

 

Bindu

 

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> 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 21 (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.

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> Free accommodations for Friday (20 Sep) and Saturday (21 Sep) are

> available in the ashrama as well as devotees homes in Allentown. All are

> welcome.

>

> Program details are given below:

>

> Sep 21 (Saturday)

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> 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)

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> Vande vandhyam sadaanandam Vasudevam niranjanam

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> Namaskaragalu

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> Bindu

> Allentown

> Tel 610-966-9299

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> Directions to Amrutha Ashrama

>

> Address:

> 4327 Gerryville pike

> Sumneytown, PA

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

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> Directions

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> From NJ/NY/CT to I-476:

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> 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

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> Follow as below:

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> From I-476 South:

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> 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)

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> From I-476 North:

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> 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)

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> From Allentown:

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> 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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