SWAMY AYYAPPA MANDALA - MAKARA SANKRANTI & VAIKUNDA EKADESI ANNUAL GRAND CELEBRATIONS December 23rd 2012 6PM to 9PM
Lord Ayyappa, is an "Avathara" of "Sastha" who
is the son of Hari (Lord Vishnu) and Hara (Lord Shiva) and is known by many
names - Dharma Sastha (who chastises and leads to righteous living), Taraka
Brahman (the deliverer), Kaliyuga Varadan (the protector from the evil
propensities of Kaliyuga) and Sarva Roga Nivarana Dhanwantari Murthi (who cures
all diseases). Also 24th Ekadesi or 11th Moons in a year called “Vaikunda Ekadesi” falls on
this day and for the solus praying during that day will end its cycle of death
Please
join us with your friends and family for Sri Swamy Ayyappa Puja and Bhajans.
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Ganapathi Puja, Aavahanam
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Kirthans
and Bhajans
8:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Ashtotharam, Neivedhyam
8:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Namaskara Sthotram and Harivarasanam
9:00
PM - 9:30 PM Maha Prasadham (Dinner For All)
Free
Shuttle services have been arranged from extra parking spots. We request
visitors not to park over curb or in residential area.
For
more info please contact Mandir at 703.378.8401 or Balaram Swamy at
571.244.5852 or Srinivas Matta Swamy 571 331 9780
Donations are welcome. All Contributions
are Federal Tax Exempt as RAJDHANI MANDIR isIRS Tax-Exempt Religious Organization.
Checks can be made to “Rajdhani Mandir –
Swami Ayyappa Thiruvaabaranam” and mailed to
4525 Pleasant Valley Road, Chantilly, VA 20151