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July 4th Annadatha Program "Andhra Bhavan" sponsored by Telugu Group. Noon to 2pm. Prasadam Menu: Upma, Chutney, Pulihora, Curd Rice and Sweet. All donations received from this program will be used for Temple Religious Activities.
General News
If you haven't paid your 2009 Year membership yet, please do so ASAP. Your donations help us to pay the operational expenses of your temple.
Upcoming Events
July 16th Thursday 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Satsung by Sri Nithya Bhaktananda Swami
Sri Paramahamsa Nithyananda's direct desciple Sri Nithya Bhaktananda Swami will be conducting “Satsung”. He is the Chief Swamiji in USA designated by his supreme Sri Nithyananda swamiji. Satsung will include Bhajans, discourse by Swami: "Life Bliss Solutions" & "Importance of Temples", Meditation, Question / Answer session, and Mangala Aarathi. (Please see the enclosed flyer) Note: Regularly scheduled Shirdi sai puja will be from 5:45 pm to 6:15 pm; Maha Prasadam (Dinner) at 8:30pm
Upcoming Special Events
JULY 2009
Saturday 4th: Sani Trayodashi – Lord Sani Puja 10.30 am
Monday 6th: Guru Purnima Celebrations – Click here for the flyer
Saturday 11th: Sankatahara Chaturdhi
Sunday 19th: Pradosham
Shravana Masam Begins on July 22nd
- Shravana Shukravara Pujas: July 24th, 31st, Aug 7th and 14th
- July 31st Friday Samoohika Vara Lakshmi Vratha Puja
AUGUST 2009
Temple Inauguration Day 1st Anniversary Celebrations
(Special events are being scheduled from August 2nd,3rd & 4th: Grand Finale on Tuesday August 4th)
Friday 14th: Sri Krishna Janmasthami Celebrations
Sunday 30th: Sri Ganesh Chaturdhi (Vinayaka Chavithi)
Permanent Temple Information (revised March 30, 2009)
- Our Temple is located at 1001 W walnut street, Chatham, IL.
- Property features: 9.41 acres, 660 ft X 665 ft; 4202 Sq. ft building has a 2000 Sq. Ft. open hall with a Mandir, Dining Hall, 1 office Room and a full kitchen. Outstanding Loan balance $92,000.00 ($56,000 will be paid by pledged donors, means we need new donors to pay off remaining $36,000 ie 12 New Life members can close the gap)
- As more funding is available we will expand to meet our current needs. Generous donations are welcome.
- Effective July 1, 2009, Temple's NEW Operating Hours Mon - Fri 6 pm to 8 pm; Sat: 9 am to 2 pm; Sun:11 am to 2 pm.

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