January 28, 2012
January 17, 2012
Thai Poosam Festival Celebrations
Please click below………………….
Please click below………………….
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thaipoosam Celebration?
Thaipoosam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (January/February).
Thaipoosam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (January/February).
To learn more about the celebration visit the Wikipedia Article here.
Where do I keep the vigraham?
You can keep Lord Murugan vigraham in your prayer room, or designated area where your keep other prayer vigraham or materials.
Do not keep it for decoration purpose in other places like living room, show case etc
Do I have to do the Abishekam/ pooja / chanting?
Doing the Abishekam, cleaning & maintaining can done but with extreme care to avoid injuries by sharp points on the vigraham. Please keep children under watch when they handle it to prevent accidental injuries.
You can do pooja what ever the way you know also check with temple priest to learn.
Do I have to chant specific mantra?
Please chant the mantra which will be given along with vigraham.
There are so many mantras & songs are available meant for Lord Murugan. At least you can chant Aum Saravanabavaya Namah as many times as you can and per your available time
When I travel can take it along with me?
Yes you can. This is the reason it is given in a small size to fit in a small box. You can keep it in your personnel bag even computer bag too. He is the best & dependable companion.
What should I do if someone tells me not to keep it in my house?
Please do not throw it.. You can check with the priest.
For more information & question please contact Dr . Ravikumar K, by email at Ravikumarmtna108@gmail.com, or via phone at (248) 757-1877
Your 2011 contributions to Murugan Temple
Dear Murugan Temple Devotee Thanks for your patronage to Murugan Temple of North America. Your contributions letter for the year 2011 are now available for download at the Temple's secure web site. You may use this letter for your tax purposes. If you are already registered you can logon at https://www.murugantemple.us If you have forgotten your password enter the email address you used to register and click 'Email Password'. Check your inbox or spam folder for the email. If you are not registered, follow these steps to register: a) Goto https://www.murugantemple.us/EmailDevoteeid.aspx b) Enter your email address. This must be the same email address as the one to which we have sent you these instructions c) Click Email. An email with registration information is sent to you immediately d) Check the inbox or the spam folder of your email software for an email from 'Murugan Temple of North America' e) In the received email click the link at the bottom of the message which will take you to the registration screen f) Do not make any changes to the pre-populated fields even if the address you see is your old address. You will get an opportunity to change your address after the registration g) Fill in the login information by entering an email address, password and security question of your choice h) Click Register i) After you register you can logon by visiting www.murugantemple.us j) You can change your profile by choosing the 'My Profile' link k) You can print your contribution letter by choosing the 'My Reports' link If you have any questions or need help do not hesitate to send an email to mtnadb@murugantemple.us You will receive a response within 24 hours. Regards Murugan Temple - Reports Administrator / Finance Committee 6300 Princess Garden Parkway Lanham, MD 20706 mtnadb@murugantemple.us
December 18, 2011
November 29, 2011
Rajagopuram Meeting – Sat., Dec. 10th at 1pm to 3pm
Meeting for the Rajagopuram Project
Place:MTNA auditorium
Date: Saturday December 10, 2011
Time: 1.00 to 3.00 PM
All are welcome!
Attached below are the relevant documents.
Town-Hall Meeting Appeal
Proposal-TopView
Proposal-FrontView
October 18, 2011
Skanda Shasti – Thu, Oct 27th through Sat, Nov 5th
Skanda Shasti – Thu, Oct 27th through Sat, Nov 5th
October 6, 2011
Vidyarambham 2011 – October 8th, 2011
Vidyarambham 2011 – October 8th, 2011
Vidyarambham is a Hindu tradition where children between two and three years old are formally initiated into the characters of the syllabary. The ceremony of Vidyarambham (Vidya means “knowledge” , arambham means “beginning’) for the children is held on Vijayadashami (the last day of Navaratri) day. On that day thousands of people arrive at the temple to initiate learning to their children.
September 28, 2011
Navarathri 2011 Celebrations
Navarathri 2011 Celebrations
NAVARATHRI CELEBRATIONS 2011
Tues., Sept 27th through Wed., Oct. 5th, 2011
PROGRAM
Daily Abishekam to Meenakshi………. 11.00 AM Weekdays;
10.30 AM Saturdays & Sundays
Daily Lalitha Sahasranamam………… 7:30 PM
6:00 PM Saturdays & Sundays
Tues., Oct. 4th, 2011 – Durgashtami… 9:00 AM Chandi Homam
1:00 PM Durgai Abishekam
1:45 PM Deeparathanai
Sun., Oct. 2nd, 2011……………. 4:00 PM Ganapati Puja by Children
SPECIAL DAILY AMMAN ALANGARAMS
SPECIAL SAHAMBARI ALANGARAM ON SATURDAY 1 October 2011
Devotees ! Please donate generously for Amman’s Alangaram !!
Note: Sahambari Alankaara Prasadam will be available for devotees on Sunday, October 2nd at 10:00 AM.
Regular scheduled abishekam for Meenakshi Amman at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 4th will not be there.
SPONSORSHIP
All Nine Days(Includes Chandi Homam)……….. $ 201.00.
Single Day………………………………. $ 31.00.
Meenakshi Abishekam………………………. $ 25.00.
Lalitha Sahasranamam……………………… $ 11.00.
Chandi Homam…………………………….. $ 25.00.
Archanai………………………………… $ 6.00.
Coconut – Archanai……………………….. $ 11.00.
All are invited for the Navarathri Kolu!
September 18, 2011
MTNA Maryland Fund Raising Event – Sat., Oct. 22, 2011
MTNA Maryland Fund Raising Event – Sat., Oct. 22, 2011
