Monthly Archives: August 2017

Aug 22

Sri Ganesh Chaturthi (24th Thursday to 26th Saturday, Aug 2017)

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Maine Hindu Temple (MHT) invites all the community members along with family and friends to celebrate the birthday of our most loved deity Lord Ganesha known as Sri Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganesha who is the younger son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is known by 108 different names among devotees and in mythology. Ganpati, the God of good beginnings is prayed to on special occasions. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great pomp and fervor in most parts of the country. The program details: 08/24 Thursday - DAY1 6.00 pm - Sri Ganesh Stapana, Ashtothram and Nivedanam 7.30 pm - Sri Ganasha Aarti 8.00 pm - Prasad distribution 9.00 pm - Cleaning 08/25- Friday  - DAY 2 7 pm - Archana, Nivedyam, Sri Ganapathi Aarti 8 PM - Prasad distribution 08/26 - Saturday - DAY 3 10 AM - Archana, Nivedyam, Sri Ganapathi Aarti followed by Ganesh Visarjan. 11 AM - Prasad distribution Lord Ganesh Chaturthi Archana : $21 We are grateful for your support, participation and generosity in this noble cause! Devotees are welcome to bring Prasadam, flowers, and fruits during Sri Ganesh Chaturthi. Maine Hindu Temple needs an accurate count to provide Pooja articles, manage Prasadam and other arrangements for all the community members. Maine Hindu Temple humbly requests all the community members for Sri Ganesh Chaturthi Pooja and offer a donation for Sri Ganesh Chaturthi Maha Laddu. Please RSVP as soon as possible to confirm your attendance for any of the above events. Please email info@mainehindutemple.org, visit our website http://www.mainehindutemple.org, or call (207) 370-0475, if anyone needs more details or clarifications regarding above events. As always, we appreciate your help and support. May God bless you all. Sincerely, MHT Board
Aug 06

Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations – 2017

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MHT is celebrating 5244th Birth Anniversary of Lord Krishna and cordially extends an invitation to every community member along with family and friends to celebrate Lord Krishna's birthday known as Krishna Janmashtami. Lord Krishna is considered to be the Lord's most glorious incarnations. Even saying and remembering His name brings joy because Sri Krishna himself was a manifestation of joy at all levels and in all walks of life. Lord Krishna was the offspring of Devaki and Vasudeva and his birthday is commended by Hindus as Janmashtami, On this auspicious day perform Krishna Jayanthi to get a presents and lead a peace life. Program details: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM  -  Bhajan Kirtan 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM  -  Aarti 6:30 PM onwards     -  Maha Prasad 8:00 PM onwards     -  Clean-up We have attached flyer for details (click here).
All devotees are requested to bring prasadam, flowers, and fruits for the above events. We also need volunteers for making this event successful.Please RSVP as soon as possible to confirm your attendance for any of the above events. Please email info@mainehindutemple.org, visit our website http://www.mainehindutemple.org, or call (207) 370-0475, if anyone needs more details or clarifications regarding above events. As always, we appreciate your help and support. May God bless you all.
Sincerely, MHT Board