Mar 18

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Additional Measures – MHT Update

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MHT board has taken below steps to ensure the safety and security of our volunteers and the devotee community on the COVID-19 virus outbreak. Based on the guidelines issued by the Maine governor restricting public gatherings and our assessment of the situation, we are restricting access to MHT for our community effective immediately until 3/27/2020 or until further notice. MHT board is monitoring the situation and comply with any regulatory orders from the local, state and federal government as applicable.
ENTRY RESTRICTIONS MHT is restricting access to the temple for all our community members effective immediately until 3/27/2020 or until further notice. 
MHT volunteer will continue to perform pooja to the best of their abilities without any devotee participation. We are making every attempt to reopen MHT temple at the earliest possible, keeping in mind the safety and security of our temple community.
For more details about Coronavirus refer: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
As always, we need volunteers for running the temple and any help is greatly appreciated. We are grateful for your  continued support. Please email info@mainehindutemple.org or call (207) 370-0475 if anyone needs more details or clarification.
May the blessings of Maine Hindu Temple (MHT)  be always with you and your family!
Sincerely,MHT Board March 18, 2020
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Oct 31

MHT Diwali celebrations 2018 & Shri Durga Mata Jaladhivasam Utsav

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MHT Diwali celebrations 2018 & Shri Durga Mata Jaladhivasam Utsav

Sarva mangala mangalye shive sarvaartha saadhike Sharanye trayambake Gauri Narayani namosthute MHT invites the all Community members and Families for the Diwali Shri Lakshmi Pooja and Shri Durga Mata Jaladhivasam Utsav on Wednesday 7thNovember, 2018. Let us all celebrate this traditional "Diwali", the "Festival of Lights" and offer our prayers to Goddess Lakshmi.We are also celebrating Shri Durga Mata Jaladhivasam Utsav as the first step towards the Prana Pratishtha. During the Jaladhivasam, Shri Durga Mata diety is completely immersed in water in reclining position. This is done to emphasize a centrality of water in the Vedas. Our Priest Pradeep Sharma Ji from Boston will perform the Pooja. Please join and take the blessings of Shri Lakshmi Mata and Shri Durga Mata.The following are the steps before the Prana Pratishtha. Shri Durga Mata Jaladhivasam Utsav Shri Durga Mata Dhanyadhivasam Utsav Shri Durga Mata Sayanadhivasam Utsav Shri Durga Mata Pushpadivasam Utsav Shri Durga Mata Kumbhabhishekam and Prana Pratishtha Utsav Program Details (11/07/2018) 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Pooja Preparations 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Shri Durga Mata Jaladhivasam Utsav. Following Poojas will be performed during the Jaladhivasam. Ganesha Pooja, Kalasha Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Durga Mata Avahanam 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM  Shri Lakshmi Devi – Diwali Pooja. 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM  Aarti followed by Prasadam distribution Sponsorship for Shri Durga Mata Jaladhivasam : Grand sponsorship for the ALL Utsav events including Prana Pratishtha - $1116 Sponsorship for Individual Utsav events - $251 *Multiple sponsors can contribute for the above sponsorships. Sponsorship for Diwali Lakshmi Pooja: Archana - $21 Lighting up Diyas per Family - $15 Lakshmi Pooja Grand Sponsorship - $116 All community members are welcome and encouraged to participate in the event. All the devotees are encouraged to bring flowers, fruits and prasad for the event. MHT needs volunteers for the this event to arrange the Pooja items, preparation of flower garlands, Prasad distribution and cleaning. Please RSVP or email info@mainehindutemple.org or call MHT at (207) 370-0475 for the volunteer activities and sponsorship registration. Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to seeing you all for the event. Sincerely, MHT Board