Kalamazoo Hindu Temple

07/24/2024

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03/31/2024

In Hindu tradition there is huge significance for the marriage ceremony of God andGoddess. Marriage is a sacred ceremony; the unification of man and woman; the twoforces giving meaning to beginning of new life. It is said in scriptures that without thepresence of woman there is little meaning to the life of a man. Lord Vishnu also says thatwithout His wife Maha Lakshmi He is incomplete. Lord Shiva appeared as ArdhaNareeshwara (Half woman and half man) to emphasize the importance of woman
The marriage of God and Goddess is Two Powers coming together to create an ImmensePower. The word kalyanam (marriage) means well-being. It is a sacred activity that is donefor the well-being of others. It is said in the scriptures that for the well-being of theuniverse, people, and all the entities of creation, kalyanam (marriage) of God andGoddess must be performed. Since God is our father and Goddess is our mother, they willshower blessings on devotees every time they are worshipped, their names chanted andtheir marriage is performed.
On the other hand, God is the only Man (Purusha) and everyone else is a woman.Everyone must be desirous of marrying Him spiritually. That means winning the heart ofGod and becoming dearer to Him. Lord Vishnu says that His devotees are dearer to Him,and He can only be bound by His devotees. One can win the heart of God only bysurrendering oneself to Him, love Him with utmost sincerity, worship Him, chant His name,dream of Him. Kalyanam (marriage) of God and Goddess is a reminder for us of our goal -getting married to God with devotion, juts like 16000 gopikas (cowgirls) were married to Lord Krishna.

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03/07/2024

Very Good Morning Everyone,

Mahashivaratri is celebrated before the day of Amavasya in the month of Magha, according to Hindu Panchang. This year, it falls on the 8th of March which is tomorrow. The word Mahashivaratri contains three components - Maha + Shiva + Ratri, which means The Very Auspicious Night. How does this day become more auspicious?

The story is told in Skanda Purana. There was a Kirata(hunter) who was cruel, merciless and bad. One day he was waiting to hunt a wild boar by sitting on the Indian Bael tree. He waited for day and night, but couldn’t get any prey. During that time, he used to fall Bael leaves under the tree where there was Shiva Linga. That Linga got offered. The entire night he fully focused on only hunting there were no other thoughts in his mind. This concentrated mind and offering of Bael tree leaves to the Lord Shiva, made him happy. Lord Shiva sparked the highest philosophical wisdom in the hunter. That’s how Hunter turned into an auspicious man. This kind of incident happened with many other people & insects either, who all turned into great men eventually. That’s why this night is considered a Very Auspicious Night. It is like a proper understanding of the question, gives us an answer, the acknowledgement of the problem gives us a solution and, similarly the realization of Shivatattva (the highest philosophy of Shiva)makes a person auspicious and great.

The hunter-worshipped indirectly benefited such a lot. If someone worships Lord Shiva consciously what is to be said about the benefit? We all celebrate Mahashivaratri at the temple at 6:00 PM on Friday by worshipping lord shiva with Panchamruta Abhisheka, Kshirabhisheka, Archana and Recitation of his Panchakshari Mantra. We all are invited to the celebration. Our participation will create mass energy and do good for all.

The Schedule of the Mahashivaratri Pooja:

6:00 - 6:30 PM Pooja & Panchamrita Abhishek
6:30 - 7:10 PM - Kshirabhishek from devotees
7:10 - 7:30 PM - Decoration for God
7:30 - 7:45 PM - Archana
7:45 - 7:55 PM - Mantra Japa (Recitation of Panchakshari Mantra)
7:55 - Aarati & Dinner

Thank you

09/25/2022

Request to devotees specially who come to IACCT for cooking using back door.
People who use brick to keep back door open during their whole stay. Please avoid this practice for two reasons
1. Small animals lilke mice, squirrels 🐿get in to the building
2. When Heating or A/C is on, it wastes the energy.

Your cooperation will be appreciated. Thanks

09/25/2022

Satsang today at 11:30AM

09/15/2022

One of the swamiji from ashat(eight ) Martha’s of Udapi is passing thru Kalamazoo on his way to Chicago from Detroit. Panditji just got the info yesterday and requested him to grace our temple by stopping by . He has a very narrow timeframe window of opportunity available . He agreed to bless us at 4:00 pm today Sept. 15th for Fifteen minutes or so I know it is very short notice but if any of you have time please come in for his darshan and blessings
Thanks
IACCT

01/01/2021

Wish you all a very happy new year

11/21/2020

Kaali Pooja by West Michigan Bengali cultural Association at Kalamazoo Hindu Temple (IACCT)

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11/07/2020

IACCT ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8th 2020

We request all to participate in IACCT governance and activities. You may attend the meeting in-person at Temple or via Zoom.

Sunday, November 8, 2020 12:00 Noon

Agenda --

· Bring the Meeting to order

· Proof of Mailing (A Call for Nomination)

· Approval of the 2019 Annual GB Meeting of Nov 9, 2019 Minutes

· Major Accomplishments for 2020

· Financial Report

· 25th Anniversary of Temple

· Election of Directors

· Members Comments

· Adjournment

Zoom Details

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IACCT Kalamazoo Temple is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: IACCT Board Meeting
Time: Nov 8, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
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Passcode: 371761

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11/03/2020

Karva Chauth ritual is being celebrated at the Kalamazoo Hindu Temple starting at
4 Pm today(11/3).

Please join in-person or live on Facebook and on YouTube.

11/03/2020

Karva Chauth ritual is being celebrated at the Kalamazoo Hindu Temple starting at 4 Pm tomorrow(11/3).
Please join live on Facebook and on YouTube.