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SUMMARY:Mandir closed today
DESCRIPTION:Mandir will be closed on Oct 5th.
URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/mandir-closed-today/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T194500
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SUMMARY:Bathukamma and Maata ki Chowki
DESCRIPTION:Celebration will go as follows:\n6:00 to 7:00pm – Chowki kirtan\n7:00 to 7:45pm – Bathukamma Gauri pooja\n7:45pm – Prasaad followed by Garbha\n\n\nBatukamma is a vibrant floral festival. It honors Goddess Batukamma\, symbolizing feminine energy and the beauty of nature. Women create elaborate flower arrangements and dance around them\, celebrating the ultimate essence of life and nature.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt involves creating intricate flower arrangements and dancing around them. The festival signifies the ultimate celebration of femininity\, nature\, and the harvest season. \n\nWomen collect a variety of seasonal flowers and arrange them in a conical shape. The arrangement\, called Batukamma\, is adorned with different types of flowers to create a beautiful display. The flowers symbolize various aspects of life and nature.\nOn the main day of the festival\, women gather in groups and perform traditional dances around the Batukamma. The dances are lively and rhythmic\, accompanied by folk songs that celebrate the goddess and express communal joy.\nAfter the dances\, the Batukamma is carried in a procession to a local water body\, like a river or a pond. There\, the flower arrangement is immersed in the water as an offering to the goddess. This act signifies the return of nature’s bounty to the divine.\nSpecial dishes are prepared for the festival\, and communities come together to share meals. The food typically includes traditional sweets and savories.\n\nCultural Significance:\n\nBatukamma is often seen as a festival celebrating the feminine principle\, embodying grace\, beauty\, and strength. It is a way to honor the role of women in society and their connection to nature.\nThe use of flowers and the immersion ritual highlight the festival’s deep connection to nature and the environment. It symbolizes the cyclical nature of life and the importance of maintaining harmony with the natural world.\nBatukamma marks the end of the monsoon season and is closely linked to the harvest cycle. It reflects gratitude for the agricultural bounty and the renewal of life.\nThe festival fosters a sense of community and belonging\, as people come together to celebrate\, perform rituals\, and share meals. It strengthens social ties and cultural traditions.
URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/batukamma/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 4 St James Place\, Essex Jct.\, VT\, 05452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172526
CREATED:20240504T133758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T234420Z
UID:851-1725703200-1725723000@vermontmandir.org
SUMMARY:Ganesh Chaturthi Pooja
DESCRIPTION:Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated at the mandir on Saturday 09/07 and here is the plan: \n10:30-12:15 pooja\, bhajan\, aarti by priest Sridharji\n12:30-1:30 Prasad\n1:30 – 2:00 Laddu auction\n2:30- 3:00 Visarjan bhajans and pooja \n3:30 Starts from mandir for visarjan\n4:00pm – Visarjan at Shelburne Pond \nFolks it will be a packed day and help will be needed with:\n* First and foremost staying on time\n* ⁠Should your family wish to be a pooja sponsor please reach out.\n* To be willing to join the priest-led samoohik pooja\, personal thalis will be available to families for a humble donation of $51. Please reach out to Sudhakar or Shiv to help us with a headcount.\n* Set-up on Friday @ 5:30pm\n* ⁠Prasad is being arranged by a group of volunteers.\n* Clean-up before leaving for visarjan \n  \nGanesh Chaturthi\, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi\, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha\, the elephant-headed son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. \nThe festival usually spans over 10 days\, with the most elaborate celebrations occurring in the Indian state of Maharashtra\, particularly in Mumbai. However\, it is celebrated with equal fervor in various parts of India and by Hindu communities worldwide. \nThe festival begins with the installation of elaborately crafted clay idols of Lord Ganesha in homes\, temples\, and public pandals (temporary structures). These idols are often adorned with colorful decorations and offerings like flowers\, fruits\, and sweets. Devotees worship the idol with prayers\, chants\, and rituals\, seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesha for wisdom\, prosperity\, and success in endeavors. \nThroughout the festival\, devotees participate in various cultural events\, processions\, and performances\, including music\, dance\, and dramas depicting the life and legends of Lord Ganesha. Public pandals often host community gatherings where people come together to celebrate\, share meals\, and engage in charitable activities. \nOn the final day of the festival\, known as Anant Chaturdashi\, the clay idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed in water bodies like rivers\, lakes\, or the sea\, symbolizing his journey back to his celestial abode. This ritual\, called Visarjan\, is accompanied by loud chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya\, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya” (Oh Lord Ganesha\, come again soon next year). \nGanesh Chaturthi is not only a religious festival but also a cultural extravaganza that fosters unity\, community spirit\, and environmental consciousness. In recent years\, there has been an increasing emphasis on eco-friendly celebrations\, with the use of clay idols and natural materials to minimize environmental impact during immersion.
URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/ganesh-chaturthi-pooja/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 4 St James Place\, Essex Jct.\, VT\, 05452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172526
CREATED:20240504T133437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T133437Z
UID:848-1724493600-1724508000@vermontmandir.org
SUMMARY:Janamashthami Pooja and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna\, who is considered the eighth incarnation (avatar) of the Hindu god Vishnu. \nThe festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion\, where it is one of the major festivals. People observe fasts\, sing devotional songs\, and participate in various cultural events and performances. In temples\, elaborate decorations are put up\, and the deity is adorned with new clothes and jewelry. \nOne of the most famous traditions associated with Janmashtami is the Dahi Handi celebration. In this event\, kids and young men/women form human pyramids to reach and break a pot filled with buttermilk\, which is tied at a height. This tradition symbolizes the mischievous nature of Lord Krishna\, who was known for stealing butter as a child. \nDevotees also read from the Bhagavad Gita\, a sacred text that contains the teachings of Lord Krishna\, and participate in night-long prayers and bhajans (devotional songs) to celebrate his birth.
URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/janamashthami-pooja-and-celebration/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 4 St James Place\, Essex Jct.\, VT\, 05452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172526
CREATED:20240504T132936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T000441Z
UID:844-1717840800-1717849800@vermontmandir.org
SUMMARY:VMCC - Sundarkand
DESCRIPTION:10:00am to 10:30 am – Ram darbar murti puja with one or two host families @ $116 each\n10:30am to 12:30pm – Sundarkand Parayanam \n12:30pm – Arthi and Prasad.\n1pm – North Indian thali fundraiser ($10)
URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/vmcc-sundarkand/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 4 St James Place\, Essex Jct.\, VT\, 05452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T123000
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CREATED:20240504T132847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T132847Z
UID:842-1717241400-1717245000@vermontmandir.org
SUMMARY:VMCC - Open house
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URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/vmcc-open-house/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 4 St James Place\, Essex Jct.\, VT\, 05452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T130000
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CREATED:20240504T132706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T181644Z
UID:840-1716634800-1716642000@vermontmandir.org
SUMMARY:VMCC Rasoi
DESCRIPTION:Delicious home cooked meals will be available for takeout at the mandir during its regular hours of operation and will be ready for pickup around 11:00am. \nToday’s Special \n\nIdli\, sambhar\, chutney
URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/vmcc-rasoi-3/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 4 St James Place\, Essex Jct.\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rasoi
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172526
CREATED:20240504T132557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T132557Z
UID:838-1716030000-1716037200@vermontmandir.org
SUMMARY:VMCC Rasoi
DESCRIPTION:Delicious home cooked meals will be available for takeout at the mandir during its regular hours of operation and will be ready for pickup around 11:00am. \nToday’s Special \n\nPuliyogare
URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/vmcc-rasoi-2/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 4 St James Place\, Essex Jct.\, VT\, 05452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T172526
CREATED:20240417T010834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T010834Z
UID:816-1715888700-1715892300@vermontmandir.org
SUMMARY:Vishnu Sahsranama explained
DESCRIPTION:Vishnu Sahsranama explained\nThursdays 7:45 – 8:45pm \nGoogle Meet joining info\nVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/axo-yvog-ziu\nOr dial: ‪(US) +1 530-593-0157‬ PIN: ‪563 544 544‬#\nMore phone numbers: https://tel.meet/axo-yvog-ziu?pin=7037846856766
URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/vishnu-sahsranama-explained-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172526
CREATED:20240504T132224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T134619Z
UID:834-1715425200-1715432400@vermontmandir.org
SUMMARY:VMCC Rasoi
DESCRIPTION:Dosa\, sambhar\, chutney \nDelicious home cooked meals will be available for takeout at the mandir during its regular hours of operation and will be ready for pickup around 11:00am
URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/vmcc-rasoi/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 4 St James Place\, Essex Jct.\, VT\, 05452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T172526
CREATED:20240417T010753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T010753Z
UID:814-1715283900-1715287500@vermontmandir.org
SUMMARY:Vishnu Sahsranama explained
DESCRIPTION:Vishnu Sahsranama explained\nThursdays 7:45 – 8:45pm \nGoogle Meet joining info\nVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/axo-yvog-ziu\nOr dial: ‪(US) +1 530-593-0157‬ PIN: ‪563 544 544‬#\nMore phone numbers: https://tel.meet/axo-yvog-ziu?pin=7037846856766
URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/vishnu-sahsranama-explained-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T140000
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CREATED:20240504T132113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T135941Z
UID:832-1714818600-1714831200@vermontmandir.org
SUMMARY:VMCC Rasoi Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Delicious home cooked meals will be available for takeout at the mandir during its regular hours of operation and will be ready for pickup around 11:00am.\nHere is a peek into the upcoming four Saturdays.\n05/04  (Kala chana\, potato\, paneer) curry and zeera rice\n05/11  – Dosa\, sambhar\, chutney\n05/18  – Puliyogare\n06/01 – Idli\, sambhar\, chutney \nPre- packed food can be purchased at $7/single serve\nAs a guesstimate for the first day there will be ten helpings ready for purchase. \nLooking forward to your support and should you have any questions or be willing to volunteer please reach out to any one of the committee members.\nP.S. ‘Rasoi’ means kitchen.
URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/vmcc-rasoi-kickoff/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 4 St James Place\, Essex Jct.\, VT\, 05452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T194500
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DTSTAMP:20260403T172526
CREATED:20240417T010702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T010702Z
UID:812-1714679100-1714682700@vermontmandir.org
SUMMARY:Vishnu Sahsranama explained
DESCRIPTION:Vishnu Sahsranama explained\nThursdays 7:45 – 8:45pm \nGoogle Meet joining info\nVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/axo-yvog-ziu\nOr dial: ‪(US) +1 530-593-0157‬ PIN: ‪563 544 544‬#\nMore phone numbers: https://tel.meet/axo-yvog-ziu?pin=7037846856766
URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/vishnu-sahsranama-explained-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T172526
CREATED:20240417T010538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T010607Z
UID:810-1714074300-1714077900@vermontmandir.org
SUMMARY:Vishnu Sahsranama explained
DESCRIPTION:Vishnu Sahsranama explained\nThursdays 7:45 – 8:45pm \nGoogle Meet joining info\nVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/axo-yvog-ziu\nOr dial: ‪(US) +1 530-593-0157‬ PIN: ‪563 544 544‬#\nMore phone numbers: https://tel.meet/axo-yvog-ziu?pin=7037846856766
URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/vishnu-sahsranama-explained-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172526
CREATED:20240312T010207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T010207Z
UID:464-1713607200-1713621600@vermontmandir.org
SUMMARY:Ramnavmi
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URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/ramnavmi/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 4 St James Place\, Essex Jct.\, VT\, 05452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T172526
CREATED:20240417T001256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T001727Z
UID:805-1713469500-1713473100@vermontmandir.org
SUMMARY:Vishnu Sahsranama explained
DESCRIPTION:Vishnu Sahsranama explained\nThursdays 7:45 – 8:45pm \nGoogle Meet joining info\nVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/axo-yvog-ziu\nOr dial: ‪(US) +1 530-593-0157‬ PIN: ‪563 544 544‬#\nMore phone numbers: https://tel.meet/axo-yvog-ziu?pin=7037846856766
URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/vishnu-sahsranama-explained/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172526
CREATED:20240312T010133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T010133Z
UID:462-1713002400-1713016800@vermontmandir.org
SUMMARY:Ugadi\, Gudi Padva
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URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/ugadi-gudi-padva/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 4 St James Place\, Essex Jct.\, VT\, 05452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172526
CREATED:20240312T005328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T005328Z
UID:456-1711792800-1711807200@vermontmandir.org
SUMMARY:Holi
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URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/holi/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 4 St James Place\, Essex Jct.\, VT\, 05452\, United States
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