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TEMPLE HOURS
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Temple Hours
Mon - Fri
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Sat & Sun
09:00 AM - 08:30 PM
Office Hours
Mon - Fri
09:00 AM - 02:00 PM,
05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Sat & Sun
09:00 AM - 08:30 PM
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Temple is 40 years young!
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TEMPLE ADDRESS
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Bharatiya Temple of Metropolitan Detroit
6850 N. Adams Road, Troy, MI 48098
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Don't have time to read through whole email? We got you covered!
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Please note that, Abhishekam for the moola vigraha for Sri Venkateshwara (Balaji) will be on Saturday mornings
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Jungle Book! Dec 16th, 7:30pm
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The Bharatiya Community Library is back with a movie night. The Jungle Book is a live-action/CGI film that tells the story of Mowgli, an orphaned human boy who, guided by his animal guardians, sets out on a journey of self-discovery while evading the threatening Shere Khan. RSVP here for better planning purposes.
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Membership for 2017 is already open. Support your Temple!
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THE SOUL OF THE BHARATIYA TEMPLE is its membership - individuals, couples and families who, year after year, make a commitment to support the organization. Their contributions of time, knowledge and financial resources help the temple fulfill its mission of serving the community and promoting the Hindu way of life.
Please become a part of the Temple and enjoy some "member only" benefits. You can become a new member or renew your membership conveniently online
here
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Dattreya Jayanti - Actual (Dec 13th) / Celebration (Dec 17th)
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Dattatreya[note (also known as Dattā) is a Hindu deity considered to be an avatar of the three Hindu Gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, collectively known as Trimurti. The name Dattatreya is composed of two words - "Datta" (meaning "given") and "Atreya", referring to the sage Atri, his physical father.
Various Hindu sects worship him differently, though Dattatreya is considered a form of all the three deities. He is especially considered an avatar of Vishnu while his siblings Chandra (Moon God) and the sage Durvasa are regarded as forms of Brahma and Shiva respectively. In the Nath tradition, Dattatreya is recognized as an Avatar or incarnation of Shiva and as the Adi-Guru of the Adinath Sampradaya of the Nathas. Dattatreya was at first a "Lord of Yoga" exhibiting distinctly Tantric traits. He is approached more as a benevolent god than as a teacher of the highest essence of Indian Philosophy. However, spiritual seekers pray to this Supreme Teacher for knowledge of the Absolute Truth. Hindu theology, credits Dattatreya as the author of the Tripura Rahasya given to Parashurama, a treatise on Advaita Vedanta. He is specially worshipped on his birthday, Datta Jayanti.
Come celebrate Datta Jayanti at your Temple on December 17th. See flier for full details.
RSVP here for updates and reminders.
ALSO, DON'T FORGET TO ATTEND SPECIAL PUJAS ON TUE, DEC 13TH
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BalBharathi Soup Kitchen Dec 18
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Please note that new date for this month's Soup Kitchen is
Dec 18th
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Can you spare some time and want to make a difference to the community? Join Balbharati children to prepare and deliver Sandwiches, Coffee, Sugar to Grace Center of Hope in Pontiac. Adults also welcome to inspire the kids on serving the community that we live in.
Balbharati would like to thank the December Soup Kitchen Sponsors:
Kishori Desai
Prachi Varma
Nidhi Jain
Prabha Podhuturi
If you would like to sponsor our monthly Soup Kitchen, please let us know. For $75 donation, you can help Balbharati Youth in feeding the needy in the Pontiac area. Please write a check toward
Bharatiya Temple and on comments, enter "Soup Kitchen - Balbharati"
and bring it to the meeting on December 11th. We will thank your generous donation. Donations are Tax Deductible as per IRS rules. For details and updates, RSVP here.
Note: Soup Kitchen will be followed by the Youth and Adult Meeting where we will discuss any upcoming events.
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TEMPLE - TO - TEMPLE COOPERATION Dec 18th
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Here is a message from Temple President for 2016, Mr. Arun Pandya
Hello,
Namaskar,
I am very delighted to inform you that, on
18th Dec. Sunday, the Volunteers from BT Temple will be performing Bhajan at ISSO Swaminarayan Temple. Our "Samarpan Bhajan Group"
of 10-12 devotees will be led by Hema & Surendran ji.
Time: 6:00 to 6:45 PM followed by Maha Prasad.
Address:
1517 Joslyn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340,
Phone:
(248) 333-1972
Everyone is welcome to join this divine Satsang.
Going forward our plan is to continue this relationship and early next year devotees from ISSO Swaminarayan Temple will visit our BT Temple for Bhajan.
This is in true sense devein Bhakti; Mandir is the place where the world is left behind for a while a place of ritual, devotion and cleansing.
On behalf of BT Executive Committee I am thankful to Sri Arvindbhai Patel and members of ISSO Swaminarayan Temple to give us this opportunity.
I am also thankful to Hema & Surendran ji and Group for stepping up and helping us in broadening the relationship. Your support is greatly appreciated to make this first step a very strong one.
Please call me if you have any question or comments.
Arun Pandya
248-835-4145
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SEVA - Winter Cloths Drive Dec 18
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SEVA - One Coat At A Time!
Dear All - As we start to the feel the chillness outside, let us pause for a minute to think of those who are less fortunate to stay warm.
Your Seva Bharatiya Temple Troy is conducting Winter Cloths Drive on
Sunday, December 18th. For the list of things you can donate and also contact info for more details please check the flier.
Winter Coat Drive on Sunday morning, Dec 18 at the Bharatiya Temple. Winter coats will be donated to Syrian refugees and homeless people in Michigan.
For more info, please contact Sakshi, HS-student - sakshi.on.ice@gmail.com or call at 248-877-8893
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Let's save Dr. Manoj Patel Dec 18
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Dear Devotees - Jai Shree Krishna.
Your Seva Bharatiya Temple Troy is participating in a nationwide search for a Bone Marrow match to save Manoj, who is himself a physician. Please drop by at Bharatiya Temple Troy on Sunday, Dec 18th for Bone Marrow Drive. For more details on Bone Marrow and how you can save, please visit
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bone_marrow.
Please share this with your friends.
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Safety First!
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Please note that, the median marking in the renovated parking lot of your Temple is meant for pedestrians to walk to and from the Temple building after parking the car. However, it is noticed that some cars get parked inside the median making it unsafe for the devotees to walk in the pedestrian median. Here is a picture on how to park the car in the parking lot. Kindly avoid parking your car inside the median for the safety of everybody including your own family. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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Please note that Temple will close at 8:30pm until Spring
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Priestly Services - Call
(248) 878-7072
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For Priestly services and private pujas, please call or text to temple Priestly Services & Scheduling committee at (248) 878-7072. Email: religious.bttemple@gmail.com
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Sri Mahalakshmi Mahima Dec 18
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Mahalakshmi is the consort of Lord Maha Vishnu and the Goddess of Wealth. She is an embodiment of the Supreme power (Adi Shakthi) The scriptures praise her as the Creative power and an of Ocean of compassion.Worship of Goddess Mahalakshmi confers not only all the material benefits but also purifies the mind and uplifts the Soul. Enjoy the speech by Dr. Jambunathan on Mahalakshmi Mahima on Dec 18th.
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Education Classes offered at your Temple
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Starting from Bollywood dances all the way to deep discussions about Bagavad Gita, your Temple conducts various classes covering various aspects of Sanatan Dharma. Here is a glimpse of those classes currently underway. Some of the classes are FREE. For others, Temple members get a discount. Yoga classes are free for all Temple members.
If you are interested in joining in any of the classes, individual contact details are posted in this
education page. Please bookmark this page and visit often for updates. You can also reach out to Temple office at (248) 879-2552.
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Hearfulness Medidation (Mondays & Thursdays) 6:30pm
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Video Feature....Interfaith Odyssey
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PBS Television telecast a program on every Sunday covering a topical subject and gets the opinion from various Faith communities. Your Temple's outreach committee volunteers Padma Kuppa and Narayana Swamy represent Hindu Religion. Here is a recent episode that talks about the future of America that Padma Kuppa participated. Take a look!
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Bharatiya Community Library is open!
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If you haven't been to the library at your Temple, why don't you drop by at your spare time and look at the large collection of books and magazines on Indian Heritage and Hinduism?
Interested in volunteering opportunity? Like working with people and serve community? Then checkout
The Bharatiya Community Library in Facebook. Basic tasks for volunteers include - Manage Front desk, Help members with check in / out Materials, keep library organized, and if you like, lead projects.
For more information please reach out to
Shan Shah in Facebook or send e-mail to
btlibrary16@gmail.com. Note: Library has 2 hours time slots that we require volunteers to commit to during Saturday or Sunday.
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Down the Memory Lane.... Let's Time Travel
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Hundreds and hundreds of volunteers and devotees who worked tirelessly made your Temple one of the pioneer institutions of Michigan that represent and showcase the Hindu culture. Your IT team has been scanning, editing and compiling several hundred photos from the past years. Here are some of these pictures! You are likely to find yourself or your parents and grandparents in those pictures when you time travel in this album. Look forward to more photos being added periodically. Go ahead and tag your dear ones and let them know!
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Rental for Temple facilities!
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The Bharatiya Temple Banquet Center offers very elegant banquet services that have specialized in hosting various family and community events over 30 years. Accommodating anywhere from 20 to 500 guests, you are able to choose from classrooms, dining hall, banquet hall, ballroom and a kitchen.
With the rich ambiance and character designed to conduct events for Indian community, you can't help but feel the happiness and joy that this hall has witnessed throughout the years. We are honored and privileged to have been a part of many unforgettable memories with families and the community.
- Accommodations - 20 to 500 people
- Dining Service - Buffet, family or plated
- Hall rental
- Table and chairs
- Linens and Chair Covers
- Stock color Napkins
- Professional Event Planners and Decorations
- Professional Audio and Video Consultants
- Coat Check (Seasonal)
- DJ
- Valet parking
- Catering
Here are just some concepts of how the halls could be decorated. For more details please contact the volunteers via email at bttemple.rental@gmail.com or call (248)480-6551
Here is a testimonial received by the Temple about the rental facilities
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Dwajasthambam Stapana Souvenir is in e-book format! Read here...
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Read the souvenir from cover-to-cover
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SEVA - Career Support Group
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Do you know that your SEVA team has a career support group?
Seva Bharatiya Temple Troy counsels those displaced workers, especially middle aged workers who need help in coping up with the job loss situation and in building self esteem. SEVA team would be able to provide tools to pursue new opportunities, facilitate networking, career counselling and helping with practice for interviews. The team will be organizing career open houses, expert talks and networking sessions. Th
is is open for public regardless of your background or Faith.
SEVA team will NOT be able to write resumes, offer jobs.
Please contact
seva.careercounsel@gmail.com for further information. If you know of anybody who needs help please share this with them.
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Regular events conducted at your Temple
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Here are other activities that are routinely conducted at The Temple. For more up to date announcements please check
temple's Facebook page here.
Saturdays
09:00 am - 11:00 am
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Abhishekam and weekly Puja for Sri Venkateswara
Sundays
09:30 am :
- Abhishekam for Sri Lakshmi
Narayana followed by
Pranayama, Prayers & Bhajans.
11:45 AM :
Announcements, Nirvana-
Shatkam & Arati
01:30pm - 03:00 pm
- Bagavad Gita Class
Education Classes - through the week
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VENDING MACHINE AT YOUR TEMPLE
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For your convenience, beverages and snack vending machine is now operating at your Temple's Main Level - in the Hallway past the Gift Shop near the entrance to Original Bldg. Kind request - Please dispose of wrappers, Boxes, Bottles and cans in the Trash can help keep your Temple clean.
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Sincerely,
The Bharatiya Temple
www.bharatiya-temple.org
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