May 5, 2012
Dear Friends and
Devotees: Namaskaar and Jai Sri Krishna
This is to invite
you to Hindu Bhavan’s second anniversary (Varshikotsav) on May
18 and 19th 2012. The celebration will start with a pooja
at the riverside and then at the temple grounds on Friday evening and
continue into Saturday with conclusion on Saturday evening with a
Mahaprasad(dinner). Our temple priest – Sri Karthik Dixit Ji is the
Chief priest.
We invite you to
attend the ceremonies and participate in the various events. A brochure
(with the schedule) is included as an attachment with this letter.
Please take the opportunity to indicate via mail, your level of
participation at different contribution levels. All contributions are
fully tax deductible. We encourage you to contribute generously during
this occasion since this is the biggest fund raiser for the temple.
Should you wish to participate (sit) in the Homas – please write or call
to confirm the time – or arrange to meet with the priest ahead of time.
If you wish to sponsor a garland ($51/-) call Jyotiben Naik 910 323
5213.
The Friday night
dinner (May 18th 2012) is still open for sponsorship – can be
done as a full sponsorship or if you wish to sponsor part of the meal
(this can be arranged) – please call Mrs. Sharmila Ganesan 910-818-
5108.
The temple has made
significant strides in organizing religious and cultural events and will
continue its effort at bringing everyone in the community together to
enjoy fellowship and pursue religious worship. The priest Sri Karthik Ji
has now completed a year at the temple and he is truly well liked by all
members of our congregation. A schedule of events each month will be
posted on the website.
We encourage you to
pledge your support at the annual level (suggested $1500/-) or any other
amount you deem appropriate. Annual membership dues are at $150/-.
The temple truly
requires your support to continue its operations (annual budget
$185000/-). Every contribution will be welcome and much appreciated.
Mailing address:
PO Box 87255, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Sincerely,
Members of the Board
of Directors and Trustees - Hindu Bhavan
Presiding
Priest: Sri Karthik Dixit
