{"id":1316,"date":"2024-04-26T18:46:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T22:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/?p=1316"},"modified":"2024-04-26T19:21:16","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T23:21:16","slug":"ssscl-newsletter-aradhana-mahotsavam-april-28th-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/announcements\/ssscl-newsletter-aradhana-mahotsavam-april-28th-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"SSSCL Newsletter – Aradhana Mahotsavam – April 28th 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SaiRam Dear Members.\u00a0 Please find below the latest Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun\u00a0Newsletter.<\/div>\n
Please join us with family and friends to offer Aradhana Mahotsavam at Swami's Lotus feet on April 28 2024 Sunday <\/b>@\u00a0<\/b>Hovatter Elementary School in Aldie – 41135 Collaboration Dr, Aldie, VA 20105.\u00a0 Please see detailed program schedule in Devotional Section.<\/b><\/div>\n
Google Maps:\u00a0https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/FAnFzr8dtbNo76MAA?g_st=iw<\/a><\/b>.<\/b><\/div>\n
Registration for Region 2 Memorial Day Retreat is available below.\u00a0\u00a0There will be additional charge of $10\/person for the late registration – After Tuesday April 30, 2024<\/b>.<\/div>\n
More Details about Devotional, SSSE, and Seva Activities below.<\/div>\n
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A Warm and Loving Sai Ram Dear\u00a0Members,<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Hope you all had a divine and wonderful week with\u00a0Swami's Grace !<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

With the divine grace of Swami shining upon all of us, we had a wonderful Sri Rama Navami Special Bhajans offered by our Members, SSSE kids, and hosted by Nistala\u2019s family last week. We thank Swami, our members and the Hosts for giving us all this divine opportunity.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s now get ready for Bhagawan\u2019s Aradhana Mahotsavam\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>with special guest speaker\u00a0Dr. Dhurjati Mudigonda <\/strong><\/em>(National Devotional Coordinator, SSSGC – USA), who will be taking us into a musical journey with his Veena offering our gratitude to our Dear Bhagawan.(See details in Devotional Section). Let's continue to spread Swami's love and light wherever we go by our\u00a0thoughts,\u00a0words, and deeds !<\/p>\n

We eagerly look forward to seeing all of you this SUNDAY, April 28th 2024 @ Hovatter Elementary School at 8:30 AM EST.<\/strong><\/p>\n

And following Sunday May 5th, we will be celebrating Easwaramma Day. Please stay tuned for more details coming out soon, and\u00a0please join us with\u00a0family and friends to enjoy the lovely offerings by our SSSE students.<\/p>\n

Please Note and mark your calendars, <\/strong>We have major events lined up at the Center, Regional and National during the next couple of months.<\/p>\n

See below for important details.<\/p>\n

Please find this week's Centre Newsletter, updates from all wings (Devotion, SSSE, Seva & YA) along with Center Calendar for April 2024 and Zonal\/National and Regional updates.<\/p>\n

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CENTER NEWSLETTER – APRIL 28th, 2024<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Please check the attached April 2024 Calendar above.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/h3>\n

Look for more details from Devotional, SSSE, and Seva Sections.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Please mark your calendars so that you can attend the Center with family and friends, and enjoy the bliss of these special programs.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Subscription<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to subscribe to SSSCL YouTube Channel:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@loudounsaicenter<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Center Address: Hovatter Elementary, 41135 Collaboration Dr, Aldie, VA 20105.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    SSSCL – Aradhana Mahothsavam celebrations<\/strong>\u00a0on Sunday April 28th @ Hovatter Elementary school from 8:30 AM EST<\/strong> onwards (see Flyer below)<\/font><\/p>\n

    Tentative Agenda:<\/p>\n

    8:30 AM \u2013 10:00 AM\u00a0\u2013 Altar Setup (If available please join)<\/p>\n

    10:00 AM \u2013 10:15 AM\u00a0\u2013 3 Oms,\u00a0108 times \u201cOm Sri Sai Ram\u201d, Swami Darshan video.<\/p>\n

    10:15 AM \u2013 12:00 PM\u00a0\u2013 Intro of Guest Speaker, Guest Speaker Talk and Vote of Thanks<\/p>\n

    12:00 PM \u2013 12:30 PM\u00a0\u2013 Unison Bhajans, Aradhana Offering Song, Swami Bhajan and Closing Prayers<\/p>\n

    12:30 PM \u2013 2:00 PM\u00a0\u2013 Lunch\u00a0and\u00a0Cleanup<\/p>\n

    Note: Dress code for Aradhana Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Any shade of\u00a0Green color\u00a0sarees for Ladies & salwar kameez for Girls.<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

    Any shade of\u00a0Green color\u00a0kurtas for Boys and Men, If not wear White.<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    SSSCL – In-Person, Interactive Bhajan Workshop with Br. Krishna Prayaga on Sun, May 12th @ Hovatter School<\/font><\/strong><\/p>\n

    We request all center members & SSSE kids to join us in this in-person, interactive Bhajan workshop with\u00a0Brother Krishna Prayaga\u00a0(Region 2 Devotional Coordinator) on\u00a0Sunday May 12th, 2024\u00a0from 8:30 AM\u00a0onwards @\u00a0Hovatter Elementary School.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    SSSCL – Bhagawan\u2019s 99th Birthday 99 Bhajans on Sat, June 1st<\/font><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Please mark your calendars to join in offering\u00a099 Bhajans\u00a0as part of Bhagawan\u2019s 99th Birthday celebrations on\u00a0Saturday June 1st, 2024, Timings – TBD @\u00a0Brother Raghavendra Srinivasan\u2019s\u00a0residence. More details to follow.\u00a0 Address: 43600 Winthrop Ct, Ashburn 20147.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sadhana Hour – SSSGC USA – National Devotional Initiative for Bhagawan\u2019s Centennial Birthday celebrations<\/font>. <\/strong>Please participate by joining these sessions. \u00a0<\/p>\n

    Sadhana hour is scheduled for next Friday, May 3rd<\/strong>. \u00a0 Rushi Thanawala will lead the session on Bhajans.\u00a0 He will cover various aspects of bhajans including some practical tips on audio systems, best practices for bhajan and practices.\u2028\u2028<\/p>\n

    Zoom Session Details:<\/p>\n

    Join Zoom Meeting<\/p>\n

    https:\/\/bit.ly\/SSSGCUSASadhanaHour<\/a><\/p>\n

    Meeting ID: 614 531 1483<\/p>\n

    Passcode: sairam<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Any questions please reach out to our\u00a0Devotional Coordinator Sister Sai Deepa<\/b>\u00a0 at\u00a0devotion@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavanthu!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sri Sathya Sai Educare (SSSE) Updates<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0
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    SSSCL – Bhagawan\u2019s Aradhana Day Celebrations<\/strong>: We will celebrate Bhagawan\u2019s Aradhana Day on Sunday April 28th @ Hovatter Elementary from 8:30 AM onwards, all SSSE kids are required to attend the celebrations (Attendance for SSSE kids is mandatory<\/strong>). There will be a wonderful musical offering by guest speaker Dr. Dhurjati Mudigonda (See Devotional section for more details).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    SSSCL – Easwaramma Day Celebrations:<\/strong> Please mark your calendars and join with your family (including grandparents), and friends to enjoy all wonderful offerings by our SSSE students to Swami on Easwaramma Day<\/b> –\u00a0Sunday May 5th, 2024 @ Hovatter Elementary School from 8:30 AM EST onwards<\/strong>. See EDay Video Teaser YouTube Link and Flyer Attached below.<\/p>\n

    Teaser YouTube Link: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/-oTitwWjiH8<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Regional Retreat Memorial Day weekend, May 24th – May 27th<\/strong>: If anyone is interested in joining Regional Retreat, please register and reach out to Sister. Sai Neeraja @ sse@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Upcoming Events and Dates:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Aradhana Day:<\/strong> April 28th Sunday @ Hovatter Elem School.<\/p>\n

    Easwaramma Day:<\/strong> May 5th Sunday @ Hovatter Elem School.<\/p>\n

    Regional Retreat Memorial Day Weekend<\/strong> : May 24th – May 27th, 2024. <\/p>\n

    Graduation\u00a0Day<\/strong>\u00a0:\u00a0Sunday, June\u00a02nd, 2024.<\/p>\n

    Any questions on SSSE related activities please reach out to our\u00a0SSSE coordinator<\/b>\u00a0Sister Sai Vajra Neeraja @\u00a0sse@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SEVA UPDATES<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Aradhana Mahosthavam – Month of April 2024 Seva Activities<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    *Donating needy items at Single Women Homeless Shelter<\/font><\/strong>**
    As part of this service activity we will purchase and donate items like Paper Bowls, Paper Plates, Spoons & Forks, Paper Towels,\u00a0Laundry Detergent, and other items at Single Women Homeless Shelter.
    Signup link:\u00a0https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0D4DAFA929A0F8CF8-48315233-donating#\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    *New Shoes\/Gentle Used Shoes collecting and donating at various homeless shelters service activity<\/font><\/strong>**
    As part of this service activity we will be collecting new shoes\/gentle used shoes & sandals(Men, Women & Kids) and distribute at
    various homeless shelters during our monthly Narayana Seva(Reston & Leesburg shelters).
    **NOTE: Please do not bring very old shoes and uncleaned shoes for donating(We do not accept).*<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    *Narayana Seva: Breakfast at Leesburg Shelter (April 27)<\/font>**<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Desc: Prepare and serve breakfast at Leesburg Shelter located at:19520 Meadowview Ct, Leesburg, VA 20175 on\u00a0Saturday, April 27th 2024.<\/p>\n

    Signup link: https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0D4DAFA929A0F8CF8-48859397-april#\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    *SSSCL – Bhagawan\u2019s Aradhana Mahotsavam Celebrations (April 28th)<\/font>**<\/strong><\/p>\n

    SSSCL will be celebrating Bhagawan\u2019s Aradhana Mahosthavam on April 28th @ Hovatter Elementary school from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM.<\/p>\n

    Food signup Link: https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0D4DAFA929A0F8CF8-48929089-aradhana#\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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Young Adults Updates<\/h3>\n

YA Re-registration Form:<\/strong>\u00a0Please look for information from YA reps\u00a0to re-confirm as active YA of the center by registering using the link below.
YA Re-Registration Form<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Sri Sathya Sai Global Young Adults Conference<\/strong> will be held at the Divine Abode – Prasanthi Nilayam\u00a0from 12th to 14th July 2024<\/strong> with the theme is \u201cReconnect, Recharge, Rejoice in SAI Love\u201d.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n

    Website Link:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.sssgyac.com\/\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    The link contains information about the program, the registration link and other relevant details. Additional information is contained in the attached flyer and video.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you have any questions and (or) looking for more YA updates, please reach out to our\u00a0Female YA Rep Varsha Rao @ yafrep@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a> and\u00a0Male YA Rep Arjun Sundaram<\/strong> @ yamrep@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SSSGC's\u00a0 Regional, National and Zonal Updates<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Updates from DMV Centers:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Aradhana Mahotsavam and Easwaramma Day Celebrations.<\/b><\/p>\n

SSSGC (USA) – Region 2 Updates:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    We are pleased to\u00a0announce that\u00a0our\u00a0Registration for Annual Memorial Day Retreat is open<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Please use this link to register –\u00a0There will be an additional charge of $10\/person for the late registration – After April 30, 2024.<\/b><\/p>\n

    https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/retreat\/retreat-2024\/<\/font><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Please note that in the accommodation section, there is one discounted Hotel available for those who would like to stay off site.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    The theme of the retreat is : “Be always Happy”<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

    Time and Dates: 5 PM 24th May (Friday) to 12 PM 27th May 2024 (Monday).<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

    Location: Camp Green Lane (249 Camp Green Lane Rd, Green Lane, PA 18054).<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

    See Below last year Retreat Memories video<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sadhana Initiatives for all devotees\/centers<\/strong> in our region 2 as a collective\/individual offering to our beloved Bhagawan on his 99th Birthday and Centenary celebrations. Our Region 2 Devotional Coordinator Krishna Prayaga in collaboration with Our SSSGC Region 2 Center Devotional Coordinators formulated the following.<\/p>\n

    Individual\/Family Sadhana:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    – Chant \u201cSamastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavanthu\u201d at least 9 times a day.
    – Chant any or all of these Mantras at least 9 times a day
    \u00a0 \u201cOm Sri Sai Ram\u201d, \u201cGayatri Mantra\u201d, \u201cSai Gayatri\u201d or \u201cMrutyunjaya Mantra\u201d.
    – Read Tapovanam once a month (Read the whole book in a day\/week or a chapter a week, according to convenience\/preference).
    – Likhita Japa – Write \u201cOm Sri Sairam '' at least for 9 minutes a day. ( The books will be collected and sent to Parthi to be used for Vibhuti Packaging.)
    – Learn 9 New Bhajans before November 2024
    – At Least for 9 minutes a day Read Swami\u2019s Literature, Listen to Swami\u2019s Speeches or devotees experiences about Swami<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    SaiRam Dear Members.\u00a0 Please find below the latest Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun\u00a0Newsletter. Please join us with family and friends to offer Aradhana Mahotsavam at Swami's Lotus feet on April 28 2024 Sunday @\u00a0Hovatter Elementary School in Aldie – 41135 Collaboration Dr, Aldie, VA 20105.\u00a0 Please see detailed program schedule in Devotional Section. Google …<\/p>\n

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