The Gayatri Mantra

The vedic form of the famous Gayatri mantra:

Aum bhur-bhuvah-swah tat savitur varenyam
bhargo devasya dheemahi dhiyo yo nah Prachodayat.

Summary of the Mantra:

May we meditate on the Glory of the Lord, the Remover of pains and sorrows, the Bestower of happiness, Who has created the universe, and Who is the embodiment of knowledge and light. May the Lord, enlighten our intellect in the right direction by destroying all our sins and ignorance.

Meaning of each letter in mantra:

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OM = Almighty God
BHOOR = Embodiment of vital or spiritual energy
BHUVAHA = Destroyer of suffering
SWAHA = Embodiment of happiness
TAT = That (indicating God)
SAVITUR = Bright, luminous, like and sun
VARENIYAM = Supreme, best
BARGO = Destroyer of sins
DEVASYA = Divine
DHEEMAHI = May receive
DHIYO = Intellect
YO = Who
NAHA = Our
PRACHODAYAT = May inspire

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SRI RAJA GANAPATHI TEMPLE
774 Paulsboro Road, Swedesboro, NJ
Ph Nos: 856-832-0230 / 856-241-1008 


Shri Guruji thanks all devotees for all their hard work and support in making the first Samvatrsara MahaKumbabisheka a grand success. May the blessings of the Lord be with all.

LORD SHRI SAHASRALINESHWARAR AT SRGT, NJ

Details of Upakarma to be performed at SriRajaganapati Temple:

Occasion : Rig Upakarma 
Date: Friday, August 15th 2008 
Session starts at 7.30 AM - One session only Brahma Yajnam, Maha Sankalpam, Yajnopaveeta Dharanam,Veda Vyasa Puja, Homam, Veda Arambham, Aseervatham 


Occasion : Yajur Upakarma
Date: Saturday, August 16th 2008
First Session starts at 8.30 AM 
Second Session starts at 10.00 AM 
Kamorkarisith Japam, Brahma Yajnam, Maha Sankalpam,Yajnopaveeta Dharanam, Veda Vyasa Puja, Homam, VedaArambham, Aseervatham


Occasion : Samaveda Upakarma
Date:Tuesday, September 2nd 2008
Session starts at 10.00 AM - One session only Please Note: Those performing Prathama Upakarma (i.e.for the first time after the Upanayanam ceremony)should observe Upakarma on September 12, 2008 (Rig) or September 14th, 2008 (Yajur). 

Occasion:Poornima 
Date:Saturday August 16th 2008 
Time: 10:00am 
Dakshina Murthy Abishekam and Arathi
Time:6.30 pm
Pooja: Satyanarayana Pooja / Katha,and Arathi.

 Occasion:Sankatahara Chaturthi
Date: Tuesday August 19th 2008 
Time:6:30pm to 8:30 pm. 
Pooja: Sri Raja Ganapathy Abhishekham , Alankaram , followed by Prakara Utsavam, Arathi and Prasadam


Occasion:Pradosham
Date:Thursday August 28th 2008
Time:7.00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Pooja:Sri Sahasra Lingeswara and Nandi Abhishekam, followed by Arathi and Prasadam. Note: Sri Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated from Sept 3rd to Sept 7th. Details will follow.


Venue: Sri Raja Ganapathy Temple
774 Paulsboro Road,
Swedesboro, NJ 08085.
Ph: 856-832-0230 / 856-241-1008 

 Archived Info and Pictures:

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PEETA PRASTHAPINA AT SRI RAJA GANAPATHI TEMPLE WAS DONE ON JULY 14, 2006. CLICK HERE FOR THE PICTURES....

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Guru Gayathri 

Ohm Virushpath vajaaya vidmahe
Krunni hasthaya dheemahee
Thanno Guru Prachodayadh 

Guru Sloka 

Deva Naamsa rishinnamsa Gurum
Kanchana sannibham
Bhukthi bhoodhakrilokaa kesam
Dhan - namami Brahaspathim

 
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