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Datta Temple & Hall of Trinity

 

Datta Temple & Hall of Trinity invites you to participate in the auspicious events listed below for the month of August

 

AUGUST EVENTS

  

3rd August, Tuesday

6:45 pm: Anaghastmi.

7th August, Saturday

10 am - 12 noon: Chanting of the Navakshari Mantra with Hanuman Chalisa.

This event will take place on the first Saturday of every month. Sri Swamiji has blessed the mantra Om Namo Hanumate Namaha and is to be chanted 108 times followed by Hanuman Chalisa for healing and protection of all individuals.

16th August, 23rd August, 30th August, Mondays

6:45 pm: Shiva Abhishekam.

17th August, Tuesday - Sri Narahara Teertha Swami Aaradhana

6:45 pm: Sri Narahara Teertha Swami Aaradhana followed by Mahaprasadam.

 

20th August, Friday

6:45 pm: Vara Lakshmi Vratam.

24th August, Tuesday

6:45 pm: Satyanarayana Pooja.

 

  

OTHER MAJOR 

BATON ROUGE EVENTS

14th August, Saturday

9 am - 4:30 pm: Full Day Kriya Yoga Class.

This is a full day introductory class to Kriya Yoga Practice as taught by Sri Ganapathi Sacchidananda Swamiji. Class will cover basic asanas, mudras, and pranayamas as well as related yamas and niyamas. Cost is $30 and includes the price of a white shawl. Pre-registration is required. Please contact kriyayoga@cox.net to register.

15th August, Sunday

10:30 am - 12 Noon: Srimad Rajchandra Magic touch (SRM).

SRM is a worldwide chain of spiritual and self development classes that aims at offering value-based education to children aged 4 - 8 years. It helps to synchronize the child's body, mind and soul and channelize his energy into constructive thought and action. 

21st August, Saturday & 22nd August, Sunday

9:00 am - 5:15 pm: Sanskrit Workshop

A two day family workshop to learn spoken Sanskrit. There will be breaks in between. Lunch and refreshments would be provided.

  


Volunteer Information

Datta Temple encourages voluntary help of your time and efforts. The temple encourages sponsorships such as anna danam, fruits, flowers and other offerings, for any of the auspicious occasions.

If you wish to organize an event or actively participate in planning an event please contact the temple by calling 225-751-8949 or by email: dattatemple@gmail.com. You can also contact Daulat Sthanki at 225-892-0399 or Suri Duvvuri at 225-810-5843.

Sri Jayalakshmi Mata Bhavan Rental

Sri Jaya Lakshmi Mata Bhavan will be available for rental for any pooja or event. Please contact the temple by calling 225-751-8949 or by email: dattatemple@gmail.com. You can also contact Daulat Sthanki at 225-892-0399.

 

 

BATON ROUGE AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS


KRIYA YOGA ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are pleased to announce that Kriya Yoga Classes are being offered three times a week in Sri Jayalaxshmi Mata Bhavan.  Cost per class is $5.

Monday Mornings 9:45 am to 11 am

Tuesday Evenings 7 pm to 8:15 pm

Wednesday Mornings 9:45 am to 11am

Kriya Yoga is a science of breath and meditation that helps practitioners unite mind and breath/life force energy to develop deeper levels of concentration and higher awareness, while promoting a sense of well being.

 

Kriya  Yoga combines the best aspects of ancient yoga systems like Hatha, Bhakti and Jnana yogas in a simple format that is easily practiced by any one of any age, size, shape or physical condition. Kriya Yoga involves three easy steps, controlled breathing, hand gestures and seated postures. This simple practice doesn’t involve difficult positions or stretching. Anyone age 14 or older welcome.

Contact kriyayoga@cox.net for more information

Datta Temple & Hall of Trinity, a branch of Avadhoota Datta Peetham, Mysore, India, was built under the guidance of Parama Pujya Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji. In July 1997, Parama Pujya Sri Swamiji consecrated the Datta Temple and Hall of Trinity in Baton Rouge, Louisiana by performing the Praana Prathista to Lord Ganapathi, Lord Dattatreya, Anagha Devi, and Lord Shiva. Datta Temple and Hall of Trinity is the 26th Datta temple constructed by His Holiness Parama Pujya Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji of Avadootha Datta Peetham.

Everyone is invited to experience the peace and power of this blessed temple.