Shri Jagannath Monthly Puja
Shri Jagannath Monthly Puja
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The Hindu Temple of Charlotte is pleased to invite you to the monthly puja of Sri Jagannath on every 3rd Sunday at 4:30pmET followed by Mahaprasad.
The Hindu Temple of Charlotte is pleased to invite you to the monthly puja of Sri Jagannath on every 3rd Sunday at 4:30pmET followed by Mahaprasad.
The puja will start at 4.30pmET. Pandit ji will conduct the 16 upacharas and archana of Sri Jagannath ji. Various mantras like Vishnu sahasranama, Jagannath bhajans and other bhajans will be recited.
The puja will start at 4.30pmET. Pandit ji will conduct the 16 upacharas and archana of Sri Jagannath ji. Various mantras like Vishnu sahasranama, Jagannath bhajans and other bhajans will be recited.
The monthly puja is observed 11 times a year. No monthly puja for the month when Rath Yatra is conducted. In the month of January, Community Puja, representing the entire community. The remaining 10 months are sponsored by families within the community.
The monthly puja is observed 11 times a year. No monthly puja for the month when Rath Yatra is conducted. In the month of January, Community Puja, representing the entire community. The remaining 10 months are sponsored by families within the community.
Date/Time: Sunday 3rd Sunday of every month, 4:30 - 6:30 PM EST
Date/Time: Sunday 3rd Sunday of every month, 4:30 - 6:30 PM EST
Followed by Mahaprasad Sevan/Dinner.
Followed by Mahaprasad Sevan/Dinner.
Venue: Hindu Center Charlotte Address: 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212
Venue: Hindu Center Charlotte Address: 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212
The agenda for a monthly puja is as follows:
The agenda for a monthly puja is as follows:
Puja Agenda:
Puja Agenda:
4:15-430: Puja Arrangements (decorating the deities, assembling puja items, sponsors and priest gathering)
4:15-430: Puja Arrangements (decorating the deities, assembling puja items, sponsors and priest gathering)
4:30-5:00: Puja
4:30-5:00: Puja
5:00-5:10: Jagannath Astakkam
5:00-5:10: Jagannath Astakkam
5:10-5:35: Bhajans from the booklet (4 Bhajans)
5:10-5:35: Bhajans from the booklet (4 Bhajans)
5:35-5:45: Book/Story reading (About Lord Jagannath)
5:35-5:45: Book/Story reading (About Lord Jagannath)
5:45-6:00: Open Bhajans
5:45-6:00: Open Bhajans
6:00-6:10: Kirtan
6:00-6:10: Kirtan
6:10-6:15: Announcements
6:10-6:15: Announcements
6:15-6:30: Aarti
6:15-6:30: Aarti
6:30 on-wards: Prasad Sevan and Clean-up
6:30 on-wards: Prasad Sevan and Clean-up
Puja Sponsorship:
Puja Sponsorship:
A maximum of eight sponsors are allowed per month on a first come, first served basis.
A maximum of eight sponsors are allowed per month on a first come, first served basis.
Only life and annual members can sponsor the Monthly Jagannath puja.
Only life and annual members can sponsor the Monthly Jagannath puja.
Also, let the organizers know if there is an occasion for which the puja is being sponsored. It will be announced during the puja, so please be ready to provide additional details. Example: Daughter/Son's 5th Birthday, Need name, and birthday date.
Also, let the organizers know if there is an occasion for which the puja is being sponsored. It will be announced during the puja, so please be ready to provide additional details. Example: Daughter/Son's 5th Birthday, Need name, and birthday date.
If you want to sponsor monthly puja or require more information, please drop an email to secretary@sjsnc.org or president@sjsnc.org
If you want to sponsor monthly puja or require more information, please drop an email to secretary@sjsnc.org or president@sjsnc.org
What to bring for Puja:
What to bring for Puja:
Temple arranges for all puja items.
Temple arranges for all puja items.
However, SJSNC requests the sponsor(s) and devotees to bring coconut, fruits, flowers required for the Puja. The bhoga that is offered to Lord Jagannath should be brought in by the sponsors.
However, SJSNC requests the sponsor(s) and devotees to bring coconut, fruits, flowers required for the Puja. The bhoga that is offered to Lord Jagannath should be brought in by the sponsors.
Hindu Temple gladly accepts Ghee.
Hindu Temple gladly accepts Ghee.
All of above are suggestions only, the final decision on what to bring in, is up to the individual sponsor(s) and the devotees.
All of above are suggestions only, the final decision on what to bring in, is up to the individual sponsor(s) and the devotees.
Please provide the name and gotra information to the organizers, so that priests can be updated ahead of time. Also, knowing the occasion for sponsorship will help.
Please provide the name and gotra information to the organizers, so that priests can be updated ahead of time. Also, knowing the occasion for sponsorship will help.
Join us, get engaged ...
Join us, get engaged ...
Interested to sing bhajans during puja?
Interested to sing bhajans during puja?
Interested in reading out Jagannath stories during puja?
Interested in reading out Jagannath stories during puja?
FAQ on Mahaprasad:
FAQ on Mahaprasad:
Sponsors for the Monthly Puja decides the menu for Mahaprasad, served at the end of puja. The sponsor has 2 choices to consider for Mahaprasad.
Sponsors for the Monthly Puja decides the menu for Mahaprasad, served at the end of puja. The sponsor has 2 choices to consider for Mahaprasad.
1. Hindu Center cooks for 125 people, 5 standard items as indicated in the Mahaprasad Menu. However, the menu can be customized by the sponsors at an additional cost. For Example, sponsors can choose a large tray of Paneer to be served. For detailed information on different menu choices and its cost breakup, refer to SJSNC Mahaprasad Menu
1. Hindu Center cooks for 125 people, 5 standard items as indicated in the Mahaprasad Menu. However, the menu can be customized by the sponsors at an additional cost. For Example, sponsors can choose a large tray of Paneer to be served. For detailed information on different menu choices and its cost breakup, refer to SJSNC Mahaprasad Menu
2. Sponsor(s) can chose to cook at Hindu center facility, based on a menu chosen by the sponsor(s). The volunteers to cook Mahaprasad and required groceries must be arranged by the sponsor(s).
2. Sponsor(s) can chose to cook at Hindu center facility, based on a menu chosen by the sponsor(s). The volunteers to cook Mahaprasad and required groceries must be arranged by the sponsor(s).
SJSNC recommends Option 1 , though final decision is that of the sponsor(s).
SJSNC recommends Option 1 , though final decision is that of the sponsor(s).
If you would like a hybrid approach, you can choose Option 1 and decide to cook extra items at Hindu Center. In this case, the sponsor will need to buy the groceries and vegetables and would need to arrange the volunteers.
If you would like a hybrid approach, you can choose Option 1 and decide to cook extra items at Hindu Center. In this case, the sponsor will need to buy the groceries and vegetables and would need to arrange the volunteers.
Volunteers help set up Dining Hall, help to serve food, and to clean-up after dinner.
Volunteers help set up Dining Hall, help to serve food, and to clean-up after dinner.
Thank You all !!!
Thank You all !!!
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