| Wednesday, August 5th through Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 | | | | | | | | | From Srila Prabhupada:
"Balarama is considered to be the elder brother of Krsna. When Krsna was present, Balarama became His elder brother. When Rama was there, this Balarama represented Himself as His younger brother, Laksmana. So Balarama is the first manifestation of His personal expansion." -- "Krsna's Original Form," Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.172-246, New York, December 14, 1966 | | | | | | | UPCOMING Janmastami 2009: Thursday, August 13th Mark your calendars for the biggest festival of the year, Sri Krishna Janmastami, the Appearance of Lord Sri Krishna. There are many ways to participate in the festival. One way is to engage in devotional service by bathing Lord Krishna. To sponsor a Kalash for the abhisheka, contact 214-669-3369 or send an email | | Wednesday, August 5th: Balarama Purnima, The Appearance of Lord Balarama Come celebrate the Appearance of Lord Balarama, Lord Krishna's older brother. Noon fast. Program schedule will be as follows: 7:30 a.m. Jhulan Yatra swing festival (last day) 8:00 a.m. Class on Lord Balarama 10:30 a.m. Bathing of the Deities 12:00 p.m. Arati & Kirtan 1:00 p.m. Feast | | Wednesday, August 5th: Last Day of Radha Govinda Jhulan Yatra Wednesday will be the last chance to participate in Radha Krishna's Swing Festival for this year. Come at 7:30 a.m. during Lord Balarama's Appearance Festival in the Temple room. | Saturday, August 8th: Pre-Janmastami Kirtan in Plano There will be a program with 8 hours of continuous kirtan at the home of Madhava Hari dasa and Madhavi Gopi dasi (Manoj/Maya Bagchi) on Saturday, August 8th from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Prasadam will be served. Everyone is invited.
Address: 6549 Copperfield Ln Plano, TX 75023 MAP
Phone: 469-877-6310 | Janmastami: Kirtan & Krishna Book reading slots available All day on Janmastami, there will be slots available for devotees to do Kirtan & Krishna book readings in the Temple room. If you are interested in a slot, please contact Prema Caru at pawansab@gmail.com. | | Community Pre-Janmastami Programs The week prior to Janmastami, devotees will host programs in their homes. These programs consist of kirtan, readings from Krishna Book and snack prasadam. Any devotees who are interested in hosting one of these programs, please contact Prema Caru | NEW!!! Friday Night Bhagavad Gita class Starting this Friday, August 7th, Bhakta Michael will be giving classes on the Bhagavad Gita every Friday night in the Temple Room starting at 7:00 p.m. Full schedule of weekly classes in the Temple Room is as follows: Srimad Bhagavatam class - Mondays through Saturdays 7:30 a.m. Bhagavad Gita classes: Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Fridays, 7:00 p.m., Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend these classes, or listen online. (see link to the right) | | Free Desk Large veneer particle board desk to be given away. Damage to one drawer. Has a file drawer and four other drawers. Located at the school. Call the school at 214-821-6402 (days only) if you would be interested in giving this desk a new home. This desk must be gone by Friday, August 7th. | Promote Kalachandji's Restaurant Tell people how much you love Kalachandji's Restaurant by leaving a rating and/or review on this MySpace Local page. | Upcoming Festivals August 13th: Janmastami: Appearance of Lord Krishna learn moreAugust 14th: Srila Prabhupada's Vyasa Puja (birthday) learn moreAugust 27th: Radhastami: Appearance of Srimate Radharani learn more | Volunteers Needed
1) Assisting the Feast cooks on Sunday in the downstairs kitchen.
2) Weekly and Weekend Services
3) High School Seniors who want to earn some volunteer hours
Contact: 214 454 5267 or email Chitra | | | Thank You to Sunday Feast Sponsors: Vandana & Vivek Goyal Talati Family Gulaben & Dhullabhai Patel
| Bhagavad Gita Class, Wedensday, 6:30 p.m. Ch. 9, Verses 7-10 | | | Every Week | Wednesdays
* Hare Krishna TV show, Whole Life Experience - Dallas cable channel 96 at 8:30 p.m.
* Bhagavad Gita Class in the Temple Room at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays
* Community Guru Puja & Pancake Breakfast - 7:00 a.m. Contact Sri Rupa at 214-228-3485.
* Plano Bhagavad Gita Class; locations & times vary. Rasaraja: 214-642-2488 or their website.
* Richardson Bhagavad Gita Discussion group - 6:00 p.m. - 1520 Richardson Drive, Apt 911, Richardson, TX 75080. For more info; Anil: 972-992-2697.
*Flower Mound Bhagavad Gita Discussion group - 4:00 p.m. every other Saturday, 6000 Grand Meadow Ln, Flower Mound TX 75028. Rasaraja: 214-642-2488 or Atul: 972-800-8279 | | Contact Information | Main Temple phone: 214-827-6330
Congregation Services: 214-827-6330 x 216
To hear live audio from temple room via phone call: 972-656-6002
Email for general questions and information
To schedule a temple tour, home or school program: Nityananda Chandra 214-669-3369, or email him
To sponsor a Sunday Feast or become a Monthly Donor: Chitra Iyengar, 214-454-5267, or email her
To place an item in next week's bulletin, please send it by Monday each week
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