December 18  2005 - Karthigai deepam Celebrations  : Join us at the temple for 108 Conch Abhishekam and Ashtalakshmi Puja More Details      

January  1  2006 - New Year Celebrations  : Spend the New Year at your temple and participate in the 108 Kalasa Ksheera Abhishekam and Utsavamurthy Procession .. More Details  

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A monthly objective look into the Vedas in an orderly manner starting with the history, classification and contents of Vedas, this month we look at “The Vedic Influence”  More Details

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An evolved discussion into the way of life with references to the Vedas/puranas/hindu mythology as point of reference to real life. This week we look into “Vedic ThanksgivingMore Details

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This is the epic journey of building a permanent abode for the Lord Maha Ganapati. The dream of a beautiful temple for the lord can be realized only with your active participation and support. The temple will serve as a testament to the devotion and dedication of His devotees and will be a cherished part of our community for generations to come. The Maha Ganapati Temple of Arizona … More Details

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A  look into  the meaning and benefit of a different shloka every month. The shloka we look into this month is “Madhurashtakam” .. More Details

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This month we take a look at the  spicy dish  “Pesarattu”  with  “Gongura Pickle “...More Details

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There is a new fund raising initiative  called the 500X500, where 500 families donate $500 dollars each to enable the beginning of construction of temple by April 2006. The Vageesh Express team met with the fund raising team leads and talked to them about this innovative and powerful program and how people can donate now and make a difference More Details

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The Hindu month of Maargasira (November/December) is the valuable month  devoted to God …More

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A fascinating travel through one of the several famous temples from all over the world. This month we go to “Hindu Temple of Wisconsin”  More Details

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The Temple would like to thank all the devotees for their support and for making the Navagraha Kumbabishekam & Diwali Celebrations a  grand success.

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Test your mythological knowledge and puzzle solving skills by solving this months jumble...  More Details

Maha Ganapati Temple of Arizona Newsletter

Vageesh Express

December 2005 Edition

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Hey kids! Would you like to be Junior reporters for Vageesh Express? It is easy. Write in your own words (500 words or less) on one of the following topics.                                                            

1) Being a Hindu in America                            

2) A Visit to a Temple in India

3) A Visit to a Temple in USA

4) A State in India (the people, culture, places of interest…)

Please send your entries with your name and your digital photo to newsletter@mahaganapati.org by the 20th of each month. Your essay may be selected for publishing in the newsletter!!!