MahaGanesha Yagya Sun. July 7 at 1 pm in Fairfield
South on Rte.1, go underneath the Rte 34 overpass,
then left on 227th St, 2nd house on right
“Obstacles, disruptions, uncertainty and discord are dominating the news, and a true resolution of these conflicts will be on the deeper level. We are organizing a MahaGanesh yagya to clear the way for greater harmony and peace, both for the world and in our individual lives." Pandit D N Sharma
Sunday July 7, 1 pm : Ganesh Abhishek Puja and Homa
This beautiful traditional ceremony is participatory -- you are invited to attend and participate actively, or sit in medication as you like.
“This is an auspicious opportunity to invoke the blessings of the divine and to mitigate negative influences on the individual, community, national, and international levels” explains Vedic Pandit D. N. Sharma, who will conduct these participatory ceremonies.
This yagya allows you and your friends to directly participate in these traditional methods of invoking the Divine and bringing relief from obstacles and negative planetary influences.
Donations and Sponsorships
Formal Sponsorship of the Yagya:
Everyone who attends gets blessing from the Yagyas and there is no set fee to participate.
Formal Sponsorship of the Yagya:
Everyone who attends gets blessing from the Yagyas and there is no set fee to participate.
The Vedic tradition also outlines the value of formal sponsorships of each Yagya by individuals or families. The names of all sponsors or “yajamanas” will be recited as part of the “Sankalpa” or “Resolution” at the outset of the Yagya.
Yajamana Sponsorship of the Entire Yagya: $108 or $151 for a family or business
Donations:
If you are not able to be a formal "Yajamana" sponsor, you are welcome to attend as there is no set fee for these yagyas. However, your generosity is essential to make these events happen. Donations are requested to help cover the many costs associated with putting on this elaborate yagya. Please make a donation if you attend, even if it is a modest one.
Suggested donation amounts are outlined below, but smaller amounts are also invited if finances would be an obstacle to participating. Traditionally, donation amounts such as $27 or $54 are appropriate, but if you cannot afford the recommended donation, any amount is gratefully accepted and appreciated to help cover the many expenses of the Yagyas.
Guidelines for Fruit and Flowers: If possible, bring 3-6 flowers and 1-3 fruits.
General Guidelines: Traditionally, participants in Vedic Yagyas dress in fresh, clean clothing (lighter colored clothes are preferred, with nothing in solid black or dark blue or dark purple, except for the yaygas specifically for Shani, Rahu or Ketu.)
Yajamana Sponsorship of the Entire Yagya: $108 or $151 for a family or business
Donations:
If you are not able to be a formal "Yajamana" sponsor, you are welcome to attend as there is no set fee for these yagyas. However, your generosity is essential to make these events happen. Donations are requested to help cover the many costs associated with putting on this elaborate yagya. Please make a donation if you attend, even if it is a modest one.
Suggested donation amounts are outlined below, but smaller amounts are also invited if finances would be an obstacle to participating. Traditionally, donation amounts such as $27 or $54 are appropriate, but if you cannot afford the recommended donation, any amount is gratefully accepted and appreciated to help cover the many expenses of the Yagyas.
Guidelines for Fruit and Flowers: If possible, bring 3-6 flowers and 1-3 fruits.
General Guidelines: Traditionally, participants in Vedic Yagyas dress in fresh, clean clothing (lighter colored clothes are preferred, with nothing in solid black or dark blue or dark purple, except for the yaygas specifically for Shani, Rahu or Ketu.)
Participants should take a bath or shower the morning of the Yagya and the mouth, hands and face should be washed immediately before commencing the Yagya.
On the day of the Yagya, it is customary to fast or to eat only very light food before the Yagya.
Fruit juice or milk are recommended drinks. If food is needed, yoghurt, fruit or cooked vegetables are recommended. Cooked grains (breads, rice, etc.) are traditionally avoided until after the ceremony. Pregnant or nursing mothers and children (or a sick or injured person) may eat their normal foods. After the Yagya, a sumptuous meal may be enjoyed.
During the Yagya, it is customary to drink only water if necessary. If the toilet facilities are used, hands are washed before returning to the Yagya.
In the Vedic tradition, ladies attend Yagyas or assist in preparations only after a minimum of four days has elapsed since the start of their monthly period. Also, Yagyas should not be scheduled within 13 days of the birth or death of a blood relative.
On the day of the Yagya, it is customary to fast or to eat only very light food before the Yagya.
Fruit juice or milk are recommended drinks. If food is needed, yoghurt, fruit or cooked vegetables are recommended. Cooked grains (breads, rice, etc.) are traditionally avoided until after the ceremony. Pregnant or nursing mothers and children (or a sick or injured person) may eat their normal foods. After the Yagya, a sumptuous meal may be enjoyed.
During the Yagya, it is customary to drink only water if necessary. If the toilet facilities are used, hands are washed before returning to the Yagya.
In the Vedic tradition, ladies attend Yagyas or assist in preparations only after a minimum of four days has elapsed since the start of their monthly period. Also, Yagyas should not be scheduled within 13 days of the birth or death of a blood relative.
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