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    *Nov-Dec 2012*
    	

    	


    	
    	
    	

    	
    *Land Ahoy!*
    Just as weary sea mariners of old would be delighted to spot land
    after months of seafaring, our commu­nity will be delighted to hear
    that the Temple purchased of a parcel of land. On the auspicious day
    of Deepavali , we and MinnWest Bank signed a purchase agreement for
    the purchase of 7.69 acres of land for a sum of $150,000 (bare land
    cost) and the deal was closed on November 30th. The land is on 48th
    St NE, a mile north of Shopko North on Highway 63.
    You are all invited on December 15th to a Ganesh Puja for Shubh
    Arambh, a presentation about the purchase and future direction. This
    will be followed by a tour of the property and neighborhood. We will
    be sending the details of program itinerary shortly. We hope you
    will attend.
    As all those who attended the Deepavali celebrations at the Temple
    on Tuesday November 12th would have noticed, there was standing room
    only in the Temple. Many have approached us to hasten the pro­cess
    of building a new Temple. You have given us a list of things you
    wish we had: a more spacious worship space, a larger fellowship
    area, meditation room, class rooms, a proper kitchen, etc. This
    collec­tive dream can come true only with your help and support.
    We have the resources in our community to make this happen if each
    one of us who sees value and ben­efit to having a Temple does their
    part. Therefore, before you ring in the New Year, please consider
    making a year-end charitable gift to the Hindu Samaj Temple of
    Minnesota. You can receive a break on your 2012 taxes and at the
    same time help us in our mission of serving our community in
    Rochester and neighboring cities.
    With regards and best wishes for a happy and healthy Holiday Season!
    Sincerely,
    Suresh Chari
    President, Hindu Samaj Temple
    	







    	

    	

    	
    */Did you know? Vahanas: Vehicles of the Hindu Deities/*
    Hamsa, the swan, symbolizing intelligence and discrimination, is the
    vahana of Lord Brahma.
    Garuda, lord of birds and remover of obstacles, is the vahana of
    Lord Vishnu.
    Nandi, the bull, symbolizing inner strength, is the vahana of Lord
    Shiva.
    Musaka, the mouse, is the vahana of Lord Ganesha.  The great paradox
    of a mouse bearing an elephantine god like Ganesh is a source of
    much theological exploration.
    The Owl, representing spiritual wisdom and the blindness associated
    with seeking worldly rather than spiritual wealth, is the vahana of
    Goddess Lakshmi.
    The Lion, symbolizing fearlessness, is the vahana of Goddess Parvati.
    The Swan is also the vahana of Goddess Saraswati.  She is sometimes
    accompanied by a Peacock.
    	

    	

    	
    	

    	









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