Special Prayer for those affected in Uttarakhand

Bringing Divinity closer to You Prayer for those affected in Uttarakhand   ff     Monday - Friday:  9AM - 1 PM  & 5PM - 9PM          Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 9PM     Come Serve the Lord   *   Shram DhAn   *   Anna DhAn   *    Dhan DhAn   *     The Blessed state of UttarKhand is famous for the Char Dham Yatra But this northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, recently saw unprecedented level of flooding. On June 15, in just 24 hours, over 240 mm of rain lashed the high Himalayan region; leading to flash floods, landslides, blocked roads and stranded people. As we read this, thousands of people have been rescued; but many hundreds are trapped or missing. It is feared that the final toll will be high. Himalaya are the world's youngest mountain range; they are prone to erosion, landslides and seismic activity and brutal rainstorms lash the region. Therefore, this region is vulnerable and fragile. But two human-induced factors make it even more risk prone today. First, there is a clear link between climate change and changing rainfall patterns in the Himalaya. Scientists are now, more than ever, certain that rainfall in India will become more extreme. Even though it cannot be said that this particular Himalayan Tsunami is caused by climate change, the link to this event and the growing trend of intense and extreme rain events is becoming clear. Second, there is a link between the disaster and the manner in which 'development' has been done in this ecologically fragile region. Over the past few years, particularly, since the creation of the new state of Uttaranchal, there has desperate drive for extraction of the regions resources - water, forests and minerals. SVTNC Management has announced Special Prayer in both Sri Varu and Shiva Temples, Please Join us. More info below.... Lord, Protect us like the cows, from the Cloudburst and the Flooding ! In order to teach us a lesson in taking care the Environment, Lord Krishna made the residents thank the mount Govardhana, and used the mount as an umbrella to protect the gopas from torential rains. Let our mind recollect the verses from Srimad Bhagavatam 10.25 sthuunaa-sthuulaa varsa-dhaaraa mu~nchatsv abhresv abhiiksnashah jalaughaih plaavyamaanaa bhuur naadrshyata natonnatam 10 As the clouds released torrents of rain as thick as massive columns, the earth was submerged in the flood, and high ground could no longer be distinguished from low. aty-aasaaraati-vaatena pashavo jaata-vepanaah gopaa gopyash cha shiitaartaa govindam´ sharanam´ yayuh 11 The cows and other animals, shivering from the excessive rain and wind, and the cowherd men and ladies, pained by the cold, all approached Lord Govinda for shelter. shirah sutaam´sh cha kaayena prachChaadyaasaara-piiditaah vepamaanaa bhagavatah paada-muulam upaayayuh 12 Trembling from the distress brought about by the severe rainfall, and trying to cover their heads and calves with their own bodies,  the cows approached the lotus feet of the Supreme Lord. Oh Lord Govinda ! Oh Lord Govardhana Giridhari ! In this unfortunate calamity at Uttarakhand, we are yet to account for men and human,  not sure we will be able to care for other forms of life yet. Let us pray also for them. SRIVARU TEMPLE 7:30 SPECIAL SESSION OF NAMA RAMAYAN HANUMAN CHALISA AND ARTHIFOLLOWED BY ASHTOTRA SATANAMA ARCHANA AND HARATHI AROUND 8:00 PM LET US FOLLOW THE LORDS CALL TO PROTECT NATURE AND SEEK HIS MERCY FOR SPEEDY RECOVERY AND SAFETY OF THOSE AFFECTED IN UTTARAKHAND SHIVA TEMPLE 7:30 SHIVA STUTHI & LALITHA SAHASRANAMA FOLLOWED BY ASHTOTRA SATANAMA ARCHANA AND HARATHI AROUND 8:00 PM The Holy Dham of Kedarnath has been the Epi Center, Let us pray for rebuilding this town soon ! om namaste rudra manyava utota iShave namaH, namaste astu dhanvane baahubhyaamuta te namaH. Prostration to Thee, Rudra; prostration to Thy wrath and Thy arrow; prostration to Thy bow; prostration to Thy mighty Arms. yaa ta iShuH shivatamaa shivaM babhuuva te dhanuH, shivaa sharavyaa yaa tava tayaa no rudra mRuDaya. This, Thy arrow that has become exceedingly peaceful; Thy bow become a source of auspiciousness, and Thy quiver of blessedness; with these, O Valiant One, make us happy. shivena vachasaa tvaa girishaachChaavadaamasi, yathaa naH sarvamijjagadayaxmagMsumanaa asat. Resident of the Mountains! We pray to Thee with auspicious eulogies for the sake of attaining Thee. Do so that this whole world of ours is rid of all affliction, and blooms with a joyous mind. THOSE WANTING TO PROVIDE MONETARY SUPPORT PLEASE CONTACT TEMPLE OFFICE Phone: (919) 468-0040 Quiet View of Kedarnath, photo taken in 1883 We bring you some pictures which show the a small part of the devastation        धर्मो रक्शति रक्शितः      Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah     Dharma Protects those who Care for it