Dear Devotees of God and Friends:

Namaste – Seetaram.

You are cordially invited to join us on Friday, January 27 at 7PM to 9:30 PM to celebrate Vasant Panchmi and planting of Holika. At Milan Mandir.

"Vasant Panchmi is believed to be the birthday of Goddess Sarasvati, the God principle of motion (gati), Who is also associated with the creation of the Universe. She is the Energy (Shakti) related to the male deity, Lord Brahma. Thus, Goddess Sarasvati, the Goddess of purity and spiritual knowledge, associated with Creation of the Universe is worshipped on Vasant Panchami day, which signifies Spring or the season of Creation.

On this day, special worship is also offered to the Sun deity (Surya dev), to the deities (divine energies) associated with Ganga (the sacred river Ganges in North India) and the Earth. This is done to pay obeisance and gratitude to these deities, for providing us the means of acquiring food and all that we need to keep alive. Such acknowledgment helps remind one of the attitude of service and giving that is present in all creation, thus facilitating the spiritual emotion (bhav) that like nature, one is here to imbibe a giving attitude and of remaining in service to The Lord."

Puja begins at 7PM and Program closes with Aarti at 9:30PM. In preparation for Holi festival in March, the planting of Holika will also be performed during puja. Prasaadam and bhojan will be served at the end of program.

Don't forget to bring the children to participate in Maa Saraswatie Puja. If you have any questions, please contact me at 651-365-0331.

Namaskar,

Bahin Satya