22nd Annual Festival of India
Utah Valley's Krishna Temple, located on South Main St. in Spanish Fork, will host the 22th Annual Festival of India Saturday, September 13th from 4 pm.
After 21 increasingly successful editions of the India Fest, few
people in Utah County are ignorant of the fact that, once a year, you
can go to India without spending a lot of money. You can have India
right in the middle, of all places, ... Spanish Fork!
Over 4,000 people attended last year's celebration, and India Fest
2008 could be the biggest one yet, thanks to the enthusiastic increase
of promotional efforts on the part of the organizers, the majestic,
overlooking presence of the Krishna temple at the festival site, and a
natural amphitheater which can accommodate thousands.
Set around the Rajastani style, multi domed temple, the eight acre
festival site will feature world class entertainment, cuisine, a gift
shop, art, photography, cultural exhibits on India, a gala pageant of
the epic Ramayana, the burning of a 20' high ten-headed demon named
Ravana, and spectacular fireworks.
Please note there are 200 parking spaces on the temple property.
Parking is free. There is no need to park on the road, and walk a long
way to the event. It is also advised to bring a blanket for sitting in
the grass amphitheater and a jacket against the slight cooling after 8
pm.
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Upcoming Schedule
September Daily Calendar
·Om Shanti Retreat
October 3 - 5
Friday - Sunday
·Kirtan with Jai Krishna
Saturday Oct. 4, 7 pm
Diwali, Festival of Lights
October 25,
Saturday 6 pm
·Mantra Meditation
& Yoga classes
Mondays 6:30 pm
Thursdays 6:30 pm
Saturdays at Noon
Temple Open Daily
9 am - 8 pm for Darshan
Til 7 pm for Buffet, & Gift Store
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Humor
 Taking Things Literally
Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He doesn't
seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other man pulls out
his phone and calls emergency services and gasps to the operator: "My
friend is dead! What can I do?" The operator in a calm, soothing voice
replies: "Take it easy. I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead."
There is a silence, then a shot is heard.
Back on the phone, the hunter says, "OK, now what?"
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Free Yoga & Meditation Workshops
·Mondays 6:30 pm.
·Thursdays 6:30 pm.
·Saturdays Noon.
Visit web site to verify meetings:
www.utahkrishnas.com
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Provo Farmers' Market
Sri Hanuman, Sandhya, and Caru Das did a booth at the Provo Farmers
Market for the first time. They sold literature, apparel, hand bags,
essential oils, and did quite well. Sri Hanuman had brought a sound
system from the temple, and on the grass behind their booth, sang solo
kirtans and bhajans for a couple of hours, sometimes with guitar and
sometimes with harmonium. Far from being annoyed at the sound, the
neighboring booth occupants clapped to show their appreciation after
each selection. They really seemed to enjoy the music as did the
general populace. In future weeks it would be great if more devotees
joined us for chanting.
Many people came by the booth to say, "Welcome, what took you so long
to get here. We've been expecting you for years." Caru said, "Better
late than never."
Next week Caru Das wants to incorporate prasadam into the booth
offerings which should at least double or triple the income. Anyone who
would like to cook and bring some prasadam for sale is welcome to do so
at home and bring the items by the booth during operational hours from
9 am - 1 pm Saturdays. The market is located at Pioneer Park on 500
West Center Street, Provo. To find the Krishna booth, be alert for the
sound of music and the smell of incense and hallava.
Devotees plan to have booths on the following dates this fall:
September 6, 20, & 27. October 11, 18, & 25th. There will be no
booth on the weekends of the India Fest (Spetember 13th) and the Om
Shanti Retreat (Oct. 3 -5).
We would appreciate any volunteer help for the manning of the booth,
selling of books, clothes, prasadam and/or singing in the kirtans.
Please call Caru Das to indicate your willingness to help. (801) 787-1510.
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Radha Krishna Temple Contacts
- Vaibhavi Devi: Volunteer Service (801) 798-3559
- Caru Das: Membership, Donations and Pujas (801) 787-151
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Festival of India
Saturday September 13th,
Programs from 4 pm.
(click below for more details)
Menu of Events:
4:00 pm: Nam Hatta Band, talented musicians and vocalists from Utah,
Colorado, & California.
5:00 pm: Radhika Narasinghani, student of Sudha Vasudevan, from
Boise, Idaho.
5:15 pm: Shatakshi Goyal portrays in dance the story of Markandeya
Rishi, as told in the Indian epic, Mahabharat.
5:30 pm Divya Narayanan will grace the India Fest with her presense.
6:00 pm: Sashi Kalaskar on sitar and & Ted Weiss on tablas.
6:30 pm: Featured Bharat Natyam Dance performer Raslila
7:00 pm: Five students from Nandita Behera's Odissi Dance School in Los Angeles will perform. Their names are Sraboni Mukherjee, Renuka Boyapalli, Monica Bhuyan, Nupur Behera, Samhitha Boyapalli, Krishty Mukherjee.
7:15 pm: Drama, The Transformation of Valmiki - a robber
becomes the author of the world's greatest spiritual epic.
7:30 pm: Main Event, Pageant of the Ramayana, climaxing in
the spectacular burning of 20 ft. high effigy of Ravana with
flaming arrows.
9:00 pm, Mantra Rock at the Lake Stage:
Vocalist, Drums, Lead and
Bass Guitars, Keyboards, Harmonica etc.
Delicious hot multi- course meals of Indian curry
with home made
cheese (paneer), blueberry hallava, spicy Bengali rice,
and giant lentil
chips (papadams) will be served throughout the
evening. There will be
Indian drinks such as Peach lassi, and Nimbu
pani, as well as sweets
and pizza for the less adventurous.
Everyone is invited to enjoy this unique and exotic event, which has
been growing in public attendance year after year.
Admission is $3.00 person/$1.00 children.
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Click below to view full schedule
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