Dear Parents,
Hi, my name is Prem Warde. I am director of the Jax Hindu Day Camp this year, along with my co-director Vishal Jain, and we are keeping the Hindu tradition alive by keeping the youth excited to come back and learn more about their culture.
Jax Hindu Day
Camp is a five day camp packed with exciting activities ranging from bhajan competitions to running down slip and  slides. Each morning begins with puja and is followed by  Chanting/Sanskrit class (where we teach campers new pujas  and bhajans). Afterwards, we teach campers about Hindu
philosophy through Jeopardy competitions and role-play. In  the afternoon we allow kids to gain more of a summer  experience with sports and games, clubs and different  evening activities. On the last day of camp, we hold a  Parent Night at 6:45 for all adults to see how much their  child has learned throughout the camp.
              
 The camp dates for this year are June 14th   to June 18th and it runs from 8:30am to  4:30pm. Only campers eight and older are allowed to attend  the camp. If your child is 16 years of age or older we
 encourage him/her to apply as a counselor. The camper application process works on a first come first serve basis, so if you want to ensure your child a spot in the camp, submit your application as soon as possible. This is anonprofit camp and all proceeds go to the HSNEF [Temple]. It is run by directors and counselors who volunteer their time out of love for the camp. However, we also need parent support for the camp and we would greatly appreciate it if you would donate your time or resources to the camp. Please be sure to fill out the volunteer page on the application or contact us directly. 
  
Attached to the email are the Camper and Counselor Applications. You may also receive a hard copy of the application at the Temple, as well as at select Indian stores and restaurants. You can directly contact me at jaxhindudaycamp@ gmail.com and/or (904) 962-4719. We look forward to seeing your kids at Jax Hindu Day Camp 2010!
   
   Sincerely, 
   Prem and Vishal 
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NSF Contests Orientation and Mock Spelling Bee this Saturday March 6th
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Hi All,
North South Foundation's Jacksonville Chapter is organizing the first Orientation and Mock Spelling Bee this coming Saturday.Details are:

Date: Saturday, March 6th, 2010
Time: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Venue: Southeast Branch Public Library 

Please attend this informative session. Children will be able to experience the Spelling Bee in actual format.
This session will help you with any questions related to contests, registration, judging, ranking,... 
Please visit the website: http://www.jaxnsfch apter.info and the enclosed flyer for more information. 
Hope to see all of you at Southeast Library on March 6th.
 
Regards,
Rajiv Gupta
Regional Coordinator
NSF - Jacksonville Chapter
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                                          Bala Alaya Kalaakarshana

Dear Devotees  

For the benefit of the devotees, as it was announced earlier to the congregation  on Shivaratri day,  the Temple is going to renovate the Sanctum Sanatorium of Ganesha, Balaji and Shiva with Granite Floor. During this construction simultaneously the Worship Room widening construction also under process. All these constructions will be finished and ready by March 14th of 2010. We wanted to present the well  furnished granite floor Sanctums and widen spacious worship room to the congregation on Ugadi & Gudipadva Festival.

 

According to Agama Shastras during the construction of the Sanctums, or any renovation, the energy will be enshrined from the Murthies to the Kalashas and kept in specially designated place which is known as "Baala Alaya" and pujas will be conducted to the Kalashas. During this time the Sanctums of proposed construction area will remain closed. Once the construction is completed, again purificatory process and enshrining the energy back to the  Murthies will be conducted. This is known as Baala Alaya Samprokshana. Since the construction is beginning from February 21st 2010, the Sanctums of Lord Ganesha, Balaji and Shiva will remain closed from February 21st thru  March 14th 2010. Enshrining the Shakti (energy) from Murthies 'Bala Alaya" will be conductedon Saturday 20th 2010 9.30 to 12.00 Noon. and Balalaya Samprokshna will be conducted once the construction is completed. The Bala Alaya Samprokshana will be conducted on March 15th andMarch 16th of 2010. The program fl-yer  is enclosed here with. This is the way that we can beautify our Sanctum and Worship Room with your full support. By Gudipadva, Ugadi & Naya Samvat the Shrines will be  ready. Regular Pujas and Arati will be conducted as usual during construction and also no change in Temple timings.

Please  find the flyer for this special program enclosed herewith. Please join this great occassion and let us beatify the Temple before celebrating our 3rd Anniversory of our Temple. May Lord Ganesha and all the forms of the one Almighty bless you.

 

Executive Board.

HSNEF