Hindu Temple of Central Indiana

cordially invites you

with friends and family to

Grand Inauguration Event

Maha Kumbhabhishekam
June 3rd to June 7th, 2015

3350 N. German Church Road

Indianapolis, IN 46235
www.htci.org

Welcome to Grand inauguration event of

Hindu Temple of Central Indiana (HTCI)
Maha Kumbhabhishekam is a milestone event in the history of a Temple and
involves consecration of the Temple with sanctified water from the kumbhas (metal
water pots). The water, which turns sacred following its consecration through Vedic
rituals, is used for Abhishekam (pouring over) of both the Gopurams (towers) of
the Temple as well as the installed idols/images of the deities for sanctification.
Kumbhabhishekam is an elaborate process consisting of a sequence of several
rituals that last from one to nine days. For our Temple we will be conducting a
five-day event and the schedule of poojas and events of all five days are detailed
in the following pages. Seventeen Moolamurtis, made of granite and marble in
India and brought here, will go through the prescribed series of sanctifying rituals
for infusion of divinity into the murtis which includes establishment of Godly sight
by carving the pupils of the eyes on the murtis and infusion of life breath called
Prana Prathistha.
HTCI is the dream project of the Hindu devotees of Central Indiana for nearly half
a century and today we have reached the inauguration stage of this magnificent
temple wherein the familiar facets and design features of many famous temples
from the North, South, East, and West of India have been meticulously replicated
such that a single visit to the Temple can provide the pilgrimage of a lifetime! We
are planning a grand event befitting the grandeur of the Temple and reflecting
the magnitude of the effort and devotion that went into its creation. The Board
of Trustees, Executive Committee and the Kumbhabhishekam committee of HTCI
cordially request you to be a part of this sacred ceremony and experience this
once in a life-time event while receiving the Divine blessings on this auspicious
occasion!
This five-day event will feature a diverse array of activities meticulously being
planned by our planning committees. We will have free food, both lunch and
dinner, for all the devotees during June 3rd to June 6th and lunch on the final day,
June 7th. In addition, we will have a variety of cultural programs on the first four
days.
Please go through the information provided in this brochure regarding the
program schedules, accommodation and parking information as well as whom to
contact if you need any additional information.
Event and Temple information on your Smartphones
For the past few months Chetana, our Temples youth group, has been working to
infuse a modern theme into our Indian culture and Temple activities; the group has
done so through the development of not one, but two Apps for the Smartphones
HTCI Kumbhabhishekam App & HTCI App.
These Apps are scheduled to be released on Monday, June 1, 2015, and we invite
you all to download both Apps. The HTCI Kumbhabhishekam App is designed
specifically for the Kumbhabhishekam event, and the HTCI App is a more general
App regarding the Temple, both for Android and iOS. The HTCI Kumbhabhishekam
App will contain all necessary information for the June 3rd -7th event such as
parking and the program schedule while the HTCI App will allow you to see the
calendar, access the Facebook page, donate with PayPal and more.
More information will be made available on the Temple website later but if you
have any questions, please direct them to [email protected].

Program Schedule
Date & Time

Key Poojas

6/3/2015 Wednesday

9:00am -12:00pm

3:30pm - 7:00pm

Ganapathi and Vishwaksena Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Dhana Pooja,

Vaastu Homam and Rakshogna Homam
* Devotees can offer Navaratnam inside Sanctum Sanctorum all day
Raksha Bandhanam, Mahasankalpam, Ankurarpana Homam,
Mahakumbha Aradhanam, Jaladhivasam and Deepa Lakshmi Pooja
* Jaladhivasam: Devotees will be able to offer water onto all Devatas
* 108 (minimum) Sumangalis will perform Deepa Lakshmi Pooja (5:00pm)

6/4/2015 Thursday

8:00am - 12:00pm Panchagavya Snapanam for all Devatas, Gopura Chaayasnapanam,

Sarvadevata Pradhaana Homam, Gopura Maanonmaana Pramaana,
Shanti Homam, Dhaanyaadhivasam & Gopurakalashasthapanam

* Devotees will be able to offer Dhaanyam to all Deities
* All Gopura Kalashams will be taken in Procession for installation
* Devotees can offer Navaratnam inside Sanctum Sanctorum all day
3:30pm - 7:00pm Pradhana Homam for all Devatas, Nethronmeelanam, Dashadarshanam,
Sarvathobhadra Mandala Pooja, Chakrabja Mandala Aradhanam,
Pushpaadhivaasam & Shayaadhivaasam

* Devotees will be able to offer flowers to all Devatas
6/5/2015 Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm Pradhana Homam for all Devatas, Navaratna Nyasam and Yantra
Sthapanam

* Devotees will be able to offer Navaratnam until 8:30am
* Sthapathi will start installing Devatas inside Sanctum Sanctorum
3:30pm - 6:30pm Mahakumbha, Upakumbha Aaradhanam, Pradhana Homam for all
Devatas, Tatva-Archana and Visesha Dravya Homam.

Lalitha Sahasranamam Chanting (5:30pm - 6:15pm)
6/6/2015 Saturday
8:00am - 1:00pm Jain Pooja: Digamber & Swethamber Prathishta

Snatra Pooja, Adhaar Abhishek, Ashtaprakari Pooja,Bhagwan Adinath and
Bhagwan Mahavir Sthapana and Prathishta, Aarti, Shanti Kalash, Aasirvadh
(Blessing) and Prasad.

Note: Pooja includes Celebration of Mahavirs first holy bath on Mount Meru
by Lord Indra, followed by Eighteen Abhishekams to cleanse and purify
and intentional or unintentional impurities and purification of the soul.
Vigrahas will be installed (Prathishta) in the New Shrine at 12:29pm.
8:00am - 12:00pm Pradhana Homam for all devatas, Moorthi Homam, Nanavidha Anna
Homam, Nanavidha Phala (Fruits) Homam & Grudhashirorpanam
(Thailabhishekam)
* Devotees will be able to apply oil on the feet of
all Devatas between 12pm - 3pm
3:00pm - 7:00pm Pradhana Homam for all Devatas, Moorthi Homam, JeevaAdhiTatva
Homam Nyasam, Jeevakala Nyasam, Thrikandaparikalpanam and Shanti
Homam
6/7/2015 Sunday
7:00am - 2:00pm Maha Kumbhabhishekam (Lagnam: 11am - 1pm)

Pradhana Homam, Maha Purnahuti, Raja Gopura, Vimana Gopura,
Dwajastambha Kumbhabhishekam, Moorthi Kumbhabhishekam,
Pranaprathistapanam, Mahaneerikshanam, Panchamritha Abhishekam,
Alankaram, Prathama Archana, Mahanivedanam, Baliharanam, Mangala
Aarati, Prasad, Acharya, Ritwik, Sthapathi and Shilpi Bhagumanam and
Asheervadam

* After Maha Purnahuthi all Kalashams will be taken in procession from
Yagashala to perform Maha Kumbhabhishekam
* Appropriate Sponsors will be carrying various Kalashams
* Kannikas (Girl child in the age group of 5-9 years) will be selected from
Donors Family to have first Darshan after Alankaram
5:30pm - 7:30pm Ayyappa Padi Pooja, Thalapoli & Harivarasanam, Shirdi Saibaba
Shayanaarati
* Young Girls will be able to carry oil Lamps to
welcome the Lord during procession.

Cultural Program

Our cultural committee has put together a mesmerizing ensemble of music, dance, and
variety programs for your viewing, listening and spiritual pleasure. We will have two
stages dedicated to cultural programs: Gokul and Brindavan. Gokul will be located
near Food Court whereas Brindavan will be near Havan area. Following your immersion
in daily religious activities, enjoy these programs while eating food and/or in the
company of your family and friends!
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
5:00PM to 6:30PM
Achyutam Keshavam [Stage : Gokul]
A variety entertainment program by budding talents of Indianapolis

7:00PM to 9:00PM

Hamsadhwani [Stage: Brindavan]

An ensemble of Music & Dance items by well known exponents of Indian Classical Music & Dance

Thursday, June 4, 2015

5:00PM to 6:30PM
Chetana [Stage : Gokul ]
Cultural program by young talents of Indianapolis

7:00PM to 9:00PM

Shree Ramachandram Bhavayami [Stage : Brindavan]

An evening dedicated to Lord Shree Rama and Sundarakanda Parayan

Friday, June 5, 2015

5:00PM to 6:30PM

Madhur Milan [Stage : Gokul ]

A Sangam of Indian Classical Music and Dance

7:00PM to 9:30PM

Dhol Bhaje [Stage : Brindavan]

A Dhamaaka of Music and Dance by Sangeeta Katti, a well known Musician from India,
and Students of IUPUI (Indianapolis), IU (Bloomington), Purdue (West Lafayette) and other
institutions

Saturday, June 6, 2015

4:00PM to 6:00
Tarang [Stage : Gokul ]

A wave of Indian Classical Music and Instruments by Music Maestros of Indianapolis

6:30PM to 7:00PM

Jai Ho

Display of Unity in Diversity; A unique Cultural Parade by different Indian Associations of Indy

7:00PM to 9:30PM

Jhankar [Stage : Brindavan]

Welcoming to the temple of Rhythm, where dancers dance to the tunes of Lord Shiva, in praise
of Shree Durga, worship of Lord Vishnu. An Utsav of Dance by the Dance Schools of Indianapolis
and other cities.
Suggested Accommodations
We suggest the following hotels for out of town devotees.
These hotels are within 10-15 minutes driving distance.
Fairfield Inn by Marriott East Indianapolis
7110 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219
800-916-1392
Indianapolis Marriott East
7202 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219
317-352-1231
Candlewood Suites East Indianapolis
7040 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219
317-495-6600
Quality Inn & Suites East Indianapolis
7050 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219
317-352-8401
Holiday Inn Express
7035 Western Select Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46219
317-322-0011
Comfort Inn East
2295 N. Shadeland,Indianapolis,IN,46219
317-359-9999
Hampton Inn East
2311 N. Shadeland,Indianapolis,IN,46219
317-359-9900
Baymont Inn & Suites Indianapolis
5755 N. German Church Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46236
317-823-7700

Contact info:
For Pooja/Program Info:
Srinivasan Chandrasekhar
[317-410-2451;
[email protected]]
Krishnakumar Padmanabhan
[317-258-5356;
[email protected]]

For General Event Info:

Vijayapal Reddy [317-331-0387;

[email protected]]
Ambat Babu [317-490-0392;
[email protected]]

For Parking Info:

Sandeep Gupta [317-532-7284;

[email protected]]

For Onsite Voluntary Help:

Prabhakar Kasarabada
[317-241-4818;
[email protected]]
Tripti Vyas [317-459-5530;
[email protected]]

For Office Contact:

Ravi Dinakaran [317-213-6920

[email protected]]

Kumbhabhishekam Sponsorship Form

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Platinum Sponsor, $10,000

All Pooja Sponsor; Preferred Seating; Preferred Parking; One year
free Abhishekam & Archana for one preferred Deity; Sponsor
will be able to carry one Silver Kalasham during the final day
pooja and will receive that Kalasham and a shawl as gifts after the
event.
Gold Sponsor, $5,000
Sponsor for all 5 days; All Pooja Sponsor; Preferred Seating; One
year free Archana for one preferred Deity; Sponsor will be able to
carry one Silver Kalasham (Smaller) during the final day pooja and
will receive that Kalasham and a shawl as gifts after the event.
Silver Sponsor, $1,000
Sponsor for one day of choice; Single day Pooja Sponsor; Sponsor
will be able to carry one Copper Kalasham during the final day
Pooja; Sponsor will receive a Silver Coin and a shawl as gifts.
Annadaan Sponsor -No Limit $...............
Any amount is welcome; While there is no minimum limit for
sponsorship the expected goal is to raise $60,000 towards
Annadaan; devotees who sponsor $1,000 or more will be
recognized as Annadaan Sponsor and will receive a Silver coin
and a Shawl.
Flower Sponsor $...............
Minimum sponsorship is $250; open for multiple donors
First Vastram-Durga/Shiva/Balaji, $2,500
Only one sponsor for each Deity. In case of multiple sponsorships
for the same deity one sponsor will be selected by lottery
First Vastram-all other Deities $1,000
Only one sponsor for each Deity. In case of multiple sponsorships
for the same deity one sponsor will be selected by lottery
Padi Pooja - 18 Steps, $501
Maximum 18 Sponsors only; Sponsors will participate in Padi
Pooja
Adhivasam Pooja, $31
Special poojas performed only at the time of Prana Prathistha.
Adhivasam is the immersion of vigrahas in different media /
material: for example, immersion in water (Jaladhivasam);
immersion in paddy (Dhanyadhivasam); immersion in heaps of
flowers (Pushpadhivasam).
Deepa Lakshmi Pooja, $51
108 (minimum) Sumangalis will perform the Pooja.
Yantra Pooja at your home $1,008
Sponsors will be able to welcome all Deity Yantrams to their
home and priest will perform special Pooja.

Please download the sponsorship form from www.htci.org and pay

online by Paypal and email to [email protected] to reserve your pooja.

PAID

INDIANAPOLIS, IN
PERMIT #8042

NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE

Hindu Temple of Central Indiana

Tax ID: #35-2092107

3350 N. German Church Road, Indianapolis, IN 46235

317-891-9199 www.htci.org [email protected]

Parking Information - FREE Parking

In order to accommodate the large

number of guests attending the
celebrations we have made special
parking arrangements. Parking
from 8AM Wednesday, June 3rd
until 3PM Friday, June 5th will be
at Parking Lot 1: HTCI (3350 N.
German Church Rd).
Parking from 3PM Friday June 5th
through Sunday June 7th will only
be at Parking Lot 2: John Marshall
High School (10101 E. 38th St).
There will be shuttle buses available
to continuously take guests back and
forth from the High School to HTCI.
Although the Temple has also made
special arrangements for your safety
and security, please do not leave
valuables in your vehicle. Please carpool if possible. Contact Sandeep
317-532-7284 (sagupta721@gmail.
com) or Prabhakar (317-371-9665)
if you have questions regarding
parking.