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		<title>Vinayaka Chavithi Celebrations</title>
		<link>http://www.themahanandi.org/2011/09/01/vinayaka-chavithi-celebrations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:37:05 +0000</pubDate>
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Bala Ganapathi with His Favorite Flowers and Fruits


A Virtual Flower and Fruit Prasadam to All Our Family and Friends,
Vinayaka Chavithi Shubhakankshalu! 
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		<title>Dasara in Houston</title>
		<link>http://www.themahanandi.org/2010/10/17/dasara-in-houston/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:54:28 +0000</pubDate>
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Devi Avatar Alakarana for Navaratri ~ at Sri Meenakshi Temple, Houston

Bommala Koluvu for Navaratri ~ at Sri Meenakshi Temple, Houston
Maa Durge, Maa Ambe, Maa Jagdambe, Maa Bhawani, Maa Sheetla, Maa Vaishnao,
Maa Chandi, Mata Devi. Jai Mata Di.
Shubha Dasara, dear family and friends.
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		<title>Vinayaka Chaviti Celebrations</title>
		<link>http://www.themahanandi.org/2010/09/11/vinayaka-chaviti-celebrations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Indira</dc:creator>
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Bala Ganapathi on Vinayaka Chaviti

Purnam Kudumulu and Undrallu ~
A Virtual Vinayaka Chavithi Pandaga Bhojanam to All Our Family and Friends
Vinayaka Chavithi Subhakankshalu!
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		<title>Homemade Ganapati Bappa</title>
		<link>http://www.themahanandi.org/2010/09/10/homemade-ganapati-bappa/</link>
		<comments>http://www.themahanandi.org/2010/09/10/homemade-ganapati-bappa/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Indira</dc:creator>
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Homemade Ganesh with Clay
I made bala Ganapati with clay today for Vinayaka Chaviti festival tomorrow. The decorations are with kumkum, turmeric and rice powder. Eyes are whole urad dal (minapa pappu) and the laddu is dotted with skinless, split mustard seeds. It&#8217;s a simple vigraham, still looks divine to my eyes.
Vinayaka Chavithi shubhakamnaye! May Bhagavan [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Pleasures of Festivals ~ Nagula Chavithi</title>
		<link>http://www.themahanandi.org/2010/08/16/the-pleasures-of-festivals-nagula-chavithi/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:20:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Indira</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I grew up in a household where every festival was and still is religiously celebrated with great bhakthi and bhukthi. I&#8217;ve been trying to recreate those traditions here at my home. Each festival has its own set of pooja procedures. I am writing what I remember here at Mahanandi. This pleasure of festival series is [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>27</slash:comments>
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		<title>Sri Rama Navami Naivedyam</title>
		<link>http://www.themahanandi.org/2010/03/24/sri-rama-navami-naivedyam/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:30:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Indira</dc:creator>
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Phuspam, Phalam, Panakam and Vadapappu ~ Naivedyam on Sri Ramanavami

Panakam Prasadam
(for a chembu or two glasses of Panakam)
2 tablespoons of Jaggery pieces
2 glasses of cold water
Pinch of sonti powder
Add jaggery and sonti to water. Mix until jaggery disssolves completely in water. Offer to Bhagavan and then enjoy the refreshing taste of Panakam Prasadam with family [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rama Bhajana On Sri Rama Navami</title>
		<link>http://www.themahanandi.org/2010/03/23/rama-bhajana-on-sri-rama-navami/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Indira</dc:creator>
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Sweet and Peaceful Rama Bhajana on Sri Rama Navami
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		<title>Ugadi Naivedyam</title>
		<link>http://www.themahanandi.org/2010/03/16/ugadi-neivedyam/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:50:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Indira</dc:creator>
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Ugadi Naivedyam
We have invited couple of our friends for lunch to celebrate the Ugadi festival today. And for the Bhakthi ending with the bhukthi, I have prepared the traditional Ugadi naivedyam:
భక్షాలు (Bobbatlu, Puran Poli) 
మామిడికాయ పులిహొర (Mango Pulihora)
ఉల్లిపాయ మరియు ఆలు బజ్జిలు (Bajji)
అన్నము (Sona Masuri Rice)
మామిడి-బీరకాయ పప్పు (Mango-Turai Dal)
బీరకాయ పొడి కుర (Turai with no onion)
ఆలుగడ్డ పొడి [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ugadi Shubhakankshalu</title>
		<link>http://www.themahanandi.org/2010/03/15/ugadi-shubhakankshalu/</link>
		<comments>http://www.themahanandi.org/2010/03/15/ugadi-shubhakankshalu/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:37:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Indira</dc:creator>
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Dear family, friends and the readers &#8211; Ugadi Shubhakankshalu and Happy Gudi Padwa! 
New Year during spring always gives a fresh refreshing start. Best wishes for a wonderful and successful year to you all.
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		<title>Weekend Houston ~ Annakut at Shri Swaminarayan Mandir</title>
		<link>http://www.themahanandi.org/2009/10/18/weekend-houston-annakut-at-shri-swaminarayan-mandir/</link>
		<comments>http://www.themahanandi.org/2009/10/18/weekend-houston-annakut-at-shri-swaminarayan-mandir/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:20:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Indira</dc:creator>
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Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Houston
Being closer to God has several privileges and advantages. We live at about ten minute driving distance from Swami Narayan Mandir &#8211; Houston. The temple is one of the great structures in the USA. The structure and sculpture bring the divinity and belongingness with God. The temple is also one of the [...]]]></description>
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