Dear Devotees
With the Grace of Shree Hari, Vayu, Gurugalu, and the blessings of Shri Sugunendra Theertharu, we are pleased to invite you to Srinivasa Kalyanotsava. The uniqueness of the event is the intermingling of music composed by various Dasarus and Yathis with Vedic chants. The event will begin with a grand Pallakki Seva to welcome the Lord, followed by music, dance, Vedic ceremonies and a sit-down Udupi style lunch prasada. We request your attendance and participation.
When: Saturday, June 1st, 2023
Where: Vedic Cultural Center — Bellevue
Program: 12501 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue, WA 98005
Morning: 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM. Followed by sit down prasada
Sponsorships:
Grand Sponsor: $501
All morning and Mangalya Sankalpa
Sarva Seva: $301
All morning sevas except Mangalya Sankalpa
Pushpa Alankara Seva: $201
Vanamala & Flowers for Alankara
Srinivasa Kalyana: $108
Sankalpa for Kanyadaana
Anna Daana $108
Groceries for prasada
Vishnu Sahasranama Archana $51
Evening: 5:00 PM — 7:30 PM. Cultural program & Thotilu Puja w/ Box Prasada
Sponsorships:
Anna Dana $108
Groceries for prasada
Thotilu Seva: $51
Includes Maha Puja & Archana
Ashtothara Archana: $25
Registered Non-Profit: SVKV is a registered (501) © (3)
Non-Profit. EIN: 77–0577041
Matching: Please consider matching if your employer has a matching program. Please select Sujnana Religious & Charitable Foundation (SRCF) for your donation.
Please RSVP. Your response helps us plan space, event planning prasada and other logistics!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Srinivasa Kalyanotsava?
Srinivasa Kalyanotsava (also known as Srinivasa Kalyana or Srinivasa Kalyana Utsava) is a celebration of the celestial wedding of Lord Srinivasa and his consorts Shreedevi and Bhoodevi. It is celebrated for Loka Kalyana (universal good). Utsava literally means removal of bad influences and Kalyana is the establishment of good.
2. What is unique about Srinivasa Kalyana conducted by SVKV — Seattle?SVKV — Seattle plans to conduct Srinivasa Kalyana through the Dasa Sahitya Padhathi. This Padhathi emphasizes bhakthi (devotion) to the Lord through music, written by Yathis (Saints/Gurus) such as Shri Vyasarajaru and Shri Vadirajaru as well as Dasarus (Great souls who served the Lord through their music) such as Purandara Daasaru and Kanaka Dasaru. Their music simplified the greatness of the Lord embodied in complex Vedic texts, into hymns and songs such as Lakshmi Shobhane and Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma, to connect the Lord and His magnificence to the common people through relatable terms. Each wedding event will be accompanied by songs appropriate to the occasion. Vedic chants will accompany as the priests conduct the wedding rituals.
3. Can everyone join the singing?
Yes! The Dasa Sahithya Padhathi is a community celebration — we encourage everyone to participate in singing.No prior music background necessary. A few volunteers will lead each segment, and the audience is encouraged to join the singing from where they are seated.
4. What songs are included in the rituals?
A full list of songs, lyrics, YouTube links will be available soon.
5. Is parking available at the venue?
Yes, there is ample parking at the venue. We are also working on alternate parking arrangements. Please stay tuned for more information.
6. Will prasada be served after the event?
Yes, we are organizing a Udupi style sit-down prasada after the Kalyanotsava. Please RSVP to help us plan!
7. I would like to match my volunteer hours and donations. How can I do so?
SVKV is a registered (501) © (3) (non-profit organization operating under Sujana Religious and Charitable Foundation (SRCF).
Non-Profit EIN: 77–0577041
If your employer has a matching program, please select Sujnana Religious & Charitable Foundation (SRCF) for your donation.
8. What is your contact/social media where I can follow you?
Email: svkvinfo@gmail.com
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