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Dear Devotees
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
I am happy to inform by the grace of Lord Sri Rama and Sri Ramalingeshwara Swami, the first quarter of 2011 started with
Phoolangi Seva on New year’s day, followed by Makara Sankranti, Maha Shiva Ratri, Thai Poosam, Holi, Ugadi, Sri Rama
Navami, and Brahmotsavam. All these festivals were well received and participated by the devotees and our priests have performed
with utmost devotion and dedication to all the poojas and special alankarams to the deities.
Finances: The HTGC revenues for the period January 1 – April 22, 2011 are $596,926 compared to $554,261 in the same period
of 2010. For the same period, the expenses were $359,972 in 2011 and $392,899 in 2010. The 2011 revenues increased by 8%
and the expenses decreased by 9% compared to 2010. The operating expense reduction occurred in spite of increases in employee
benefits such as health insurance and housing. I am concerned that moving forward our revenues may be negatively
affected due to increase in gasoline price to over $4 per gallon that can result in reduction of the devotee flow to the temple.
We have settled with Sachi Construction to pay the reminder of the Meditation Hall contract in several installments in 2011.
We are determined to continue to pay off the mortgage at the faster pace and the temple will become Debt Free in November
2014. Therefore, starting December 2014, the temple will have a large increase of cash flow (about $600,000 per year). We
need to develop a plan to build up the amount in the Trust Fund to about five times the annual revenues so that the earnings
from the Trust Fund can support the operating expenses of our temple.
Large donations have been received in various forms. About $50,000 from late Dr. Nageshwara Babu Thota for Sri
Venkateshwara gold padams and shanku chakrams, about $40,000 from anonymous donor for the silver Anjaneya Vahanam,
and two huge silver lamps from Dr.Srinivasa and Vijaya Sharma. Our sincere thanks to these and all other generous donors.
Capital Projects: Very happy to inform you that the American construction part of both the capital projects GSD expansion and
Vivekanada Medidtation Hall are complete. Indianazation by our shilpis from India started last year with Sri Parvati Devi Gopuram
and Garbha Gudi and finished all the needed Indianazation on all the surrounding walls and Dwara Palkis for Parvathi Devi
Mandir. With help of our shilpies, we also accomplished long awaited and needed Lord Ayyapa Swami Mandir and Lord Nataraja,
and Utsavamurthys Mantapam . This Ornate Gold painted Natraja Mantapam has enhanced our GSD Temple. Now with
the completion of GSD, our shilpis will start working on Indianization of Vivekananda Mediation Center and Ramalaya Steps.
Collaborations: We continue to collaborate closely with the Indian Consulate, Chicago. Jointly several cultural events were
held at the HTGC. The artists from India that performed at the HTGC were sponsored by the Government of India. Also, the
Indian Consulate held a workshop at the HTGC and processed nearly 500 OCI and PIO applications. Our Sincere thanks to Indian
Consulate.
Rajatha Mahotsavam (25th Silver Jubilee Anniversary): It is with pleasure and honor to inform you that the 2011 Marks the
25th year ceremony of the installation of the Idols in Rama Temple. Board has decided to celebrate this mile stone from June
8th - 12th, 2011 with Homas, poojas and cultural events. For this special event, renovation and repair work will be going on.
The rainwater leaks in the Rama Garbhagudi Vimanam will be fixed, interior sanctums will be cleaned and all interior and exterior
will be painted. While cleaning the sanctum, the main Rama Garbhagudi will be closed in accordance with our sastras, and
rituals will be performed to Utsavamurthys. I would like to acknowledge the vision, perseverance, and contributions by all the
founding fathers, the past presidents, past and current trustees, committee chairs, volunteers, and donors that made this Temple
a beautiful reality. On behalf of the HTGC Board of Trustees I request all of you to participate in the Rajatha Mahotsavam
and get the blessings of Lord Sri Rama.
I would like to thank all of our learned priests, shilpis, prasadam cooks, front desk personal, and custodians. Sincere thanks to
all the hard working volunteers, committee chairs and their members. I thank the members of the Executive Committee for
their unconditional support, and the Board for giving me the opportunity to serve this great organization.
May Lord Rama bless you and your family with health, peace and prosperity.
Sincerely,
Prasanna Reddy
President, HTGC
THE HINDU TEMPLE OF GREATER CHICAGO
10915 Lemont Rd, Lemont, IL 60439 Ph: (630) 972-0300 • www.htgc.org

RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL EVENTS CALENDAR
Please note that locations & timings for events are subject to change.
MAY 2011
Day Date Time Event Description (RT – Rama Temple GSD – GSD Temple) Sponsorship ($)
Sun May 1 9:30 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
11-1:00
4:00PM
Sri Ganesha Abhishekam –GSD(Daily)
Sri Shiva Abhishekam –GSD(Daily)
Abhishekam to Lord Rama parivar– RT(Weekly Event)
Free Health Screening by Humanitarian Committee-Board Room
Bhagawat Katha ----- RT (Weekly Event)
Mon May 2 Amavasya
Tue May 3 7:00 PM Hanuman Puja – RT ( Weekly Event)
Wed May 4 6:30 PM Krithika - Subramanyam Swami Puja – GSD $51
Thu May 5 7:00 PM Sri Datta Puja –RT (Weekly Event)
Fri May 6 10:30 AM
10:30 AM
Sat May 7 10:30 AM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Sun May 8
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
11:15 AM
1:00PM
2:00PM
10:30 AM
Sri Mahalakshmi Abhishekam –RT (Weekly Event)
Sri Parvathi Abhishekam –GSD (Weekly Event)
Sri Basava Jayanthi
Sri Venkateshwara Abhishekam RT (Weekly Event)
Hanuman Puja – RT ( Weekly Event)
Devi Chowki – GSD
HTGC Fundraising Dinner (Sama Rathi Auditorium)
Ramanuja Jayanthi
MOTHERS DAY
Sri Guru Pravesham (Please See Flyer)
Sri Rama Maha Abhishekam – RT (Monthly Event)
Nutana Vastra Presentation by Sponsors
Nuthana Vastra Alankarana Sri Rama Parivar- RT
Punarvasu Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam RT
Sri Basava Jayanthi Celebration (Gupta Dinning Hall)
Sri Shankara Jayanthi (GSD)
Bhagavati Puja-GSD (Monthly Event)
Ekantha Seva – RT (Monthly Event)
Sri Hanuman Abhishekam – RT (Monthly Event)
Pradosham – Abhishekam to Lord Shiva - GSD
Ayyappa Puja –GSD (Monthly Event)
6:30 PM
7:00PM
$51
Sat May 14 10:30 AM
$51
4:30 PM
$51
6:30 PM
$51
Sun May 15 9:30 AM Sri Rudram –Abhishekam to Lord Shiva –GSD (Monthly Event)
Tue May 17 Purnima
Fri May 20 9:30 AM Sri Ganesha Sankata Harana Chaturthi, Sri Ganesha Homam
$51
Sri Ganesha Abhishekam( Part of Sankata Harana Chaturthi
$301 Annual
5:00 PM Durga Abhishekam
$51
6:30 PM Sankata Harana chaturthi---Abhishekam, Aarthi
Sat May 21 3:00 PM Samuhika satyanaryan Puja –RT
$51
6:00 PM Devi Chowki – GSD
Sun May 22 7:00 PM Sri Subrahamanya Abhishekam (Monthly Event)
$51
6:30 PM Sravana Nakshtra Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam – RT (Monthly Event)
Thu May 26 4:00 PM Hanumat Jayanti
Sun May 29 6:30 PM Pradosham – Abhishekam to Lord Shiva - GSD $51
Tue May 31 6:30 PM Krithika - Subramanyam Swami Puja – GSD $51
Please Note: Weekly Event: Repeats at the same time on the same day during all weeks.
Monthly Event: Repeats at the same time on the same part of all months.
PLEASE VISIT THE HTGC WEBSITE FOR WEATHER RELATED ALERTS.
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$501

RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL EVENTS CALENDAR
Please note that locations & timings for events are subject to change.
JUNE 2011
Day Date Time Event Description (RT – Rama Temple GSD – GSD Temple) Sponsorship ($)
Thu Jun 2 9:30 AM
10:00 AM
7:00 PM
Fri Jun 3 10:30 AM
10:30 AM
Sat Jun 4 10:30 AM
10:30 AM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Sun Jun 5 10:30 AM
11-1:00
1:00 PM
4:00PM
Tue Jun 7 5:00 PM
7:00 PM
Sri Ganesha Abhishekam –GSD(Daily)
Sri Shiva Abhishekam –GSD(Daily)
Sri Datta Puja –RT ( Weekly Event)
Sri Mahalakshmi Abhishekam –RT (Weekly Event)
Sri Parvathi Abhishekam –GSD (Weekly Event)
Sri Venkateshwara Abhishekam RT (Weekly Event)
Sri Navagraha Abhishekam –GSD (Weekly Event)
Hanuman Puja – RT ( Weekly Event)
Devi Chowki – GSD
Abhishekam to Lord Rama parivar– RT(Weekly Event)
Free Health Screening by Humanitarian Committee-Board Room
Punarvasu Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam RT
Bhagawat Katha - RT (Weekly Event)
RAJATOTHSAVAM - SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
Anku Arpanam—Concludes June 12th
Hanuman Puja –RT ( Weekly Event)
Wed Jun 8 8:00 AM RAJATOTHSAVAM - SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
Agni Prathista—Concludes June 12th
Thu Jun 9 8:00 AM RAJATOTHSAVAM - SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
Vishaksena Yagam—Concludes June 12th
Fri Jun 10 8:00 AM RAJATOTHSAVAM - SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
Moola Mantra Homam—Concludes June 12th
Sat Jun 11 8:00 AM
10:30 AM
6:30 PM
Sun Jun 12 7:00 AM
6:30 PM
RAJATOTHSAVAM - SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
Maha Samprokshanam, Kumbhabishekam—Concludes June 12th
Sri Hanuman Abhishekam – RT (Monthly Event)
Ayyappa Puja –GSD (Monthly Event)
RAJATOTHSAVAM - SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
Sahasra Kalasha Abhishekam, Lakshiminarayana Kalyanam
Bhagavati Puja-GSD (Monthly Event)
Ekantha Seva –RT (Monthly Event)
Mon Jun 13 6:30 PM Pradosham – Abhishekam to Lord Shiv - GSD $51
Wed Jun 15 Poornima, Mithuna Sankramanam
Sat Jun 18 9:30 AM Sri Ganesha Sankata Harana Chaturthi, Sri Ganesha Homam
$51
Sri Ganesha Abhishekam( Part of Sankata Harana Chaturthi
$301 Annual
4:30 PM Sankata Harana chaturthi---Abhishekam , Aarthi
6:00 PM Devi Chowki – GSD
Sun Jun 19 9:30 AM
11-1:00
3:00 PM
Sri Rudram –Abhishekam to Lord Shiva –GSD
Free Health Screening by Humanitarian Committee-Board Room
Sravana Nakshtra Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam – RT (Monthly Event)
Sun Jun 26 6:30 PM Sri Subrahamanyam Abhishekam – GSD $51
Mon Jun 2 7 6:30 PM Krithika - Subramanya Swami Puja – GSD $51
Tue Jun 28 6:30 PM Pradosham – Abhishekam to Lord Shiva – GSD $51
Thu Jun 30 Amavasya
Please see the details of Rajatotsavam (Silver Jubilee Celebrations) in the next five pages.
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$501
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RAJATOTSAVAM
SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
June 8 - June 12, 2011
ANKURARPANAM
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
5:00 PM SRIVISHNU SAHASRANAMA PARAYANAM
6:00 PM BHAGAVADANUGNYA. PARISHATH
PRARTHANA,SWASTI VACHANAM,
YAJAMANA SANKALPAM, PANCHAGAVYA PRASHANAM, SRI VISHWKSENA
POOJA.VASUDEVA PUNYAHAVACHANAM. RAKSHA SUTRA BANDHANAM.
RITWIK VARANAM. YAJAMANA KANKANA DHARANAM. MRITSANGRAHANAM.
ANKURARPANAM.
DWARA TORANA POOJA
8:30 PM MAHANAIVEDYAM. MAHA MANGAL
ARATHI.TEERTHA PRASADA VINAYOGAM.
YAJAMANA ASHEERVADAM
AGNIPRATHISHTA
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
8:00 AM SUPRABHATAM. NITYARADHANA,
BALABHOGANAIVEDYAM. NEERAJANAM.
9:00 AM YAGASHALA PRAVESHAM. SRI VISHWAKSENA POOJA. VASUDEVA PUNYAHAVA-
CHANAM. SHUDDHI. VASTU SHANTHI. PARYAGNEEKARANAM. MAHAKUMBHAVA-
HANA. MANDALARDHANA. YAJAMANA SANKALPAM.
AGNI PRATHISHTHA. MOOLA MANTHRA HOMAM.
RAKSHOGHNA HOMAM.
12:30 PM POORNAHUTHI. MAHANAIVEDYAM. MAHMANGALA ARATHI. MANTRAPUSHPAN-
JALI. TEERTHA PRASADA
VINIYOGAM. YAJAMAN ASHEERVADAM.
5:30 PM SRI VISHNU SAHASRANAMA PARAYANAM
6:30 PM YAJAMANA SANKALPAM. MOORTHY MANTRA HOMAS.
ASHTA BANDHANAM.
8:30 PM POORNAHUTHI.MAHANAIVEDYAM. MAHA MANAGALA ARATHI. TEERTHA
PRASADA VINAYOGAM. ASHEERVADAM

RAJATOTSAVAM
SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
June 8 - June 12, 2011
VISHAKASENA YAGAM
Thursday, June 9, 2011
8:00 AM SUPRABHATAM. CHATUSTHANARCHANA. PUNYAHAM.
YAJAMANA SANKALPAM. MOOLA MANTRA HOMAM.
12:00 NOON POORNAHUTHI. MAHANIVEDYAM. ARATHI, MANTRA PUSHPANJALI. TEERTHA
PRASADA VINIYOGAM. ASHEERVADAM
5:30 PM SRI VISHNU SAHASRANAMA PARAYANAM.
6:30 PM YAJAMANA SANKALPAM. KANKANADHARANAM. VISWAKSENESHTI PRARAMBHAM IN
THE ISTHI YAGASHALA. VISHWAKSENA MALAMANTRA HOMAM. MOOLAMANTRA
HOMAM IN THE RAJATOTSAVAYAGASHALA (SIMULTANEOUSLY)
RAKSHOGHNA BALI
8:30 PM POORNAHUTI IN THE ISHTISHALA AND RAJATOTSAVA YAGASHALA SIMULTANE-
OUSLY. MAHANIVEDYAM. MAHAMANGALA ARATHI. TEERTHA PRASAD VINIYOGAM.
YAJAMANA ASHEERVADAM. SESHAVASTRAM AND
MAHAPRASADA PRADANAM
MOOLAMANTRA HOMAM
Friday, June 10, 2011
8:00 AM SUPRABHATAM. CHATUSTHANARCHANA.
9:00 AM PUNYAHAM. JEEVADI TATWANYASA HOMAM. KALAKARSHANA HOMAM.
PRANADI DASHAVAYUNYASA HOMAM.
12:30 PM MAHANAIVEDYAM. ARATHI. MANTRA
PUSHPANJALI.TEERTHA PRASADA VINAYOGAM.
YAJAMANA ASHEERVADAM
5:30 PM SRI VISHNU SAHASRANAMA PARAYANAM.
6:30 PM CHATUSTHANARCHANA. YAJAMANASANKALPAM FOR
HAYAGREEVESTI/SRI SARASWATHI ISHTI AND RAJAOTOTSAVAM. HAYAGREEVA
MAALAMANTRA AND SARASWATHI MAALAMANTRA HOMAM.
MEDHASUKTHA HOMAM. MOOLAMANTRA HOMAM. DHANYADHIVASAM.
PANCHA SHAYYADHIVASAM. SUVASINEE POOJA.
8:30 PM POORNAHUTHI.MAHANIVEDYAM. ARATHI.MANTRA PUSHPANJALI. TEERTHA
PRASADA VINIYOGAM.ASHEERVADAM SIMULTANEOUSLY AN THE ISHTISHALA
AND RAJATOTSAVA YAGASHALA. SESHA VASTRAM AND MAHAPRASADA
PRADANAM TO ISHTI SPONSORS.

RAJATOTSAVAM
SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
June 8 - June 12, 2011
MAHA SAMPROKSHAN
KUMBHABHISHEKAM
Saturday, June 11, 2011
7:00 AM SUPRABHATAM. CHATUSTHANARCHANA. PUNYAHAM.
YAJAMANA SANKALPAM
8:00 AM VIMANA, PARIVARA DEVATHA, PRABHA PEETHADI HOMAM. "GO"(COW) POOJA
11:00 AM NAIVEDYAM. MAHA BALI. MAHA POORNAHUTHI.
MAHA MANGALA ARATHI. RAKSHA DHARANAM
11:30 AM YATRADANAM
11:55 AM
MAHAKUMBHA PROKSHANAM/KUMBHABHISHEKAM TO SRI RAMA PARIVARA,
SRI VENKATESHWARA PARIVARA, SRI RADHA KRISHNA PARIVARA AND ALL
VIMANA GOPURAMS. VISHESHA ALANKARAM TO ALL MOOLA VIGRAHAS. MAHA
NAIVEDYAM.
1:30 PM DRUSHTI KUMBHA DARSHANAM. KANYA, GO PRUSHTHA DARSHANAM. MAHA
MANAGALA ARATHI. MANTRA PUSHPANJALI. VEDA ITHIHASA, PURANA
VIGNYAPANAM. PRATHAMA ARCHANA. SATTUMURAI. TEERTHA PRASADA
VINIYOGAM. YAJAMANA ASHEERVADAM.
6:00 PM SRI VISHNU SAHASRANAMA PARAYANAM.
GARUDA VAHANA SEVA.
7:00 PM YAJAMANA SANKALPAM. KANKANA DHARANAM.
SRI VAINATEYESHTI, SAHASRAKALASHA AADHIVASA HOMAM. KALSHA
DEVATHA AVAHANAM. KALSHADHIVASAM.
9:00 PM
PURNAHUTHI. MAHA NIVEDYAM. MAHA MANGALA ARATHI. MANTHRA PUSH-
PAM. TEERTHA PRASAD VINIYOGAM. YAJAMANA ASHEERVADAM. SESHA VAS-
TRA, MAHAPRASAD PRADANAM TO VAINATEYESHTI YAJAMANS.

RAJATOTSAVAM
SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
June 8 - June 12, 2011
SUNDAY PROGRAM
Sunday, June 12, 2011
7:00 AM SUPRABHATAM. NITYARADHANA. SEVAKALAM. NIVEDYAM.
8:00 PM SRI VISHWAKSENARDHANA. VASUDEVA PUNYAHA VACHANAM. SAHASRA
KALASHABHISHEKA YAJAMANA SANKALPAM. SAHASRA KALASHA PROCESSION
AROUND SRI RAMA TEMPLE AND GANESH TEMPLE.
10:00 AM SAHASRA KALASHABHISHEKA BEGINS WITH GLORIOUS VEDIC CHANTINGS AND
AUSPICIOUS MANGALA VAADYA GHOSHAS.
12:30 PM SRI VISHNU SAHASRANAMAM AND BHAJANS WILL START DURING THE
ALANKARAM. MAHA NAIVEDYAM.
1:30 PM DARSHANAM.ARATHI. SHANTHI KALYANOTSAVAM.
2:30 PM MAHAMANGALA ARATHI. UTTARA SHANTHI. SATTUMURAI, RITWIK SANMANAM.
TEERTHA VINIYOGAM. YAJAMANA MAHADASHEERVADAM.RAJA RASTRASHEER-
VADAM. SESHA VASTRA,MAHA PRASADA PRADANAM TO ALL YAJAMANAS.
SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT TOKEN OF APPRECIATION
CHAKRAVARTHY POSHAKA $10,001 SHRI RAMA PARIVAR 24K GOLD PENDANT
MAHARAJA POSHAKA $5001 SHRI MAHA LAKSHMI 24K GOLD PENDANT
RAJA POSHAKA $2501 RAMA THANJAVOOR PAINTING
STAPAKAS $1001 SMALL RAMA THANJAVOOR PAINTING
POSHAKAS $501 KALASHAM
ANY ISHTI AND ABHISHEKA $251
ABHISHEKA YAJAMANAS $116
SHANTHI KALYANOTSAVAM $51
RAJATOTSAVAM SPONSORSHIP

7:00 PM TO
10:30 PM
3:00 PM
TO 4:00 PM
4:15 PM
TO 4:45 PM
4:45 PM
TO 5:15 PM
5:15 PM
TO 5:45 PM
6:00 PM
TO 7:00 PM
7:00 PM
TO 7:30 PM
7:00 PM
TO 7:30 PM
3:00 PM
TO 5:00 PM
5:15 PM
TO 7:15 PM
RAJATOTSAVAM
SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
June 8 - June 12, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
ENCHANTING MUSIC NIGHT - BY
KAVITA KRISHNAMURTHY AND SURESH WADKAR
Saturday, June 11, 2011
MUSICAL OPERA SRI RAMA GANAM BY SMT.RAJESWARI PARITI AND STUDENTS OF RA-
JAVEENA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
JOURNEY OF KATHAK BY SMT.SHEETAL DHANANI AND STUDENTS OF TARANA KATHAK
DANCE ACADEMY
BHARATANATYAM PRESENTATION BHAVAYAMI RAGHURAMAM BY SMT. SUSHMITA
ARUNKUMAR AND STUDENTS OF NRITHYANJALI SCHOOL OF DANCE
KUCHIPUDI PRESENTATION ABHINAVAM BY SMT. JANAKI ANANDAVALLI NAIR & STU-
DENTS OF AANANDA DANCE THEATRE
FUSION MUSICAL PRESENTATION ENSEMBLE OF RAAGAS BY SMT. SARASWATHI RANGA-
NATHAN (VEENA), CARLO BASILE (FLAMENCO, GUITAR), MARTIN METZGER (JAZZ,
GUITAR), BOB GARRETT (DRUMS), GANAPATHI R MRIDANGAM), DHANANJAY KUNTE
(TABLA), RAVI IYER (GHATAM)
BHARATANATYAM PRESENTATION RAMANAMAM BY SMT. VANITHA VEERAVALLI AND
STUDENTS OF BHARATAM ACADEMY OF DANCE ARTS
GRAND KUCHIPUDI BALLET PRESENTATION MAHISHASURA MARDHINI BY NATYA-
KALARATNA SRI PASUMARTHY VENKATESWARA SARMA, SMT. SOBHA TAMMANA AND
TROUPE
Sunday, June 12, 2011
SPIRITUAL & LITERARY DISCOURSE BY DR. MEDASANI MOHAN, AVADHANA SAMRAT
A DANCE DRAMA “DIVYA CHETHANA” BY HEMA RAJAGOPALAN & TROUPE