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We at the Laguna Beach Hare Krishna Temple want to familiarize local educators and their students with the philosophy and practice of Krishna Consciousness or Bhakti Yoga. A sample listing of the areas of study in which a visit to the temple might be helpful is:
The temple is open daily from 9:00 am-7:30 pm for tours & gifts. Please call in advance (949) 497-9707 so we can prepare. On Friday and Sunday evenings we serve a full vegetarian feast consisting of delicious Indian and Western dishes. Although the feast is free, a $ 3.00 donation is suggested, if possible. Please see our Schedule for timings.
Pujas and Samskaras
The following Pujas and Samskaras can be performed:
* Wedding Ceremonies
We provide any and all full service wedding arrangements, as follows:
Catering
Krishna's Catering. Authentic Indian and Western vegetarian cuisine for your next event:
Home Programs (Nam hatta)
Home programs are an opportunity for families to invite devotees, friends and relatives to their homes and engage in devotional service. Such activities help families in purifying their home and themselves. Programs typically include Bhajans, Kirtans, Class, discussion, Arati followed by prasadam for all.
Please visit the temple during Sunday Feast (5:15 PM-7:15 PM) or Friday Bhagavad Gita Class (7:00 PM-8:15 PM) and talk to Tukarama Dasa or Rupanuga Dasa or email info@lagunatemple.com for more information.
Daily Puja Sponsorship Opportunities:
You can sponsor the various Temple programs listed below. For each offering, your name will be announced before the Deities. Please indicate which services you wish to sponsor and print your information on the back. Enclose your check (made payable to ISKCON) along with this
flyer in the self addressed envelope.
One Arati (except Sunday evening): $21.00
Daily Flower Offering: $51.00
Entire Daily Puja: $108.00
Daily Deity Bhoga Offering : $151.00
Sunday Feast Cake: $151.00
Sunday Evening Arati: $108.00
Sunday Feast Sponsor: $251.00
Entire Daily Puja, Flowers, and Deity Bhoga: $301.00
We at the Laguna Beach Hare Krishna Temple want to familiarize local educators and their students with the philosophy and practice of Krishna Consciousness or Bhakti Yoga. A sample listing of the areas of study in which a visit to the temple might be helpful is:
- Eastern/Indian Philosophy and Religion
- Yoga
- Vaishnavism
- Introduction to Hindu Thought, Holy Men, Mystics, & Rishis
- Death & Transmigration of the Soul
- Hindu Culture Comes West,
- Vegetarianism
- Cooking
- The Law of Karma
- Sociology/Anthropology
- World Literature, Linguistic & History of Languages,
- Narrative Literature (Mahabharat & Ramayana),
- Philosophy of Religion/Metaphysics
- Philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita
- Geography/History
- Cultural Geography, Ancient Civilizations, World Cultures, Ancient Cultures
- Theater/Dance/Drama
The temple is open daily from 9:00 am-7:30 pm for tours & gifts. Please call in advance (949) 497-9707 so we can prepare. On Friday and Sunday evenings we serve a full vegetarian feast consisting of delicious Indian and Western dishes. Although the feast is free, a $ 3.00 donation is suggested, if possible. Please see our Schedule for timings.
Pujas and Samskaras
The following Pujas and Samskaras can be performed:
| Services | In The Temple | Outside |
|---|---|---|
| Griha-pravesa [Enter new House] | NA | 151.00 |
| Vastu [New Home] | NA | 151.00 |
| Archanam | 21.00 | NA |
| Bhumi Puja [Pre-construction] | NA | 151.00 |
| Vivaha [Marriage] | * | * |
| Pumsavana [Male Child] | 101.00 | 151.00 |
| Sosyanti Homa [Pre-birth] | 101.00 | 151.00 |
| Jata Karma [Birth] | 101.00 | 151.00 |
| Nama Karana [Name Giving] | 101.00 | 151.00 |
| Mundana [Hair cutting] | 101.00 | 151.00 |
| Anna-prasana [1st grain] | 101.00 | 151.00 |
| Upanayana [Sacred Thread] | 101.00 | 151.00 |
| Antyesti [Funeral] | NA | 151.00 |
| Sraddha-kriya [Forefathers] | 101.00 | 151.00 |
| Homas/Havan/Fire Sacrifice | 101.00 | 151.00 |
| Abhishek [Krishna, Ram] | 101.00 | 151.00 |
* Wedding Ceremonies
We provide any and all full service wedding arrangements, as follows:
- Priest for wedding ceremonies (Indian or customized) inside the temple room, out on the temple patio with ocean view, or in other locations.
- Wedding mandap (traditional four sided structure for Indian marriage ceremonies) decorated with fine fabrics and fresh flowers).
- Floral arrangements: arches for the bride's entrance, table decorations, vases, garlands.
- Catering: Delicious complete vegetarian meals or finger foods.
Catering
Krishna's Catering. Authentic Indian and Western vegetarian cuisine for your next event:
- Birthdays
- Weddings/Receptions
- Family Reunions
- Homecomings
- Company parties
Home Programs (Nam hatta)
Home programs are an opportunity for families to invite devotees, friends and relatives to their homes and engage in devotional service. Such activities help families in purifying their home and themselves. Programs typically include Bhajans, Kirtans, Class, discussion, Arati followed by prasadam for all.
Please visit the temple during Sunday Feast (5:15 PM-7:15 PM) or Friday Bhagavad Gita Class (7:00 PM-8:15 PM) and talk to Tukarama Dasa or Rupanuga Dasa or email info@lagunatemple.com for more information.
Daily Puja Sponsorship Opportunities:
You can sponsor the various Temple programs listed below. For each offering, your name will be announced before the Deities. Please indicate which services you wish to sponsor and print your information on the back. Enclose your check (made payable to ISKCON) along with this
flyer in the self addressed envelope.
One Arati (except Sunday evening): $21.00
Daily Flower Offering: $51.00
Entire Daily Puja: $108.00
Daily Deity Bhoga Offering : $151.00
Sunday Feast Cake: $151.00
Sunday Evening Arati: $108.00
Sunday Feast Sponsor: $251.00
Entire Daily Puja, Flowers, and Deity Bhoga: $301.00
