Shree Ram Mandir & Shree Ram Hindu Community Center

Raksha Bandhan in Sanskrit literally means "the tie or knot of protection". The word Raksha means protection, while Bandhan is the verb to tie. It is an ancient Hindu festival that ritually celebrates the love and duty between brothers and their sisters." Raksha Bandhan is now considered as a day to celebrate the sacred relation of a brother and a sister. Yet there have been examples in history where in rakhi has just been a raksha or protection. It could be tied by wife, a daughter or mother. The Rishis tied rakhi to the people who came seeking their blessings. The sages tied the sacred thread to themselves to safe guard them from the evil. It is by all means the 'Papa Todak, Punya Pradayak Parva' or the day that bestows boons and end all sins as it is mentioned in the scriptures.

Kaashi .... Banaras ....Varanasi ...

Dear members Jai Shree Ram, It is with the deepest regret that we must inform you with the death of one of our beloved Cartersville Samaj member Rasikbhai's mother, Rukhiben Vanmalibhai Patel, passed away on Friday June 2nd, resided in Decatur, GA.... Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow as we express our heartfelt sympathy and convey condolence to all the members of their family to bear this irreparable loss. We pray for eternal peace of Rukhiben's departed soul and may the comfort of God give enough strength to her family and friends during this tough time. Funeral arrangements are as follow: Prathana Sabha will be on today, June 3rd from 6pm-7pm Funeral will be on June 4th, at 10am Both services will be held at the Wages & Sons Funeral Home 1040 Main Street Stone Mountain, GA 30086 Ph: 770-469-9811

Dear Members, "Mahashivratri" will be on Friday February 24, 2017. Bhajan will start at 5:00 PM. There will be Rudri Abhishek from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM only, and will be done individually. We will do Shiv aarti and daily aarti at the end. There will be Mahaprasad after. this event is sponsored by Jayeshbhai and Chetnaben Patel Calhoun, GA Another Gujarati Drama "The waiting room" is coming on Monday March 6, 2017. There will be $15.00 entrance fee and Dinner from 6-7PM. Drama starts at 7:30 PM.

Dear members, "Mahashivratri" will be on Friday February 24, 2017. Bhajan will start at 5:00 PM. There will be Rudri Abhishek from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM only, and will be done individually. We will do Shiv aarti and daily aarti at the end. There will be Mahaprasad after. this event is sponsored by Jayeshbhai and Chetnaben Patel Calhoun, GA ?... Gujarati drama Patel ne roke ene bhagvan toke is coming on Tuesday February 21, 2017. There will be $15.00 entrance fee and Dinner from 6-7PM. Drama starts at 7:30 PM.

AYODHYA Ayodhya is on the right bank of the river Sarayu, 8;km from Faizabad. This town is closely associated with Rama, seventh incarnation of Vishnu. According to the Ramayana, the city is 9,000 years old and was founded by Manu, the first man (first woman was Shatarupa) in the universe according to the Vedas. Other sources hold that it was founded by its namesake, King Ayudh. It was said to be the capital of the Solar dynasty, of which Rama was the most celebrated king. A...t the time it was known as Kaushaldesa. Ram Paidi ghat on Sarayu river, Ayodhya. Skanda Purana and other puranas list Ayodhya as one of the seven most sacred cities of India, as it has been the backdrop for much of Hindu scripture. Today it is predominantly a religious destination with its historical significance and sacred temples. The Atharvaveda described Ayodhya as "a city built by God and being prosperous as paradise itself." Its first ruling king was Ikshvaku, of the Solar dynasty and eldest son of Vaivasvata Manu. The sixth king of this line, Prithu, is linguistically the etymology of earth, or "Prithivi". Mandhatri was a later king of the region, and the 31st king of his descent was Harischandra, known for his truthfulness, or Sathya-sandhata. His lineeage was Surya Vamsa and, in turn known for their honesty as rulers. Raja Sagar of the same clan performed the Asvamedha Yajna, and legend holds that his great-grandson Bhagiratha brought the river Ganges to the earth through penance. Later came the great King Raghu, after whom the dynasty was called Raghuvamsa. His grandson was Raja Dasharatha, of the Kausala dynasty, and father of Rama. Several religions have prospered in Ayodhya simultaneously as well as at different periods. Elements of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam can be found in the city. In Jainism, for example, five Tirthankaras were born here, including Rishabhanatha, first Tirthankara, Ajitanatha, second Tirthankara, Abhinandananatha (fourth Tirthankara), Sumatinatha, fifth Tirthankara, and Anantanatha, fourteenth Tirthankara. Ayodhya demonstrates Ganga-Jamuni culture in the Hanumangarhi temple, built by Nawab of Awadh. According to Jain Agams, it is the second eternal city after Shikharji, and will never vanish or disappear during the changing epochs.