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Shiva Mandir's purpose is to bring the blessing of ancient spiritual traditions into modern life. It serves the community through educational programs, cultural enrichment and charitable service. Shiva Mandir’s goal is to bring spirituality into practical humanitarian endeavor and its participants into a direct and personal relationship with the Divine. It honors and supports all sacred paths and teachers.

Located in Denver, Colorado USA, Shiva Mandir offers classes, seasonal celebrations, holiday ceremonies and serves its community through seva (service) projects.

Shiva Mandir is located in a turn-of-the-century Victorian house near I-25 & South Broadway in Central Denver (for more specific directions, click here). The gatherings are small and friendly. Each person is encouraged to participate as they like. Shiva Mandir was founded 13 years ago as a Colorado nonprofit organization. You are always welcome!

Shiva Mandir is located in a lovely turn-of-the-century Victorian house near I-25 & South Broadway in central Denver at 1391 South Pennsylvania Street. The temple is a red brick house surrounded by a white picket fence on the west side of the corner of Arkansas Avenue and South Pennsylvania Street, which is one block east of Logan Street. If you are traveling on I-25, you can use the Washington Street exit or the South Broadway exit as the location is between both exits.

General Information: Anna@shivamandir.org; Webmaster: webmaster@shivamandir.org
email: shivamandir@gmail.com

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
May Calendar Events at Shiva Mandir
SHIVA MANDIR CENTER FOR VEDIC STUDIES May 7-July 23, 2012 (Summer Semester) “The Source of the River of Knowledge”
Monday May 7 & 21 at Shiva Mandir. May 14 & 28 online	VEDIC STUDIES CLASSES During this 12-week program, we are exploring the origins, history and applied studies of Vedic knowledge. Starting May 7, classes will be open to registered students only. There will be online classes on May 14 and 28. For more information, check http://www.vedicstudies.org/
Every Wednesday Night May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 7:15-8:45 pm	BHAJAN CLASS with Sara and Nafeeah We will learn several beautiful music chants, and will learn how to optimize and use devotional energy generated in kirtans. Bring musical instruments of all kinds – guitars and drums are especially welcomed. There is a tuition for this class. Pre-registration is encouraged. Contact Sara at saramesmer@hotmail.com, 303-861-0353 for more information. This class will be taught by Sara Mesmer who is a yoga and meditation teacher with a background as a professional musician.
Every Thursday 10:30-noon at Shiva Mandir (Gardening Seva on May 3rd)	GARDENING Seva Team (May 3) SANDWICH SEVA (OTHER MAY THURSDAYS) Feeding the homeless: every Thursday morning we meet together to make approximately 135 sandwich lunches and then distribute them in the downtown area. Donations and helping hands are always most welcomed. Location: Shiva Mandir, 1391 South Pennsylvania, Denver. Sponsored by the Mitchell Family Foundation, marmitch2000@yahoo.com.
Sunday May 20 7-9 pm	FULL MOON PUJA This Full Moon is Buddha Purnima, a celebration of Buddha’s birth and life. Our puja will also be an inauguration for the Vedic Studies program. Please bring fruit or flowers. Donations requested. Actual Full Moon Time is May 5, 9:35 pm MDT
Sunday May 20 7-9 pm	NEW MOON PUJA The Full Moon is called Purnima in the Vedic tradition and is presided over by Mother Divine. It is a good time to bring plans and activities to fruition. Please bring a fruit or flower. Dakshina, a monetary offering of any amount, activates participation and proceeds go to a Temple Building Fund. Actual New Moon Time is 1:19 pm MDT.
Thursday May 10 7-8:45 pm	Sufi Zikr with kafiya Zikr is Remembrance of God, the “staple food of the Sufis.” We offer monthly zikr, a participatory group sacred ceremony, with some fine live musical offerings. All are welcome. By donation.
Fridays May 4, 11, 18 & 25 6:30 pm	Devi Pujas Friday is the traditional day to honor Mother Divine. You are invited to a weekly devotion to the Divine Mother in her many forms. A different aspect of Devi will be celebrated each week (see schedule below). Devotees of all ages and backgrounds are welcome! Dakshina is always welcomed and you are invited to bring a fruit or flower. John (Yamajit) C. Mayer, is a professional educator who holds a Masters degree in Archetypal Psychology from Norwich University. He has facilitated classes and spiritual gatherings in the Denver area for the last 20 years, and has visited India on three occasions as a volunteer teacher and pilgrim to many of Ma Kali’s holy places. Contact information: 303-475-5706, chamundamandir@hotmail.com. Schedule: May 4 - Baglamukhi May 11 - Matangi May 18 - Kamala May 25 - Durga

Click here for Jyotish Trends by Dr. Henry Herzberger

IMAGES FROM SHIVA MANDIR

Pictures from Bruce & Martha Mitchell's House		One of Many Shiva Mandir's Altars
Henry Herzberger	Flowers, rice & Fruit Offerings

Comments about Shiva Mandir by Meetup.Com members

"Another excellent Full Moon Fire Puja [February 2011]. It was a very fiery moon in Leo. The energy was great. The fire in the hearth was exultant and so was our chanting and participation. The evening was very sweet." - Sekhmet

“Awesome celebration and puja to Ganesh. The chanting was wonderful and the loving energy and sharing within the group was great. Nafeeah does a fantastic job, everyone feels so welcomed. After the puja was a wonderful feast. Thanks so much for giving us a place in which we can do our practices.” - Sandramarie

"Shiva Mandir is a wellspring of peace, love and knowledge that is shared with all who pass through those
doors!" - Tameca