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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!

Location: 1391 South Pennsylvania St., Denver, CO 80210; 303-722-3658

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

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
January Calendar Events at Shiva Mandir
NOTE: Shiva Purana Class for Sunday, Jan. 8, is cancelled because of the cold and snowy weather.
Every Wednesday Night Jan. 11, 18 & 25 6-7 pm NEW DAY & TIME	BHAJAN CLASS with Sara. 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.
Monday Jan. 9, 16, 23 & 30 7-8 pm	Shiva HOMA, ABHISHEK and AARTI Monday is a traditional day to honor Shiva. Join us for this weekly observance. Please bring a fruit or flower. Dakshina, a monetary offering of any amount, activates participation and proceeds go to a Temple Building Fund.
Every Thursday 10:30-noon at Shiva Mandir	SANDWICH Seva Team 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.
Monday Jan. 9 7-9 pm	FULL MOON PUJA, SHIVA HOMA, ABHISHEK AND AARTI. 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. Monday is a traditional day to honor Shiva. In addition to the Full Moon Puja, there will be a Homa (fire ceremony), an Aarti to honor Shirdi Sai Baba and a healing meditation. Please bring a fruit or flower. Dakshina, a monetary offering of any amount, activates participation and proceeds go to a Temple Building Fund. Actual Full Moon Time is 12:30 am.
Monday Jan. 23 7-9 pm	NEW MOON PUJA, SHIVA HOMA, ABHISHEK AND AARTI. 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. Monday is a traditional day to honor Shiva. In addition to the Full Moon Puja, there will be a Homa (fire ceremony), an Aarti to honor Shirdi Sai Baba and a healing meditation. 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 12:39 am.
Friday Jan. 27 7-9 pm	AYURVEDA AND YOUR UNIQUE GENETIC BLUEPRINT This is the first in a series of talks by Lance Roehrig, a local Ayurvedic practitioner, “Ayurveda and Your Unique Genetic Blueprint.” He will present the fundamentals of an Ayurvedic consultation and how we each have a balance of the five elements that give us our unique constitution. From this understanding we can optimize our health, well-being and spiritual practices. Please RSVP to Lance so he will know how many class materials to prepare. Also, for more information, contact him at 303-809-9187 or littleelephant108@gmail.com. A donation is requested to pay for class materials.
Saturday Jan. 28 4-7 pm	VASANT panchami, The day of saraswati Receive Ganesh’s blessings for your new year aspirations. The celebration will include a Saraswati and Ganesh puja, bhajans and a dinner. Please bring fruit, flowers and a monetary offering. If you would like to help with the meal, contact Nafeeah at 303-722-3658, shivamandir@gmail.com. All are welcome; children are especially invited.

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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