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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. The gatherings are small and friendly and 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; 303-722-3658
General Information: Anna@shivamandir.org; Webmaster: webmaster@shivamandir.org
email: shivamandir@gmail.com

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
Monday Mar. 1 7-9 pm	KNOWLEDGE PROGRAMS: These classes acquaint the Western mind with the roots of Vedic and Yogic teaching. The information offered is general and of practical use to everyone. The topics are taken from the teachings of Sri Swami Kaleshwar and presented by certified teachers. Each class begins with Vedic chanting, bhajans and a silent meditation. There is a suggested donation of $18 per class; any amount is welcomed and appreciated. Being a Student, Becoming a Master. After months, years or decades of spiritual practice, it can become easy to think of one’s self as a long-term student and forget the goal. In this discussion, we will talk about the importance of remembering the ultimate goal of all spiritual practice – self-mastery.
NEW! Every Sunday 8 am until Noon March 7, 14, 21 & 28	SUNDAY SANCTUARY. This time is set aside at Shiva Mandir for you to come and offer your own Pujas, Prayers and Meditations. The altars will be supplied with candles, flowers and puja supplies for your use. All are welcome. This is a free service offered to the community.
Mondays Mar. 8, 22 7-9 pm	Shiva Homa, AARTI and HEALING MEDITATION Monday (“Moon-day”) is a traditional day to honor Shiva. At Shiva Mandir, we have Homas (fire ceremony) on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. It’s been said that sitting at a Homa is about the equivalent of a month’s meditation. Participating regularly in Homas strengthens health and mental clarity. As part of our gathering, we will also have a healing meditation focused on ourselves, one another and the world. Please bring a fruit or flower and a monetary offering of any amount to activate your participation
Tuesday, Mar. 16 through Wednesday, Mar. 24	OBSERVANCE OF NAVARATRI: THE NINE NIGHTS OF MOTHER DIVINE. Navaratri: “Nava” means nine, “ratri” means night. Vasant Navaratri is the Spring celebration of the Nine Nights of Mother Divine. This is a celebration of the victory of enlightenment over ignorance and the beginning of a new season of growth and expansion. Shiva Mandir will observe the nine nights (March 16 through 24) with a sunset puja, singing and sharing of Prasad. Prasad is the blessed food offerings. Please bring a fruit or flower. Donations appreciated. Please check the schedule as times vary daily. For more information, click here.
Thursday Mar. 18 7-9 pm	ZIKR IN DENVER Remembrance of God, Zikr, is the "staple food of the Sufis". We offer a monthly Zikr, a participatory group sacred ceremony, with some live music. Zikr will be led by Kafiya, a teacher in the Sufi Order International, and by guest leaders. Donation appreciated.
Click here for Jyotish Trends (Vedic Astrology) for February 2010 by Dr. Henry Herzberger

divine feminine prayer

Mother of the Light, may you reign as a Goddess of Wisdom within my soul.

Be present for me now and in every moment of eternity.

Take my hand and lead me to the Birthing Light of God within me,

for there shall I find my purpose in life revealed.

Mother, greet me at the door,

embrace me in your loving countenance and smile gently upon me.

As your lost child, give me assurance that your grace is with me always.

All streams spring from the font of your heart.

Your eyes shine as the blue sea into my heart,

and you forever find me worthy of your love.

In the spirit of this revelation, I offer to reveal myself fully to you,

who is my Divine Feminine being, at all times and in all ways.

Amen.

by Rev. Maia Chrystine Nartoomid