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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
February 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 Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 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.
Monday Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27 7-8 pm	Shiva HOMA, ABHISHEK, AARTI and Meditation Monday is a traditional day to honor Shiva. There will be an Abhishek (a traditional ceremony) and an Aarti (offering of the sacred flame to Shirdi Sai Baba). Please bring a fruit or flower and friends that are in need of healing. Dakshina, a monetary offering of any amount, activates participation and proceeds go to a Temple Building Fund.
Monday and Tuesday Feb. 6 & 7 5:30-9 pm both days	HOLY WOMB PROCESS This process is a set of enlightenment teachings for men and women. Through these techniques we can purify and strengthen our creation chakra, wash heartbreak, heal illness and use the male/female union energy to peacefully resolve relationship difficulties. These techniques can create powerful divine babies in the womb, awaken siddhis (spiritual powers), connect us with the Divine Mother and create strong and secure happiness. In this workshop you will learn mantras, meditation practices and create a yantra as an initiation into the energies of these teachings. Taught by certified Kaleshwar teachers. Cost: $108 plus $12 for materials. Sri Swami Kaleshwar released these teachings from the ancient palm leaf manuscripts in 2006. For the teachings to bring the benefits, you need to make a commitment to continue regular practices. The second session on Feb. 7, will include a Full Moon Fire Puja to activate the yantra we have created. If you’ve taken this course before, you are invited to take it again at no charge as a refresher. RSVP by Saturday, Feb. 4 to: Sara, saramesmer@hotmail.com Nafeeah, shivamandir@gmail.com, 303-722-3658.
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 Feb. 7 7-9 pm	FULL 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. Monday is a traditional day to honor Shiva. 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 2:54 pm MST.
Monday Feb. 21 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 3:35 pm MST.
Saturday Feb. 11 & 25 2-4 pm	SOUL HEALING CLINIC A powerful group of healers trained in the Sai Shakti tradition offer healing sessions at Shiva Mandir. They specialize in difficult cases (physical, emotional, mental, etc.). Their focus is to bring relief to the spirit and uplift the soul. A good will donation is requested. Appointments are one-half hour long. Contact Sekhmet at 303-320-1011, annamayz@msn.com by the previous Friday (Feb. 10 and 25), to schedule an appointment.
Sunday Feb. 19 5:30 pm through 6:45 am Monday Feb. 20	Maha Shivaratri, the great night of Shiva A yearly observance celebrated all over the world, this night is the most blessed night for divine communion with the eternal source of transcendence and transformation. Shiva Mandir will be celebrating from dusk to dawn, with cycles of puja, kirtan and meditation. Join us for any or all of the festivities. It starts at 5:30 pm, Sunday night, and ends at 6:45 am on Monday morning. For the schedule of the night’s activities, visit the website, http://www.shivamandir.org. Please bring fruit, flowers and sweets to share if you like. A donation is always welcome.

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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