Maryland Hindu Milan Mandir

Services & Activities:

SPONSOR A PUJA!

Weekly puja is held every Sunday morning from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon and features havan ceremony, aarti, sermon, bhajans and kirtan.

Special pujas are held for major Hindu festivals including Shiv Ratri, Holi, Navaratri, Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, Krishna Janamashtami, Diwali and Purnima.•The Mandir also conducts pujas for members celebrating special occasions including birthdays, graduations and yearly thanksgiving.

ACTIVITIES:

TABLA CLASSES ON FRIDAYS (EVERY OTHER FRIDAY)
The temple offers table classes for a nominal charge every other Friday in the evening from 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Adults and children welcome.
For more information, please contact mdmilanmandir@gmail.com.

YOGA ON SATURDAYS:

Authentic Hatha Yoga Offered by ASHISH YOGA every Saturday at the temple.
For more information and pricing contact Ashish at ashish@ashishyoga.com

HARMONIUM AND DHOLAK CLASSES ON SUNDAYS AFTER SERVICE:

The temple offers free harmonium and dholak classes on Sundays after service. Children and adults welcome.
For more information, email mdmilanmandir@gmail.com

BAL VIHAR CLASSES FOR KIDS ON SUNDAYS:

The Maryland Hindu Milan Mandir is now offering free Bal Vihar classes for kids during Sunday service. The classes are approximately 20 minutes and take place simultaneously with the Sunday service sermon. Kids gather in a separate classroom area to hear puranic stories, learn about Hindu holidays and engage in interactive activities such as Hindu art projects and discussing age appropriate topics like the Hindu Trinity and the meaning of “Om.” Bal Vihar means a place of fun and learning for children. Through providing Bal Vihar classes, we hope to better engage our youth in their Hindu religion and culture. We welcome your children, your grandchildren and any other children with an interest in learning to join us for Sunday service. All materials are provided for free to the children during each class.

HARMONIUM AND DHOLAK CLASSES ON SUNDAYS AFTER SERVICE

The temple offers free harmonium and dholak classes on Sundays after service. Children and adults welcome.
For more information, email mdmilanmandir@gmail.com

Tabla Classes

The temple offers table classes for a nominal charge every other Friday in the evening from 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Adults and children welcome.
For more information, please contact mdmilanmandir@gmail.com.

Yoga

YOGA EVERY SATURDAY

Authentic Hatha Yoga Offered by ASHISH YOGA every Saturday at the temple beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 10:30 a.m. but please visit ashishyoga.com for the most up to date class schedule. The website lists any class cancelations or rescheduled classes.
For more information and pricing contact Ashish at ashish@ashishyoga.com or 301-537-5222.
Drop in rate for any first-time student is just $10/per class! Please feel free to drop in but check ashishyoga.com for the latest class schedule.
Ashish Yoga’s goal is to provide yoga classes in a unique learning environment that are exceptionally instructed, informative, and affordable to all students.

Integrated Hatha Yoga:

This class is offered regularly and is for beginner and experienced yoga practitioners and focuses on integrating all the core elements of Hatha Yoga, based on the Sivananda style, such as breathing exercises, sun salutations, relaxation techniques, and asanas (postures). This class focuses on variations, holds, and beginner to intermediate postures.

Each class is 90 minutes in length.

This class is for anyone:

New and experienced in yoga and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment
Looking for a deeper yogic experience that incorporates variations and holds
Seeking to improve body alignment and understanding of yoga asanas
Looking to take charge of their health and wellness

Students are welcome to join a class any time. To book a spot in a class, please reach out to Ashish at ashish@ashishyoga.com or (301) 537-5222.

For more Information visit, ashishyoga.com

Guidelines for Sponsoring a Puja:

“To obtain the maximum benefit in doing any puja, two basic responsibilities must be done. They are preparation of yourself and preparation of the place of worship.” – Br. Sesnarayan Maharaj (Pt. Sase Sharma)

Preparing Yourself for Puja:

A few days prior to its performance, only Satvic food, drinks and thoughts should be indulged in. In this manner, both the body and mind would be made fertile for sowing the spiritual seed of puja.

Preparing the Place of Worship:

Arrive 30 minutes before commencement of the puja to make final preparation of yourself and the place of worship.
Bring the following required puja items: 1 coconut, fruits/prashad, flowers, small carton of whole milk, plain natural yogurt
You may also bring the following optional items: agarbati, camphor, havan samaghri, attar, ghee, sandwich bags
If you choose to serve food, you may also bring the following items: disposable plates, cups, plastic cutlery, napkins

After Completion of Puja:

Wash and dry all puja utensils.
Fold and pack away sheets.
Ensure the puja hall, dining hall, kitchen, and restrooms are left clean.
Dispose of trash upon leaving temple.