Shanthi Mandir 4:30 P.M – 6:00 P.M Friday, November 2nd, 2012 About Karva Chauth Karva Chauth, as practiced these days, is observed by married women for ensuring wedded bliss and long and happy lives for their husbands and families. The origin, its social and practical significance and associated tales will be fascinating to many amongst…
Hindu Temple Helping Hands raised $625 for the CROP Hunger Walk/Run 2012 on October 10, 2012. We had 6 runners in the 5K run and 16 walkers at the event making it one of the largest groups at this year’s CROP Walk/Run. Congrats to Suryanshi and Pal who placed second in the under 18 girls…
October 16 – October 23: Durga Puja and Navaratri Festivities Oct 16, Tuesday, 6:30 – 8 pm Sthapana Puja, Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam ( Recitation), Aarti Oct 17, Wednesday: 7-8 pm Mandir Open Oct 18, Thursday: 7-8 pm Mandir Open Oct 19, Friday: 6:30-8 pm Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam ( Recitation), Aarti October 20, Saturday, 6:30PM to…
Hickman high school students from World Religions and World History classes visited Shanthi Mandir on Saturday, September 29 as a part of their study of Hinduism. George Frissell who teaches the very popular World Religions class at Hickman led the team. Kellie Kotraba who serves as the editor and community manager of ColumbiaFAVS (Columbia Faith…
The Hindu community celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, on Saturday, September 22, 2012, with great enthusiasm. Shanthi Mandir, located at 2006 Holly Avenue, opened its doors for the first time on Ganesh Chaturthi day in 2005, so this festival has become a very special event for the Mid-Missouri Hindu community –…