Upcoming and regular events at the Shanthi Mandir.
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 –…
The August 2012 issue of Shanthi Sandesh has been published.
Bal Sabha has had a tradition of a bike ride and picnic to Rocheport for several years. This year, the kids of Bal Sabha wonder if they are old and strong enough to complete the whole trip, to Rocheport and back.
The Samuhika Satyanarayana Puja, a yearly devotional community prayer service, was held at the Shanthi Mandir on August 4th, 2012. Fourteen families performed the Puja, while several other families attended the Puja and partook in the spiritual and social aspects of the devotional celebration.