The Shiva-Vishnu Temple located in Livermore, California, has announced a spiritual Pushpanjali (Offering Flowers) program for devotees seeking divine blessings. Grounded in ancient traditions, flowers are offered to the Lord accompanied by the sacred Mantra pushpam, originating from the Taittiriya Aranyakam of the Yajur Veda. This powerful mantra highlights the cosmic significance and unlimited benefits tied to water, fire, air, the sun, the moon, stars, clouds, and time, emphasizing water as the foundational element of the universe.
Sponsorship Categories and Details:
The temple offers several tiered sponsorship opportunities for individuals and families wishing to participate in the Pushpanjali program:
$51 Tier: Covers a one-day pushpanjali for a deity of your choice along with a sankalpa during Ashtottara Archana.
$101 Tier: Provides a one-day pushpanjali for a deity of your choice with a sankalpa during Abhishekam.
$301 Tier: Includes a monthly pushpanjali for a chosen deity along with a monthly sankalpa during Abhishekam for an entire year.
$1001 Tier: Grants a weekly pushpanjali for a deity of your choice and sankalpa during weekly Abhishekam sessions for one year.
$5001 Tier: Entitles the donor to a weekly pushpanjali for nine deities and sankalpa during weekly Abhishekam for one year, accompanied by donor name recognition placement under the HCCC Donor Recognition Policy.
$10001 Tier: Provides a comprehensive weekly pushpanjali for all deities, sankalpa for all temple functions for one year, a donor name recognition plaque as per the HCCC Donor Recognition Policy, and Steering Committee membership based on HCCC Bylaws.
Additional Information and Contact Details:
Organizers note that flower garlands are formally offered on the weekly abhisheka day or during special deity functions. Those interested in donating, sponsoring, or seeking further details can contact the Temple Front Office directly at 925-449-6255.
