Char Dham
June 7th to June 9th
The Hindu Society of Minnesota is excited to unveil our 18th Anniversary Celebration - "Char Dham"! Join us on a captivating expedition to Dwarka (west), Badrinath (north), Puri (east), and Rameshwaram (south). This year, our anniversary festivities will transport you to these divine destinations, each a jewel in the crown of India's rich religious and cultural heritage.
Save the Date: June 7th - 9th, 2024 Venue: Hindu Society of Minnesota Be part of a mesmerizing experience, celebrating the vast richness of Hindu culture and spirituality. This event promises to be a landmark in our community's history! For those interested in becoming a part of this grand celebration, we are offering exclusive sponsorship opportunities. Join us in making this event a memorable experience for our community.
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Special Performances/Events
Nritya Samarpana Pravaham June 9th 3:00-5:00
By: Padmasri awardee Guru Dr. Aruna Mohanty & Guru Smt. Sivanuja Balaji and ensemble.
Bringing the Amalgamation and Beauty of Oddissi and Bharathnatyam.
Schedule
FRIDAY JUNE 7TH
9:00AM - NOON
Sri Maha Ganapathi Homam, Navagraha Homam
SATURDAY JUNE 8TH
8:00AM - 12:30PM
Rameshwar Dham Puja
Lunch
SATURDAY JUNE 8TH
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Dwaraka Dham Pooja
Dinner
SUNDAY JUNE 9TH
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Nritya Samarpana
FRIDAY JUNE 7TH
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Puri Dham Puja
Dinner
SATURDAY JUNE 8TH
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Shobha Yatra with Natya & Sangeetha Seva
SUNDAY JUNE 9TH
8:00AM - NOON
Badarinath Dham Puja
Lunch
Parking
Convenient parking options
Temple Parking
Schedule
TBD
Location
10530 Temple Drive, Maple Grove MN 55311
More information
Car-pooling encouraged
Off-Site Parking
Schedule
TBD
Location
TBD
More information
TBD
Sponsorship
Sponsorship Options
Sponsorship levels
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Yajman Sponsor - $10,000
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Diamond Sponsor - $5,000
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Gold Sponsor - $3,000
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Silver Sponsor - $1,000
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Rameshweraram Dham Teertha Puja - $501
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Dwaraka Dham Teertha Puja - $501
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Badrinath Dham Teertha Puja - $501
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Ganapathi & Navagrha Homam -$251
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Abkash/Abhishekam at any Dham- $251
Annadhanam
Annadanam sponsorship
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Emerald: $1001
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Ruby: $501
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Pearl: $251
Food Menu
FRIDAY JUNE 7TH
DINNER
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Ghee Aarna
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Dalma
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Veg Besara
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Saaga
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Dahi Pachudi Chudi
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Rosagulla
Sponsors: Odia Community
SATURDAY JUNE 8TH
DINNER
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Rice
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Kala Channa
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Dal
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Potato-Green Beans
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Gujrathi Kadhi
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Dhokla
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Puri
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Shrikhand
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Boondi Laddu
Sponsors: Donated by multiple individual donors. Prepared by volunteers: Bharati Mehta, Kushal Chandak,Sree Lakshmi, and Ranjan Sandhal
SATURDAY JUNE 8TH
LUNCH
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Medhu vada
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Chutney
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Sambar Sadam
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Curd rice
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Mango dal
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White rice
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Guttivankaya curry
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Mango malai bread roll
Sponsors: Srinivasa Group - Lakshmi Sridhar, Priyanka Suneel, Swetha Srikanth, and Swapna Chandu
SUNDAY JUNE 9TH
LUNCH
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Rice
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Chole-Paneer
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Kadhi Pakora
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Gulab Jamun
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Achaar
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Papad
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Kheer
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Puri
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Kachori
Sponsors: Darshna and Krishan Goyal
Contacts
Event Contact
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​Shri Murali Bhattar: chiefpriest@hsmn.org
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Shajive Jeganathan: president@hsmn.org
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Sripad Devaraju: religiouschair@hsmn.org
Food Contact
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Archana Ashrit - Foodchair@hsmn.org