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Latest Colorado Events

Take part in Hanuman Chalisa Yagna 2013 (May 11-Jun 8) With Mangalasasanams from HH Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji, Rocky Mountain Hanuman Organization together with JET-Denver is blessed to launch Hanuman Chalisa Yagna 2013!! This is a Unique, divine marathon, with the purpose of bringing together all Hanuman devotees from USA and collectively reciting 21,000 Hanuman Chalisas in a 4-week period! Devotees from anywhere in US can participate. You can recite Chalisas at any time or location. See the details in the attached flyer. Venue : Your convinience Date : 05/11/2013-06/08/2013 Any time Contact : In the flyer Flyer : Click here to see flyer   ART OF LIVING COURSE (YOGA/MEDITATION) May 17, 2013 to May 20, 2013 Fri, Mon: 6:30pm -9:30 pm Sat, Sun – 9:30am - 2:30 pm Register: http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=13756 Through this 15-hour workshop, participants have found long-lasting relief from the stresses and strains of their lives and have gained an unshakable sense of balance and joy. Sudarshan Kriya The centerpiece of this course is Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breath-oriented technique that eliminates stress and brings one completely into the present moment. One of the breath's great secrets is that for every emotion there is a corresponding rhythm in the breath. Sudarshan Kriya utilizes this connection between the breath and emotions, and the whole system is brought into balance. The results are tangible and immediate. "People worldwide are turning to the intensive Art of Living Course, lowering stress, and finding renewed vigor and clarity." - CBS News. Venue : Denver Art of Living Center Date : 05/17/2013-05/20/2013 Fri, Mon: 6:30pm -9:30 pm .....Sat, Sun Contact : denver@us.artofliving.org Flyer : Click here to see flyer   AYURVEDA & YOGA NIDRA for Peri-and Menopause during Summer LEARN HOW you can move through peri-and menopause with grace and happiness.***RECEIVE SUPPORT in a time of transition.***GET RELIEF with effective self-care techniques to calm and cool body, heart and Spirit as we move into the summer season.***ENJOY guided relaxation designed to bring incredible calmness and clarity.***SHIFT thought patterns allowing for appreciation of the changes taking place. With Heidi Nordlund: Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner, Yoga Therapist, Tibetan Cranial Practitioner, Postpartum AyurDoula & Sharon Alexander: RYI 500 hr. SAVE MONEY sign up before May 15 only $35/$40 at the door. Venue : Mountain Wisdom Yoga Studio in South Boulder, Colorado Date : 05/22/2013 5.30-7.30 PM Contact : Sharon: MountainSmiles@msn.com Flyer : Click here to see flyer   Shri Shirdi Saibaba Temple of Rockies Opens on 23rd May Shri Shirdi Saibaba Temple of Rockies Opens on 23rd May with Balalaya Chala Pratishta. The day is filled with many holy pujas and yagas. Pl join us for all day or part of the day. More details can be found from the flyer and/or volunteers. Venue : 10250 E Easter Ave, Centennial, CO 80112 Date : 05/23/2013 7am-9:30pm Contact : http://shirdisaiofrockies.org Flyer : Click here to see flyer   Narasimha Jayanthi & Sudarsana Homam at SV Temple Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple of Colorado invites all to Narasimha Jayanthi & Sudarsana Homam on 23rd May. Program consists of Sri Maha Sudarsana Narasimha Homam, Moola Mantra Japam, Abhishekam, Paanaka Aradhana, Visesha Astothara Archana. Sponsorship amount is $116. Call Ramesh Chatari 719.531.5030 or Sudarsan Tandri 720-255-6079 for details. Venue : SV Temple of Colorado, 1495 S Ridge Rd, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Date : 05/23/2013 5:30pm Contact : http://svtempleco.org Flyer : Click here to see flyer   Enjoy a FREE DAY at Denver Art Museum Denver Art Museum preserves the ancient and modern art from different parts of the world. On the first Saturday of every month, you can enjoy our art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime! Free general admission does not include ticketed exhibitions, which require a fee. Free tickets are available on-site starting at 10 am. Venue : Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204 Date : 06/01/2013 10am-5pm Contact : http://www.denverartmuseum.org   3rd Annual Daasa Namana by CFAA Continuing the Tradition of Annual Vocal Rendition of Haridasa Kritis Initiated by the Naada Colorado in 2010 Purandaradasa (1484 - 1564 AD) is known as the Sangeeta Pitamaha (the grandfather of Carnatic music). A prolific composer, he laid the foundation for the systematic learning of the system and he is credited to have formulated the swara exercises for practice, apart from composing simple songs, Gitams, and a number of compositions (Kritis) with high philosophical import. This event will be honoring not just Purandara Dasa, but several Haridasa composers of 14th and 15th centuries. http://coloradofinearts.org/index.php?RegisterDasa Venue : East Middle School, 1275 Fraser St, Aurora, CO Date : 06/01/2013 2pm-6pm Contact : http://coloradofinearts.org   Utsav VI - Annual Indian Dance Recital by Mudra Dance Studo Come join us in celebrating the end of the most fabulous dance school year. Lets celebrate the hard work that these wonderful students have put in all year with so much love, dedication and passion! For Tickets, click here Venue : Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy Lakewood, CO 80226 Date : 06/02/2013 12pm-4:30pm Contact : http://www.mudradancestudio.us/   Enjoy a FREE DAY at Denver Museum of Nature & Science Enjoy a free day at Denver Museum of Nature & History. Free Days are for Colorado residents only. A fee still applies to IMAX films, and Planetarium shows. The Museum is open seven days a week year-round, with the exception of December 25. Founded in 1900, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science traces its origins back more than a hundred years to one man’s efforts and a little log cabin tucked away in the mountains. Today the Museum continues to evolve, expanding in both size and breadth of activities, as our exhibits, programs, research, and collections continue to offer opportunities for discovery. Venue : Nature & Science Museum, 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80205 Date : 06/03/2013 9am-5pm Contact : http://www.dmns.org   2013 HINDU LEARNING SUMMER CAMP KIDS http://hindulearning.com Unique fun curriculum that involves various arts such as music,academic subjects english and math, field trips, sports Venue : Centennial,CO Date : 06/04/2013-08/30/2013 7.30am to 6pm Contact : 7204890402, hindulearning@gmail.com Flyer : Click here to see flyer   Enjoy a FREE DAY at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is a picturesque nature preserve among the grasslands, ponds and cottonwood banks of Deer Creek. Facilities include nature trails, a wildlife observation area, display gardens, educational exhibits, a historical farm, a 19th century one-room schoolhouse, working beehives and picnic areas. Check out our new Deer Creek Discovery children’s area, which includes a whimsical tree house and a water feature. Free days for Colorado residents. No visitors admitted after 4:30pm. Venue : Denver Botanical Gardens, 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, CO 80128 Date : 06/07/2013 9am-5pm Contact : http://www.botanicgardens.org   Prana Prathishta & Maha Kumbhabhishekam at Sri Venkateswara Temple Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple of Colorado is very pleased to announce Prana Prathishta & Maha Kumbhabhishekam Celebrations Stay tuned for details. Call us @ 303-898-5514 or 303-660-3965 Email : manager@svtempleco.org Venue : SV Temple of Colorado, 1495 S Ridge Rd, Castle Rock, CO Date : 06/11/2013-06/16/2013 See details Contact : 303-898-5514 or 303-660-3965