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Calendar of Events at Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple

Navaratri Concerts at Hanuman Cultural Center

Hindustani Vocal & Bamboo Flute Concert
On Sunday Sept 20th, a melodious Hindustani Vocal & Bamboo flute concert was held at Hanuman Cultural Center, Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple, Frisco, TX. This is frist concert of 3 part series being conducted as part of Sri Devi Navarati celbrations at Hanuman Temple.

Photos & video from this event are at
http://picasaweb.google.com/DallasHanuman/RKSrinivasan

This is first Hindustani concert held by Yoga Sangeeta in DFW area, and turned to be a double function! The concert started with vocal performance by child prodigy, Kum Vaidhavi Srinivasan granddaughter of great Vidwan Srirangam R Kannan & daughter of famous Flutist Suramani Srinivasan. Kum. Vaidhavi Srinivasan has her formal vocal training with Pandit Devashis Dey.

Kum Vaidhavi, accompanied by Sri TR Saravanan on Tabala mesmerized devotees with following compositions for more than 45 minutes.
i. Rag Yaman:-Alap followed by tha composition in Teental.
ii. Rag Bihag: Composition in Teental.
iii. Kabir Das Bhajan: Niradhana Ke dhan Rama.
iv.Seasonal Melody "KAJARI'": Kari Kari juki Aayi re badariya
v. Banarasi Dadra: "Dagar bich Kaise chalun mag roke Kanhaiya be peer.

Later, Dr Suramani R.K Srinivasan thrilled devotees at Hanuman Temple with his bamboo flute melodies for over an hour and half with following compositions.
Rag Bageshri: Alap,Jod,Jhala followed by a composition in Rupak and Teen tal.
Surdas Bhajan: Udow karman ki gati nyari-Tal-Keharawa
Dhun in Misra Pahadi rag in Dadra followed by keharawa Tal composition.
He was accompanied by Sri TR Saravanan on Tabala.

Dr Prakasarao, Chairman Datta Yoga Center presided over the function. Dr Poovalur Srinivasan honored artists.

Versatile flutist Dr.Surmani.R.K.Srinivasan ranks among the country’s leading flutists and hailing from a family with a musical background, Srinivasan was initially trained by his father,Vidwan Srirangam R.Kannan,a Carnatic musician and Professor at the Banaras Hindu University. He had his training in flute from M.Nataraja Iyer and in the Hindustani system,he had Pt.C.L.Srivastava, Padmashri N.Rajam and Pt.Jotin Bhattacharya for his guidance. Dr Srinivasan is currently on Fulbright scholar-in-residence at College of Music, Univ of North Texas, Denton, TX.

Sri TR Sarvanan is a multi-percussionist, self taught to play Tabla, was later formally trained under Nikhil Pandya. He had an urge to master the South Indian system and started learning South Indian percussion from Mridangam Maestro Poovalur Sriji. After several years of formal training he also adapted the techniques to play Thavil.

Sri TR Sarvanan has been playing rhythm pads for several Indian light music groups. He regularly accompanies Sitar artist Tom Griffin and Jazz, Flamenco and Latin Guitarists, Russ Hewitt and Alfred Caceres on the Tabla. He accompanies the well-known Nagaswaram artist Sitravel on the Thavil. He is striving to extend his talent to accompany one of the ancient traditions of India, the Bharathanatyam.

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2 pm Saturday Sept 26, 2009
Sri S.Girish Vocal

Sri Venkatraman Subramanian Violin

Sri TR Saravanan Mridangam

Girish Surendrababu hails from the family of musicians. He is the fourth generation of much revered Veena Dhanammal. He learned vocal from his Grandmothers Annadavalli and Sangeetha Kala Acharya T. Muktha. As a torch bearer of this rich tradition he has earned a name for classical style in rendering kritis, particularly Javalis and Padams. A favorite vocalist for Mridangam Maestro Sangita Kalanidhi T. K. Murthy, has set a name for singing for Bharathanatyam and Kuchipudi traditions. http://beta.thehindu.com/arts/music/article9435.ece

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2 pm Sunday, Sept 27, 2009

Sri Prasant Radhakrishnan Saxophone
Sri Kikkeri Narasimha Violin
Sri Poovalur Sriji Mridangam

Prasant Radhakrishnan is a versatile saxophonist identified with both the South Indian Classical (Carnatic) and jazz disciplines. The unique vocal texture of his sound on saxophone, noted for its expressive complexity and rhythmic ingenuity, reflects Prasant’s continued study of tradition, constant innovation, and vast concert experience.

http://prasantmusic.com/

http://www.thehindu.com/fr/2008/08/01/stories/2008080151320400.htm

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Hanuman Cultural Center

12030 Independence Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75035

1-866-996-6767 info@DallasHanuman.org

Admission is FREE

Sree Guru Datta Pavana Sutha Hanuman Ki - Jai!

Contributions & donations to support these concerts are tax deductible. Yoga Sangeeta is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (tax id 26-1283894) to promote performing arts education to the public.

Pictures from Bala Datta programs

Jaya Guru Datta, Jai Hanuman

Here are photos taken during Bala Datta classes at Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple, Frisco, TX. Some photos are taken during practice sessions & during live performance of Bala Datta children at Radio Station.

http://picasaweb.google.com/DallasHanuman/BalaDattaPhotos

Video's from Mar 21, radio program are here.

Sree Guru Datta

Community Hall construction progress

Jai Hanuman Jaya Guru Datta

Here are pictures from Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple. Community Hall construction progress..

http://picasaweb.google.com/DallasHanuman/Construction

A video taken a couple of weeks back is below. (there was strong winds blowing, you may want to turn audio off or low!)

Sree Guru Datta

Pranarchana Daata - Monthly or Annual contribution for 5 years

Jaya Guru Datta
Jai Karya Siddhi Hanuman!

Dear Devotees,

During Guru Purnima 2008 celebrations, Sri Swamiji announced a monthly contribution at the State Theater in New Jersey (July 20, 2008). Vidoe from this program is below

http://www.ragaragini.org/gurupurnima/upload/Dallas_Appaji's_Seva_message.wmv

At a program in Bhakti Center, Norwalk, CA (Aug 9, 2008) Sri Swamiji named this program as "Pranarchana Daata". This is a five year annual donation of minimum USD $2500/year or USD $210/month.

Monthly or annual contribution checks made payable to "Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple" can be sent to

Pranarchana Daata
12030 Independence Pkwy

Frisco, TX

866-996-6767

We are requesting checks to be sent to the above address, due to construction activity at temple.
A monthly pledge plan will been extremely helpful in managing the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple’s development & operation expenses with increased momentum and a secure sense of planning and vision for the future. Through the pledge system, members are encouraged donate any amount they can afford on a monthly basis.

With funds from generous donors and additional loan from Datta Yoga Center, Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple was able to undertake
- Parking spots 60 to include 3 handicap parking & paving (Feb, 2009)
- Foundation expansion of community hall to 10,260 square feet (Jan 2009)
- Underground utilities for water & sewer (Jan, 2009)
- Road 330×60 feet in front (west) of the property (Dec 2009)
- Grading, engineering & permits (Oct-Dec 2009)
- Mason wall (1160 x 8 feet) along north side of temple property (Sept, 2008)
- Trailer with handicap access (Sept 2008)

The community hall building of the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple is expected to be ready by May 2009. It will include a large prayer hall, six class rooms along with bookstore, library and modest priest quarters, etc.

With guidance and blessings from Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji, the devotees from Dallas Forth Worth area purchased 10 acres of land in January 2008 for the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple in Frisco, Texas.

Currently Hanuman Temple (in trailer) is our temporary place of worship. Bala Datta Sunday classes are being conducted in trailer every Sunday morning. Temple is open on Sat & Sunday 10 am to 12:30 pm and 4 pm to 6 pm. Please do come and have darshan of Hanuman & temple progress at 12030 Independence Parkway, Frisco, TX 75035

Please spread word to all other devotees about temple and progress & do visit www.DallasHanuman.org frequently. Please feel free to contact Dr Prakasarao (dycusa@aol.com or 601-856-4783) with any additional questions.

Thank you for your active participation and kind support. May Sri Swamiji and Sri Hanuman shower blessings upon you and your family.

Sree Guru Datta
Pavana Sutha Hanuman Ki - Jai!
Jai Pavana Sutha Ramaduta Ki - Jai!
http://www.dallashanuman.org/

Tax benefit for charitable contributions

What does it mean to for Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple or Datta Yoga Center or DYC Hanuman Temple to be a 501(c)(3) organization? For Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple or Datta Yoga Center or DYC, this means that we can accept contributions and offer donors a tax deduction for their gifts. For donors like you, this means your contributions are fully tax-deductible to the amount allowed by law. The receipt or email you receive from Datta Yoga Center does indeed meet all IRS requirements as a record of donation.
What is my tax benefit for charitable contributions?
A charitable organization is generally defined as any nonprofit organization that is incorporated and identified by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization. On 1040 you can itemize your deductions on Schedule A. If you fill out the short form or take standard deductions, you cannot claim your contributions.The chart below gives the deduction for a single person in each tax bracket making a cash donation of $100.

The instructions for the Form 1040 will help determine the exact amount of your deduction, which will vary depending on your tax bracket and whether you file as a single person or jointly.

Do I need a receipt for donations I make?

Taxable years beginning prior to the effective date of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the IRS doesn't require receipts for donations under $250, though it is a good idea to keep this information on file. For all donations made in taxable years beginning after the effective date of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the IRS requires the donor to maintain the bank record or a written communication from the organization to which you donate. Every time you make a donation through JustGive, that donation is recorded in your Giving History by the year, a feature that makes itemizing your taxes easy and convenient.

Do I need any acknowledgement for donations under $250?

Taxable years beginning prior to the effective date of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the IRS doesn't require receipts for donations under $250, though it is a good idea to keep this information on file. For donations made in taxable years beginning after the effective date of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the IRS requires the donor to maintain the bank record or a written communication from the organization to which you donate. Always note the name of the organization, the donation amount, and the date of the contribution.

For donations over $250, what information does the receipt need?

The donor must maintain the bank record or a written communication from the organization to which you donate. The acknowledgment needs to record the name of the organization, the donation amount, and the date the contribution, as well as a written acknowledgement of any property or services that you may have received in return for your donation and an estimate of their value. The IRS should acknowledge an email receipt as an acceptable record of contribution, but to be certain, always consult your tax advisor.

When you donate to "Datta Yoga Center" or "DYC Hanuman Temple" or "Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple", you donation will be acknowledged with the amount, transaction date, all things that IRS wants you to keep a record of when you donate.

Can I take a deduction for volunteering my time and services?

You cannot deduct the value of time or services to a charitable organization, but you can deduct any hard costs associated with that volunteering, such as the gas or bus fare it costs to get there. For example, if you volunteer in a charitable hospital and have to wear a uniform, you can deduct the cost of buying and cleaning the uniform. The IRS will let you deduct any out-of-pocket expenses you acquire in the course of volunteering.

Disclaimer: Datta Yoga Center does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, quality, completeness, or validity of any information it provides. All information has been obtained from sources believed by Datta Yoga Center to be accurate and reliable. Please consult your tax advisor for specific tax advice.

Additional links:

http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc506.html

http://www.irs.treas.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=118196,00.html

Deducting Vehicle Donations

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=136939,00.html

IRS Officials Urge Care for Those Making a Car Donation; New Law Changes Rules at End of the Year

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=131660,00.html

http://www.hrblock.com/taxes/tax_tips/deductions_credits/charitable_giving.html

http://www.wwwebtax.com/deductions_charitable/charitable_contributions.htm

http://taxes.about.com/od/deductionscredits/a/CharityDonation.htm

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hotstories/6136201.html