who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Acquisition and development of land for a permanent temple SAI DHYAN MANDIRdirect serviceAcquired over 4.1 acres of land on Ray Road for a permanent temple, with formal purchase completed on September 28, 2023. The organization is developing draft architectural designs in collaboration with spiritual leaders, architects, and devotee feedback, and consulting with other temples across the USA to inform the design process.
- Community Event Organization and Support SAI DHYAN MANDIRdirect serviceThe organization plans, prepares, and coordinates various events and activities at the Sai Dhyan Mandir, including providing cultural programs, free food, and supporting volunteer activities such as prasadam preparation, packing, distribution, and event decoration.
- Organization of Vedic rituals and religious ceremonies SAI DHYAN MANDIRdirect serviceRegularly organizes and hosts major Vedic rituals including the Sri Maha Rudra Yagam and a 5-day Vedic ceremony for the welfare of devotees and humanity. Also conducts daily or weekly religious practices such as Aarthi to Sai Baba and priest-led Poojas available by scheduling.
- Religious Ceremonies and Poojas SAI DHYAN MANDIRdirect serviceThe organization provides priest services for various religious ceremonies and poojas, including the performance of Aarthi to Sai Baba at the Temple. They also organize and host large-scale Vedic rituals such as the Sri Maha Rudra Yagam, a 5-day ceremony for the welfare of devotees and humanity.
- Shri Sai Paduka Pooja Home Visits SAI DHYAN MANDIRdirect serviceSAI DHYAN MANDIR conducts the Shri Sai Paduka Pooja, where Baba Padukas are taken to devotee homes. This initiative is provided free of cost, including a temple priest and volunteers, and aims to reach 108 families per phase, with Phase I completed and Phase II commencing in March 2024.
- Shri Sai Paduka Pooja home visitation program SAI DHYAN MANDIRdirect serviceConducts a religious outreach program where temple priests and volunteers bring Baba Padukas to devotee homes to perform Pooja free of cost. Launched in March 2023, Phase I visited 108 families, and Phase II began March 24, 2024, aiming to reach another 108 families.
- Temple Construction and Development SAI DHYAN MANDIRdirect serviceSAI DHYAN MANDIR is actively involved in the acquisition of land, fundraising, and design for the construction of a new permanent temple. This includes purchasing over 4.1 acres of land, securing financial commitments and donations, developing draft designs in collaboration with architects and spiritual leaders, and consulting with other temples for design inspiration.
- Temple event planning and volunteer coordination SAI DHYAN MANDIRdirect servicePlans, coordinates, and supports cultural and religious events at Sai Dhyan Mandir, including decoration, prasadam preparation and distribution, flyer and website updates, and volunteer mobilization. Includes regular Bhajan group participation on Thursdays and other events.
- Temple fundraising and donation management SAI DHYAN MANDIRdirect serviceConducted fundraising campaigns to support temple land purchase and design/permitting phases, receiving over $600,000 in donations toward land acquisition, $1 million in financial commitments, and launching a $150,000 campaign for design and permitting. Maintains a donation tracker and publishes donor recognition lists.