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FAQ’s:
Q1. What is the Veda Sammelanam program details? Please see the information here.
Q2: When will the program start? Ans: 8:00AM on Saturday, May 7th 2016
Q3. When will the program end? Ans: About 6:30PM on Saturday, May 7th 2016
Q4: Can I book the return ticket on the same day ? Ans: Yes. After 10:00PM flight. Preferably the Sunday(5/08) morning flight would be advisable
Q5: Can I leave early from the Veda Sammelanam? Ans: No. The concluding session to honor the priests will happen between 4:30 and 6:30PM
Q6: Do I have the facility to complete the anushtanams? Ans: Yes
Q7: Will I get reimbursed for the travel expenses? Ans: Yes. Limited to $500. Economy Air Ticket, maximum of $500. If travelling by the car, only the driver of the car will be reimbursed up to the maximum amount of $500. In case of car pooling, only the driver will get the travel expenses.
Q8: What will be the Sambavanai amount? Ans: DO NOT KNOW. But the honoring of the priests will happen between 4:30 and 6:30PM
Q9: Do I need to practice / prepare for the Veda Sammelanam? Ans: No. Not for this time.
Q10: Why this event is being conducted? Ans: In Coincidence with the Sanakara Jayanti Celebrations.
Q11: Shall we have accommodation available if we arrive on Friday, May 6th? Ans: Yes. We will provide the accommodation for all the priests. In case of the priests coming with family, we will take care of the accommodation. We will update the priest with the accommodation details closer to the event
Q12: Shall we get the airport pick up / drop? Ans: Yes. One of our volunteers will help with the Airport pick up or drop. If this is not possible, we will advise you with the alternate options. We will update you on this closer to the event.
Q13: Shall we give any request letter to the temple? Ans: NO. SVBF will not provide any request letter to the temple or other organizations. The priest should be able to get a vacation day or speak to the respective temple / organization to get the permission to attend the Veda Sammelanam Program
Q14: What is the intent of the Veda Sammelanam Program? Ans: To spread “Dharma” among our community.
Q15: Is this a SVBF event? Ans: YES. This event is organized under the auspicious of His Holiness Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam