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Sri Ramanujacharya Thirunakshatram Celebrations Mandyam Srivaishnava Sabha will celebrate Sri Ramanujacharya Thirunakshatram, on Saturday 27 April 2002, at Ramanuja Samskruti Bhavana, Sri Yadugiri Yathirajamutt Buildings, Malleswaram, Bangalore 560003. Commencing from 430PM. All are requested to participate in the celebrations and get the blessings of Sri Ramanuja. M.C.Sampathkumar M.D.Ramanuja Hon. Secretary President
Note: A Summer Camp is being organised for Children 8-16 years at Melkote, from 1 May to 5 May2002. The camp will be conducted subject to a minimum of 20 participants. Last date for registration, 27 April 2002, Saturday. For details please contact,
SRI MANDYAM SRIVAISHNAVA SABHA During June 2001 following Members were elected in the Annual General Body Meeting
Election of Office Bearers was conducted during July 2001. Following were elected amongst the elected members and patrons of the Sabha. President: Sri. M.D. Ramanuja. Vice President: Smt. Radha Murthy General Secretary : Sri. M.C. Sampath Kumar Joint Secretary: Sri. M.A. Ramprasad Treasurer: Sri. M.R. Krishna The Central Committee decided to name the following for Office and Administrative purpose. Internal Auditor: Sri. Sampath Kumar Chartered Accountants: M/s Narasimhan & Co. In the subsequent meeting,the Central Committee consisting of elected members and patrons, unanimously formed the following Sub-committees for effective functioning
Sri. M.C. Sampath Kumar, Convenor Members: Smt. M.A. Seetha Sri. R.M. Parthasarathy Sri. M. Sampath Kumaran Smt.M.V. Gayatri Prasad
Sri. M.R. Krishna, Convenor Members: Sri. R.S. Iyengar Smt. Vijaya Ramprasad Smt. Indira Parthasarathy Smt. M.A. Shakunthala Sri. M.D. Srinivas
Sri. M.C. Sampath Kumar, Convenor Members: Sri. M.V. Sridhar Sri. M.S. Narasimhan Smt. M.B. Thanga Sri. M.D. Jayasimha
Sri.M.D. Ramanuja, Chairperson Sri.M.K. Tirunarayanan, Convenor Members: Sri.M.S. Shama Iyengar Sri.D.S. Murthy Sri.M.O. Prakash Sri.M.A. Shakunthala Sri.R.M. Parthasarathy Sri.M.D. Srinivasan
Sri. R.A. Krishnaswamy, Chairperson Sri. M.A. Ramprasad, Convenor Members: Sri. M.S. Narasimhan, Sri. M.B. Nagaraj, Sri. M.B. Varadarajan Sri. M.T. Ramanujam Smt. M.A. Seetha The Central Committee of the Mandayam Srivaishnava Sabha meets regularly on every third Tuesday of the month at the office premises or at Yathiraja Mutt premises. Adivellikelamai’ function was celebrated on 10-8-2001 Under the initiative of the Cultural Sub-Committee Chairperson & Vice President of the Sabha Smt. Radha Murthy, Smt Vijaya Ramaprasad & others ‘at Yathiraja Mutt, Sampige Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore. The programme was well attended by ladies of the Community. All of them lit ‘Pachcha mavu Villakku’ and sang in chorus the Tiruppavai. Sri. BhuvarahaSwamighal gave a religious discourse. The function was followed by ‘Prasada Viniyogam’. The function was sponsored partly by Sri. Y.G. Narasimhan and MSV Sabha. On 28.10.2001, Modal-Alwargal namana was held under the auspices of MSVS
In connection with Children’s Day Celebration (Competitions for Boys and Girls below 15 years) various Events were held. On 4-11-2001, Sunday at Yathiraja Mutt premises ‘Healthy Baby Show’ was conducted under which 7 babies participated. Simultaneously, ‘On the SPOT PAINTING’ and ‘CREATIVE TALENTS’ were conducted. In each of the above events about 65 children participated. In ‘CREATIVE TALENTS’ children below 6 years modeled Clay Lamps. Children from 7 years to 15 years modeled clay Elephants. The Meet was a feast to the eyes and there was a festive mood all around. The Events were over represented beyond the expectation of the Sabha. It was an experience of sorts.. On the same day all the members also participated in the ‘Tirunakshatram’ of the present Pontiff Sri Sri Srimath Paramahamsa Parivrajakacharya SRI SRI SRI Yadugiri Sampath Kumara Jeeyar Swamigal (4 Nov. 2001) at the Mutt premises and had prasadam of the Acharya. On 11-11-2001 at the premises of Chamundi Scouts, West Park Road, 13th Cross, Malleswaram, Sports and Field Events were held from 1.30 p.m. onwards. Many children and members of the Community participated. Many prizes for the events were sponsored by Vijaya Ramprasad, Radha Murthy, Indira Parthasarthy and Vedavalli. Following events were conducted with the supervision of the members mentioned below:
Cultural Programme in the evening was held on 17/11/20001 at Gokhale Hall, 11th cross Malleswaram Bangalore, which consisted of Fancy Dress, Laxmi pooja, Tableau, Patriotic songs, laxmi pooja songs, Folk songs, Bharathanatyam & prize distribution by the president. This was followed by prasada viniyogam. About 250 community members attended. In connection with ‘Aane pandigai’ on 02/12/2001, one-day trip was undertaken by 50 members of the community (self financed trip). The places visited were Jathavara, Rangasthala, Minikanagurke, and finally elephant idols immersion was done at Srinivasagara tank. Joint secretary M.A Ramprasad & M R Krishna took initiative in arranging the transport & food for the participants. Members also took an active part in the Navaratri Mahotsavam conducted by Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja mutt during 17/10/2001 to 26/10/2001 at Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja mutt premises. Sri M.B. Nagarajan, member of the Sabha on a tour to USA is on additional Mission to enroll N R I’s Mandayam community members to the Sabha. The sub-committee on Mysore property and development along with some patrons. Visited Mysore hostel and Jayalaxmipuram site and had discussions with community Members at Mysore on 08.12.2001.The meeting was chaired by M D Ramanuja President of the Sabha. The hospitality was hosted by Smt.& Sri.M.A Srinivasan and Transportation by M.A. Ramprasad. Joint secretary of the Sabha Sri Ramapriyan from Australia S/o Smt.Malathi Singlachar, who has created "The Mandayam "web site, visited the Sabha office and participated in the meeting of the Sabha. He suggested many useful proposals for bringing more publicity abroad to the Sabha and activities of the Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja mutt. All the members of the central committee and the president conveyed their appreciation to sri. Ramapriyan.for his work. Now the MSVS is actively processing application forms for Financial Aid to needy, merited students and community members. The Sabha is also working on updating, upgrading Membership and enrolling new members.
Gen Secretary
Srimathe Ramanujaya Namaha
The Thirunakshtrams of Modhal Alwars Poigai Alwar, Poodhathalwar and Peyalwar, will be celebrated, on Sunday, 28 October 2001 at 10AM by Mandyam Srivaishnava Sabha. Devotees are requested to attend the function with family and obtain the blessings of our Alwars. President Secretary M.D.Ramanuja M.C.Sampathkumaran Place: Sri Ramanuja Samskrithika Bhavana, Yathiraja Mutt, Sampige Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore 560 003 Programme: 1. Prayer 10AM 2. Welcome President, Mandyam Srivaishnava Sabha, 3. About Modhal Alwars Sri Tiru Iyengar. 4. Divya Prabhandha Parayana Poigai Alwar Modhal Thirvandadi 100 slokas. Poodhathalwar Irandavadu Thiruvandadi100 do Peyalwar Moonram Thiruvandadi 100 do
Arranged by: Mrs & Mr N. Narasimhan Mrs & Mr D.S. Murthy Mrs & Mr. S.A. Ramu
Bangalore Shakha, Sampige Road, Malleswaram Bangalore 560 003, Thirunakshatra Mohotsavam of the present Sri Paramahamsa Parivrajakacharya Sri Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja Sampathkumara Ramanuja Jeeyar Swamigal, will be celebrated on Sunday, 04 November 2001, at Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja Mutt, Malleswaram, Bangalore. All Shisyas and Abhimanis are requested to Participate.
1000 AM Sathumorai 1130 AM Theertha Prasadam 1230 PM Thadiyaradhanam
` Srimathe Ramanujaya Namaha SRI YADUGIRI YATHIRAJA MUTT 17-10-2001) 900 AM Ramayanam&Veda Parayanam, Theertha Prasadam TO )
900 AM Ramayanam&Veda Parayanam, Theertha Prasadam 600 PM Divya Prabhanda Parayanam, Ankurarpanam, Rakshabadhanam, Sahasranama Archana, Theertha Prasadam. 830 AM Ramayanam&Veda Parayanam, Sahasranama Archana, Theertha Prasadam PM Divya Prabhanda Parayanam, Sahasranama Archana, Theertha Prasadam.
100PM) & Poornahuthi, Maha Nivedanam,, Veda & Divya Prabhanda Shattumorai, Kumbha Prokshanam, Theertham & Thadiyaradhanam.
All devotees are requested to participate in the function and obtain blessings of Lord Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy. Sevas: 1. Archana Rs. 100 2. Homa(Kainkaryam) Rs. 300 3. Prasada Kainkaryam(Per day) Rs. 300 4. Full day Kainkaryam(per day) Rs. 1000 Devotees desirous of performing the above Sevas, may register their names in advance, by paying the amount, at the Mutt office or with the persons mentioned below. Mementos will be given to all Sevakarthas Radha Murthy 336 1249 Vijaya Ramaprasad 349 1564 Padmini Srinvasan 663 0406 M.D.Jayasimha 344 5252 MC.Sampathkumaran 331 1697 M.D.Ranganath 335 8726 M.B.Vaidehi 344 3580 MP.Sampthkumaran 332 6092 M.A.Seetha 332 5320 Indira Parthasarathy 331 6750
MANDYAM NEWS August 2001 Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja Mutt, Melkote & Bangalore Srimathe Ramanujaya Namaha.
Sri Sri Ramanujamuni Jeeyar Swami Centenary Celebrations 13th to 15th July 2001 Sri Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja Narayana Ramanuja Jeeyar Swami (Sri Ramanujamuni) occupied the Yathiraja Mutt as its Preceptor between 20 December 1970 and 10 May 1979. This mutt has had the illustrious Parampara of Yathis, starting with Sri Ramanujachar himself in 11th century. Sri Ramanuja Muni Swami offered his entire life to the service of Lord Thirunarayana, at the temple Town of Melkote. Giving service to mankind was his motto and he served the needy to the best of his abilities. He took immense pleasure in offering delicious preparations to the Lord and also in feeding devotees with Prasadam. He was the leading torch bearer in Goshtis particularly for Prabandha Parayanam in the Temple Town. He was an exemplary Acharya of Yathiraja Mutt, serving the needs of all his disciples. The Birth Centenary of such an illustrious Jeeyar Swami, was celebrated in a befitting manner at the functions held simultaneously in Bangalore and Melkote, for three days ending on Sunday, 15 July 2001. A large number of his Shishyas and Abhimanis attended the functions and had the blessings of the Acharya. Programme at Bangalore 13 July 2001: 05-30PM. Inauguration of Centenary Celebrations. Friday by HH Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja Sampathkumara Ramanuja Jeeyar Swami. Invocation "Guru Namana" by Vidushi Roopa Sridhar & her students. 06-30PM. Music Programme Veena Gana Visharada, Gandharva Gana Vidyahari Vidushi M.K.Saraswathi Veena. Vidwan R.A. Rajagopal Mrudangam Vidwan V.S. Chakravarthy Ghatam 14 July 2001: 10-00AM. Thiruvoimoli Thodakkam, Theertha Prasada Saturday Viniyogam 06-00 PM. Music Programme Karnataka Kalasri, Gana Gandharva Vidwan M.T.Selvanarayana Vocal Vidwan Venkatesha Josayer Violin Vidwan V.S. Rajagopal Mrudangam Vidwan S. Srisaila Ghatam 07-00PM. "NADA NAMANA" Goshti Gayana Vidwan Venkatesha Joyaser. Violin Vidwan M.R. Rakshit Mrudangam 15 July 2001: 10-00AM Goshti, Sripada Theertham, Prasada Viniyogam, Sunday. 01-00PM. Tadiyaradhanam Programme at Melkote 13July 2001: 06-00AM. Thruvoimoli Thodakkam at Sri Vanamamalai Mutt. Friday 14July2001: 09-00AM. Public Procession Saturday 10-00AM. Goshti, Theertham, Prasada Viniyogam. 12-00 Upanyasam by U.Ve. Vidwan E.S. Bhuvarahacharya. 01-30PM Tadiyaradhanam 03-00PM. Upanyasam by U.Ve. Vidwan Mudumbai Narasimhacharya & U.Ve. Vidwan Veeraraghavacharya (Pattappa) Prize distribution to the winners of Divya Prabandham & Geetha Competition. 05-30PM. Music Programme: Vidwan M.V. Narayana & Party. 07-30PM. Goshti, Theertha Prasada Viniyogam. 15 July2001: 09-00AM. Goshti. Sunday 10-30AM. "MUNI SMRUTI-100" Releasing at Yathiraja Mutt, by HH Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja Sampathkumara Ramanuja Jeeyar Swami. 11-00AM. Shattumorai, Sripada Theertham, Goshti Sambhavanai. 01-30PM. Tadiyaradhanam The arrangements made were excellent and was attended by a very large group of people both in Bangalore and Melkote. Mandyam Srivaishnava Sabha starts its Cultural programmes for this year, on Friday, 10 August 2001, Adi Friday, dedicated to Sri Andal , as Adi Vizha, with Group lighting of Pachhamaavu Vilakku ( Raw rice flour lamps). Mandyam women are requested to participate in this and light the lamps with their own hands. All are invited with the families. Place: Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja Mutt. Programme: 1025 - 1100 Nithyanusandhanam 1100 - 1130 Thiruppavai Gayana. 1130 - 1200 Lecture by U. Ve. Sri Bhoovarahaswamy 1205 - 1225 Lighting lamps. ` 1230 - 0130 Prasada Viniyogam. M.D.Ramanujam M.C.Sampathkumar. President Secretary For details contact: Mrs. Radha Murthy. 336 1249, 344 3187 Mrs. Vijaya Ramaprasad 349 1564 Sri Lakshminarayana (Nambi Narayana) Swami Divya Rathotsava (05-05-2001) Thondanur (Pandavapura Taluk, Mandya Dist.) This year, at Thondanur, where Sri Acharya Ramanuja, worshipped Nambi Narayana, the Divya Rathotsva of Nambi Narayana falls on Saturday, May 5, 2001. You are aware that Sri Ramanuja propagated Srivaishnavism in Mysore State at Thondanur and converted the King to become Vishnuvardhana. Therefore it should be an endeavor for every Srivaishnava to visit this place, on the holy occasion to have the blessings of Sri Nambi Narayana and Acharya Ramanuja. Similar to the past years, this year also, the Prathivadi Bhayamkaram Kalki Thondanur Trust, has come forward, to arrange transport and other facilities during the occasion. The charge fixed by the trust is Rs.150 per person. Pilgrims desirous of joining the group travel, may contact any of the following, not later than April 28, 2001 :- Sri. M.T.Narasimhan, Tel:336 6927, Sri M.T.Selvanarayana, Tel: 334 7539, Sri. M.T.Ramanujam, Tel: 333 8150. Programme:- 1. Leave Malleswaram by 6.30AM, near Sri Krishna Temple, 11th cross Road. (Please contact concerned Organiser at the bus.) 2. Coffee and breakfast will be served on the bus. 3. Bathe at famous Moti Talab lake, in Thondanur, between 10 and 11.30AM. (Please bring suitable clothes for this purpose.) 4. Visit to the temples and Rathotsava upto 1PM. 5. Thadiyaradhana (Lunch) at 1PM, and rest. 6. Leave for Bangalore by 5Pm. Coffee will be served on the bus. LIBERAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE TRUST ACCEPTED.
MANDYAM NEWS MARCH 2001 Mandyam Srivaishnava Sabha 198, Yathiraja Mutt Buildings, Sampige Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore - 560 003. Sri Thyagaraja and Sri Purandara Dasa Aradhana Mahotsava 2001: The Aradhana was celebrated in a grand manner, on Sunday, the 4 March 2001, at Sri Ramanuja Sanskriti Bhavana, Yathiraja Mutt Buildings. Malleswaram. The Utsava was Presided over by Mrs. Rama Srinivasan. A music competition was held for children, on this day at 11 AM. The following were the prize winners in the competition. First Prize: Ms.M.D.Shubha, daughter of Mr. M.D. Jayasimha. Second Prize: Mr.Raghuram, son of Mr. R.A.Rajagopal Special Prize: Ms.Kanchi, daughter of Mrs.Neela Ramanujam. The main program commenced at 3PM, and the following senior artistes from our community rendered Thyagaraja and Purandara Dasa Kritis in great style. 1. Mrs. Sarswathy Parthasarathy, 2. Mrs. Rama Srinivasan, 3. Mrs. Mythili, Padma (Vocal duet) 4. Mrs. Leela Krishnakumar, 5. Mrs. Usha rajan, Mythili, 6. Mrs. Mr. M.K.Nagaraj (Violin Solo) 7. Mrs. Rajalakshmi Thirunarayan, Ramya Narasimhan, Rathnaprabha Krishnan ( Veena Trio). Merit Awards in cash, were given away to the students of the community, who passed the Degree examinations with Distinction. The following recipients of National and State awards from our community were honored by the President and Chief guest Mrs. Rama Srinivasan. 1. Ranjini Ramanujan Arjuna Award . 2. Rajalakshmi Thirunarayan Karnataka State Sangeetha Nritya Academy award 2001 - Veena 3. Dwaraki Krishnaswamy Karnataka State Sangeetha Nritya Academy award 2001 - Flute. The main event of the day was the Goshtigana of Pancharatna Kritis, of Sri Thyagaraja, led by P.Rama and Neela Ramanujam. This was followed by Bhartanatyam Dance program by Ms. Chitra Srisailan, grand daughter ofMr. M.K.Yathirajan. The Aradhana was attended by about 350 people and food like Kadamabam Dadhiyodhanam, Sweet and Khara Boondi, was served to all. The Sabha thanked the volunteers, M.S.Narasimhan, M.P.Sampath M.C.Sampathkumaran, M.T.ramanujam,Vijaya ramprasad, Jaya T.Char and Vaidehi Murali, for their selfless service in distributing the pamphlets and assisting the Committe Members on the day of the function, with Mementos. The first function of the New Year and the New Millennium went off very well, with great pomp and splendor. By Indira Parthasarathy |
