Wednesday, December 28, 2011

3rd Rank for Ananthalakshmi C. of Muvattupuzha

Ananthalakshmi C. has secured 3rd rank in the MHRM exams conducted by MG University in June 2011. She is daughter of Late. Chidambaram and Nagalakshmi residing at Krishna Kripa, Near NGO Quarters, Muvattupuzha. She did her Masters in Human Resource Management from De Paul Institute of Science and Technology, Angamali. Congratulations to Ananthalakshmi on her achievement.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Bhajanolsavam at Thripunithura from 22nd to 25th December 2011

The Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Thripunithura Upasabha is conducting Bhajanolsavam from 22nd December 2011  to 25th December 2011 at Rugmini Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam at Statue Junction, Thripunithura. The programme details as follows:-

22-12-2011, THURSDAY
06. 00 p. m.
Inauguration
06.15 p. m. to 10.00 p. m.
Sampradaya Bhajana
Erode Rajamani Bhagavathar

23-12-2011, FRIDAY
08. 30 a. m. to 11.30 a. m.
Thodayamangalam, Gurudhyanam, Sadhu & Santh, Namaprabhavam
Yagneswara Gangadharan Bhagavathar, Bengaluru
11.30 a. m. to 02.30 p. m.
Ashtapadi 1 -4
Narayana Theertha Bhadrachala Ramadas, Kallada Kuruchi Ramesh Subramanian Bhagavathar, Chennai02.30. p. m. to 06.00 p. m.
Ashtapadi 5 - 11
Purandara Das Sadasiva Brahmendral, Alleppey Suresh Bhagavathar, Chennai
06.00 p. m. to 07.30 p. m.
Namasankeerthana Mahimai, Upanyasam
Balasubramanian Bhagavathar, Kovai
07.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.
Ashtapadi 12 - 16
Gopalakrishna Bharathi Thyagaraja Swami, Sankar Vaidyanathan Bhagavathar, Thiruvananthapuram

24-12-2011, SATURDAY
09.00 a. m. to 12.00 noon
Bhaktha Vijayam
Bhadrachala Ramadas, Purandara Das Cudallur Gopi Bhagavathar, Chennai
12.00 noon to 05.00 p. m.
Ashtapadi 17  – 24, Panchapadi
Sethalapathi Soundararajan Bhagavathar, Chennai
05.00 p. m. to 08.00 p. m.
Devatha Dhyanam
Gopalakrishna Bhajana Mandali, Palakkad
08.00 p. m. to 02.00 a. m.
Pooja Padhathy, Divya Namam, Deepa Pradakshinam, Dololsavam
Sattanatha Bhagavathar, Chennai

25-12-2011, SUNDAY
08.00 a. m. to 09.00 a. m.
Uncha Vrithi (within Hall Premises)
09.00 a. m. to 01.00 p. m.
Thodayamangalam, Gurudhyanam, Radha Madhava Kalyanam
02.00 p. m. to 04.30 p. m.
Raasa Padam (Rare Kritis of Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi)
Anjaneyolsavam, Mangalam
Papanasam Ramani Bhagavathar, Chennai

Monday, December 19, 2011

Soumya C. of Thripunithura honoured by District Committee

R. Hariharaputhran presenting Cash Award and Letter of Appreciation to Soumya C.
Soumya C. who secured 2nd rank in M. Sc. (Information Technology) examinations conducted by University of Amrutha Viswavidyapeedham was honoured by the Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam District Committee on Friday, 16th of December 2011. R. Hariharaputhran, District Treasurer presented the Cash Award and Letter of Appreciation to Soumya. V. Krishnaswami (District President), Dr. P. S. Raman (State Vice President and President, Thripunithura Upasabha), Ganesh Venkitachalam A. G. (District Secretary), Mohandas S. (State Joint Secretary), K. Annalakshmi (District President, Vanitha Vibhagam), H. Vanchiswaran (District President, Yuvajana Vibhagam), Sreehari V. (District Secretary, Yuvajana Vibhagam), S. Naganathan (Organising Secretary), K. Venugopal (Secretary, Thripunithura Upasabha), S. Ramakrishnan (District Committee Member), R. Hariharan (District Committee Member) and Balu Narayanan (Ex-State Joint Secretary) attended the function her at her residence.

Dr. P. S. Raman presenting memento to Soumya C.
She is daughter of K. C. Chandrasekharan and Rajalakshmi, now residing at Lakshmi, Nedumparambu Mana Lane, Hospital Road, Thripunithura. Her parents and her only brother Karthik C. and husband Sivakumar who is Finance Manager in CTS, Mumbai was also present on the occasion. Dr. P. S. Raman handed over a memento to Soumya C. on her achievement on behalf of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Thripunithura Upasabha.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Mullaperiyar - Kerala Brahmana Sabha declares solidarity

The Kerala Brahmana Sabha declared solidarity towards the Mullaperiyar Samara Samithy at Chappath on Tuesday, 13th of December 2011. A solidarity rally with more than 100 delegates from from all over Kerala was organised at Chappath to demonstrate the cooperation and support, lead by M. Vanchiswaran (Rally Captain) of Ernakulam. Addressing the gathering at Samara Pandal, Chappath, Dr. P. S. Raman (Vice President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha) said that the anxiety of the common people must be considered by the authorities of both States and come to an amicable solution as early as possible.
Dr. P. S. Raman addressing at Chappath, Mullaperiyar. (From left to right) Mons Joseph, V. Krishnaswami, G. Mony, H. Ramanathan, Ganesh Venkitachalam A. G., R. Hariharaputhran, G. Subhash, P. Venkitarama Iyer also seen
'Aikamathya Sooktham' was chanted by P. Venkitarama Iyer for unanimity, sameness of opinion and concurrence of the leaders of the both states. P. Ananthasubramaniam (State General Secretary), N. R. Parameswaran, Mohandas S. (State Joint Secretaries), H. Ramanathan (District President, Kottayam), V. Krishnaswami (District President, Ernakulam), T. V. Narayanan (Thrissur), G. Mony (District President, Alapuzha), Narayanaswami (Kollam), C. S. Gopalakrishnan (Kozhikode) and P. Venkitarama Iyer (Ex-State President) were among the leaders who participated in the rally.
H. Ramanathan and P. Venkitarama Iyer addressed the people of Chappath with inspiring words. They urged the people not to take the issue emotionally and requested both the states to approach the issue from the people's point of view. H. Ramanathan poited out that the Tamil Brahmins, who are born and brought up in Kerala and following Tamil culture stand united behind the Samara Samithy in the Mullaperiyar issue.
P. C. George (Chief Whip, Governament of Kerala) wished the rally at Chappath and Mons Joseph (Former Minister) who was present in the Samara Pandal also wished the leaders of Kerala Brahmana Sabha. The leaders of the Samara Samithy were draped with Shall on the occasion.

P. Ananthasubramaniam flagging off the rally at Muvattupuzha
Earlier in the morning, P. Ananthasubramaniam, State General Secretary flagged off the rally of Ernakulam District at Muvattupuzha. A detailed description on the Mullaperiyar Dam issue was given by Prof. Dr. S. Sitaraman (President, KBS, Aluva) on the way to Chappath, Mulaperyar; which was very informative. Delegates from Ernakulam District appreciated Dr. Sitaraman for his speech. Dr. V. Ramalingam (State Preisdent) spoke to the delegates over phone and expressed his support for the movement.

Lunar Eclipse December 2011

Lunar Eclipse - December 2011 as seen from Perumbavoor. Photographed by Vanchiswaran H.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Thrikkariyoor Sasthapreethi on 14th January 2012

SWAMIYE SARANAM AYYAPPA!
The Sasthapreethi at Thrikkariyoor Brahmana Samooham will be conducted on Saturday, 14th January 2012. As usual Thiruvathira, Bhagavathi Vazhipadu, Sastha Preethi and Sooryanarayana Preethi will be held as detailed below.

8th January 2012 (Sunday)
THIRUVATHIRA
13th January 2012 (Friday)
BHAGAVATHI VAZHIPADU
14th January 2012 (Saturday)
SASTHA PREETHI
(Bhajana by Vanitha Vibhagam, Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Thrikkariyoor Upasabha)
15th January 2012 (Sunday)
SOORYANARAYANA PREETHI

V. S. Vancheeswara Iyer (President, Thrikkariyoor Brahmana Samooham) and S. Anantha Viswanathan (Secretary, Thrikkariyoor Brahmana Samooham) requested the presence of all devotees for the functions.

Portrait of S. V. Venkiteswara Iyer unveiled at Gangothri, Ernakulam

Justice T. L. Viswanatha Iyer unveiling the portrait. M. Vanchiswaran, K. Krishnan, Justice K. S. Paripoornan, Adv. A. K. Seshadri also seen
The portrait of Late S. V. Venkiteswara Iyer, popularly known as S. V. Banker, was unveiled by Justice T. L. Viswanatha Iyer at the Gangothri Kalyanamandapam on Saturday, the 3rd December 2011. This coincided with the 67th Death Anniversary of  Late S. V. Venkiteswara Iyer. The well attended function was organized by the Managing Committee of Kinattinkara Samooham. Retired Supreme Court Justice K. S. Paripoornan was also present on the occasion. K. Krishnan, Secretary, Kinattinkara Samooham, Ernakulam delivered the welcome speech and  K. Ganesh, Managing Committee Member proposed the vote of thanks. Adv. A. K. Seshadri (Ex-Mayor, Cochin Corporation and President, Ernakulam Gramajana Samooham) and M. Vanchiswaran, Secreary, KBS, Ernakulam City Unit felicitated on the occasion.

Born to V. S. Sankaranarayana Iyer and Janaki Ammal in 1887, in Karaikurichi in Tamilnadu, he moved to the erstwhile Cochin State. He stepped into banking business at the tender age of 18 and became a very successful banker. He has helped many businessmen of Cochin by way of arranging finance. It may be remembered that there was not many banks at that time. He was the main referee of Central Bank and Indian Bank. He joined the Kinattinkara Samooham right at the age of 18. He became its first President on its reorganization and continued till his demise. He was an active member in the Pandy Samoohamadom of Tripunithura too. He initiated many policies and programmes aimed at the welfare and progress of our society. He had encouraged the group of people came from Tirunelveli to Ernakulam by walk for textile trading every year batch by batch.

Gold Medal for Saranya Jayasankar of Ernakulam

Saranya being honoured by T. V. Krishnamani. (from Left) M. Vanchiswaran, M. V. Jayasankar, Mallika Jayasankar, P. R. Sankaranarayanan, Sooryanarayanan, R. Ananthakrishnan, S. Narayanan
Ms. Saranya Jayasankar has passed the MBBS Final Examination with 2nd rank and secured Gold medal in General Medicine, Surgery and ENT from Kannur University. She is daughter of Jayasankar (MGF retired) and Mallika Jayasankar (Chief Manager, SBT, Thoppumpady) residing at Thottekkat Road, Ernakulam. Jayasankar is Treasurer of Ernakulam Gramajana Samooham. Congratulations to Saranya.

The office bearers of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam City Unit visited her house and congratulated her on her achievement. T. V. Krishnamani (Vice President, KBS, Ernakulam City Unit), M. Vanchiswaran (Secretary, KBS, Ernakulam City Unit), P. R. Sankaranarayanan, Sooryanarayanan, R. Ananthanarayanan and S. Narayanan were also present.

Mullaperiyar - Ernakulam expressing anxiety

Samooha Prarthana in front of Gramajana Samooham, Ernakulam

Prarthana Yagnam at Aluva on Mullaperiyar issue

K. T. Jacob addressing the gathering. Anwar Sadath MLA also seen
The Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Aluva Upasabha and Aluva Brahmana Samooham jointly conducted a Prarthana Yagnam at Bank Junction on Friday, 2nd December 2011 evening. The Prarthana Yagnam was inaugurated by Anwar Sadath, MLA.  M. T. Jacob (Municipal Charman), Dr. S. Sitaraman (President, KBS, Aluva Upasabha), A. M. Yusef (Ex. MLA), Standing Committee Chairperson and Council Members attended the function. P. Ananthasubramaniam (State General Secretary, KBS), K. G. V. Pathy (State Treasurer, KBS), Mohandas S. (State Joint Secretary, KBS), K. Annalakshmi (District President, KBS, Ernakulam), H. Vanchiswaran (District President, KBS, Yuvajana Vibhagam), H. Narayana Iyer (President, Aluva Brahmana Samooham), S. Venkatesh (Vice President, Aluva Brahmana Samooham), T. S. Ramachandran (Treasurer, Aluva Brahmana Samooham), K. Rajaram (Joint Secretary, Aluva Brahmana Samooham), Prof. Kalyani G. Murthy (President, KBS, Aluva Upasabha, Vanitha Vibhagam) were present on the occasion. P. Ananthasubramaniam said this is the first time the Brahmin community is expressing a protest in the Mullaperiyar issue in whole State. Hundreds of Brahmin Ladies and Gents with their children assembled in the Mass Prayer.  Ladies lighted lamps and chanted Vishnu Sahasranamam.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Prarthana Yagnam at Perumbavoor in connection with Mullaperiyar Dam issue

The Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Perumbavoor Upasabha and Vadarkutti Brahmana Samooham jointly organised a Prarthana Yagnam at Perumbavoor on Sunday, 4th December 2011 in connection with Mullaperiyar Dam issue. The issue has posed a question mark on the safety of the lives of millions of people in Idukki, Kottayam, Alappuzha and Ernakulam districts as the water level in the dam crossed the maximum limit of 136 feet set by the Supreme Court. 

K. M. A. Salam inaugurating the Prarthana Yagnam
The meeting was chaired by N. Ramachandran, President of KBS, Perumbavoor Upasabha. K. M. A. Salam, Municipal Chairman inaugurated the Prarthana Yagnam. Paul Pathikkal, Hari S. (both Standing Committee Chairmen), H. Ramanathan (President, Vadarkutti Brahmana Samooham), H. Vanchiswaran (District President, Yuvajana Vibhagam, KBS), Lakshmi H. Iyer (Secretary, Vanitha Vibhagam, KBS),  E. M. Balasubramaniam, Sharaf (Ex-Municipal Counciller), S. Ramachandran were also present on the occasion. K. Hari, who is also the Secretary of KBS, Perumbavoor deliverd the welcome speech. After the short meeting Bhajana was conducted in the leadership of H. Ramanathan.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Hundreds of devotees attends Aluva Bhajanolsavam

A Bhajanolsavam was conducted at Samooham Bhajana Madam of Aluva Brahmana Samooham on 26th and 27th of November 2011.  This year the Bhajana was lead by Suresh of Alappuzha Samooham Bhajana Mandali.  Suresh along with Sundarapandyapuram Sankararaman, Hariharan, Manimama, Vignesh, Vijay (Alappuzha), Narayanan, Sundararajan, Hareesh, Seshan (Alappuzha), Rajaram (Edappally), Thondikulam Ramu (Palakkad), Kannan and Murugan (Aluva) accompanied him. 

The Bhajanolsavam started on 26th November at 4.00 p. m. with 'Ashtapadi' by a team lead by Kalyani Hariharan and Lalitha Ananthan. After Deeparadhana, 'Sampradaya Bhajanai' started with 'Gurusmaranam' at Samooham Temple, performed by the Alappuzha Samooham Bhajana Mandali. In the late night, 'Pooja-Divyanamam' and 'Deepa Pradakshinam' were conducted which went on till 2.30 in the morning.  Hundreds of devotees witnessed the occasion, of which most of them were Ladies.

On 27th the, Bhajanai started with 'Unchavrithi' headed by Sankararaman Mama at 9 a. m.  The Bhajanai contingent went upto Aluva Manappuram Althara and returned to Samooham by accepting 'Bhikshas'.  Then conducted Radha Kalyana Mahotsavam.  Samaveda Srouthikal from Mattancherry chanted Kalyana Manthras.  Then conducted 'Dololsavam and Anjaneyolsavam'. Many 'Vadamala' and 'Vettilamala' were offered to God Anjaneya.  After 'Mangalarathi', 'Mahaprasadams' were distributed with 'Samaradhanai'. Annadhanam was sponsored by Usha Krishnamoorthi, Poornasree, Nethaji Road, Aluva.  H. Narayana Iyer (Samooham President), S. Venkatesh (Vice President), K. G. V. Pathy (Secretary), K. Rajaram (Joint Secretary), T. S. Ramachandran (Treasurer) and K. N. Ananthanarayan, K. Rangasamy, Kalyani Hariharan, Hareesh Sharma, P. K. Gopalakrishnan, P. H. Gopalakrishnan, K. R. Subramanian and V. S. Vasan (Executive Committee Members), Ramakrishnan (Smooham Manager) co-ordinated Bhajanolsavam.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Annadaanam for Sabarimala pilgrims

'Annadanam' for Sabarimala pilgrims commenced at Ernakulam South Railway Station on Saturday, 26th of November 2011. Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President of Kerala Brahmana Sabha inaugurated the Annadaanam. Brahmana Yuva Bharathi, Mattancherry and Ayyappa Seva Samajam is jointly organizing the same. D. Harinath (President of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Yuvajana Vibhagam, Mattancherry) was present on the occasion. Ganesh Venkitachalam A. G. (District Secretary, Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam) and other volunteers of Brahmana Yuva Bharathi attended the inaugural function. The Sabarimala pilgrims will be given Annadanam throughout the Mandalam season, said Rajkuamr S. P., Joint Secretary of Brahmana Yuva Bharathi.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

An Appeal

My dear fellow youths & friends,

I am S. Vancheeswaran, an Executive Member of the Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam City Unit.  I am a blood donor too.  I have for about 25 to 35 times donated my blood to various patients in a period of about 13 to 15 years.  I have a small request to YOU ALL.  Kindly prepare yourself and try to donate your blood for maximum patients as and when it is required by someone.  You are not going to lose anything by donating the blood whereas you will only be benfitted by freshing up your own blood.  Every time you donate blood, more fresh blood is generated automatically in your body within the next one to one and a half months.

There are lot of enquiries coming to me even now at this age of 57 years, only because of the fact that I was a regular donor for needy at regular intervals. But it is true that at this age, my blood will NOT BE ACCEPTED by any hospitals.  I am also planning to keep a directory of the blood donors for the KERALA BRAHMANA SABHA, Ernakulam City Unit. If you are interested and if you can join us, it is well and good.  I would request each one of you to give your BIO DATA as early as possible by filling up the form provided in this blog, or sent by post to, The Secretary, Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam City Unit or through email at: kbsekmcity@yahoo.com. Even you can SMS to 98954 54182.  You may send a copy to vanchyernakulam@gmail.com; svancheeswaran@yahoo.co.in or sent SMS to 9895060045, 9497039390.

Thanks and Regards,

Here is a few lines about donating blood which will be of interest to you:

S. Vancheeswaran

DONATE BLOOD - SAVE MANY LIVES
BLOOD DONATION
Article Courtesy:  Dr. Shankari R. Shenoy, Consultant Pathologist & Medical Officer, Blood Storage Centre, KIMS, Kochi

Blood donation is a simple procedure and is harmless. Every second someone is critically ill and is in need of blood. One donation can save 2 – 3 lives, since it is separated into different components such as packed cells, fresh frozen plasma & platelets, based on the amount of blood collected. The different types of blood donors are voluntary non - remunerated donors, replacement or relative donors, professional or commercially paid donors, directed donors and autologous donor. Of which, voluntary blood donors play a very important role in blood transfusion services because they belong to low risk category, they are mostly willing to be regular blood donors and they mostly respond to appeals during emergencies. Replacement
donor (donate only for their relatives or friends) is a common practice in our country. Thus, voluntary donation should be encouraged to meet our demands. The blood banks or blood transfusion service should ensure that blood donation does not harm the donor or the recipient of blood.

Accordingly, the donor selection is based on two important things 1. Medical history, 2. Preliminary health check. A person who is 18 - 60 years age, weighing 45 kg can donate 350 ml and 55 kg can donate 450 ml of blood, with haemoglobin level of minimum of 12.5 gm/dl, blood pressure — diastolic  between 60 - 90 mm of mercury and systolic between 100-160 mm of mercury, pulse 60-100 beats/minute and oral temperature not exceeding 37.5 degree Centigrade can donate blood.

Donor should have adequate sleep previous night and food prior to the donation. The donor is counselled and following criteria are checked for deferral and rejection. Condition for deferral are major surgery, tattoo, history of blood transfusion, abortion, history of hepatitis in family or close contact – 6 months, minor surgery - 3 months, typhoid 12 months after recovery. Apart from these alcoholism, medicines, immunization and malaria are also deferred temporarily. Donors suffering from following condition are rejected: Cancer, heart disease, abnormal bleeding tendency, diabetes, hepatitis B infection, chronic nephritis, liver disease, signs and symptoms of AIDS (swollen glands, unexplained weight loss, night sweats etc). The donor’s blood is screened for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, malaria and syphilis. Of recent NAT (Nucleic acid testing) has been introduced in various parts of this country, thus reducing the window period, that is time between donor exposure to the virus and appearance of antibodies. This allows earlier detection of the infection and making the blood more safer.  Normally entire procedure of blood donation can be completed within 1 hour.

Once blood donation is completed, donor is advised to take rest for 20 minutes to check for donor reaction, which include giddiness, fainting, vomiting etc. The donor is advised to take plenty of fluids for next four hours. Donors are cautioned not to smoke and work at height after donation. Donor should avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours. Donor can remove the band - aid after 10 - 12 hours. Blood donation can be done once in 3 months.

Yuvajana Sangamam at Perumbavoor Upasabha

The Yuvajana Vibhagam of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Perumbavoor Upasabha conducted a Yuvajana Sangamam at Perumbavoor on 13th November 2011. H. Vancheeswaran (District President, Ernakulam and Upasabha President of Yuvajana Vibhagam) inaugurated the function. Various programmes like quiz, scrabbles etc. were conducted for youngsters in the Upasabha. H. Vancheeswaran was honoured in the meeting by draping a Ponnada for being elected as the District President of Yuvajana Vibhagam in Ernakulam District. The participation was quite good in numbers and everyone enjoyed the occasion. A. Mahadevan, Secretary of Yuvajana Vibhagam welcomed the gathering and S. Suparna, Joint Secretary of Yuvajana Vibhagam said the vote of thanks.

Condolences on sad demise of Parvathy, Aluva

Parvathy, aged 78 years passed away on 17th November 2011 due to oldage ailments.  She is wife of N. Padamanabha Iyer (Retired Headmaster), Ram Nivas, No. 90, Kairali Nagar, Choondi, Aluva.  Funeral held at the Rudra Bhoomi of Aluva Brahmana Samooham.  Sons/Daughters: Narayanan, Sunitha, Mohan, Rajalakshmy, Ganesh.  Sons/Daughters-in-Laws: Seethalakshmy, Balasubramanian, Maya, Mahadevan, Geetha.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Vidya passed away

Vidya (26), daughter of Venkiteswaran and Bhagyalakshmi, Sreevalsam, Mangad P. O., Kollam passed away on Monday, 14th November 2011 at Amritha Hospital, Kochi. She was under treatment for liver disease and had underwent a liver trasplantation surgeory few days back which could not save her life. Vidya was working at Union Bank of India, Civil Station Branch, Kollam. Funeral held at Perumbavoor. Condolences.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Foundation Stone laid at Edappally

The foundation stone laying ceremony of the Gayathri Kalyana Mandapam of Edappalli Brahmana Samooham, an affiliated unit of Kerala Brahmana Sabha was held on Saturday, 29th October 2011 between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharathi Theertha Maha Swamigal of Sringeri Mutt conveyed his gracious blessings for the successful completion of the project undertaken by the Edappally Brahmana Samooham in his message.

The rennovation of Gayathri Kalyana Mandapam is expected to be completed on September 2012. The new Air Conditioned Mandapam is designed to accomodate 1500 people in the Main Hall and the Dining hall will accomodate 500. Aminities like lift, parking space, rooms etc. are provoded here.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Sreela R. wins Augustine Joseph Memorial Music Competition

Sreela R., daughter of R. Ramesh of Edappalli, has won the 1st prize in the All Kerala Augustine Joseph Memorial Carnatic Music Competition conducted by Sree Poornathrayeesa Sangeetha Sabha, Thripunithura in 2010. She has been awarded the 'Thamburu' sponsored by Padmashree Dr. K. J. Yesudas in memory of his father Late. Augustine Joseph.

Gayathri S. Iyer - Spelling Bee Expert

Gayathri S. Iyer, daughter of Sivaramakrishna Iyer N. of Edappalli has secured 6th Rank in the National level MaRRS Spelling Bee, the largest self-motivated spelling competition in Asia for school children held at Kolkota. The International level finals was held at Malaysia and she was one among the finalists. She is studying in 8th standard at Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Elamakkara.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Annadanam for Sabarimala Pilgrims at Kottayam Brahmana Samooham

The Kottayam Brahmana Samooham has made arrangements for providing food for Sabarimala pilgrims during Mandala-Makara Vilakku season as in the previous years. Accomodation is also available here with A/C and non-A/C room falcilities. Those who wish to Sponcer the Annadanam may kindly contact Sree Dharmasastha Annadanam Trust, City Union Bank, Kottayam Branch, SB Account No. 54001001256086, IFSC Code: CIUB0000154

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Saranamalar - Audio CD released


Thanthri Kandararu Maheswararu blessing the CD. H. Ramanathan and N. Ramachandran also seen
 
Sabarimala Melsanthi Ezhikode Sasi Namboothiri blessing the CD. H. Ramanathan and N. Ramachandran also seen 
'Saranamalar' - an audio CD produced by Sreehari Bhajana Sangham, Thrissur was recently released at Thrissur on 15th of October 2011. Thanthri of Sabarimala Kandararu Maheswararu and Melsanthi Ezhikode Sasi Namboothiri blessed the CD at Sannidhanam on 22nd October 2011. H. Ramanathan handed over a CD in the presence of N. Ramachandran, Vice President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam District.

The Bhajana songs are written and composed by H. Ramanathan of Perumbavoor who is also the Convener of Sreehari Bhajana Sangham. He is also the President of Vadarkutti Brahmana Samooham, Perumbavoor. The CDs are made avialable in all the metro cities in India through all leading casstte shops. This CD is 4th one of the series and has a wide acceptance among the Sabarimala pilgrims especially from south India. You may also contact H. Ramanathan in 944 716 9917 for a copy of the Audio CD, 'Saranamalar'.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Parur Upasabha forms Yuvajana Vibhagam

The Parur Upasabha formed a Yuvajana Vibhagam in the meeting held on Wednesday, 5th October 2011 at 5 p. m. and the following were elected as office bearers. President: S. Vaisakh, Vice President: Vani K. R., Secretary: D. Sreedhar, Joint Secretary: Aiswarya N., Treasurer: Parvathy Chandrasekhar, Committee Members: Arun, Hareesh, Manu R Iyer, Sangeetha, Anusha C., Sreevidya

Krishnan & Ambika - talents in Music Reality Shows

Krishnan V. in Amritha Super Star - the ultimate
Krishnan V. of Parur joins us in Amritha Superstar - the ultimate on weekdays 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. He is a 3rd year Mechanical Engineering student in Adi Sankara Institute of Engineering at Kalady. Krishnan has become a popular figure among the youngsters of Kerala Brahmana Sabha in Ernakulam District with his ace performance in Yuva Fest 2010 held at Ernakulam. Also Krishnan has won many prizes for Classical Music, Light Music, Sopana Sangeetham and Ashtapadi competitions in school/college levels. He is learning Classical Music for 13 years and his first teacher was Sudhan Vachakkal. Presently he is trained under the tutelage of N. P. Ramaswami. Krishnan V. has won prizes in Kalanjali - the youth festival organised by Kerala Brahmana Sabha in alternate years - and University cultural competitions.

Krishnan V. needs the support of viewers in this music reality show telecasted in Amritha TV. Everyone is requested to support him with SMS votes. We wish him all the best!

Ambika Gopalakrishnan in Asianet Idea Star Singer - Season 6
Ambika Gopalakrishnan of Ernakulam has been selected in Asianet Idea Star Singer - Season 6, a popular musical reality show. 30 were selected from around 3000 aspirants to contest in this reality show. She was honoured in the Annual General Body of Ernakulam District held at Aluva for having won the first prize in Carnatic Music in the inter-collegiate youth festival of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), ‘Sargam 2011’.  She started learning music at the age of 5 years. Her first music teacher was Milda Stanley, followed by Sushama Sunil. She has been the student of Mavelikkara Ponnammal and her son Mavelikkara P. Subramaniam. She was the winner in Carnatic music competition in the All Kerala Bhavan’s Youth Festival (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005). She won the ‘Bhavan’s Jyothi’ title at the All Kerala Bhavan’s Youth Festival, 2002. She was also adjudged winner in Carnatic Music in the M. G. University Youth Festival (2008). Apart from university youth festivals, Ambika was a finalist in ‘Airtel Star Wars’, an inter-collegiate reality show organized by Kairali TV in the year 2008. She has just completed her M.Sc. in Marine Biology from Cochin University of Science and Technology this year. Ambika is the daughter of Indu Gopalakrishnan and K. Gopalakrishnan. Her sister Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan is a Chartered Accountant.

She needs the support of the viewers and all are requested to send SMS votes favouring her. We wish her all the very best!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

2nd Rank for Soumya of Thripunithura

Soumya C. of Amrutha School of Arts & Science, Kochi has secured 2nd rank in M Sc. (Information Technology) examinations conducted by University of Amrutha Viswavidyapeedham. She is daughter of K. C. Chandrasekharan and Rajalakshmi, now residing at Lakshmi, Nedumparambu Mana Lane, Hospital Road, Thripunithura. Karthik C. is her only brother. Soumya is grand daughter of the famous musician Kalyanasundraram Bhagavathar. She is married to Sivakumar working as Finance Manager in CTS Mumbai and she also works in the same firm as Software Engineer. Congratulations to Soumya on her achievement.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Government declares holiday for 'Avani Avittam'

The Government of Kerala has declared restricted holiday for 'Avani Avittam' for its employees belonging to Brahmin Community on Thursday, 2nd of August 2012. Mannam Jayanthi is also declared restricted holiday for Nair Community members on Monday, 2nd January 2012.

Friday, October 21, 2011

MBA - 2nd Rank for N. S. Shankar

N. S. Shankar receiving Silver medal from Narendra Modi. Mukesh Ambani looks on
N. S. Shankar, s/o N. S. Narayanaswami (Rtd. Hindusthan News Print, Velloor) and Sundari (Punjab National Bank) secured 2nd Rank for MBA exams conducted in 2011 of Pandit Deenadayal Petrolium University at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. He was presented silver medal by Narendra Modi, Chief Minister of Gujarat in the presence of Mukesh Ambani, Chairman in the function organised in the university campus. Shankar is residing at 'Aiswarya', Polakkulam Road, Thripunithura and has one sister, Seema. Congratulations to Shankar!

41st AGB in News Papers


Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Thiruvananthapuram State Meeting - a landmark

The 41st Annual General Body was held on Saturday and Sunday, the 15th and 16th of October 2011 at Thiruvananthapuram. The two-day state conference was held at Ulloor S. Parameswara Iyer Nagar (Panchajanyam Kalyana Mandapam, Fort P. O., Thiruvananthapuram). Delegates from all over Kerala attended the two-day AGB held at the capital city of Kerala. Dr. V. Ramalingam has been re-elected as the State President of Kerala Brahmana Sabha unanimously. The 41st AGB became a landmark in the history of Sabha by electing C. G. Kiran from Kozhikode unanimously as the ever first State President of Yuvajana Vibhagam in the Delegate Meeting held in the afternoon. Dr. K. V. Saraswathy got elected as the State President of Vanitha Vibhagam.

Unlike in the previous years, the AGB was conducted in two days for a better time management. On 15th October 2011, Peethambara Kurup MP, inaugurated the meeting by lighting the Nilavilakku. In his inaugural address, he said the representatives of the Kerala Brahmana Sabha should have a seat in the Dewaswom Boards in the state. The community members should unite together to have their rights established in the present condition. Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President presided over the meeting. R. Ramachandran Nair IAS (Ex-Chief Secretary of Kerala), Janardana Iyer (Chairman, Sarada Educational Society), Dr. M. Sambasivan (Ex-State President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha), Dr. Latha Ramakrishnan (State President, Vanitha Vibhagam) and H. Ganesh (District President, Thiruvananthapuram) were also present on the occasion. A music-dance night in the name ‘Sargam 2011’ was staged by the Yuvajana Vibhagam of Thiruvananthapuram after the meeting. The three hour programme of the youngsters showcased a heart-throbbing performance.

Ceremonial welcome to Dr. V. Ramalingam
Dr. V. Ramalingam was received at the West Fort Gate next day on 16th of October 2011, before commencing the Delegate meeting. The volunteers of Sabha gave him a ceremonial welcome with Poornakumbham in the venue. Thousands participated in the procession accompanied by festival umbrellas, panchavadyam and nagaswaram to receive the State President.

41st Annual General Body - Delegate Meeting at Ulloor S. Parameswara Iyer Nagar
The Delegate meeting of the 41st AGB was presided over by Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President. The session passed the Report and Accounts presented before the members after detailed discussions and proceeded to election. Dr. V. Ramalingam got elected unanimously in the elections and he then nominated P. Ananthasubramaniam as General Secretary, K. G. V. Pathy as Treasurer, Mohandas S. and A. Sankarasubramanian as Joint Secretaries (Head Quarters). The other office bearers elected are as follows. Vice Presidents: N. Hariharan (South Zone), Dr. P. S. Raman (Central Zone), N. R. Krishnamurthy (North Zone); Secretaries: R. Suresh (South Zone), N. R. Parameswaran (Central Zone), C. D. Parameswaran (North Zone). G. Mony, Returning Officer conducted the elections and the new office bearers declared by him took charge immediately. P. Ananthasubramaniam, General Secretary delivered the vote of thanks.

Annual General Body - Delegate Meeting of Vanitha Vibhagam
In the afternoon session, Honourable Speaker of Kerala Legislative Assembly, G. Karthikeyan inaugurated the Delegate meeting of Vanitha Vibhagam and Yuvajana Vibhagam. “The Brahmin community is not too far from the mainstream and there is no point in having an alien feeling. We are living in a democratic society where numbers influence the decisions of the rulers. The organization should timely fight and interfere in the issues of the member’s rights when it is reduced or lost when shared. Also Brahmins should be keen on keeping your moral and values in life, and should live by uplifting the rich tradition and culture that you own” – he said. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Latha Ramakrishnan, State President of Vanitha Vibhagam. Dr. V. Ramalingam presented a memento to G. Karthikeyan on the occasion. Radha Rangan delivered the welcome address and Adv. Sujini Venkitachalam said the vote of thanks.

The official proceedings held thereafter and the Report and Annual Accounts were passed after brief discussions and debate. Dr. K. V. Saraswathy from Alapuzha unanimously got elected as State President of Vanitha Vibhagam and she nominated Adv. Sujini Venkitachalam as Secretary and M. Muthulekshmi as Treasurer.

Annual General Body of Yuvajana Vibhagam
The Delegate meeting of Yuvajana Vibhagam was held at Colonel. Viswanathan Nagar presided by D. Harinath. Since an ad-hoc committee was in charge of the Yuvajana Vibhagam, a consolidated Report was not presented; instead individual districts presented the reports and passed. Dr. V. Ramalingam addressed the session. After G. Mony briefed on the election procedures, C. G. Kiran from Kozhikode was unanimously elected as the State President of Yuvajana Vibhagam. He nominated Ramkumar K. B. as Secretary and Arun Kumar A. S. as Treasurer of Yuvajana Vibhagam. Dr. P. S. Raman (State Vice President), S. S. Iyer (Ex-State President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha), Mohandas S. (State Joint Secretary), S. Sankar (District Secretary, Kottayam) and D. Harinath (State Co-ordinator, ad-hoc committee) felicitated the newly elected office bearers. Ramkumar K. B. said the vote of thanks. 

Cultural Competitions for children
Earlier on Saturday, 15th of October 2011, the Cultural Competitions for children of the age group 8 to 15 were held at Ulloor S. Parameswara Iyer Nagar (Panchajanyam, Fort, Thiruvananthapuram). Her highness Aswathy Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi bayi delivered a mind blowing address by inaugurating the competitions. Among the 8 great civilizations in the World history, ours is the only one which is in practice even after so many years of invasion and disruption, because it is safe in the hands of you Brahmins, said Aswathy Thirunal. You should be able to keep your morals and values coupled with the rich tradition and culture that you possess in this present age too, even though it is challenging – she added. Dr. V. Ramalingam presided over the meeting. S. Udayalakshmi (Municipal Counciller, Fort Ward), S. Anantharama Iyer (President, South Zone), H. Ganesh (District President, Thiruvananthapuram) and P. Ananthasubramaniam were also present on the occasion.

The competitions were held in two categories for boys and girls. The district level winners participated in the competitions held in five – Kolamidal, Slokam Chanting, Manthram Chanting and Bhajana – disciplines. The following won the prizes.

MANTHRAM CHANTING - GROUP A
FIRST - Navaneeth H. (Kollam)
SECOND - Kailasapathy G. (Palakkad)
THIRD - Sankara Narayanan (Kozhikode)

MANTHRAM CHANTING - GROUP B
FIRST - Ramakrishnan V. (Ernakulam)
SECOND - Subramanian R. (Thiruvananthapuram)
THIRD – Sreenath (Palakkad)

SLOKAM CHANTING - GROUP A
FIRST - Shradha G. (Ernakulam)
SECOND - Saikripa S. (Ernakulam)
THIRD - Chaithanya R. (Palakkad)

SLOKAM CHANTING - GROUP B
FIRST - Sruthi S. (Kottayam)
SECOND - Vijayalakshmi (Thiruvananthapuram)
THIRD - Pavithra C. V. (Ernakulam)

KOLAMIDAL - GROUP A
FIRST - Saimeena (Thiruvananthapuram)
SECOND - SAIKRIPA S. (Ernakulam)
THIRD - Bhavadarshini M. S. (Thiruvananthapuram)

KOLAMIDAL - GROUP B
FIRST - Sreeja M. Krishnan (Palakkad)
SECOND - Divya S. (Kollam)
THIRD - Aparna S. & Pavithra C. V. (Ernakulam)

BHAJANA - GROUP A
FIRST - Navaneeth H. & Party (Kollam)
SECOND - Gayathri & Party (Palakkad)
THIRD - Dasarathi & Party (Thiruvananthapuram)

BHAJANA - GROUP B
FIRST - Lakshmi Hariharan & Party (Palakkad)
SECOND - Subramanian & Party (Ernakulam)
THIRD – Suchithra Narayanan & Party (Thrissur)

Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony was inaugurated by V. S. Sivakumar, Minister for Transport and Dewaswom. In his inaugural address, he assured the Brahmin community that the Government will not initiate any actions that will adversely affect the people who live in and around Sree Padmanabhaswami Temple for any security reasons. K. Chandrika (Mayor, Thiruvananthapuran Corporation), V. Sivankutti MLA, O. Rajagopal (Ex-Minister for States) and H. Ganesh (District President, Thiruvananthapuram) addressed the gathering. The meeting was presided over by Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President of Kerala Brahmana Sabha. The winners of the cultural competitions were given certificates and cash prizes of Rs. 7500, 5000 and 2500 for First, Second and Third positions respectively. The personalities among the community who have outstanding achievements were also honoured on the occasion. Deenabandhu P. Thanu Iyer, Deena Dayanidhi Radha Narayanan and elder couples of the community were also honoured on the occasion.

Venue, Food & Accommodation – Thanks to the organizing committee
The architecture of the dining hall (used as ‘Nelpura’ of royal family) and some of the locations arranged for accommodation (like Veda Gramam) was attractive and had the royal touch of Travancore. Arrangements made for food and accommodation gave quite good response from the Delegates came from different parts of Kerala. Altogether the organizers deserve a pat on their back for the smooth and good conduct of a grand event.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Dr. V. Ramalingam re-elected State President

Dr. V. Ramalingam, P. Ananthasubramaniam, K. G. V. Pathy, Mohandas S., Sankarasubramanian A.
Dr. V. Ramalingam has been re-elected Kerala Brahmana Sabha State President for the second time. He was elected unanimously in the elections held at Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, 16th October 2011. The other newly elected office-bearers of the Sabha are as follows: General Secretary: P. Ananthasubramaniam, Treasurer: K. G. V. Pathy, Vice Presidents: N. Hariharan, Dr. P. S. Raman, N. R. Krishnamurthy, Joint Secretaries: R. Suresh, N. R. Parameswaran, C. D. Parameswaran, Joint Secretaries (Head Quarters): Mohandas S., A. Sankarasubramanian.

Dr. Saraswathy K., Adv. Sujini Venkitachalam, Muthulekshmi M.
The Vanitha Vibhagam and Yuvajana Vibhagam elections were also held on the same day. The Vanitha Vibhagam elected Dr. Saraswathy K. V. as President. The new General Secretary is Adv. Sujini Venkitachalam and Muthulekshmi M., the Treasurer.

C. G. Kiran, Ramkumar K. B., Arun Kumar A. S.
C. G. Kiran got elected as President of Yuvajana Vibhagam. Ramkumar K. B. is the new Secretary and Arun Kumar A. S., the Treasurer. The elections was held in 41st Annual General Body held at Panchajanyam Kalyana Mandapam, Fort P. O., Thiruvananthapuram. G. Mony was the returning officer.

Monday, October 10, 2011

AGB at Thiruvananthapuram on 15th & 16th October 2011

The 41st Annual General Body of Kerala Brahmana Sabha will be held at Ulloor S. Parameswara Iyer Nagar (Panchajanyam Kalyana Mandapam, Kottakkakam) at Thiruvananthapuram on 15th and 16th of October 2011. The programme details and schedule are as follows.

Date: 15th October 2011, Saturday
Venue: Panchajanyam Kalyana Mandapam, Kottakkakam, Thiruvananthapuram
MORNING SESSION
08.00 am : Registration for Cultural Competitions
09.00 am : Prayer
09.05 am : Welcome Address - P. Ramasubramonia Iyer, General Convener, 41st AGB
09.10 am : Presidential Address - Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President, KBS
09.15 am : Inauguration - SREE PADMANABHA DASA UTHRADAM THIRUNAL MARTHANDA VARMA
Felicitations - S. Udayalakshmi, Ward Counciller, Fort Ward
Vote of Thanks - S. Anantharama Iyer, President, South Zone, KBS

10.00 am onwards : Competitions in Koalmidal, Manthram Chanting, Slokam Chanting & Bhajana

EVENING SESSION - INAUGURAL MEETING
05.30 pm : Prayer
05.35 pm : Welcome Address - Dr. M. Sambasivan, Chairman, Reception Committee, 41st AGB
05.45 pm : Presidential Address - Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President, KBS
06.00 pm : Inauguration - HIS EXCELLENCY M. O. H. FAROOQ, Governer of Kerala
Felicitations - Peethambara Kurup (MP), K. Chandrika (Worshipful Mayor, Corporation of Thiruvananthapuram)
07.25 pm : Vote of Thanks - P. Ananthasubramaniam, State General Secretary, Kerala Brahmana Sabha

07.30 pm onwards - SARGAM - 2011, a music night by Yuvajana Vibhagam, KBS of Thiruvananthapuram

Date: 16th October 2011, Sunday
Venue: Panchajanyam Kalyana Mandapam, Kottakkakam, Thiruvananthapuram
MORNING SESSION
08.00 am : Delegate Registration
08.30 am : Reception to Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President, KBS (Procession from West Fort)
09.00 am : Flag Hoisting
09.30 am : Prayer
09.35 am : Welcome Address - H. Ganesh, District President, KBS, Thiruvananthapuram
09.45 am : Meeting as per Agenda of AGB Notice (In the Chair: Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President, KBS)
12.30 : Vote of Thanks - General Secretary

AFTERNOON SESSION
AGB OF VANITHA VIBHAGAM - Ulloor S. Parameswara Iyer Nagar
01.00 pm : Prayer
01.05 pm : Welcome Address - Radha Rangan, District President, KBS, Vanitha Vibhagam, Thiruvananthapuram
01.15 pm : Inaugural Address - G. KARTHIKEYAN, Honourable Speaker
01.30 pm : Meeting as per Agenda of AGB Notice (In the Chair: Dr. Latha Ramakrishnan, State President, KBS, Vanitha Vibhagam)
02.45 pm : Vote of Thanks - General Secretary, KBS, Vanitha Vibhagam

ABG OF YUVAJANA VIBHAGAM - Colonel Viswanathan Nagar
01.30 pm : Meeting as per Agenda of AGB Notice (In the Chair: D. Harinath, State Convener)
02.45 pm : Vote of Thanks - General Secretary, KBS, Yuvajana Vibhagam

EVENING SESSION - CLOSING CEREMONY
03.00 pm : Prayer
03.05 pm : Welcome Address - State General Secretary, KBS
03.10 pm : Presidential Address - State President, KBS
03.30 pm : Inaugural Address - V. S. SIVAKUMAR, Honourable Minister for Dewaswom & Transports
Felicitations : V. Sivankutti MLA, K. Muralidharan MLA, O. Rajagopal (Ex-Minister for States)

Honouring Rank holders in SSLC, +2 or equivalent courses, Degree, Professional Courses
Honouring P. Thanu Iyer, Deenadayanidhi Radha Narayanan, other dignitories, Priests, senior citizens and couples
04.45 pm : Vote of Thanks - H. Ganesh, District President KBS, Thiruvananthapuram & Chairman, Organising Committee, 41st AGB
05.00 pm : Santhi Manthram

LOCATION MAP TO PANCHAJANYAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Friday, October 7, 2011

K. M. Subramaniam & Party performs Bhajana at Thripunithura

Navarathri Celebrations: Bhajana by K. M. Subramania Iyer & Party performs at Thripunithura
On the day of Mahanavami,  5th of October 2011, K. M. Subramania Iyer & Party performed Bhajana at Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Thripunithura Upasabha Mandiram Hall, Chakkamkulangara. The programme was organised by the Yuvajana Vibhagam of Thripunithura Upasabha. K. M. Subramania Iyer, also known as Murugan is a known youngster who has immense talent in Bhajana. He and his team has won prizes for Bhajana Competitions in Kalanjali and Cultural Competitions organised by Kerala Brahmana Sabha in both District and State levels. Ramesh Venugopal (Co-ordinator), Sabareesh H. (Joint Secretary), Sreehari V. (Programme Co-ordinator) were also present on the occasion.

Nirmala Venkiteswaran inaugurated Bommakolu at Ernakulam

Nirmala Venkiteswaran inaugurating the Bommakolu. (From left to right) Radha Remani, Baby Shanker, Saroja Subramaniam, Leela Pathy, Dr. Bhuvaneswari
The Navarathri celebrations conducted under the auspecies of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam City Unit was held at Ernakulam Gramajana Samooham premises from 28th September 2011 to 6th October 2011. The Bommakolu was officially inaugurated on 28th September by Nirmala Venkiteswaran, Principal of Bhavans Vidya Mandir. Baby Shankar, Secretary of Vanitha Vibhagam was also present on the inaugural function. On 4th October 2011, special poojas were conducted and Poojavaippu was done. On the day of Mahanavami; Saraswathi Pooja, Mathrupooja, Prathyaksha Devi Pooja to nine kanyakas and suvasinis and Annadaanam were held. Vidyarambham programmes were on Vijayadashami day as usual. Routine Pooja, Deeparadhana, Devi Sthothra Parayanam and Sangeethopasana were held on all the ten days. School children from Little Buds Play School, SRM Road, Ernakulam visited Bommakolu and they were given sweets and gifts.

Children of Little Buds Play School with Baby Shankar at Bommakolu
Dr. Bhuvaneswari, Ranjini & Party, Amritha Sekhar (Ragarathnam Junior fame), Arun Kumar Vaikom & Party, Shyam V. Mahadevan, Lakshmi, Priya Veeramoni and Amritha performed Sangeethopasana during the season. The Bhajana Group of Ernakulam Gramajana Samooham, Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Perumbavoor Upasabha and Satsangam Group also performed on these days in connection with Navarathri.

Friday, September 30, 2011

Best Spice Exporter award for GRK & Co., Kochi

Dr. V. Ramalingam, GRK & Co. receiving the award from K. Jayakumar IAS
GRK & Co. Kochi, has won the award for Excellence in Export of Spice products in the year 2010-2011. The award is instituted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kochi. Dr. V. Ramalingam of GRK & Co., Kochi received the award from K. Jayakumar IAS, Additional Secretary, Government of Kerala on Tuesday, 27th of September 2011 in the function held at Hotel Casino, Willington Island, Kochi. P. I. Sheikh Pareeth IAS, District Collector of Ernakulam was the Guest of Honour. Dr. V. Ramalingam who is also the State President of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, said that he is proud and happy to receive the award consecutively for the 4th year.

NABL Certification for GRK & Co. Labs
The chemical and micro-biological lab of GRK & Co. has been granted NABL certification from the Natioanal Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration laboratories, New Delhi. By obtaining the NABL certification, the lab has been upgraded ti international standards and the test certificates issued by our lab is now equivalent to a third-party laboratory certificate - Dr. V. Ramalingam explained.

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) is an autonomous body under the aegis of Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, and is registered under the Societies Act. NABL has been established with the objective to provide Government, Industry Associations and Industry in general with a scheme for third-party assessment of the quality and technical competence of testing and calibration laboratories. Government of India has authorised NABL as the sole accreditation body for Testing and Calibration laboratories.

2nd Anniversary celebrations of Hamsadhwani Bhajana Sangham, Perumbavoor

The second anniversary of Hamsadhwani Bhajana Sangham is proposed to be celebrated at Perumbavoor Bhajana Madom on Tuesday, 4th of October 2011 at 04.00 p. m. Respected 'Gurus' of Meera Bhajana Mandali, R. Gopalakrishna Iyer and Rajalakshmi will be honoured in the meeting. A Bhajana by Meera Bhajana Madali will also be held after the meeting.

The meeting will be presided over by J. Lalitha, President of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Vanitha Vibhagam, Perumbavoor Upasabha and Kamala Hariharan, President of Narayaneeyam Seva Samithy will inaugurate the meeting. Lakshmi H. Iyer, Secretary of Vanitha Vibhagam, Kerala Brahmana Sabha said the programme is arranged in connection with Navarathri celebrations.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Best Umpire Award for S. Shanker, Thripunithura

Former Kerala Ranji Opener S. Shanker has won the Kelappan Thamburan Memorial Best Umpire Award 2011, instituted by the Kerala Cricket Association for his performance in the year 2011.  He will receive the Award on 7th of October 2011 in the closing ceremony of the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations & Award Nite at RDR Auditorium, G. V. Raja Nagar, Jagathy, Thiruvananthapuram.

Shanker cleared the Umpiring examination conducted by Board of Control for Cricket in India in 2008. He has played 40 matches for Kerala in Ranji Trophy and he is currently working as Officer in Indian Overseas Bank. Shanker is residing at 'Vyshnavi', Layam Road, Thripunithura. He is born to S. Sivasubramaniam and Narayani, Vadakke Madom, Mattancherry. His wife is Hema Shanker and has two children, Vivek Shanker and Vinay Shanker. Balu Narayanan (State Joint Secretary (Head Quarters), Kerala Brahmana Sabha) is brother-in-law. Congratulations to Shanker on his achievement!

New leaders for Yuvajana Vibhagam of Ernakulam District

H. Vanchiswaran, Ramesh Venugopal, Sreehari V., Sreenath G.
The AGB of Yuvajana Vibhagam, Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam District elected the following as the office bearers for the period 2011-2013. President: Vanchiswaran H. (Perumbavoor), Vice President: Ramesh Venugopal (Thripunithura), Secretary: Sreehari V. (Thripunithura), Joint Secretary: Harish Sharma (Aluva), Treasurer: Sreenath G. (Muvattupuzha). The meeting was held at Thripunithura on 28th of August 2011 at Vedapuri Hall. Harinath D., District President presided over the meeting. Sankar Chinnaswami, District Joint Secretary welcomed the delegates and Sreehari V. delivered the vote of thanks. Ganesh Venkitachalam A. G. (District Secretary, Kerala Brahmana Sabha) and R. Hariharaputhran (District Treasurer) attended the AGB as observers.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Navarathri – Bomma Kolu at Muvattupuzha

The Bomma Kolu arranged in connection with the Navarathri celebrations at Muvattupuzha will begin on Wednesday, 28th of September 2011 at Brahmana Samooha Madom at Kavumpady. Routine poojas, bhajans, nivedyam etc. will be held on all the days. K. Annalakshmi, President and Geetha Krishnamurthy, Secretary of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Muvattupuzha Upasabha requested all the devotees to participate in the Navarathri celebrations.
PROGRAMMES
30..09..2011, Friday/07.00 P. M. to 09.00 P. M.
BHAKTHI GANAMRUTHAM
by
Vanitha Vibhagam, KBS, Muvattupuzha

01..10..2011, Saturday/07 P. M. to 09.00 P. M.
Classical Music Concert
by
SANGEETH GOPAL
(Aasthaana Vidwan, Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam)
accompanied by Eramalloor Bijoy in Violin, Unni Kerala Varma in Mridangam and Thripunithura N. Gopalakrishnan in Ganjira

02/10/2011, Sunday/07.00 P. M. to 09.00 P. M.
BHAJAN SANDHYA
by
Vanitha Vibhagam, KBS, Thrikkariyoor

Navarathri Celebrations at Perumbavoor

The Brahmin community of Perumbavoor celebrates Navarathri in a grand manner with a variety of programmes this year. The celebrations organised by the Narayaneeyam Seva Samithy of Perumbavoor begins on Wednesday, 28th of September 2011 and ends on Thursday, 6th of October 2011 at Sree Rama Bhajana Madom, Perumbavoor.

On Sunday, 1st of October 2011, the members of Narayaneeyam Seva Samithy and Hamsadhwani Bhajana Sangham will jointly render few songs from 'Arya Geethi' - a musical symphony written by Prof. Kaippally Kesavan Namboothiri and composed by Ooramana Rajendra Marar, one among the Sopana Sangeetham exponents.

Vilakku Pooja, Kanya Pooja, Suhasini Pooja and Annadaanam will be held on Sunday, 2nd of October 2011 in connection with the celebrations. Kamala Hariharan, President and Akhila, Secretary of Narayaneeyam Seva Samithy said that regular Poojas, Sthothra Parayanam, Nivedyam and Prasadam distribution will be held as usual on all ten days.