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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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'.