Onam Trade Fair at Muvattupuzha

M. N. Ramesh, Dy. SP handing over the first sale to U. R. Babu, Municipal Chairman. (from left) V. Krishnaswami, S. Krishnamurthy, Lilly Roy, Vanaja Balasubramaniam, K. Annalakshmi, A. S. Balasubramania Iyer, Arjun Muralidas

A Trade Fair in connection with Onam was held at Muvattupuzha Brahmana Samoohm for a week. M. N. Ramesh, Dy. SP of Muvattupuzha inaugurated the Trade Fair. Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Muvattupuzha Upasabha jointly organised the Fair with Brahmana Samooham of Muvattupuzha. 'Palada Pradhaman' sale is continuing here for past many years by the name 'Thiruvona Naalil Paalada Pradhaman'. Typical Tamil Brahmin snacks, fries and variety of pickles were made available here.

S. Krishnamurthy (President, KBS, Muvattupuzha Upasabha) presided over the inaugural meeting. U. R. Babu, Municipal Chairman received the first sale from M. N. Ramesh, Dy. SP. Lilly Roy, Ward Counciller, A. S. Balasubramania Iyer (President, Muvattupuzha Brahmana Samooham), V. Krishnaswami (District President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha) and K. Annalakshmi (District President and President, Vanitha Vibhagam, KBS, Muvattupuzha Upasabha) were also present on the occasion.

Vivek Shankar wins best student award at G. N. Swami School of Music

Master Vivek Shankar is being selected as best student of the year 2012 in Mridangam by the Music School of G. N. Swami Trust at Thripunithura. The music school is one of the leading school of arts in Kerala located at Trippunithura headed by famous Ghatam Vidwan Thripunithura Radhakrishnan.  

Vivek received a certificate and cash award from Mridanga Vidwan C. M. Narendra Varma in a public meeting held at Rugmini Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam (Madappilly Samooham), Thripunithura on 21st of October 2012 conducted by G. N. Swami Trust in commemoration of great Mridanga Vidwan G. Narayana Swami, father of Thripunithura Radhakrishnan.

Master Vivek Shanker is son of S. Shanker and Hema Shanker residing at Vyshnavi, Layam Road, Opposite Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Thripunithura and a student of 7th standard in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kadavanthra, Kochi.

The commemorative meeting of late. G. N. Swami was inaugurated by K. Babu, Minister for Excise and was presided by R. Venugopal, Municipal Chairman of Thripunithura. Violin Vidwan V. V. Subrahmaniam, Balasubramaniam, Principal, R. L. V. College of Music, Thripunithura were also honoured by the trust on the occasion. Music concert by R. K. Renjith, Grandson of late. G. Narayana Swami,  held thereafter. Violin concert by V. V. Subramaniam followed. 

Navarathri celebrations at Aluva

Uthra R. Krishnan performing at Aluva Brahmana Samooham Bhajana Madom

As part of Navarathri celebrations, 'Bommakolu' was presented at the Aluva Brahmana Samooham. Music concert by Uthra R. Krishnan (Kalanjali fame & Kalaprathibha, M. G. University) was held at Samooham Bhajana Madom on 18th of October 2012. Rohit R. Krishnan (Kalanjali fame) accompanied in Voilin and Praveen K. V. in Mridangam. 

Family meet by Ernakulam City Unit

The Ernakulam City Unit of Kerala Brahmana Sabha conducted a Family Meet for those residing in Kacherypady Junction to Iyyattil junction on 14th of October 2012 at Gangothri Hall. K. Krishnan, Secretary, Kinattinkara Samooham inaugurated the meet. About 100 sabha members participated. J. Subramoni, President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam City Unit spoke about the activities of the Sabha and requested the members to suggest new ideas for the betterment of the sabha activities. Parvathy Teacher, President of Vanitha Vibhagam and Baby Shankar, Secretary also spoke.

Helping hands for the poor and needy - Perumbavoor model

25 poor families of Perumbavoor Upasabha were distributed rice, sigar, dal, coconut and cash here on 14th October 2012. This noble support was an initiative of P. S. Sivaram from Bangalore who has roots at Perumbavoor and was in commemoration of his parents. He is son of late. Subramania Iyer and Lakshmi Ammal (Chelli Mami) of Shanmugha Vilasam, G. K. Pillai Lane at Perumbavoor. N. Ramachandran (President of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Perumbavoor Upasabha and District Vice President), H. Ramanathan (President, Vadarkutti Samooham, Perumbavoor), N. Ranganathan (State Committee Member, Kerala Brahmana Sabha), K. Hari (Secretary of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Perumbavoor Upasabha and Municipal Counciller) and V. Krishnan (Joint Secretary) were present on the occasion.

42nd AGB at Alapuzha

awaiting for post

42nd AGB at Alapuzha on 6th & 7th of October 2012

The 42nd State Convention of Kerala Brahmana Sabha is to be held on 6th & 7th of October 2012 at Uduppi Sree Krishnaswami Temple Auditorium, Alapuzha. The following will attend the State Convention. K. C. Venugopal (Minister of State for Power), Dr. T. M. Thomas Issac (M.L.A., Former Finance Minister, Kerala), U. Prathibha Hari (President, District Panchayath, Alapuzha), Vellappally Natesan (General Secretary, SNDP Yogam), Akkiraman Kalidasa Bhattathirippadu (State President, Yogakshema Sabha), B. Girirajan (State President, Uduppi-Madhwa Brahmana Sabha), Sujatha Girirajan (Chief Patron, Akhila Kerala Tulu Brahmana Vanitha Samajam), Kaveri Radhakrishnan (President, Akhila Kerala Tulu Brahmana Vanitha Samajam), Dr. S. Devaki Antharjanam (State President, Yogakshema Sabha, Vanitha Vibhagam).

On Saturday, the 6th of October 2012, Cultural Competitions and State Yuvajana Sammelanam will be held. On Sunday, the 7th of October 2012, Delegate Meeting, Vanitha Sammelanam, Public Meeting will be held. 

Congrats to Seetharam T. S.

The office bearers of Vanitha Vibhagam, Ernakulam City Unit congratulating Seetharam T. S. (From left) T. V. Parvathy, T. P. Sreenivasan, Seetharam T. S., Radha, Baby Shanker

Seetharam T. S., son of T. P. Sivaramakrishnan and Radha Sivaramakrishnan secured 5th rank in Computer Science examinations in 2012 of M G University. He studied at Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kalady in 2012. The office bearers of Vanitha Vibhagam of Ernakulam City Unit visited him and congratulated on his achievement.

The office bearers of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam City Unit congratulating Seetharaman. (From left) M. Vanchiswaran, P. R. Sankaranarayanan, R. Ananthanarayanan, T. V. Krishnamoni, CA. T. P. Sivaramakrishnan, Radha Sivaramakrishnan

District Cultural Competitions held at Ernakulam

Dr. V. Ramalingam inaugurating the Cultural Competitions by lighting the Vilakku. (From left to right) T. V. Parvathy, N. R. Parameswaran, Ganesh Venkitachalam, R. Ananthanarayanan, V. Krishnaswami, T. V. Krishnamoni, K. Annalakshmi, Srehari Venkitachalam, R. Hariharaputhran, M. Vanchiswaran

The District level Cultural Meet of Ernakulam District was held on Sunday, the 16th of September 2012 at Ernakulam Gramajana Samooham. The competitions were held in Manthra Chanting, Sloka Chanting, Kolam and Bhajana for the boys and girls in the age group between 7 to 15. 

C. S. Jasweth receiving the Kalaprathibha - Junior title from Dr. V. Ramalingam

C. S. Sowmya receiving the Kalathilakam - Senior title from Dr. V. Ramalingam

The competitions were inaugurated by Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President of Kerala Brahmana Sabha. V. Krishnaswami, DIstrict President presided over the meeting. Prizes were distributed to the winners of Kalanjali on the occasion. The Runner Up trophy won by Ernakulam District in the Kalanjali was received by R. Hariharaputhran, Team Manager wih other winners. The Kalaprathibha title in the Junior category was presented to C. S. Jasweth and the Kalathilakaom title in the Senior category was presented to C. S. Sowmya on the occasion. 

The overall - Runner Up trophy being presented to Ernakulam District

K. Annalakshmi (District President, Vanitha Vibhagam), N. R. Parameswaran (Zonal Secretary), T. V. Krishnamony, R. Ananthanarayanan (both Vice Presidents, KBS, Ernakulam City Unit), T. V. Parvathy (President, Vanitha Vibhagam, Ernakulam City Unit), Sreehari Venkitachalam (District Secretary, Yuvajana Vibhagam) were also present on the occasion. M. Vanchiswaran welcomed the gathering and Ganesh Venkitachalam A. G., District Secretary said the vote of thatnks. 

Ram Ganesh & Hari Ganesh - the Wonder Kids!

Ram Ganesh V.

Ram Ganesh V. is selected for National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Scholarship Award conducted during May 2012 by NCERT, New Delhi. He also stands Kerala State Topper position in NTSE. His brother Hari Ganesh V. is the I’st Rank holder in State in National Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) conducted by Unified Council, Hyderabad. In recognition of this achievement, he was presented a Gold Medal and Certificate.

Apart from this meritorious performance, the following are some of Ram Ganesh's achievements. 

1. 1st Rank in National Scholarship Examination conducted by TIME. Won Certificate and Cash Award of Rs. 3000/-

2. 1st Rank (State) in Scholarship Examination for IIT and Medical Foundation Course conducted by Brilliant Tutorials, Palai. Won Cash Prize of Rs. 10,000/-

3. Zonal (Kerala & Lakshadweep) First Rank in Overall and in Mathematics in FTRE Examination conducted by FIIT-JEE, New Delhi, Foundation Course (IIT & Medical) for IXth standard. Won Gold Medal and Scholarship of Rs. 30,000/-

4. 1st Rank in State, 37th Rank in National in National Science Olympiad (NSO) conducted by Science Olympiad Foundation. Won Gold Medal, Cash Prize, CD and Certificate.

5. 1st Rank in State, 49th Rank in National in National Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) conducted by Unified Council, Hyderabad. Won Gold Medal, Books, CD and Certificate.

6. 5th Rank in State Level Maths Talent Search Examination conducted by Kerala Ganitha Sasthra Parishad, Kottayam. Won Certificate and Cash Award of Rs.600/-

Hari Ganesh V.

And now, look at Hari Ganesh.

1. 4th Rank in State Level Maths Talent Search Examination conducted by Kerala Ganitha Sasthra Parishad, Kottayam. Won Certificate and Cash Award of Rs.750/-

2. Zonal (Kerala & Lakshadweep) Second Rank in Overall, Mathematics & Science in FTRE Examination conducted by FIIT-JEE New Delhi, Foundation Course (IIT & Medical) for VIth standard. Won Silver Medal and Scholarship.

Ram and Hari are born to R. Venkateswaran (Deputy Manager, FACT, Udyogamandal) and Roja Venkateswaran (SDE, BSNL, Kottayam)

Vinayaka Chathurthi celebrations at Aluva Brahmana Samooham

Sree Vinayaka Chathurthy Festival was celebrated at Sree Mahaganapathy Dharmasastha Temple of Aluva Brahmana Samooham in a biffiting manner. In connection with the festival, Ganesa Purana Yagnam was conducted for five days. Bhagavan Veda Vyasa while writing 18 puranas, also prepared 18 upa-puranas of which 'Sree Ganesapuram' is an important one. The Yagna was inaugurated by Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President of Kerala Brahmana Sabha on Friday, the 14th of September 2012 at 7 p. m. by lighting the 'Bhadra Deepam'. S. Venkatesh, Vice President of Aluva Brahmana Samooham presided over the inaugural function. K. G. V. Pathy, Secretary of the Samooham welcomed the gathering and K. Rajaram, Joint Secretary delivered vote of thanks. 

Dr. V. Ramalingam inaugurating the Ganesa Puranam by lighting the lamp. Prema G. Pisharody, K. G. V. Pathy, A. K. Balakrishna Pisharodi, S. Venkitesh also seen

Earlier Dr. V. Ramalingam and Yagnacharya A. K. Balakrishna Pisharodi were honored by draping Ponnada. After the inaugural session, Yagnacharya Brahmasree Palakkad A. K. Balakrishna Pisharodi, who is famous in conducting Thripaksha Bhagavatham gave discourse in Ganesa Purana Mahatmyam and parayanam. From 15th September onwards for five days Ganesa Purana Parayana yagnam held at Samooham Bhajana Madam. Prema G. Pisharodi of Thripunithura assisted in reciting Puranam and Guruvayur Unnikrishnan Koliyode conducted the poojas. The Yagnam concluded on the day of Sree Vinayaka chathurthy after Yagna Samarpanam and immersion of Ganesa Idol in the Poorna River.

Dr. V. Ramalingam received Best Exporters of Spices Award

The Best Exporters of Spice Products Award for this year by Indian Chamber of Commerce - 6th time consicutively from 2005-06 onwards - was awarded to Dr. V. Ramalinagm. The award was presented by Dr. Shashi Taroor, MP and Ms. Jennifer A. Mclntyre, Consul General, US Consulate, Chennai on Wednesday, the 12th of September 2012. Congratulations to Dr. V. Ramalingam!

Merit Day at Thripunithura

The Merit Award Winners with Chief Guest and office bearers of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Thripunithura Upasabha

The Merit Awards were distributed to the best academic performers for the year 2011-12 in SSLC, HSC, CBSE X and XII of Thripnithura Upasabha on Sunday, the 16th September 2012 at Vedapuri Hall. Dr. P. S. Raman, President of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Thripunithura Upasabha presided over the meeting. Prof. M. Balasubramaniam, Principal of RLV College of Music and Fine Arts was Chief Guest of the day. Vedamoorthy, A. V. Rajamani, K. Venugopal (Secretary, Thripunithura Upasabha) and Revathy Krishnan (President, Vanitha Vibhagam, Thripunithura Upasabha) were also present on the occasion.

KBS welcomes NSS-SNDP ties

Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President of Kerala Brahmana Sabha welcomed the recent issue-based association between the SNDP and the NSS, the two caste based organisations among the Hindus. The State office bearers of Kerala Brahmana Sabha visited the NSS head quarters at Perunna and SNDP head quarters at Kanichukulangara on 8th of September 2012 and had discussions with the leaders G. Sukumaran Nair and Vellappalli Natesan. P. Ananthasubramaniam, State General Secretary, K. G. V. Pathy, State Treasurer accompanied the President.

Murugan, We are proud of you!

Seethalakshmi Ammal (64)

An organ transplant right out of the hit flick Traffic showed how the peoples mindset was changing towards donating organs. Murugan, son of 64-year-old Seethalakshmi, hailing from West Fort in Thiruvananthapuram agreed to donate her mother's kidneys and liver after she was declared brain dead. The sanction was accorded by the expert committee on September 2 night to transplant the organs of Seethalakshmi. A multi-organ harvesting team from Amritha Hospital in Kochi rushed to the State capital and harvested the organs. The liver was allocated to Amritha and both kidneys were rushed to MIMS Hospital in Kozhikode on the same day. The initial response has been overwhelming,and this could be a stimulus for all organ transplant centres to be a part of the programme, said Dr Ramdas Pisharadi.

On Saturday, when a case of brain death was reported at a private hospital in the city and the family of the patient came forward to donate the organs, the heath system rose in response and cleared all legal hurdles to make it possible that the organs could be harvested and transplanted well on time. When SP Fort Hospital reported the brain death, Health Secretary Rajeev Sadanandan issued special orders giving permission for the hospital to act as an NTORC for a day so that organ harvesting could be done. Seethalakshmi Ammal (64) had been declared brain-dead at SP Fort Hospital on Friday following brain haemorrhage and all processes for organ donation were initiated immediately, thanks to the excellent coordination, communication and team work between the private hospitals involved as well as the State Deceased Donor Organ Transplantation Committee, headed by Ramdas Pisharody.

The Thiruvananthapuram Medical College had just completed its second deceased donor kidney transplantation in a row, under Shyam K. Ramesh, Head of Urology, and did not have any ready recipients for kidney. Blood samples of patients from both Medical College Hospitals in Thiruvananthapuram and Kottayam were sent for cross-matching. The Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) had the immediate need of a liver. Several other hospitals were also contacted seeking potential recipients. It was early morning on Saturday when the multi-organ harvesting team from AIMS reached SP Fort Hospital. Both kidneys went to Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) as only their patients could be ideally cross-matched. By 7 a.m. on Sunday, the body was handed over to the relatives and the organs, on the way to recipients by road. All transplantation surgeries were successful. An excellent beginning for the State but a fair and equitable organ donation programme will become a reality once the registry, Kerala Network for Organ Sharing, gets going.

Independence Day celebrations at Perumbavoor

N. Ramachandran hoisting the National Flag

The Independence day was celebrated at Perumbavor on 15th August 2012. N. Ramachandran, President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Perumbavoor Upasabha hoisted the flag. 

Meenakshi Mami - Kerala's first Hindi Pracharak honoured

Prof. Dr. S. Sitaraman draping Ponnada. K. G. V. Pathy, S. Venkitesh, H. Narayana Iyer also seen

The first Hindi Pracharak in Kerala, Meenakshi Ramakrishnan who celebrated her ninetieth birthday recently was honoured by the Brahmana Samooham of Aluva. She who hails from Nagarkoil, marked her place in the society with her selfless service. She stood for women empowerment and bacame 'Mami' to everyone. 

Mami passed Hindi 'Visharad' examination of Hindi Prachar Sabha. She was strongly associated with Mahila Mandal and All India Womens Conference. Under the leadership of Meenakshi Mami, the Mahila Mandal could start women various empowerment units like Stitching, TypeWriting, Press etc. She was also awarded Best Hindi Pracharak. Earlier, the people of Aluva, honoured her. K. Mohammed Ali (former MLA) and Sarala (Chairperson, Standing Committee, Aluva Municipality) were also present on the occasion. 

H. Narayana Iyer, President of Aluva Brahmana Samooham, Prof. Dr. S. Sitaraman (President, KBS, Aluva Upasabha), S. Venkitesh (Vice President, Samooham) and K. G. V. Pathy (Secretary, Samooham) visited Mami's home and draped her a Ponnada and honoured her. 

Naalambala Darshan Yathra by Thrikkariyoor Upasabha

The Thrikkariyoor Upasabha organised a 'Naalambala Darshana Yathra' on 29th of July 2012. Kannan S. Iyer, President of Upasabha and Vanchiswara Iyer, President of Thrikkariyoor Saamooham and senior member Sivarama Iyer lead the team.

Kalanjali 2012 - 2 day Cultural Fiesta held at Mattancherry

V. Dakshinamurthy inaugurating Kalanjali 2012. (From Left) Shyamala S. Prabhu, Ashraf, Dominic Presentation MLA, P. Babu, G. Mony, Dr. K. V. Saraswathy, Adv. Sujini Venkitachalam, Dr. P. S. Raman, P. Ananthasubramaniam, V. Krishnaswami, M. Vanchiswaran

Aiming at preserving the tradition and culture of the Tamil Brahmin community in Kerala, Kalanjali 2012, a two-day cultural fest organised by the Kerala Brahmana Sabha in state level began on Saturday, 4th August 2012. The event is part of a biennial function organised across the state. The event is meant to revive the long lost traditional art forms and customs of the community like Kolattam, Valayavantha Pattu, Soundaryalahari, Bhajanai, Narayaneeyam, Kolam drawing, wearing 18 muzham pudavai, preparing authentic Brahmin snacks and wearing panchakacham. 

Dr. V. Ramalingam presenting a memento to V. Dakshinamurthy. (From Left) Dominic presentation MLA, P. Babu, G. Mony, Kalyani Dakshinamurthy, Dr. K. V. Saraswathy, V. Krishnaswami

Dr. P. S. Raman presenting memento to Dominic Presentation MLA. Shyamala S. Prabhu, P. Babu, Dr. V. Ramalingam, G. Mony also seen

V. Krishnaswami presenting a memento to Babu, Chief Manager, Federal Bank, Kochi. Dominic Presentation MLA, Dr. V. Ramalingam also seen

Dominic Presentation MLA releasing the Kalnjali Souvanir. (From Left to Right) Shyamala S. Prabhu, P. Babu, Dr. V. Ramalingam, G. Mony, V. Dakshinamurthy, Kalyani Dakshinamurthy, S. Narayanan, Dr. K. V. Saraswathy, V. Krishnaswami, Dr. P. S. Raman, P. Ananthasubramaniam

Veteran musician V. Dakshinamurthy and Kalyani Dakshinamurthy inaugurated the competitions at BWA Hall, Mattancherry. Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President presided over the meeting and Dominic Presentation MLA delivered the Keynote address. “Happiness, prosperity and a long healthy life are reserved for those who remember their gurus with respect and adoration,” said Dakshinamurthy in his inaugural address. “We do everything in our life owing to the blessings of the Almighty God. In fact, it is He who makes us do all things in our life, including dancing, singing, eating and sleeping. The blessings of God and the guru enable human beings to attain perfection.” - he added. Dakshinamurthy and Kalyani were honoured in the meeting. P. S. Raman (State Vice President), G. Moni (Kalanjali 2012 Co-ordinator), V. Krishnaswamy (General Convener, Kalanjali & District President, Ernakulam) and P. Ananthasubramaniam (State General Secretary) were present on the occasion.

V. Krishnaswami draping ponnada to Dileep. (From Left to Right) ) V. Nandakumar, P. Ananthasubramaniam, Dr. V. Ramalingam, G. Mony, Balu Narayanan, Dr. K. V. Saraswathy, S. H. Karthik, M. Vanchiswaran, Ganesh Venkitachalam

Dr. V. Ramalingam presenting a Silver Vilakku to Dileep. (From Left to Right) P. Ananthasubramaniam, V. Nandakumar, Dr. K. V. Saraswathy, V. Krishnaswami, M. Vanchiswaran, Ganesh Venkitachalam

C. S. Jasweth of Mattancherry presenting a Pencil Sketch of Dileep. (From Left to Right) P. Ananthasubramaniam, V. Nandakumar, Dr. V. Ramalingam, G. Mony, Adv. Sujini Venkitachalam, S. H. Karthik, Dr. K. V. Saraswathy, V. Krishnaswami, M. Vanchiswaran

Dileep distributing prizes to Kala Varadarajan & Party, the winners of Valayavantha Pattu. Mohandas S., Dr. V. Ramalingam, S. Murali, G. Mony also seen

Actor Dileep welcomed to the Dias by N. Ramachandran, Ajai Sankar and Dr. V. Ramalingam

Actor Dileep inaugurated the valedictory function of Kalanjali 2012. He also distributed prizes to winners in the competitions held over two days at different venues at Mattanchery. V. Ramalingam, State President of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, presented a silver lamp to Dileep, felicitating on his winning the State award for best actor for 2011. V. Krishnaswamy, District President, draped him with a Ponnada. Adv. Sujini Venkitachalam (State Secretary, KBS, Vanitha Vibhagam), S. H. Karthik (Secretary, KBS Yuvajana Vibhagam), V. Nandakumar (Regional Manager, Federal Bank), P. Ananthasubramaniam (State General Secretary) and Ganesh Venkitachalam (District Secretary, KBS, Ernakulam) spoke.

Overall Champions

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (505 Points)

Runner-Up

ERNAKULAM (403 Points)

Kalaprathibha - Sub Junior

Navaneeth H, Kollam (39 Points)

 Kalathilakam - Sub Junior

Pooja Narayanan, Kozhikode (41 Points)

Kalaprathibha - Junior

Jasweth C S, Ernakulam (43 Points)

Kalathilakam - Junior

Ranjani Parameswaran, Kozhikode (34 Points) 

Kalaprathibha - Senior

Kiran  C G, Kozhikode (22 Points)

Kalathilakam - Senior

Soumya S, Ernakulam (16 Points)

Vanitholsavam - Championship

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (100 Poits)

Vanitholsavam - Runner Up

KOLLAM (97 Points)

Thirumangalyam for Vanitha Vibhagam of Thripunithura Upasabha

Jaya Sethuraman & Sethuraman handing over Thirumangalyam to the office bearers

The Vanitha Vibhagam of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Thripunithura Upasabha conducted  a Vilakku Pooja usually performed in the month of Karkidakam on 23rd July 2012 at Upasabha Building. A Thirumangalyam was handed over to the Sabha by Jaya Sethuraman and Sethuraman, residing at Soorya  Apartments, Sanskrit College Road, Thripunithura on the occasion and the same has been donated to one bride of our community.

Sangeeth Gopal performs at Kanchipuram

Sangeeth Gopal performs at Kanchipuram

Sangeeth Gopal of Thripunithura, Kanchi Kamakoti Peetom Asthana Vidwan rendered a concert at Kanchipuram on 24th July 2012. The performance was made in front of Shri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal at the Sankara Madom, Kanchipuram. The long list of this series (daily concerts from 03/07/2012 to 30/09/2012) includes concerts of senior Vidwans including T. V. Gopalakrishnan, Neyveli Santhanagopalan, V. V. Subramaniam, Kadri Gopalnath, U. Srinivas, Rajesh Vaidya, Bombay Sisters etc.

Yajur Upakarma on the banks of the river Poorna

Yajur Upakarmam on banks of river Poorna

The Yajur Upakarmam was performed at Kalady - the birth place of Adi Sankara - on Wednesday, 1st August 2012. Prof. H. Padmanabha Iyer, President of Kalady Upasabha and community members participated. The rituals were conducted under the auspices of Narendra Bhatt, Chief Priest of Veda Patasala.

AGB of Kottayam held at Ettumanoor

The Dias of AGB of Kottayam

The Annual General Body of Kerala Brahmana Sabha Kottayam District was held on Sunday, 22nd July  2012 at 2.P.M. at Brahmanasamooham Hall, Ettumanoor. H. Ramanathan, District President presided over the meeting. Dr. V. Ramalingam (State President), K. G. V. Pathy (State Treasurer), S. Sankar (District Secretary), G. Subhash (District Treasurer), Janaki Anandaram (District President, Vanitha Vibhagam), Jalaja Narayanan (District Secretary, Vanitha Vibhagam), Jayasree Narayanan (District Treasurer, Vanitha Vibhagam), Sudha Krishnan (Zonal President, Vanitha Vibhagam), K. Venkitesh (District President, Yuvajana Vibhagam), S. S. Ayyar (Former State President), R. Krishnan (State Committee Member), K. Venkitachalam (State Committee Member) and C. P. Ramaswamy Iyer (Manager, Swamyar Madom) attended the function.

Vechoor Upasabha office bearers and volunteers with ever rolling shield

The first introduced ever rolling shield in the name of Vechoor S. P. Iyer was handed over to Vechoor Upasabha for their best performance in the year 2011-2012 by Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President. K. Ananda Ram, Secretary, KBS, Parippu briefed the contributions of Vechoor S. P. Iyer and a booklet was released on him which came in Vipra Sandesh 32 years back.

Rs. 50,000/- Educational Endowment for Perumbavoor Upasabha

An Educational Endowment for Rs. 50,001/- was received by N. Ramachandran, President, KBS, Perumbavoor on 15th July 2012 on the occasion of the AGB of Perumbavoor Upasabha. The Endowment is in the memory of late. V. Ramakrishna Iyer (Partner, M. M. Paily & Co.) of Sreyas Madom, former Managing Committee Member of KBS, Perumbavoor Upasabha and his wife late. Lalithambal, instituted by their daughters R. Parvathy Ammal and Manjula R. Iyer. K. hari (Secretary), R. Natesan (Vice President), H. Balakrishnan (Treasurer), V. Krishnan (Joint Secretary) and family members of late. Ramakrishna Iyer were also present on the occasion.

District AGB of Ernakulam held at Thripunithura

V. Krishnaswami lighting the Nilavilakku marking the beginning of District AGB. (From left) K. A. Narayanaswami, K. Annalakshmi, J. Subramaniam, Mohandas S., K. G. V. Pathy, R. Hariharaputhran, Dr. V. Ramalingam, M. Vanchiswaran, N. Ramachandran, Ganesh Venkitachalam

The Annual General Body of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam District was held on Sunday, 22nd July 2012 at S. Krishna Iyer Nagar (Sivapoorna A/C Auditorium), Thripunithura. The meeting was presided by V. Krishnaswami, District President. Personalities among Tamil Brahmin community who marked their presence in the society were honoured on the occasion. The prize winners of District level Kalanjali - the art and literary competitions - were given away the prizes and certificates on the occasion. The winners will participate in State level competitions representing Ernakulam District. Educational excellence awards from the State Committee and District Committee of Kerala Brahmana Sabha were also given away on the occasion. 

Dr. V. Ramalingam receiving memento from V. Krishnaswami. (From Left) N. Ramachandran, N. Ranganathan, H. Vanchiswaran, Kala Varadarajan, K. Annalakshmi, K. A. Narayanaswami, K. G. V. Pathy, Ganesh Venkitachalam

Dr. S. Sitaraman receiving memento from V. Krishnaswami.

S. Shanker receiving memento from V. Krishnaswami

Sangeeth Gopal receiving memento from V. Krishnaswami

Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President was honoured for winning Top Exporter Award. prof. Dr. S. Sitaraman of Aluva (Environmental Activist), Sangeeth Gopal of Thripunithura (Asthana Vidwan, Kanchi Kamakoti Peetom), S. Shanker of Thripunithura (Best Umpire Award), K. M. Subramania Iyer of Thripunithura ('A' Grade for Sanskrit Ganalapanam, State Youth Festival), Abhiram Lokanathan of Thripunithura (Silver Medal, 14th National Science Olympiad), Saranya Jayasankar (Gold Medal, General Medicine), Sreela R. of Edappalli (1st Prize, Augustine Joseph Memorial Carnatic Music Competition), Gayathri S. Iyer of Edappalli (6th Rank in National MaRRS Spelling Bee Competition), N. S. Shankar of Thripunithura (2nd Rank for MBA Examinations), Ram Ganesh V. of Thripunithura (1st Rank, National Junior Sasthra Prathibha) were the others who were honoured on the occasion. 

The Annual Report was presented by Ganesh Venkitachalam A. G., District Secretary and the Annual Accounts by R. Hariharaputhran, District Treasurer. N. Ramachandran, District Vice President, KBS welcomed the Delegates and invitees, and K. R. Chandran, District Vice President, KBS said the vote of thanks. K. Annalakshmi (District President, Vanitha Vibhagam, KBS), Kala Varadarajan (District Secretary, Vanitha Vibhagam), H. Vanchiswaran (District President, Yuvajana Vibhagam), Sreehari Venkitachalam (District Secretary, Yuvajana Vibhagam), Mohandas S. (State Joint Secretary), V. Parameswaran and S. Naganathan (both District Organising Secretaries), M. Vanchiswaran (Convener, Kalanjali), R. Hariharakrishnan (District Joint Secretary), K. A. Narayanaswami and N. Ranganathan (both State Committee Memebers) were also present on the occasion.

Financial assistance distributed at Koovappady and Kalady

The Ernakulam District Committee distributed financial assistance to Annapurneswari and C. K. Venkiteswaran of Koovapady and Sarada of Kalady for her son who is doing MCA. V. Krishnaswami, District President of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam District handed an amount of Rs. 10000 to each by visiting their houses on Sunday, 1st of July 2012. 

Sarada receiving Educational assistance from V. Krishnaswami. (From Left) Ganesh Venkitachalam, Prof. H. Padmanabha Iyer, R. Suresh, M. Vanchiswaran, K. Annalakshmi, R. Hariharaputhran

Annapoorneswari receiving financial aid from V. Krishnaswami. (From Left) K. Annalakshmi, Padma G. Iyer, Ganesh Iyer, R. Hariharaputhran, M. Vanchiswaran, Ganesh Venkitachalam

Ganesh Venkitachalam A. G. (DIstrict Secretary), R. Hariharaputhran (District Treasurer), K. Annalakshmi (District President, KBS, Vanitha Vibhagam) and M. Vanchiswaran (Secretary, KBS, Ernakulam City Unit & State Committee Member) were also present on the occasion. Padma G. Iyer and Ganesh Iyer at Koovappady and Prof. H. Padmanabhan and R. Suresh at Kalady accompanied the District team.

Ram Ganesh - National Junior Sasthra Prathiba

Ram Ganesh V., son of R. Venkateswaran (Deputy Manager, FACT, Udyogamandal) and Roja Venkateswaran (SDE, BSNL, Kottayam) has been selected as National Junior Sasthra Prathiba with First Rank in the recently held National Sasthra Prathibha Matsaram conducted by Vijnana Bharathi at Goa. He was presented a Trophy, Certificate and cash prize of Rs. 15000. Ram Ganesh is an 8th standard student of Chinmaya Vidyalaya Thripunithura. Congratulation to Ram Ganesh V.

National Junior Sasthra Prathiba competitins is a unique science talent search examination to nurture the younger generation in schools, based on India's contribution to the world of science. It started in Kerala and now it is conducted annually across nine states in India and four countries in the middle east. More than 2 lakh students have undergone this test in the last three years.

Sundarambal of Kalady passes away

Sundarambal, residing at Kalady Gramam, passes away last night. She has been receiving pension from the Gramajana Samooham and Kinattumkara Samooham and Medical Aid from Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam District Committee. Funeral will be held today afternoon at 2.00 p.m.

Gayathri Homam

Ten students from Mattancherry participated in the Gayathri Homam held at Karamana Sivan Kovil on 1st May 2012. This was co-ordinated by the Brahmana Yuva Bharathi, youth wing of Brahmins Welfare Association, Mattancherry affiliated to Kerala Brahmana Sabha. The participants attended the same after regularly performing Sandhya Vandanam, Samitha Danam, Brahma Yagnam and also chanting Gayathri Manthra for 1008 times daily for more than 25 days at Thekkemadom Temple, Mattancherry. 

Prof. Dr. S. Sitaraman - one among "Pacha Kuthiya Pathu Per"

Prof. Dr. S. Sitaraman, well known environmentalist is being chosen one among the outstanding activists who works hard to protect and speak for the nature. A leading Malayalam daily 'Malayala Manorama' selected ten Activists and published their details in the daily on 5th of June 2012 - World Environment Day. Sugathakumari, Dr. R. V. G. Menon, Kallen Pokkudan, K. V. Dayal, Prof. T. Shobheendran, Tony Thomas, Dr. Mathew Koshy Punnekkad, Dr. Punnan Kurian Venkadath and T. P. Padmanabhan are the others.

Dr. Sitaraman drews media attention becasue of his environmental activities for past many years. Recently he inaugurated the protest held at Subhash Park, Ernakulam agaist the pollution of plywood companies at Perumbavoor and Collectorate March on environmental issues. Also he is associated with the environmental projects for school students of Mathrubhumi daily - Seed. Dr. Sitaraman is also President of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Aluva Upasabha.

Abhiram wins Silver Medal in National Science Olympiad

Abhiram Lokanthan, a Standard IV student at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Thripunithura secured Silver Medal (2nd Rank - Kerala State) in the 14th National Science Olympiad conducted by Science Olympiad Foundation, New Delhi. He received the award on 27th May 2012 at a function held at Fine Arts Hall, Ernakulam. He is son of D. S. Lokanthan (Vigilance Manager, Merchem Ltd., Kochi) and Manjula R. Iyer (Lecturer, Bharath Matha College, Thrikkakara) and Grandson of Late. V Ramakrishna Iyer, Shreyas Madom, Perumbavoor. Congratulations Abhiram!

Annual General Body - Aluva Upasabha

K. G. V. Pathy, Mohandas S., C. G. Subramaniam, K. Annalakshmi, Kalyani G. Murthy, Bhagyalakshmi on the Dias

The Annual General Body of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Aluva Upasabha was held on Sunday, 3rd of June 2012 at 10.30 a.m. at Aluva Samooham Hall. Prof. Dr. S. Sitaraman, President of Aluva Upasabha presided over the meeting. Mohandas S., State Joint Secretary and K. Annalakshmi, District President, KBS, Vanitha Vibhagam addressed the General Body. K. G. V. Pathy (State Treasurer), C. G. Subramaniam (Secretary, KBS, Aluva), Kalyani G. Murthy (President, Vanitha Vibhagam, KBS, Aluva), Bhagyalakshmi (Secretary, Vanitha Vibhagam, KBS, Aluva) were also present on the occasion. K. Annalakshmi was draped a ponnada by Kalyani G. Murthy on the occasion.