Vishukkaineettam Rs. 1,80,311/- handed over to State Committee

V. Krishnaswami handing over the cheque to Dr. V. Ramalingam. (From Left to Right) M. Vanchiswaran, Ganesh Venkitachalam A. G., P. Ramesh, T. K. Narayanaswami, S. Narayanan, R. Ananthanarayanan, Dr. P. S. Raman, Ramachandran, R. Hariharaputhran, Sundar

The working fund collected from the eleven Upasabhas in Ernakulam District through the project 'Vishukkaineettam Brahmana Sabhakku' was handed over to Dr. V. Ramaligam, State President on Friday, 27th April 2012 at Ernakulam. A cheque for Rs. 1,80,311/- was handed over by V. Krishnaswami, District President. Dr. P. S. Raman (State Vice President), Ganesh Venkitachalam A. G. (District Secretary), M. Vanchiswaran (Secretary, KBS, Ernakulam City Unit and State Committee Member), R. Hariharaputhran (District Treasurer and State Committee Member), T. K. Narayanaswami (Secretary, Gramajana Samooham, Ernakulam), P. Ramesh, Ramachandran, S. Narayanan, R. Ananthanarayanan (Treasurer, KBS, Ernakulam City Unit) and Sundar were also present on the occasion. The details of the funds collected by each Upasabha in Ernakulam District is given below.

1. Aluva - 7,510/-

2. Edappalli - 13,000/-

3. Ernakulam - 72,090/-

4. Kalady - 3,000/-

5. Koovappady - 1,400/-

6. Mattancherry - 30,311/-

7. Muvattupuzha - 7,500/-

8. Parur - 3,000/-

9. Perumbavoor - 11,000/-

10. Thrikkariyoor - 3,500/-

11. Thripunithura - 28,000/-

On behalf of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam District Committee, V. Krishnaswami, District President expressed his sincere thanks to all Upasabhas who co-operated in this project.

Congratulations to Sowmya Parasuraman

Sowmya Parasuraman receiving the memento from K. Annalakshmi. (From Left to Right) R. Hariharaputhran, H. Parasuraman, Ganesh Venkitachalam, V. Krishnaswami, V. Hariharakrishnan

The District Committee of Kerala Brahmana Sabha honoured Sowmya Parasuraman, w/o. H. Parasuraman (Kannan Agencies), residing at Giri Nagar, Ernakulam for having secured 2nd Rank (M. A. Music - Distance Education) from University in the year 2011. K. Annalakshmi (District President, Vanitha Vibhagam) presented her a memento. V. Krishnaswami (District President), Ganesh Venkitachalam (District Secretary), R. Hariharaputhran (District Treasurer), V. Hariharakrishnan (District Joint Secretary) and Mohandas S. (District Joint Secretary) were also present on the occasion held on on Tuesday, 24th April 2012 at Sowmya's residence.

She has learned Classical Music from Padma Narayanan of Chennai. Presently she is under the tutelage of Dr. Malini Hariharan and Prof. Kumarakerala Varma. Ajai Parasuram is only son. Congratulations to Sowmya!

Strengthen the Sabha for the Upliftment of the Community – N. R. Parameswaran

R. Ananthanarayanan addressing the members. (From Left) J. Subramony, Justice P. R. Raman, Dr. P. S. Raman, M. Vanchiswaran, N. R. Parameswaran, Baby Shankar

The Brahim Community is blessed with rich cultural heritage which have been acquired centuries ago should be preserved, said N. R. Parameswaran, Central Zone Secretary of Kerala Brahmana Sabha. He was inaugurating the 2nd Family Meet of the Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam City Unit being held at the Vinayaka Kalyanamandapam, Kadavanthara on Sunday, 22nd April 2012. He apprised the community members to take part in the welfare of the community by upholding the values of the olden times and advantages of the new era.

J. Subramony, President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam City Unit presided over the meeting. Dr. P. S. Raman (State Vice President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha) appreciated the efforts made in conducting the Family Meet by the City Unit and advised other Upasabhas to follow suit. Former Justice P. R. Raman, CA. A. Gopalakrishnan, Lava (well known builder), P. S. Sharma (Management Consultant), T. K. Narayanaswamy (Secretary, Ernakulam Gramajana Samooham) were among the others who participated in the meet. Baby Shankar (Secretary, Vanitha Vibhagam, Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam City Unit) gave an account of the activities of the Vanitha Vibhagam. M. Vanchiswaran (Secretary, Kerala Brahmaan Sabha, Ernakulam City Unit and State Committee Member) welcomed the gathering and R. Ananthanarayanan, Vice President said the vote of thanks.

The members urged the office bearers to take up a few projects and complete the same in a time bound manner, to make use of the wisdom and intelligence of the Brahmin community for the reconstruction of the nation. It was also suggested that the Sabha must create a platform to share experience and exposure of the senior members with the new generation. Around 150 members participated in the meet. Light refreshment also was arranged after the meet.

Vishukkaineettam Calendar of KBS released by His Holiness

The 'Nandana Nama Samvalsaram' Calendar of Kerala Brahmana Sabha was blessed released by His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sankaracharya Sri Sri Bharathi Theertha Mahaswamigal at Mattancherry by handing over a blessed copy to V. Krishnaswami, District President of Ernakulam on 12th April 2012. He also presented a copy of the same to Kannoor Gopalakrishnan, the Co-ordinator of Swamigal's Vijaya Yathra in Kerala.

A Calendar published by the BWA of Mattancherry was also released by His Holiness by handing over a copy to S. Parasuraman, President of Karanthayarpalayam Maha Samooham and Dr. P. S. Raman, State Vice President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha and President of Thripunithura Upasabha.

On behalf of the Reception Committee at Mattancherry, a Swagatha/Mangala Pathram is presented to Swamigal.

School with a vision - Veda, Upanishad with CBSE syllabus education

The Kanchi Mahaswami Vidya Mandir, at Tambaram, Chennai is welcoming students who wish to learn Veda and Upanishads with their regular  school studies. Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Vidya Mandir is a school imparting education under CBSE syllabus, simultaniously teaching Veda and Upanishads to students who are accomodated in the campus. Presently out of the 350 students, the school is having 100 students as residents for whom the boarding/lodging is taken care by the school.

In the next academic year, the school is planning to accomodate 250 students as Hostelites. S. Prabhakar, CEO said that the school is also reaching out to children from poor families in South India, who are keen to learn Veda without missing out the CBSE education. This is an unusual school with bold vision to create Global citizens of tomorrow, he added. For more details on the school and admission procedures, please reach the school authorities in 044 222 81565 or e-mail to kanchividyamandir@gmail.com.

New generation should learn Sanskrit, the glorious language - Dr. Seshadrinatha Sasthrikal

Prof. Dr. K. V. Seshadrinatha Sasthrikal on his discourse at Rugmini Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam, Thripunithura

A discourse by Prof. Dr. K. V. Seshadrinatha Sasthrikal, Chennai was held at Rugmini Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam, Thripunithura on Sunday, 15th April 2012. The one-day programme on the subject 'Brahmin Women and Rituals' was organised by the Central Zone of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Vanitha Vibhagam. 

Seshadrinatha Sasthrikal addressed the subject purely based on Sanathana Dharma. He said Sanathana Dharma is the soul of Indian culture and every Indian will have an inheritance of this Sanathana Dharma. It teaches a lifestyle that is tailored for the well being of mankind; but not for self. Grihasthasramam is the first step of Dharmanustanam. Naturally women are given a respectful position in the Sanathana Dharma. Only a soulful companion of husband and wife are allowed to reap the benefits of practicing Sanathana Dharma. He said the Sanathana Dharma is so perfectly blended to have 'Arogya Sugham' and 'Indriya Sukham' which you will not find anywhere in the World.

Learning Sanskrit was a practice of our community members in early days. In between we droped learning the glorious language, which is much closer to that of Malayalam. It is every parent's duty to promote learning Sanskrit so that he can understand the meaning of the Manthras when one chat it; Dr. Sasthrikal said.

A view of the audience

He opined that there is nothing wrong in following new life style. But, it should justify the hardcore values of Sanathana Dharma too. You should have the capability to couple the new thoughts and life style with Sanathana Dharma. Quoting verses from 'Manusmrithi', he explained the importance of Women in Sanathana Dharma.

In the afternoon session, there had an interactive session in which he cleared the doubts of the participants. More than 60 members from various districts of Central Zone attended the discourse. K. Annalakshmi, President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Vanitha Vibhagam welcomed Dr. K. V. Seshadrinatha Sasthrikal by draping a ponnada. Sudha Krishnan, President of Central Zone (Vanitha Vibhagam) welcomed the gathering. Geetha Subramaniam, Secretary, Central Zone was also present on the occasion.

Vishukkaineettam at Edappalli

Karthik, Samooham Vadhyar of Edappalli Brahmana Samooham inaugurating Vishukkaineettam Brahmana Sabhakku at Edappalli. P. Ananthasubramaniam, State General Secretary handing over the Calender. Office bearers of Samooham also seen

Vishukkaineettam at Parur

K. R. Chandran, President and G. Murali, Secretary receiving Vishukkaineettam as part of Vishukkaineettam Brahmana Sabhakku at Parur

Vishukkaineettam at Aluva

Narayana Iyer inaugurating Vishukkaineettam Brahmana Sabhaakku at Aluva. Prof. Dr. S. Sitaraman, President receiving Vishukkaineettam. (From Left to Right) Radhakrishnan N., S. Sankar S. (District Committee Member), S. Venkitesh, K. G. V. Pathy (State Treasurer), C. G. Subramaniam (Secretary), H. Narayana Iyer (District Committee Member)

Vishukkaineettam at Koovappady

S. Subramania Iyer & family inaugurating Vishukkaineettam Brahmana Sabhakku at Koovappady. M. S. G. Iyer, Vice President, Koovappady Upasabha receiving Vishukkaineettam

Vishukkaineettam at Kalady

V. Money & Saraswathy Money inaugurating Vishukkaineettam Brahmana Sabhakku at Kalady. Prof. H. Padmanabhan, President, Kalady Upasabha receiving Vishukkaineettam. V. Suresh (Secretary), and Mahesh also seen

Vishukkaineettam at Perumbavoor

H. Ramanathan, President of Vadarkutti Samooham, Perumbavoor inaugurating Vishukkaineettam Brahmana Sabhakku at Perumbavoor. N. Ramachandran, District Vice President & President, Perumbavoor Upasabha receiving Vishukkaineettam. K. Hari (Secretary), H. Vanchiswaran (President, Yuvajana Vibhagam), Kamala Hariharan (Narayaneeyam Seva Samithy), N. Ranganathan (State Committee Member) also seen

Vishukkaineettam at Mattancherry

Narayana Iyer & Rajalakshmi Narayana Iyer inaugurating Vishukkaineettam Brahmana Sabhakku at Mattancherry. Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President and President of Mattancherry Unit receiving Vishukkaineettam. (From Left) Parameswaran S., K. Sankaran, Krishnamurthy, S. Raman

Vishukkaneettam at Thrikkariyoor

A. P. Sivarama Iyer, former President of KBS, Thrikkariyoor Upasabha inaugurating Vishukkaneettam Brahmana Sabhakku at Thrikkariyoor. Kannan S. Iyer, President, KBS, Thrikkariyoor Upasabha receiving Vishukkaineettam

Vishukkaineettam at Ernakulam City Unit

Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer inaugurating Vishukkaineettam Brahmana Sabhakku at Ernakulam. J. Subramony, President, KBS, Ernakulam City Unit receiving Vishukkaineettam. (From Right) T. V. Krishnamony (Vice President), M. Vanchiswaran (Secretary), P. R. Sankaranarayanan (Joint Secretary), R. Ananthanarayanan (Treasurer), S. Narayanan

Samashti Upanayanam at Ernakulam on 19th April 2012

As in the previous years, the Gramajana Samooham of Ernakulam is organising a Samashti Upanayanam on Thursday, 19th April 2012. Tamil Brahmins who wish to participate may kindly submit their application, mentioning Name, Address, Gothram, Nakshathram of parents as well as the Boy on or before 14th April 2012. For more information, please contact Samooham office in 0484 2361295 during office hours or contact T. K. Narayanaswami, Secretary, Gramajana Samooham in 94465 37914.

Good Service Entry for Youth Wing of Perumbavoor

Leaders of Kerala Brahmana Sabha inside the counter after inauguration

The Yuvajana Vibhagam of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Perumbavoor demonstrated a model service by distributing Drinking Water and Lime Juice, free of cost for devotees in connection with the 'Thiruvulsavam' at Sree Dharmasastha Temple, Perumbavoor. This act was well appreciated in public and those worked hard behind the project were congratulated. The counter functioned from 6th April 2012 to 11th April 2012.

Devotees waiting in queue

A counter was set up near the temple and the volunteers of KBS were fully engaged. The counter was inaugurated by T. K. Babu, President, Sree Dharmasastha Temple Advisory Committee in the meeting presided by H. Vanchiswaran, President of Yuvajana Vibhagam, Perumbavoor. N. Ramachandran, President of KBS, Perumbavoor Upasabha, A. Mahadevan, Secretary, KBS, Yuvajana Vibhagam, S. Vaidyanathan and E. M. Balasubramanian were present on the occaison.

His Holiness Jagadguru Sankaracharya of Sringeri's Vijaya Yathra passes Ernakulam District

Kalady: A warm reception was accorded to His Holiness Sri Sankaracharya Sri Sri Bharathitheertha Mahaswamigal of Sringeri who arrived at Kalady on Friday, 6th April 2012. His Holiness expressed his happiness in visiting Kalady, the birthplace of Adi Sankara. Dr. V. Ramalingam (State President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha), V. Krishnaswami (District President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha) and other state-district leaders were present on the occasion to receive Swamigal.

Chief Minister Oomman Chandy seeking blessings from His Holiness Sri Bharathitheertha Swamigal at Kalady

K. Babu (Excise Minister), K. P. Dhanapalan (MP), Jose Thettayil (MLA), and Anwar Sadath (MLA) were among those present. Later Oomman Chandy, Chief Minister of Kerala visited Swamigal and seeked his blessings. 

Ernakulam: The Sankaracharya of Sringeri, Bharatitheertha Mahaswamigal was received in the city in an elaborate procession of devotees from Pulleppady Junction to the Ernakulam Kinattunkara Samooha Madom on Wednesday, 11th of April 2012. The reception was jointly organised by Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Kinattunkara Brahmana Samooham, Gramajana Samooham and Edappalli Brahmana Samooham. A ceremonial welcome was offered to His Holiness at Pulleppady Junction by K. Krishnan (Secretary, Kinattumkara Brahmana Samooham) with Poornakumbham. Ganesh read the welcome note and Adv. B. S. Krishnan addressed the devotees with few words.

His Holiness being received at Ernakulam

Guard of Honour to His Holiness Bharathi Theertha by Kerala Police at Kinattumkara Brahmana Samooham

His Holiness Bharathi Theertha blessing devotees at Kinattumkara Brahmana Samooham

In his benedictory address, Bharathitheertha Mahaswamigal said altruistic actions with faith should be the aim of life. Most of the problems of daily life crop up mainly because people are more involved in doing what they should not be doing, he added.

K. Krishna Iyer (President, Kinattumkara Brahmana Samooham), V. Krishnaswami (District President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam District), Adv. A. K. Seshadri (President, Gramajana Samooham, Ernakulam), Navaneetha Krishnan (Secretary, Edappalli Brahmana Samooham), Dr. P. S. Raman (State Vice President and President, KBS, Thripunithura), N. Ramachandran (District Vice President and President, KBS, Perumbavoor), K. R. Chandran (District Vice President and President, KBS, Parur), Prof. Dr. S. Sitaraman (President, KBS, Aluva), K. Annalakshmi (District President, Vanitha Vibhagam, KBS), H. Vancheeswaran (District President, Yuvajana Vibhagam, KBS), Prof. H. Padmanabhan (President, KBS, Kalady), Padmini Ganesh (President, Vanitha Vibhagam, KBS, Koovappady), S. Krishnamurthy (President, KBS, Muvattupuzha), J. Subramony (President, KBS, Ernakulam City Unit), S. Raman (Executive Committee Member, KBS, Mattancherry), Sreehari Venkitachalam (District Secretary, Yuvajana Vibhagam, KBS), T. K. Narayanaswami (Secretary, Gramajana Samooham, Ernakulam), R. Hariharaputhran (State Committee Member, KBS), Ganesh Venkitachalam (District Secretary, KBS, Ernakulam) and M. Vanchiswaran (Secretary, KBS, Ernakulam City Unit and Convener, Reception Committee) were also present on the occasion.

Gramajana Samooham, Ernakulam: Swamigal visited Gramajana Samooham, Ernakulam on the way to Mattancherry on 12th of April 2012. He was received with Poornakumbham at Samooham by T. K. Narayanaswami (Secretary, Gramajana Samooham).

His Holiness Bharathi Theertha being received at Gramajana Samooham, Ernakulam with Poornakumbham

His Holiness at Gramajana Samooham, Ernakulam

He blessed the devotees who assembled at the samooham with Mangalaakshatha and left for Mattancherry as part of Vijaya Yathra.

Mattancherry: His Holiness Sri Sankaracharya Sri Sri Bharathitheertha Mahaswamigal reached Anavathil, Mattancherry on 12th of April 2012. He was given a red-carpet welcome at Anavathil and offered Poornakumbham. The reception was jointly organised by the Karanthayarpalayam Maha Samooham, Brahmin Welfare Association, Mattancherry and Bharathitheertha Veda Padasala, Mattancherry. Pooja, Dhuli Pada Pooja and Mangala Pathra Samarpanam were held thereafter.

His Holiness Bharathitheertha Swamigal received at Anavathil, Mattancherry

He released the Nandana Nama Samvalsaram - Calender - usually given as Vishukkaineetam to the members of Kerala Brahmana Sabha by handing over the copy to V. Krishnaswami (District President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha) and Kannoor Gopalakrishnan (Co-ordinator/Kerala, Vijaya Yathra). His Holiness then delivered Anugraha prabhashanam at Thekke Madom Temple. Dr. V. Ramalingam (State President, KBS), Dr. P. S. Raman (State Vice President, KBS), P. Ananthasubramaniam (State General Secretary, K. G. V. Pathy (State Treasurer, KBS), Mohandas S. and Sankarasubramaniam A. (both State Joint Secretaries, KBS), M. Vanchiswaran, R. Hariharaputhran (both State Committee Members, KBS), and Ganesh Venkitachalam (District Secretary, KBS, Ernakulam) were also present on the occasion. On 13th Swamigal left for Alapuzha.

Dharmasreshta Prof. Dr. M. H. Sasthrikal passed away

Eminent Sanskrit Scholar and recepient of Dharmasreshta Award in 2007, Prof. Dr. M. H. Sasthrikal (101) of Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram passed away on Wednesday early morning, the 11th of April 2012 at Bangalore. He was residing at S. Narasappa Residency, Malleswaram with his son. Funeral held at Bangalore. State-District leaders of Kerala Brahmana Sabha condoled. Wife: Late. Kalarkode Thankammal. Children: Bhagirathy Ammal (SBT, Kottayam), H. G. Mahadevan (Software Engineer, Bangalore), Visalakshi Ammal (Canara Bank, Thiruvananthapuram). In-laws: Late. Sivasubramaniam, Lakshmi Thyagaraj (Federal Bank, Thiruvananthapuram).

He was born to Kottakuzhy Mele Madom Mahadeva Iyer and Bhagavathy Ammal, near Kilimanoor Palace. After basic schooling, he passed 'Sasthri' exam with distinction from Thiruvananthapuram Rajakeeya Maha Paada Sala in 1926. He completed 'Mahopadhyaya' exam with 1st Rank in 1931 and started teaching in 1936. He was a teacher at Govt. Sanskrit College, Thiruvananthapuram till 1956. He served at Brahma Vidyalayam, Sivagiri and Sree Sankara Samskritha Vidyalayam at Edakkad, Kollam for long time. 

M. H. Sasthrikal on the occasion of his centenary celebrations.

His centenary was celebrated in January 2010 at Thiruvananthapuram. He has authored many Sanskrit texts and essays. Sasthrikal has received many awards and Oriental Scholar Award of President of India, Amruthakeerthi award by Amruthanandamayi Math, Panditha Ratna by Viswa Samskritha Prathishtanam, Kerala Sahithya academy Award and Olappamanna Award are a few to name. 

Ernakulam to receive His Holiness Bharathitheertha Swamigal on 11th April 2012

His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sankaracharya Sri Sri Bharathitheertha Maha Swamigal of Sringeri will visit Ernakulam as part of his Vijaya Yathra on Wednesday, 11th of April 2012. Swamigal will be received at Pullepady Junction, Ernakulam at 4.30 p.m. accompanied by Panchavadyam, Nadaswaram, Vedaghosham and will proceed to Kinattumkara Samooham. The reception is jointly organised by Kinattumkara Samooham, Gramajana Samooham, Edappalli Brahmana Samooham and Kerala Brahmana Sabha. Swamigal will be camping at Kinattumkara Samooham till 4.00 p. m. on 12th of April 2012. The Devotees are requested to assemble at Gangothri Kalyama Mandapam at 03.30 p.m. on 11th of April 2012 and then proceed to Pullepady Junction.

PROGRAMME

11/04/2012

04. 30 p.m. : Reception at Pullepady Junction, Chittoor Road, Ernakulam

05.00 p.m. : Welcome at Kinattumkara Samooha Madom, Dhooli Pada Pooja, Veda Ghosham, Swagatha Pathra Samarpanam

Anugraha Prabhashanam by His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sankaracharya Sri Sri Bharathitheertha Maha Swamigal of Sringeri

07.30 p.m. : Samaradhana

08.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. : Chandra Mouleeswara Pooja by His Holiness Bharathitheertha Swamigal

(Pada Pooja can also be performed)

12/04/2012

07.30 a.m. : Chandra Mouleeswara Pooja

09.30 a.m. - 12. 30 p.m. - Darshan to Devotees, Pada Pooja, Bhiksha Vandanam and Theertha Prasadam

01.00 p.m. : Samaradhana

03.30 p.m. : Mangala Akshatha by His Holiness Bharathitheertha Swamigal

04.00 p.m. : Departure from Kinattumkara Samooha Madom to Mattancherry via Gramajana Samooham, Ernakulam

Discourse by Dharmasreshta Dr. K. V. Seshadrinatha Sasthrigal at Thripunithura

A Discourse on Brahmin Women & Rituals by Dharmasreshta Dr. K. V. Seshadrinatha Sasthrigal from Chennai is to be held at Thripunithura on Sunday, the 15th of April 2012. The Vanitha Vibhagam of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Central Zone is organising the programme at Rugmini Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam, Thripunithura from 09.00 a.m. to 05.00 p.m. For more details and those who wish to attend the programme may please contact K. Annalakshmi, District President of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam District in 9447914586

Dr. Sasthrigal is a  native of Kuzhalmannam, in Palakkad District, started his Vedic studies at the Veda Sastra Patasala in Noorani. After completing matriculation, he shifted to Chennai to continue his academics in Sanskrit. He passed the 'Sahitya Siromani' from the Madras University in 1959 and later went on to complete his 'Sahitya Visaradha' and was a winner of the Gold medal on both these occasions. In May 1967, he completed 'Ayurveda Siromani' from the Madras University and then the 'Ayurveda Visaradha' to become a registered medical practitioner.

He began his teaching career in 1961. He taught Sanskrit at the Venkitaramana Ayurvedic College, Chennai, and then moved to the Madras Sanskrit College, where he taught Sanskrit Sahitya, Literature and comparative Philology for 20 years. He was the Principal of Madras Sanskrit College for 10 years, till he retired in 1993. With wide experience in research and publication in various capacities, Dr. K. V. Seshadrinatha Sasthrigal has received many prestigious awards including the Dhanvantri Award. He was the recepient of Dhrmasreshta Award instituted by Kerala Brahmana Sabha in the year 2008.

K. A. Narayanaswami's mother passed away

A. N. Rajammal (89), wife of Late. Kavassery Anantharama Iyer passed away at her residence - 45, Giri Nagar, Ernakulam - on Sunday, 8th April 2012. She is mother of K. A. Narayanaswami (Retired FACT), State Committee Member of Kerala Brahmana Sabha and Treasurer of Sankara Santhi Nilayam, Kalady. Children: Natarajan (Mumbai), Narayanaswami (Retired from FACT, Ernakulam), Viswanathan (Trainer, CA, Ernakulam), Krishnamani (Business, Coimbatore), Ramanathan (Retired from Dhanalakshmi Bank), Baby (Palakkad), Valsala (Hyderabad). In laws: Geetha Natarajan, Mythili Narayanaswami, Late. Jayashree, Mini Krishnamani, Kala Ramanathan, Krishnan, Sivaramakrishnan. State and District leaders condoled.

Anjaneyolsavam at Perumbavoor

The Anjaneyolsavam was held at Bhajana Madom, Perumbavoor in connection with Sree Rama Navami on Sunday, the 1st of April 2012. 9 children, dressed up as Anjaneya participated in the 'Oorvalam' held in connection with the Anjaneyolsavam and the procession commenced from Bhajana Madom to the Samooham Mandapam, Perumbavoor and returned back. All the devotees participated in the Deepapradakshiam held thereafter. Bhajana was held under the leadership of V. P. Mahadevan and K. Mohan. N. Krishnakumar (Joint Treasurer, Vadarkutti Brahmana Samooham), S. lakshmanan, R. Prasanth, V. Hariharan, H. Vanchiswaran (President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Yuvajana Vibhagam, Perumbavoor) and A. Mahadevan (Secretary, Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Yuvajana Vibhagam, Perumbavoor) lead the Anjaneyolasavam functions.

Dubai Maha Rudram held grand on 23rd March 2012

Vasordhara & a view of Ganam at Dubai Maha Rudram

Bhajana Madom, Perumbavoor celebrates Sree Rama Navami

Radhika V. in concert at Perumbavoor Bhajana Madom on 24th March 2012. Sidhivinayakam on Violin and Ahbilash on Mridangam

Sowmya Jayaram in Concert at Perumbavoor Bhajana Madom on 25th March 2012. Sarath Aluva on Violin and Gokul Iringole on Mridangam

Aluva Sasthapreethi

Vasordhara held in connection with Rudra-Ekadasini at Aluva Brahmana Samooham

Sasthapreethi celebrated at Aluva Brahmana Samooham on Friday, 23rd March 2012 at Aluva Brahmana Samooha Madom. 1001 kozhukkattai was prepared for Nivedyam of Sree Mahaganapathy. A Bhagavathi Seva was also held under the auspices of the Samooham Vadyar T. A. Seetharaman. On Saturday, 24th March, Ashtadravya Mahaganapathy Homam was performed.

Students of Sringeri Sankara Mutt, Kalady performed Upanishath Parayanam.  The Rudrabhishekam was held then to all dieties - Mahaganapathy, Dharmasastha, Valli-Devasena Sametha Subramaniaswamy and Abhayavaradhana Navagraha devathas followed by Sastha Pooja. Aluva Kannan lead the Bhajana. Perumbavur Ramanathan and Sivamani performed 'virutham'. The programme ended with Mahadeeparadhana and Samaradhana was held thereafter. Office bearers and members of Ernakulam Samooham, Edappally Samooham, Perumbavur Samoham, Paravur Samooham and Alangad Samooham attended the function. 

Vishnu Sahasranam, Kramarchana, Veda Parayanam, Vanchippattu and Bhajana were held in the evening. On Sunday, the 25th of March 2012, Sooryanarayana preethi and Rudra Ekadasini were conducted. Rudra Japam, Kramarchana, Vasurdhara Homam, Rudrabhishekam, Mahadeeparadhana and Samaradhana were conducted on the day.

Rudra-Ekadasini at Muvattupuzha

The Muvattupuzha Brahmana Samooham and Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Muvattupuzha Upasabha jointly organised a Rudra-Ekadasini as part of Sree Rama Navami celebrations this year. The Rudra-Ekadasini was held on Sunday, the 1st of April 2012 under the auspices of Perumbavoor Nageswara Vadhyar. A. S. Balasubramania Iyer and Vanaja Balasubramania Iyer lead the functions with S. Krishnamurthy (Secretary, Brahmana Samooham) and S. Muralidas (Secretary, Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Muvattupuzha). Earlier on Saturday, the 31st of March 2012, Sree Rama Navami was celebrated with Ganapathy Homam, Sree Rama Pooja, Sahasranama Archana, Ramayana Chanting, Varadanam and Samaradhana. The Vanitha Vibhagam of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Muvattupuzha sung Bhajans before Samaradhana.