District Pension Scheme - Funds reaches beneficiaries

The District Pension Scheme announced by the District Committee of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam was handed over to 6 beneficiaries selected from different Upasabhas of Ernakulam District. An amount of Rs. 1000/- will be given every month to the selected as pension. More than 45 deserving cases has been identified and as a beginning, 6 of them are selected. Poor and aged members of the community recommended by respective Upasabha will be eligible for this benefit. Noble minds who contribute liberally to this cause are the driving force behind this project. The amount was handed over by the District Office bearers visiting their respective Upasabhas on Tuesday, the 3rd December 2013.

Venkiteswara Vadhyar (Thripunithura) receiving Pension from V. Krishnaswami

Narayana Iyer K. G. (Thripunithura) receiving Pension from Mohandas S.

Sankaranarayana Iyer (Parur) receiving Pension from Navaneetha Krishnan V.

Alamelu Ammal (Parur) receiving Pension from K. R. Chandran

Harihara Iyer (Parur) receiving Pension from Mohandas S.

Lakshmi Ammal (Kalady) receiving Pension from V. Krishnaswami

Reception to State Office bearers by Ernakulam District Committee

The newly elected state office bearers and committee members were given a warm reception on behalf of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam District Committee on 27th of October 2013 at Gayathri Kalyana Mandapam, Edappilly. Members from 11 Upasabhas of Ernakulam District participated in the meeting presided by V. Krishnamswami, District President. Mohandas S., District Secretary welcomed the gathering and K. R. Chandran, District Vice President said the vote of thanks. Volunteers of Ernakulam District is occupying the State Office for the third term consecutively. Dr. V. Ramalingam (State President), Dr. P. S. Raman (State Vice President), P. Ananthasubramanian (General Secretary), K. G. V. Pathy (State Treasurer), N. R. Parameswaran (State Joint Secretary), Ganesh Venkitachalam (State Joint Secretary - Head Quarters), N. Ramachandran (State Joint Secretary - Head Quarters), N. Ranganathan (State Committee Member), Kala Narayanaswami (State Joint Secretary, Vanitha Vibhagam), T. V. Parvathy (State Committee Member, Vanitha Vibhagam) were given warm reception in the meeting. Navaneetha Krishnan V. (District Treasurer), K. Annalakshmi (District President, Vanitha Vibhagam), H. Vanchiswaran, (District President, Yuvajana Vibhagm) were also present on the occasion. C. G. Subramaniam (Aluva), C. S. Venkiteswaran (Edappilly), R. Ananthakrishnan (Ernakulam), V. R. V. Iyer (Kalady), H. Padmanabhan (Koovappady), Padmanabhan S. (Mattancherry), Krishnamoorthy S. (Muvattupuzha), G. Murali (Parur), K. Hari (Perumbavoor), Kannan S. Iyer (Thrikkariyoor) and S. Ramakrishnan (Thripunithura) felicitated.

DISTRICT PENSION SCHEME INAUGURATED

Dr. V. Ramalingam inaugurating District Pension Scheme

A Pension Scheme introduced by the District, to extend helping hands to the poor and aged among our community was inaugurated by Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President in the meeting. Nearly 45 deserving members has been identified in our district and 6 of them will receive Rs. 1000/- as monthly Pension. The Fund is mobilized from noble minds who are willing to support the community members.

Prizes to the winners of the District level Cultural Competitions held at Perumbavoor was also given away on the occasion. 

Reception to proposed Melsanthi of Sabarimala at Perumbavoor

Ceremonial welcome with Poornakumbham to Narayanan Namboothiri

A memento presented to Narayanan Namboothiri by V. Krishnaswami

Proposed Melsanthi of Sabarimala, P. N. Narayanan Namboothiri was given a Reception by Perumbavoor Upasabha & Vadarkutti Samooham at Perumbavoor on 20th of October 2013. Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President inaugurated the meeting. V. Krishnaswami (District President) draped Narayanan Namboothiri a Ponnada on behalf of District Committee. He was given a cerimonial welcome by the Vadarkutti Brahmana Samooham with Poornakumbham earlier. Dr. V. Ramalingam, Dr. P. S. Raman, Ganesh Venkitachalam, Mohandas S., N. R. Parameswaran, N.  Ranganathan, N. Ramachandran were also present on the occasion.

Educational Aid of Rs. 10,000/-

Rs. 10000/- was handed over to Sarada of Kalady for the Education of her boy who studies for MBA. The amount was handed over by Mohandas S., District Secretary in presence of N. Ramachandran (District Vice President), N. Sivaramakrishna Iyer (District Joint Secretary), S. Vaidyanathan (District Committee Member) and Prof. H. Padmanabhan (President, Kalady Upasabha).

Adv. A. K. Seshadri passed away

Former State President and former Mayor of Kochi, Adv. A. K. Seshadri passed away on Wednesday, 23rd October 2013 at Ernakulam. The District & State leaders attended the rituals and funeral and paid homage to the veteran leader of KBS. A meeting of the Sabha leaders was held to condole in the demise of Adv. A. K. Seshadri and a resolution presented by D. Moorthy, District Secretary of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Thrissur was passed in this regard. Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President presided over the meeting. Dr. P. S. Raman (State Vice President), V. Krishnaswami (District President), P. Venkitarama Iyer (Former State President) and D. Moorthy spoke on the occasion. The Ernakulam District Committee also condoled on the demise of the leader Adv. A. K. Seshadri. 

Coimbatore-Rameswaram Express may be extended to Kochi - Brahmana Sabha

C. K. Venkiteswaran (74) passed away

C. K. Venkiteswaran (74) of Koovappady Upasabha who was a beneficiary of R S Mani Iyer Trust – free Rice & Saree Project, and who was receiving pension from Kinattumkara Samooham (sanctioned by request of KBS, Dist. Committee) passed away on 18th September 2013. 

Ramayanashree Award for T. S. Radhakrishnaji

Ramayanashree Award instituted by Manavaseva Samithy was presented to T. S. Radhakrishnaji by K. G. Jayan (Jaya/Vijaya) at Ernakulam in the presence of Balachandra Menon, eminent film maker. The prize money of the Award was handed over to a Kidney patient by the Radhakrishnaji in the meeting itself.

T. S. Radhakrishnan, popularly known as Radhakrishnaji is a composer and producer of devotional music and film music who has composed over 150 devotional albums.His albums have been collaborations with leading singers such as Dr. K J Yesudas, P. Leela, P. Susheela, S. Janaki, P Jayachandran, K.S. Chitra, Hariharan, Manjari, Unni Menon etc. Most of his songs were written by R. K. Damodaran, P. C. Aravindan and Chowallur Krishnankutty. He was trained in Carnatic music by Thripunithura K. C. Kalyanasundaram Bhagavathar, Tanjore Subramania Bhagavathar and Dr. S. Ramanathan. He composed his first album "Harisri Prasadam" with ten songs in 1980 collaborating with Malayalam lyricist R. K. Damodaran and singers P Jayachandran, Kanhagad Ramachandran, Kavalam Sreekumar, Junior Mehaboob and Usha Manoharan.His earliest collaborations with Dr. K J Yesudas were the albums "Ganga Theertham Vol 1" in 1989 and "Thulasi Theertham" in 1990, both produced by Yesudas under the banner Tharangini. In 1983, Radhakrishnan formed `Tyagabrahmmam,' and continuing - a nine-member group that has performed in almost all the temples and pilgrim centres of India, as well as the Middle East and Africa.

For eight years T.S. Radhakrishnan played the guitar for `Hijackers,' a popular Western band. He had also played the drums for `Stone Age,' a group he had formed along with his friend K.V. Prasad.

Rs. 6000/- as Medical Aid

A medical aid was handed over to Padmini Ganesh for Parvathy Subramaniam, Latha Bhavan, Koovappady on 1st September 2013 at Perumbavoor. 

State AGB at Kottayam on 29th October 2013

Oomman Chandy addressing the Delegates

The 43rd Annual General Body of Kerala Brahmana Sabha was held at Kottayam on Sunday, 28th of September 2013. Oomman Chandy (Chief Minister of Kerala), K. M. Mani (Minister for Finance), Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan (Minister for Home Affairs & Vigilance), K. Suresh Kurup (MLA), V. N. Vasavan (former MLA, Kottayam), Dr. J. Prameela Devi (Member, Women Commission) and other dignitaries blessed the occasion with their presence. Participation of the Delegates and Volunteers from the Upasabhas of Ernakulam District needs a special mention. The Delegate meet was held at Indraprastham Auditorium on Sunday, 29th and State Cultural Competitions were held at Kottayam Brahmana Samooham Hall on Saturday, the 28th of October 2013. The Delegate Meeting was inaugurated by Oomman Chandy, Chief Minister of Kerala and was presided by Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President. Elections to the State office were also held for the period of 2013-2015 and the following were elected unanimous from Ernakulam District. This is the third term for Ernakulam District in the State Office.

A view of the audience

State Committee: State President – Dr. V. Ramalingam (Mattancherry), State Vice President (Central Zone) – Dr. P. S. Raman (Thripunithura), State Committee Member – N. Ranganathan (Perumbavoor). Vanitha Vibhagam: State Joint Secretary (Central Zone) – Kala Narayanaswami (Ernakulam), State Committee Member – Parvathy T. V. (Ernakulam). P. Ananthasubramaniam (Edappally) was nominated as State General Secretary and K. G. V. Pathy (Aluva) as State Treasurer by Dr. V. Ramalingam. A. G. Ganesh Venkitachalam (Ernakulam) and N. Ramachandran (Perumbavoor) were also nominated as State Joint Secretaries - Head Quarters.

The following children from Ernakulam district won prizes in various competitions. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners received a Certificate and Cash Prize of Rs. 7,500/-, Rs. 5,000/- and 2,500/- respectively.

Dhanya C. V. (1st /Slokam Chanting/Group A), Shraddha G. (2nd /Slokam Chanting/Group A), Harsha (3rd /Slokam Chanting/Group B), B. Ve. Dhanush (1st /Manthram Chanting/Group A), Arun Parameswaran (3rd /Manthram Chanting/Group B), Dhanya C. V. & Party (2nd /Bhajana/Group A), Arun Parameswaran & Party (2nd /Bhajana/Group B), Anushree R. (1st /Kolam/Group A), Srinidhi K. V. (2nd /Kolam/Group A), Aiswarya Lakshmi (3rd /Kolam/Group B)

District Cultural Meet held at Perumbavoor

P. Ananthasubramaniam inaugurating the District Cultural Competitions

The District Cultural Meet was held at Perumbavoor on 1st of September 2013. Competitions were held in Slokam, Manthram, Bhajana and Kolam in two categories for the children under the age of 15 years. More than 300 people from all Upasabhas participated in the event. P. Ananthasubramaniam (State General Secretary) inaugurated the function and V. Krishnaswami, District President presided over the meeting. N. Ramachandran (District Vice President & President, Perumbavoor), Mohandas S. (District Secretary), K. Annalakshmi (District President, Vanitha Vibhagam), Kala Varadarajan (District Secretary, Vanitha Vibhagam), M. Vanchiswaran (District President, Yuvajana Vibhagam), A. Mahadevan (District Secretary, Yuvajana Vibhagam), N. R. Parameswaran (Secretary, Central Zone), N. Ranganathan (State Committee Member), H. Ramanathan (Vadarkutti Samooham), Lakshmi Hariharasubramania Iyer (Secretary, Vanitha VIbhagam, Perumbavoor), Narendra Bhatt (Sri Sringeri Mutt), N. Hariharasubramania Iyer (Secretary, Vadarkutti Samooham, Perumbavoor), Adv. H. Ramanathan (President, Yuvajana Vibhagam, Perumbavoor), R. Ramakrishnan (Convener, Cultural Competitions)were present on the occasion. 

Slokam Chanting

Manthram Chanting

Nearly 80 children participated in various competitions from different Upasabhas of Ernakulam District. The members from those Upasabhas who did not had any participants were also present on the occasion to witness the events indicated the strong bond of the members with activities of Sabha. 

Bhajana

Kolam

P. Ramesh (Ernakulam), S. Krishnamurthy, Muralidas S. (Muvattupuzha), Lakshmi Hariharasubramania Iyer, S. Ramachandran (Perumbavoor), K Hariharan (Thripunithura), Vaisakh Krishnamurthy, Akshay Muralidas, Arjun Muralidas (Muvattupuzha) managed the Stage. Those who won first 2 positions for individual events (only 2 for an event) & the team winning 1st position for Group events (only 1 team for an event) are qualified to participate in State level competitions to be held at Kottayam on 28th September 2013 in connection with State AGB. 

Dharmasreshta awarded to Brahmashree Nochur Ramachandra Sasthrikal

Dharmasresta Award, instituted by Kerala Brahmana Sabha was presented to Brahmashree Nochur Ramachandra Sasthrikal at Guruvayoor on 22nd of August 2013. Ramachandran Thekkedath, Vice Chancellor, CUSAT, Chief Guest of the function presented the Award to Sasthrikal. Dr. V. Ramalingam, Dr. P. S. Raman, D. Murthy and other leaders addressed the gathering. V. Krishnaswami, District President honoured Sasthrikal for Ernakulam District. M. Vanchiswaran, President of Yuvajana Vibhagam also honoured him on the occasion on behalf of Yuvajana Vibhagam.

M. S. Subbalakshmi fellowship to N. J. Nandini

The fellowship in the name of Bharath Ratna M. S. Subbalakshmi, instituted by Shanmughananda Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai was presented to N. J. Nandini on 21st of September by Hon. Governer of West Bengal, M. K. Narayanan. This young talent has been groomed by dedicated teachers and supported by a music-loving family. She is already creating waves in the highly competitive world of Carnatic music. A B-grade artist of All India Radio, Nandini, a rank holder from her school during her Plus Two, says she wants to make a mark as a Carnatic vocalist. Nandini has already given numerous concerts all over Tamil Nadu and Kerala and sung in the hallowed precincts of the Music Academy and the Shanmughananda Hall in Mumbai. A winner of reality shows in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Nandini's has released a CD, ‘Keshadi Padam,'. She lives in Thiruvananthapuram.

It is not true that one has to be in Chennai to be a successful Carnatic musician. There are discerning audiences in Kerala, especially in certain places like Palakkad, Thrissur, Tripunithura, Thiruvananthpuram, and so on where the listeners are veterans of classical music. They can compare, analyse and critically review any concert. That is of great benefit to a budding singer; she says.

District Vipra Vismayam held at FACT Udyogamandal Club

Dr. V. Ramalingam inaugurating District Vipra Vismayam

The Games and Sports competitions for the members of Sabha, known as Vipra Vismayam, conducted every alternate years was held at FACT Udyogamandal Club on 5th and 6th of May 2013. Vipra Vismayam was inaugurated by Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President. V. Krishnaswami, District President presided over the inaugural meeting. P. Ananthasubramaniam, N. R. Parameswaran, Mohandas S., N. Ramachandran, Ganesh Venkitachalam, K. Annalakshmi, H. Vanchiswaran and  P. Ramesh also spoke. Meritorious students who achieved top scores in different academic examinations were honoured. Also renowned personalities who had marked their presence in their fields were honoured by the District Committee of Kerala Brahmana Sabha in connection with the inaugural ceremony. Prof. Dr. S. Sitaraman of Aluva was honoured for his contributions as Environmentalist and Dr. M. N. Venkiteswaran of Parur was honoured for his contribution to the field of Pediatrics. 

Dr. V. Sriram honoured

Dr. V. Sriram, 2nd Rank Holder in Civil Service Examinations receiving memento

Dr. V. Sriram, who scored 2nd rank in Civil Service Examinations was the attraction of the day. He shared few moments with the gathering and said youngsters should be alert in their routines since life style deceases are grabbing the society so badly. He also had some time spending with the Cricket players who were on net practice.

The following meritorious students were also felicitated for their meritorious achievements mentioned in brackets in the inaugural meeting.

Ram Ganesh V., Thripunithura (Topper - NTSE, Kerala. Selected for National Talent Search Examination Scholarship Award 2012. He is son of R.Venkiteswaran, Deputy Manager FACT, Udyogamandal and Roja, BSNL).

Hari Ganesh V., Thripunithura (1st Rank - National Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) conducted by Unified Council, Hyderabad. He is son of R.Venkiteswaran, Deputy Manager FACT, Udyogamandal and Roja, BSNL and brother of Ram Ganesh V.)

T. S. Seetharaman, Ernakulam (5th Rank - B. Tech., Computer Science, M G University in 2012. Studied at  Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kalady. He is son of CA. T. P. Sivaramakrishnan and  Radha Sivaramakrishnan.)

Vivek Shanker, Thripunithura (Best Student of the year 2012 in Mridangam by Music School of G. N. Swami Trust, Thripunithara. He is son of S. Shanker and Hema Shanker residing at Thripunithura)

H. Subbalakshmi, Thripunithara (2nd Rank - M. A. Music/Vocal, Kerala University. She is daughter of N. Hariharan and Thailambal Hariharan residing at Vennikulam)

Varsha Narayanan, Thripunithara (Cleared CA Final Examinations in November 2012.

Saraswathy V. (Cleared CA Final Examinations in November 2012. She is daughter of  Vancheeswaran M. (Secretary to CMD, FACT and Secretary, KBS, Ernakulam City Unit and Rani Vancheeswaran)

Subramanian C. Y., Perumbavoor (Cleared CA Final Examinations in November 2012. He is son of S. Yagneswaran and G. Vally Ammal)

Gayatri S. Iyer, Edappilli (Selected for National Talent Research Examination Scholarship Award 2012. She is daughter of Sivraramakrishna Iyer and Lalitha S.)

Hareesh H. Sharma, Aluva (Cleared CA Final Examinations in November 2012. He is son of N. S. Harihara Sharma, ESI, Ernakulam and Girija Sharma, FACT, Udyogamandal)

Arjun Sanker, Ernakulam (A+ in all subjects in 10th standard/Special School. He is son of Sanker and Vidya)

Shuttle Badminton, Cricket, Chess and Pallnkuzhi - the traditional board game played by women in tamil brahmin houses - were the items and players participated in two categories; junior and senior.

AGB of Ernakulam District held at Parur on 28th July 2013

Valsala Prasannakumar inaugurating the District AGB at Parur

The Annual General Body of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam District was held at Kannankulangara Samooham Hall, Parur on Sunday, 28th of July 2013. Valsala Prasannakumar, Chairperson of Parur Municipal Council inaugurated the meeting. N. Ramachandran, District Vice President presided over the meeting. Dr. V. Ramalingam, State President delivered the keynote address. The flag of Sabha was hoisted at the venue by Dr. P. S. Raman, State Vice President earlier. The state leaders of the Sabha, K. G. V. Pathy, N. R. Parameswaran, A. G. Ganesh Venkitachalam, K. R. Chandran and Mohandas S. addressed the gathering. 

Meritorious students who achieved high scores in different examinations were honoured on the occasion. Also the prizes were given away to the winners of the District level Vipra Vismayam held during May at FACT Campus.

Elections were held and the following are elected to the respective posts given in brackets for the period 2013-2015. District Committee: V. Krishnaswami (District President), K. R. Chandran, N. Ramachandran (Vice Presidents), Mohandas S. (District Secretary), V. Navaneeth Krishnan (District Treasurer), S. Ramachandran, Padmanabhan S. (Joint Secretaries), S. Naganathan, Sivaramakrishna Iyer N. (Organising Secretaries). Vanitha VIbhagam: K. Annalakshmi (President), Uma Raman, Lakshmi Hariharan (Vice Presidents), Kala Varadarajan (Secretary), Santhy Narayanaswami, Bhagyavathy Ammal (Joint Secretaries), Geetha Subramaniam (Treasurer). Yuvajana Vibhagam: H. Vancheeswaran (President), K. V. Praveen, S. Ranjith (Vice Presidents), A. Mahadevan (Secretary), S. Subramaniam, G. Sreenath (Joint Secretaries), Arjun Muralidas (Organising Secretary), R. Mahadevan (Treasurer).

80 Glorious years of A. K. Seshadri to be celebrated

A. K. Seshadri, the first Mayor of Kochi the business capital of Kerala, turns 80. This special occasion is going to be celebrated at Kochi on Wednesday, 27th March 2013 at Gowri Kalyana Mandapam, Gramajana Samooham, Ernakulam at 5.30 p.m. He held the post of State President of Kerala Brahmana Sabha and he was the first President of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam City Unit. He was one among the promoters of Sankara Santhi Nilayam at Kalady. Seshadri is continuing as President of Ernakulam Gramajana Samooham for last many years.

He is a visionary who had initiated various development projects in the city and it was his initiatives and ideas that formed the foundation of the present Kochi. He was the man behind the bus stand at Kaloor along with a shopping complex. It was Seshadri who took the initiative to construct Ambedkar stadium and the jhankar service. Apart from being the first Mayor of the Kochi Municipal Corporation, Seshadri also holds the credit for being the youngest person to assume the office of Mayor. He was just 32 years when he held the post and was also the last chairman of  erstwhile Ernakulam Municipality. Kochi Corporation was formed in 1967 by merging municipalities of Fort Kochi, Mattanchery and Ernakulam. Seshadri who was the then chairman of Ernakulam Municipality became the Mayor.

Born to Seshadri Krishna Iyer and Pachanayaki Ammal at Ayiloor in Palakkad district, Seshadri was brought up in Ernakulam. His father Krishna Iyer was a leading criminal lawyer in Ernakulam Bar. Seshadri, who studied at SRV School and Maharaja’s College, followed the  footsteps of his father and graduated from Ernakulam Law College and began  practice as a junior to his father. He was active in the socio-cultural activities and went on to become the office-bearers of various organisations.

An ardent fan of football, Seshadri also was the office bearer of the Kerala Football Association in early 70’s and later the vice-president of All-India Football Federation. When Kochi played host to the Santosh Trophy Tournament for the first time, Seshadri was there as the main organiser of the event.

PROGRAMME

Prayer - T. S. Radhakrishnaji

Welcoming the Dignitaries - Rtd. Justice T. L. Viswanatha Iyer, Chairman, Reception Committee

Presidential Address - Tony Chammini, Worshipful Mayor of Kochi Corporation

Inauguration - Prof. K. V. Thomas, Union Minister for State

Reading Mangalapathram - CA. K. K. Ramachandran

Presentation of Mangalapathram - K. Babu, Minister for Ports & Excise, Kerala

Felicitations - Hybe Edan (MLA), A. C. Jose (Ex-M. P.), K. Balachandran (Ex-Mayor of Kochi), Dr. V. Ramalingam (State President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha)

Garlanding & honouring A. K. Seshadri by various organisations.

Voice of A. K. Seshadri - Radha Madhav

Vote of Thanks - T. K. Narayanaswami

National Anthem

One Crore Project launched at Sankara Santhi Nilayam, Kalady

Rupees One Crore estimated project of Sankara Santhi  Nilayam, a unit of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam District at Kalady was launched in the Subha Muhurtham between 12. 10 p. m. and 12. 30 p. m. on Monday, 11th of March 2013. The first brick was placed by P. V. Subramania Iyer, popularly known as Bhopal mama, the senior most inmate of Sankara Santhi Nilaiyam. The project includes construction of second floor in the existing two blocks, to contain newly proposed Veda Patasala and extension of accommodation for the inmates. It was decided to engage the services of Viswanathan, Architect , who had designed and constructed the Kamakshi Block in 2002. K. S. Anantharaman (Secretary, Sanakarasanthi Nilayam), K. A. Narayanaswami (Treasurer), Dr. P. S. Raman (State Vice President, KBS & Committee Member), V. Krishnaswami (District President, KBS, Ernakulam), Prof. H. Padmanabhan (President, KBS, Kalady Upasabha) and Dr. S. Krishna Iyer, Medical Director, Tata Memorial Hospital, Chottanikkara (Doctor who is rendering service in medical care of inmates for the last 20 years) were present on the occasion.

Nivedyam - Second Edition requests advertisements

As a part of fund raising program of Vanitha Vibhagam of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, the State Committee 2009-2011 had brought out a book titled ‘Naivedyam’ a must read for every brahmin household. The book which was published in both Malayalam and Tamil contained information on important festivals, occasions, its significance, related ‘Naivedyams / Prasadams’. The rest is history. The book became an instant hit and has run out of print. The book became a popular wedding gift for the new brides. Adhering to the popular demand both for reprint as well as for the English version, we the office bearers of State Vanitha Vibhagam 2011-2013, are proud to bring out the second Edition of ‘Naivedyam’ equipped with the English Version also. Advertisements are welcomed and the tariff rates are given below:

Kindly send the suitable publicity material pertaining to your product/ service / organization at the earliest along with acrossed DD or Cheque drawn in favour of State Vanitha Vibhag -KBS, payable at Bank of India SB A/c. No. 853010110002493, Trivandrum.

Venu Rajamani, Press Secretary to the President of India honoured

Venu Rajamani who was appointed as the Press Secretary to President of India was honoured by the City Unit of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam on 10th of January 2013. Vice President T. V. Krishnamoni draped Venu a ponnada. M. Vanchiswaran, R. Hariharaputhran, Anand, Ramesh were also present on the occasion.

Congrats to Hareesh Sharma & Saraswathy V.

Hareesh H. Sharma, S/o Girija Sharma (FACT, Udyogamangal) and N. S. Harihara Sharma (ESI, Ernakulam) residing at Aluva and Saraswathy V. D/o M. Vanchiswaran (Secretary to C&MD-FACT) and Rani Vanchiswaran residing at Ernakulam has cleared CA Final examinations conducted during November 2012. Congratulations!

Thyagaraja Aradhana at Perumbavoor

Thyagaraja Aradhana was conducted by the Kerala Brahmana Sabha of Perumbavoor Upasabha on Sunday, 10th of February 2013 at Samooham Kalyana Mandapam. Under the auspices of Gopalakrishna Iyer, priest of Sree Rama Bhajana Madom, pooja and deeparadhana were held in the morning. Nedukunnam Vasudevan, Rajalakshmi, Savithri teacher, Priyadarshini, Kalapeedom Abhilash, Sarada teacher, Parvathy teacher, N. Ramachandran (President of KBS, Perumbavoor), N. Hariharasubramania Iyer (Secretary, Samooham), N. Ranganathan (State Committeee Member) jointly lighted the Nilavilakku, marking the official inauguration of the Sangeetholsavam. 

More than 70 artists performed in Vocal, Veena, Nadaswaram, Violin and Flute. Pancharathna Keerthanam composed by Swamigal was performed in the evening to end the day long musical tribute. 

Medical Aid handed over to Kalady

Prof. H. Padmanabhan, President, Kalady Upasaba received a Medical aid of Rs. 10000/- ,on behalf of Anasooya KRMB of Kalady from V. Krishnaswami, District President, Ernakulam and Kannan S. Iyer, President, Thrikkariyoorr Upasabha in the District Committee held on 3rd February 2013. The Vanitha Vibhagam of Thrikkariyoor sponsored the Medical aid.

Dr. M. N. Venkiteswaran honoured by District Committee

Dr. M. N. Venkiteswaran of Parur was awarded the Best President Award and Best Branch of Indian Academy of Pediatrics Award in the State meeting of Academy of Pediatrics held at Kozhikode in November 2012 and National award in the National meeting held at Kolkotha in January 2013. Dr. Venkiteswaran was congratulated on his achievements in the District Committee Meeting held on 3rd of February 2013. 

Medical Aid handed over to Madhav Bhatt

A Special General Body meeting of Kalady Upasabha of Kerala Brahman Sabha was held on 10th of February 2013 at 3 p. m. at the Kamakshi Block of Sree Sankara Santhi Nilayam, Kalady. The General Body was mainly for handing over the Financial Aid granted by Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam to Madhav Bhatt of Sri Sringeri Mutt for his medical treatment. K. A. Narayanaswami, State Committee Member and Treasurer of Sankara Santhi Nilayam handed over the Cheque to Madhav Bhatt. Prof. H. Padmanabhan, President, Kalady Upasabha explained the activities carried out by the Sabha. Members discussed in detail about future activities. 

Upasabha Sangamam at Thrikkariyoor

A get together of the members of the Thrikkariyor Upasabha was held on Sunday, 16th of December 2012. The meeting was presided by Kannan S. Iyer, President of Upasabha. V. Krishnaswami (District President), K. Annalakshmai (District President of Vanitha Vibhagam), Mohandas S. (State Joint Secretary), S. Sivarama Iyer (Senior Member) lighted the Nilavilakku and inaugurated the Upasabha Sangamam. 

15 Senior members of the Upasabha were honoured by draping ponnada.  Adv. P. V. Narayanaswami addressed the gathering representing the seniors who were honoured. Identity Card and the Directory of the members were also released and distributed on the day. Excellence Award was presented to Subramania Sharma and Sabareesh who secured A+ in all subjects for 10th examinations. Devotional fusion by R. Radhakrishnan & Party and Bhajana by Geetha Vanchiswaran & Party were held thereafter. K. M. Swami welcomed the gathering and P. V. Raju said the vote of thanks.

Bhaktha Meera Bhajan Mandali donated Funds to KBS and Samooham

The Bhaktha Meera Bhajan Mandali, Thripunithura donated funds to Kerala Brahmana Sabha on the day of Makara Pongal and to Madapally Samooham on the day of Sastha Preethi. Sastha Preethi was held on 26th of January 2013.

New office room for Koovappady Maha Ganapathy Temple inaugurated

A newly constructed office room in the premises of Shree Maha Ganapathy temple, Koovappady was inaugurated by Thrikkur Vaidyanatha Vadhyar on 19th of January 2013 at 10.30 a. m. Sastha Preethi was also celebrated in the temple on the same day. Temple priest M. Lakshmanan performed the initial pujas. V. P. Mahadevan (Samooham Vice President), Shreela Hari, Hari Narayanan, M. S. Ganapathy Iyer (Samooham President and Vice President Kerala Brahmana Sabha), Viswamani Bhagavathar, R. Sankaranarayanan (Temple Secretary), Sivaramakrishnan and Murali of Perumbavoor were also present on the occasion. 

Eye Camp held at Thripunithura

The Vanitha Vibhagam of Kerala Brahmana Sabha of Thripunithura Upasabha conducted a free Eye Camp on 30th of December 2012 at Sivapoorna Auditorium in association with Vasan Eye Care. A team from Vasan Eye Care led By Dr. Deepthi supported the camp. Around 75 people from the locality attended and availed its benefits. Vanitha Vibhagam was appreciated for their sincere effort. 

Athi Rudram held at Palani

An Athi Rudra Maha Yagnam was conducted at Palani from 15th to 25th of February 2013 to benefit the mankind in general and our country. Athi Rudram (11 Maha Rudra Yagnam), Sudarsana Homam, Aikamathya Sooktham, Sree Sooktha Homam, Durga Sooktha Homam were held during these days.

Vadarkutti Samooham honoured 8 Sapindi Brahmins

N. Ramachandran draping ponnada. H. Ramanathan,  N. Hariharasubramania Iyer also seen

Eight Sapindi Brahmins were honoured by the Vadarkutti Brahmana Samooham, Perumbavoor on 30th of December 2012, on the occasion of the Annual General Body of the Samooham. It is believed that the Sapindis represent departed spirits on the occasion of Sapindi karanam. Usually the seven Brahmins called for the sapindi rites are - one to represent Vishnu, two the Vishvadevas, three the deceased's immediate three ancestors, and one to represent the Preta. The two called for ordinary shraddha rites are, one to represent the Vishvadevas and one to the spirit of the deceased. Thus the Sapindi Brahmins are great human beings those who bestow the blessings on us on behalf of our ancestors. Understanding the fact that it is not always easy to get fit and proper Brahmins for these rites, the Samooham officials decided to rewarded them. A Brahmin to be fit for this duty should be over sixteen years of age, and both his parents must be still living and he should also be a man of light and learning, according to Manu.

The meeting was presided by H. Ramanathan, President of Vadarkutti Brahmana Samooham. G. Mahadeva Iyer, Director of Savarni Jyothisha Vidyalam delivered key note address. N. Ramachandran (District Vice President, KBS, Ernakulam), A. N. Hariharan, E. M. Balasubramaniam, Adv. R. Harihara Iyer (former Presidents of Samooham), Prof. P. S. Ramachandran, Prof. V. H. Narayanaswami (former Vice Presidents of Samooham), R. Narayanan (former Secretary) and N. Nageswaran (Samooham Vadhyar) honoured the Sapindi Brahmins and draped ponnada to each of them.

New office bearers were also elected on the AGB. N. Ramaswami elected as President and the following were elected to the posts mentioned in brackets. K. Hari (Vice President), N. Hariharasubramania Iyer (Secretary), M. Krishna Iyer (Joint Secretary), S. Yagneswaran (Treasurer). K. Krishna Iyer delivered welcome speech and M. Krishna Iyer said the vote of thanks.

Maha Kumbhabhishekam & Sasthapreethi at Parur Samooham

Medical Insurance scheme in Ernakulam District

Who all are Covered under this Scheme? How to process a Claim?

Following are covered under Medical Insurance Scheme of Kerala Brahmana Sabha from Ernakulam District. In case of any claims, the party may intimate N. R. Parameswaran, Joint Secretary, Kerala Brahmana Sabha through the concerned Upasabha, clearly mentioning the nature of illness, treatment in progress, date of admission to the hospital etc.within one week of admission. On receiving the Letter of Intimation, the Insurance authorities will take up the matter and necessary information will be communicated time to time. On approval of the claim, the Upasabha officials are requested to inform the same to the District Committee without fail.

For any further clarifications, please contact Ganesh Venkitachalam, District Secretary. The following list is given in the order - Name of the Insured, Age, Name of Dependents, Relation, Upasabha.