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.