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Last Updated on: 09-Feb-2010 |
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Maha Shivarathri - 12-Feb-2010
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Sabha will be celebrating Maha Shivarathri on Friday, 12-Feb-2010 based on Smruthi and Chandramaanasa calendar. Many temples will be celebrating in mid-March this year based on Agama calculations.
Maha Shivarathri Pooja will be hosted by Sri V Ikshuvanam (HI-01) along with Thai Velli Pooja at his residence
Date & Time: Friday, 12-Feb-2010, 7:15PM Onwards
Venue: Sri V Ikshuvanam's Residence at Clementi Avenue 6 |
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Gita Jayanti 2009-10 - Gita Havan - 14-Feb-2010
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Gita Havan - the apex event of Gita Jayanti, will be celebrated on Sunday 14th Feb 2010 at PGP Hall from 7:00 am onwards. All 700 slokas of Bhagavad Gita will be chanted then with an Ahuthi for each sloka in each of 18 Homa Kundas specially constructed for the event. (18 Kundas signify 18 chapters of Bhagavad Gita).
Participants can offer Aahuthi directly themselves at these Kundas; each one will be allowed to sit through one chapter to provide others also a similar opportunity. All are welcome to join the chanting for the entire 18 chapters or part, by joining the lead group at the mandapam. There will be a big screen displaying each sloka for the benefit of chanting by audience.
We request all members to participate with their families and receive the Blessings of Lord Krishna.
A few persons familiar with chanting will also be required to perform homa in these 18 kundas. Please inform the Hon. Secretary at secretary@sdbbs.org, in advance.
Date & Time: Sunday, 14-Feb-2010, 7:00AM Onwards
Venue: PGP Kalyana Mandapam |
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Cricket Carnival - 02-Apr-2010
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As in the previous years, this year's T20 carnival will be on Good Friday, 02-Apr-2010 at the GIIS East Coast Campus. Members are requested to form teams of 11 with at least one lady member. Individuals can register their participation too. Minimum age for registration is 12 years. The organizers will do their best to form a team for the individual registrants.
Only Sabha members and / or their immediate family can be members of the playing teams. The Sabha looks forward to an enthusiastic participation both from on & off the field. Registration must be done on or before 28-Feb-2010
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Date & Time: Friday, 02-Apr-2010 7:45AM to 6:00PM
Venue: GIIS East Coast Campus |
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Our Purohiths' address
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| Our Purohiths apartment is in the building before Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, above Alapana Arts |
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Sastha Preeti 2010
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This year Sastha Preethi was held just outside the Temple and the lively new picture of Lord Aiyyapa atop the 18 steps was seated and well decorated with flowers in the big dais in that 'pandal'. The colourful kolam in front further enhanced the ambience.
Although the date has been shifted to to first Sunday of Janauary from the New Year day per se since last year, the enthusiastic paticipation of members and their families was an ample testimony to the success of a continuing tradition in Sabha. Scores & scores of volunteers worked tirelessly in view and out of view helping out in decorations, Payasam making, Bhajans, Pooja arrangements, prasadam serving, cleaning, counter management, procurement of needed items here and from India and their coordinated assistance ensured a smooth flow of activities in a timely manner.
The Management Committee wishes to thank all the members for their kind participation,generous donations in making Sastha Preethi 2010 yet another successful event. They also wish to thank each and every one of the volunteer who had rendered invaluable services for sastha Preethi.
Sabha also wishes to place on record the kind courtersy of Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple Management & the staff members for the use of 'pandhal' and the dias for pooja and sincerely thanks them for providing several items for pooja and decorations and also assisting Sabha in evenry conceivable manner to ensure a smooth flow of activities in a timely manner.
You can check on the photos tab for a collection of photos. |
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Mandala Veda Parayanam 2009
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We thank all the Sabha members for their enthusiastic support for hosting the Mandala Veda Parayanam at their homes. As we are aware the Vedas contain mantras which when chanted with proper Swara, are so potent as to bring in immense prosperity, not only to the one chanting, but also to the entire surroundings. Vedas contain all matters that are necessary for the well being of the entire humanity.
We are indeed blessed that this treasure , handed over to us by our ancestors, has been preserved and we have been able to continue this rare tradition continously for more than a decade now.
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE HOSTS.
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Maharudram - Sivan Temple 2009
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The overwhelming response from members for chanting Ekadasa Rudram on both the mornings was very encouraging. More than that, the dedication and discipline exhibited during the chanting enhanced the vibration in the temple. We thank all the chanters for joining the Parayanam and maintaining a high class discipline, that has now become the hallmark of the Sabha.
Sri Sivan Temple authorities also convey their appreciation to Sabha and all the participants as well as their families for their invaluable contribution to Sri Maha Rudra Yagam. |
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Chandi Homam 2009
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With the blessings of Ambal, the event was conducted very successfully and satisfactorily. Sabha extends its heartfelt thanks to all the participants and score of volunteers who demonstrated excellent Teamwork.
It was also good to see a fair number of youngsters amongst the Devi Mahathmyam chanters. We look forward to your continued cooperation for future events.
The Chandi Homam Basmam (Holy Vibhoothi) is sent along with Sabha Sandesh Sep 2009.
Photos will be made available soon |
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Kalai Kadambam 2009
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This year Sastha Preethi was held just outside the Temple and the lively new picture of Lord Aiyyapa atop the 18 steps was seated and well decorated with flowers in the big dais in that 'pandal'. The colourful kolam in front further enhanced the ambiance.
Although the date has been shifted to first Sunday of January from the New Year day per se since last year, the enthusiastic participation of members and their families was an ample testimony to the success of a continuing tradition in Sabha. Scores & scores of volunteers worked tirelessly in view and out of view helping out in decorations, Payasam making, Bhajans, Pooja arrangements, prasadam serving, cleaning, counter management, procurement of needed items here and from India and their coordinated assistance ensured a smooth flow of activities in a timely manner.
The Management Committee wishes to thank all the members for their kind participation,generous donations in making Sastha Preethi 2010 yet another successful event. They also wish to thank each and every one of the volunteer who had rendered invaluable services for Sastha Preethi.
Sabha also wishes to place on record the kind courtesy of Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple Management & the staff members for the use of 'pandal' and the dais for pooja and sincerely thanks them for providing several items for pooja and decorations and also assisting Sabha in every conceivable manner to ensure a smooth flow of activities in a timely manner.
You can check on the photos tab for a collection of photos. |
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Sita Kalyanam and Sampradhaya Bhajans May 2009
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Thanjavur Sri Thyagarajan, who hails from the parampara of Sri Sonti Venkatramaniah, who was the guru of Saint Thyagarajan, a student well known Tiruvidaimarudhur Venkatrama Bagavathar, has been performing Nama Sankeerthanam, Bhajans including Radha Kalyanam and Sita Kalyanam, for over thirty years. He has the blessings of Sri Sri Krishna Premi in propogating the values of traditional bhajans. He is performing widely in India and has also visited Middle East.
Members of the SDBBS had an unique opportunity to take part in the Sampradhaya Bhajans on 30-May-2009 and a reverberating Sita Kalyanam on 31-May-2009.
You can check on the photos tab for a collection of photos. |
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Hanuman Chalisa Chanting 2009
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Hanuman Chalisa Chanting on 1st May 2009 at Sri Krishnan Temple was well attended and piously rendered with good vibrations resonating all over the venue. Beautifully decorated Hanumanji with folded hands and Rama nama in His heart, standing on a silver peetam blessed all those present. All the participants chanted Hanuman Chalisa 21 times with great devotion and it was nice to observe that no one moved off until the end. Added delight was to notice in the gathering so many young kids and teens effortlessly chanting the Chalisa from memory ! Vow !
The brief lectures in the end by Sri Balaji Bhagavathar and Sri Ramanujam extolling the several virtues of Hanumaniji in their own charismatic manner was a fitting conclusion to the event. The MC thanks all the participants, volunteers, temple authorities and both Sri Balaji Bhagavathar and Sri Ramanujam for making this event a reverberating one.
You can check on the photos/videos tab for a collection of photos/video. |
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Cricket Carnival 2009
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Players gathered from ages ten to fifty,
Supporters to cheer them up were plenty !
Bat persons trying for runs on both sides,
Alas! Bowlers were on top giving many wides !
But then who cared about score board and runs,
When carnival spirit was flowing all over in tons !
So much so Rain God was also enjoying the fun,
Starting his duty only after all the games were done !
Spotted were several young talents in all the teams,
Karthik was no exception in the organising team !
GSSR were winners crossing every formidable dyke ,
In reality, players and spectators became winners alike,
This Sabha's annual BPL aka Brahmin Premier League !
You can check on the photos tab for a collection of Carnival Photos or
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Annual General Meeting - 15/Mar/2009
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| The 61st Annual General Meeting of the Sabha was held on 15th March 2009 at 10 am. A new Management Committee has taken the office and their contact details are available under the "Contact" Tab. |
