PAST EVENTS- AUG 2015

The sapthaham of Sri Hari Anna at Sringeri Mutt, Srirangam was conducted from Aug 3rd to 9th. Sri Vijay Ramaswamy organised the sapthaham very well. About 700 devotees attended and enjoyed the pravachanams of Sri Hari Anna.

UTHSAVAM OF THE MONTH- SEPT 2015

UTHSAVAM: GOKULASHTAMI UTHSAVAM
TOWN: PARANOOR
DATE: 5TH SEPT TO 14TH SEPT
GOKULASHTAMY-- 5TH SEPT
THIRUKKALYANAM: 11TH SEPT
RATHOTHSAVAM: 13TH SEPT

SRI HARI ANNA'S PROGRAM--SEPT 2015

1) PROGRAM AT TRICHY
DATE: 26TH SEPT
VENUE: MAHATHMA GANDHI AUDITORIUM, TENNUR
CITY: TRICHY
ORGANISED BY: RR SABHA, TRICHY
TIME: 6.30 P.M
TOPIC: SUNDARA KANDAM

2) PROGRAM AT SRIRANGAM
DATE: 27TH, 28TH SEPT
TOWN: SRIRANGAM
VENUE: KEEZH CHITRA VEEDHI, SRIRANGAM ( NEAR CHITRA THER)
TOPIC: SEETHA KALYANAM, RUKMINI KALYANAM
TIME: 7.30 P.M

3) PROGRAM AT VIZHUPURAM
DATE: 1ST OCT TO 7TH OCT
TOWN: VILLUPURAM
TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM
TIME: 6.30 P.M
VENUE: VAIKUNTAVASA PERUMAL TEMPLE, VILLUPURAM

SMT VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAMS- SEPT 2015

1) PROGRAM AT KUMBAKONAM--KUMBHABHISHEKAM OF SRIRAMASWAMY
DATE: 4TH SEPT
TOWN: KUMBAKONAM
VENUE: SRIRAMASWAMY TEMPLE-SAMPROKSHANAM
TIME: 6.00 P.M
TOPIC: SABARI MOKSHAM

2) PROGRAM AT PARANOOR
DATE: 11TH SEPT
VILLAGE: PARANOOR
VENUE: SRIBAKTHKOLAHALAN SANNIDHI
TIME: 7.00P.M
TOPIC: CONCERT

3) PROGRAM AT BANGALORE- CHILDRENS SPECIAL ( ADULTS WELCOME TOO)
DATE: 19TH SEPT
CITY: BANGALORE
VENUE: CHOWDIAH HALL
ORAGNISED BY: BHOOMIJA TRUST
TOPIC: MATHRU DEVO BHAVA- IN ENGLISH
TIME; 6.30 P.M

4) PROGRAM AT SRIRANGAM
DATE: 26TH SEPT
TOWN: SRIRANGAM
VENUE: KEEZH CHITRA VEEDHI, SRIRANGAM
TOPIC: PADMAVATHY KALYANAM
TIME; 7.00 P.M

5) PROGRAM AT TRICHY
DATE: 27TH SEPT
CITY: TRICHY
ORGANISED BY:  R R SABHA
VENUE: MAHATHMA GANDHI AUDITORIUM TENNUR
TOPIC: SYAMA KRISHNA SODARI
TIME: 7.00 P.M

( please note change in Srirangam program--very sorry for inconvenience)

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM FOR THE MONTH OF SEPT 2015

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE QUIZ

1) The answers to the quiz should be sent to the email idannahariji@gmail.com within 26^th of each month.

2) Every month the answers will be evaluated and marks shall be given as points. These points shall get cumulatively added each month.

3) The highest score winner of the year ( April to March) will be awarded 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd prizes.

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM FOR THE MONTH OF SEPT 2015

1)       “Viraktha Indriyartheshu”  “Prashanthathma””--- merging these two words what message do you get?

2)      “ You do not desire money”---- who said this to whom?

3)       The Lord is not as pleased by penance, celibacy, sacrifice etc as He is pleased by this. What is it?

4)      “ Kvaham Daridraha Papeeyaan”--- Why did Sudama call himself a sinner?

5)       The Lord hugged Sudama as he welcomed him. How does Sri Suka compare this act?

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF AUG 2015
1)  Dyuman was Salvas minister.
2) Viduratha was Danthavaktra's brother
3) Balaramaswamy killed Romaharshana to manifest the greatness of Teerthayatra.
4) Balarama saw Parasurama during his teerthayatra.
5) There is reference to Thiruvenkatam- in 5th Skanda of Bhagavatham, 19th chapter, 16th Gadyam.

WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2015
1) Raja-----------------------I-------------------------38+10=48
2)Srividya Krishnan----------I-------------------------34+10=44
3)Aradhana Anand------------I-------------------------28+10=38
4)Adithi Venkateswaran------I------------------------38+10=48
5)Hema V----------------------I-------------------------38+10=48
6)Aparna Venkat--------------I-------------------------38+10=48
7)Lalitha Narasimhan---------I--------------------------38+10=48
8)N.Krishnan-----------------I----------------------------38+10=48
9) LakshmiKumar------------I----------------------------40+10=50
10) Sriram Krishnamurthy--I-----------------------------38+10=48
11) Hari-----------------------II_---------------------------30+8=38
12) Padma Narayanan------II_----------------------------34+8=42
13) Srinivasan Sujatha S----II----------------------------36+8=44
14) Vishnupriya--------------III----------------------------32+6=38

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2015

                                    KADAMBAVANAM- UTHTHAMARKOVIL

There is a kshetra called Kadambavana ( uththamar kovil). It is to the north of Srirangam. There was a sage by name Kadamba rishi who did Cauvery snanam at the banks and did severe penance. He was engaged in Ashtaksshara japam. Once many sages came to the ashrama of Kadambamuni. Those sages included Athri, Chyavanar, vasishta, markandeya, Brugu, Marichi, Kashyapar, Kanvar, Yagnavalkyar,z, narada, Vishwamithra, Gowthamar, Daththathreya, Sukar, Parasara etc. They were engaged in the discussion of the parathathva. Kadamba muni addressed this august gathering “ may you all research the Vedas, smruthis, shastras and come to a conclusion regarding the parabruhma.

Brahma said “ since the Vedas sing sukthas on all Devathas like Indra, Yama, Vishnu, Siva it is difficult to come to a conclusion regarding the nature of Parathathva.

Yagnavalkya said “ The Lord is one. The devathas are but angas ( parts) of this one Lord. He is formless and nameless. He is immortal . Hence he is aksharaswarupa.

Vyasa said” The Vedas definitely extol narayana as the supreme Being. Other Devas are but forms of this Narayana.

Markandeya says ‘ I doubt it. I feel the mumoorthy ( Bruhma, Vishnu and Siva) are all parathathvas.

Brugu says “ Creation, sustenance and destruction are carried out by one and the same Lord . The Vedas talk of the creation of Bruhma. Shathapadabrahmanam talks of creation of Siva. But there is no creation of Vishnu being spoken about. Hence He is the primordial energy.

Athri says “ Why waste our time over arguments ? Lets do penance here  wishing to see the Lord who is the source of all.

All of them thus sat for penance along with Kadamba muni. The Lord appeared along with Bruhma and Siva.

Kadamba Muni says “ Oh Lords, please tell me who is the Best ( uththaman) among the three of you and please tell me your specialities. Then Bruhma and Siva extolled the transcendental qualities of the Lord and Narayana too spoke high of Brahma and Siva. Narayana said ‘ Those who differentiate between us and think low of any one of us is indeed a lowly person. I reside in the heart of Siva and Bruhma. Even the devathas get high posts only because of Brahma’s mercy. Siva on the other hand is the controller of mruthyu ( death) and has conqured th inconquerable Kama ( lust). Thus all of them have their own specialities. Brahma then said “ Of course yes. But I, Brahma have been born out of His nabhi and Siva , out of my mukha. But Vishnu does not have an origin. He is the moola vasthu and giver of moksha. Hence He is Purushothama.”

Thus it was concluded that Vishnu is Purushothathama, the Uthama of all. Those who worship Him in Karambanur beget moksha. 

SLOKA FOR THE MONTH OF AUG 2015

" Budhirbalam Yasho Dhairyam Nirbhayathvam Arogatha
Ajaadyam Vaakpatuthvam cha Hanumathsmaranaathbhaveth"

                                                             The very thought of Hanuman will bestows us with intelligence, strength, courage, health, fearlessness, eloquence of speech. Hanuman was a very intelligent person. He knew all sastras.  He learnt sastras from the Sun God. He was endowed with strength. Some have wisdom but are weaklings. Some have strength but are not wise. Though some have both intelligence and strength it does not benefit the society at large. Both should be of use to a dharmaathma, for the sake of righteousness. Hanumans strength and wisdom was of great use to Sri Rama.  When Hanuman crossed the ocean a naagamatha by name Surasa wanted to test his prowess.  She wanted to swallow him up. He grew monstrous in size for 100 yojanas.  Surasa also grew in size. But hanuman immediately shrank himself and entered her mouth, came back swiftly. This leela shows his strength when he grew in size. When he shrank his size it manifests his presence of mind.
    Hanuman is a famous figure. He even threatened Ravana at his sabha. He advised Ravana. He did not fear even when his tail was lit on fire. He did not pray to Rama to save him. He lit Lanka instead. All these shows his fearlessness.
       He was very strong because of his staunch brahmacharyam. He had good health because of celebacy. He brought the Oshadiparvatha and bestowed all the warriors with new life.
   He also talked sweetly. Sri Rama Himself appreciated his meaningful words. There are no words to describe Hanuman's glory.   

PAST EVENTS--DELHI PROGRAM

The pravachanam at Delhi at Delhi Ram Mandir by Sri Hariji went on very well. It was well attended. All the bhakthas enjoyed the bliss of kathamrutha.

UTHSAVAM OF THIS MONTH--AUG 2015

LAKSHMI NARAYANA PERUMAL TEMPLE KUMBABHISHEKAM, PARANOOR

DATE: 21ST AUG
KUMBABHISHEKAM: 6 A.M TO 8. A.M
KALYANA UTHSAVAM: 4. P.M TO 6 P.M
SESHA VAHANAM PURAPPADU: 8 .00 P.M

SRI HARIJI'S PROGRAMS-AUGUST 2015

1) PROGRAM AT SRIRANGAM--SRIMAD BHAGAVATHA SAPTHAHAM
DATE: AUG 3RD TO 9TH AUG
PLACE: SRIRANGAM
VENUE: SRINGERI MUTT, AMMA MANDAPAM ROAD
TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHA SAPTHAHAM
TIME: 7.00 P.M

2) PROGRAM AT BANGALORE
DATE: AUG 23RD-27TH AUG
VENUE: VENUGOPALASWAMY TEMPLE, MALLESWARAM
TIME: 6.30 P.M
TOPIC: SRI KRISHNA LEELA

SMT.VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAMS

1) PROGRAM AT BANGALORE
DATE: AUG 8TH
CITY: BANGALORE
VENUE: CHOWDIAH HALL
TIME: 6.30 P.M
TOPIC: KRISHNA LEELA--TAMIL
ORGANISED BY: T V K CULTURAL ACADEMY

2) PROGRAM AT CHENNAI
DATE: AUG 15TH
CITY: CHENNAI
VENUE; NARADA GANA SABHA
TOPIC;  VAIYAGAM KAKKUM KANNAN
TIME: 6.00 P.M
ORGANISED BY: D. PATTAMA INSTITUTIONS

QUIZ FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2015

 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE QUIZ

1) The answers to the quiz should be sent to the email idannahariji@gmail.com within 26^th of each month.

2) Every month the answers will be evaluated and marks shall be given as points. These points shall get cumulatively added each month.

3) The highest score winner of the year ( April to March) will be awarded 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd prizes.

 QUIZ FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2015

1)      Who was Dyuman?

2)      Who was Vidooratha? ( not Vidura)

3)      Why did the all knowing Balaramaswamy kill Romaharshana?

4)      Did Balarama see Parasurama during his teerthayathra?

5)       Is there any reference of Venkatgiri in Srimad Bhagavatham other than the reference in Balaramaswamy’s teerthayatra?

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2015

1)       Krishna is Sarvaantharyami. Hence if the agrapooja ( the first pooja) is done for SriKrishna then it will result in the worship of all beings.

2)      It shows generosity.

3)      It shows the faith that Yudishtira had in Duryodhana.

4)      We can win the hearts of all only by humility.

5)      Suka recited the story of the curse of Jaya, Vijaya by the Sanakadis. Wanting to narrate the third janma i.e.,  Sisupala-Danthavaktra, he started  reciting the Rajasuyayaga.

WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2015

1)      Raja------------------------I------------------------------28+10=38

2)      Aparna Venkat----------I------------------------------28+10=38

3)      Hari------------------------I------------------------------20+10=30

4)      Adithi Venkateswaran—I----------------------------28+10=38

5)      Hema V---------------------I-----------------------------28+10=38

6)      LakshmiKumar-------------I-----------------------------30+10=40

7)      Sriram Krishnamurthy---I------------------------------28+10=38

8)      N.Krishnan----------------II-------------------------------30+8=38

9)      Srinivasan Sujatha S------II------------------------------28+8=36

10)   Srividhya Krishnan----------III---------------------------28+6=34

11)   Vishnupriya------------------III----------------------------26+6=32

12)   Padma Narayanan----------III---------------------------28+6=34

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH- AUGUST 2015

                                                           PARTHANPALLI

 Arjuna and the rest of the Pandavas were on exile. They had decided to do a theertha yatra. As they were wandering through the dakshina desha ( the southern parts), they reached a forest. Arjuna was afflicted with a great thirst. He looked for water here and there but ther wasn’t even an ounce of it. He desperately wandered in search of water but in vain. Agitated and exhasperated Arjuna sat under a tree along with his family. Just then a small boy dressed in a beautiful shirt and wearing a turban reached the spot. He had a stick in his hand. He spoke to Arjuna “ Iam a cowherd. How may I help you Sire? Arjuna was pleased by his looks. He introduced himself as one of the pandavas and told him he was feeling really thirsty. Follow me, said the little boy. At a particular place with his stick he hit the ground and up sprang clear water. Arjuna was greatly surprised. He drank the waters and took a fresh bath. He the looked for the boy who had by then vanished. Arjuna was now frantically looking out for the boy. Nowhere was he found. Tired, he slept under a tree. In his dream he saw the same boy who spoke to him “ Iam none other than Dwarakadeesha. Dont you worry . You are my friend and Iam your friend.” Arjuna woke up in excitement and continued to search for that little boy. He then came across a beautiful temple. He worshipped the Lord there. That pond which was created by the stick of the Lord came to be called VethraGanga ( Vethra refers to a stick). Those who take bath in Vethra Ganga get rid of their sins. Since then this kshetra is reffered to as ParthanPalli.