Samprokshanam-some updates

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Srimatyai Godayai Nama:

 

 

 

minnaar-thadamathiL-soozh villi-puth-thoor-enRu orukaal,

son-naar-kazhaR-kamalam soodi-nOm....

 

Once two Bhagavathas were talking with

each other on some general matters.During

their conversation one of them happened to

mention the name "Srivilliputtur".Immediatly

the other bowed his head and folded his

hands in Anjali mudra.Such is the reverence

attached to the name- SRIVILLIPUTTUR

 

A note about the utsavams in Srivilliputtur.....

 

This Margazhi .the Utsavams were held at the Andal Thirukovil instead of

Gopala vilasam at the Perumal kovil..In the popular Divya desams where a lot of

Utsavams are held,generally they promptly start at the Scheduled time and finish

at the given time also they tend be generally crowded.In Srivilliputtur the

proceedings are done in a slow and a leisurely manner with both the Bhattar and

the Sevarthees being able to Enjoy the Bhagavath Anubhavam to their fullest

extent.On many occasions they stretch well past midnight upto next morning

This year for the Nammazhwar Moksham

Perumal ,Andal and Mannar came to the Thirukkalyana Mandapam before 7:30 pm,

but it took around 4:15 am next morning

for the proccedings to finish!

Also on many occasions one can have a near

(just a couple of feet ) sevai and Niraindha Sevai of Andal and Mannar as many

people come only for the major Utsavams.There are many other utsavams which have

a rich significance but are not that well known or well attended.Hence this town

is very popular with Bhagavathas who have

retired from service and want to spend the rest

of their lives in Bhagavath Anubhavam in a

convenient manner.

 

Another feature is during the

thiruther Utsavam,Andal and Mannar are

at a height of about 40 feet from the ground

seated in the ther.Now when the Bhattar

shows the dheepam in front of Perumal

(especially in the evenings) Simultaneously

thousands of people can watch and clearly

see the 'glow' on andal and mannar's face.The Height here gives a tremendous

advantage

 

Lot of activity is going on for the Samprokshanam.Roads are being relaid at

a few places.The front entrance to the

Andal temple (from the sannidhi theru-

Ahobila Madam) has been given a facelift.Inside the Andal temple the Vahana

Mandapams ,prakarams,mani mandapam all

have been repaired

 

After a gap of 53 years ,the Perumal

Kovil-Vadapatrasayee temple -the Divya

Desam is also getting ready for the Samprokshanam.Lots of work has been done

for the Thiruthuzaay Mandapam.The

moolasthanam Periaperumal sannidhi was closed last July-August to undertake

major

repairs.The chakrath azhwar sannidhi,

udayavar,Koorathazhwan and Periyazhwar Sannidhis have been given a major

facelift.

 

GOPURAM- The renovation and repair

activity is going on for more than 10 years

It was stopped for sometime in between.The tower renovation is supported by

UNESCO and also the state Govt of Tamilnadu.More than Rs 40 lakhs have been

spent for the renovation of the tower alone.The base has been strengthened by

providing RCC panels .The tower has been Painted and is presently covered.

 

Another busy season continues with

the Thiruppavai Conference and final

Preparations for the Samprokshanam.

 

Arulmigu Sri Nachiar Thirukovil Devasthanam-Srivilliputtur Mahasamprokshanam on

10 Feb 2000.

 

WHERE TO SEND YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS

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For Devotees in India and other Countries except USA/CANADA.

 

Donations/Contributions can be made by a CHEQUE or a DEMAND DRAFT

 

IN FAVOUR OF: "The Secretary and treasurer of Thiruppani committee"

 

PAYABLE: through the State bank of India OR Canara bank or Indian

bank at Srivilliputtur Branch (virdhunagar district)

 

AND CAN BE SENT TO

 

The Secretary and Treasurer

Sri Andal Temple Renovation Committee

Arulmigu Nachiar (Andal) Temple

SRIVILLIPUTTUR 626125

Virdhunagar Dist

INDIA

 

TAX EXEMPTION: Donations for the Renovation are exempt under Section

88(6) of the Income Tax Act 1961

 

For Devotees in USA /CANADA :-

 

Contributions for this great Kaimkaryam will be collected through

Sri Vaishnava Seva Samithi.Please send your cheques payable to SMSA

Inc (Txx ID: 75-2641081, Non-Profit 501 ©(3)) to Smt Nagu Satyan

7821,West Alder Dr,Littleton CO 80128-5522

Please identify in your cheque (in the notes area) "Srivillipuththoor Temple

Kainkaryam."

 

 

 

 

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