Guest guest Posted January 25, 2002 Report Share Posted January 25, 2002 SrI: SrImathE Gopaladesika mahadesikaya namah: Dearest srivaishnavas, Report on ThiruppAvai competition for children: As informed earlier, per the divine command of His Holiness Srimath ParavakkOttai Andavan Swamy, Sri C Seshadri Swamin of Chennai has been organizing lot of kaimkaryams. One such is the teaching of sthOthras and pAsurams for children. Also tests are conducted and awards given away to children for encouragement. For the second consecutive year, the ThiruppAvai tests were conducted at two places (Ashok nagar and T Nagar) on 12 Jan. It is going to be held soon at other places soon. Last year, out of 21 students particpiated, none could complete all 30 Pasurams. This year out of 43 students participated, 13 students recited fully ThiruppallANdu, ThirupPAvai, Thiruppalliyezhucchi, KaNNinunchiRutthaambhu, Amalandhipiran. Out of them 3 boys Chi Ranganathan (3-1/2 years old), Chi Rangasayi (5 years old), and Chi Srinath (5-1/2) flawlessly and won first prize. Those who recited three prabandhams were 14 in number. Few recited only some pAsurams of ThiruppAVai. Everone got a certificate blessed by His Holiness and given by Sri U Ve Purisai Swamy. On the 19th again, at Sri Hayagriva temple, Nanganallur, the test was conducted. 63 students participated. And 15 students recited all five prabhandhas and were awarded a silver glass (tumbler). 21 students recited all 30 Pasurams of ThiruppAVai and were given Naacchiyar Kudam. Everyone got the certificate blessed by His Holiness and given by Sri U Ve SrivathsangAchAr Swamy. On 26th the next test is going to be conducted at Mambalam. just to share with you all. AchAryan ThiruvadigaLE SaraNam Regards Namo Narayana aDiyEn _______________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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