Sapthathi of HH Sri Abhinava Vagheesa Swami, the 36th Jeer of Sri Parakala Mutt

July 2, 2003

Dear Bhagavathas,

The 36th Jeer of Sri Brahmatantra Swatantra Sri Parakalaswami Mutt

graced the 69th Thirunakshatram celebrations of HH Srimad Srimushnam

Andavan held at our Chennai Asramam on the 2nd June 2003.On that

occasion HH Srimad Andavan reminded us that the Sapthathi of the Jeer

of Parakala Mutt falls on Chithirai Revathi 2004 and advised us that

we should stand shoulder to shoulder with the Sishyas and Abhimanis

of the Matam in conducting these celebrations in a fitting manner.

This subject was broached to HH. With His characteristic humility, HH

mentioned that He was more interested in planning the 121st

Thirunakshatram (the second Sashtiabdapoorthi) of HH Peria Parakala

Swami, the 34th Jeer falling on Aadi Punarvasu 2004 rather than think

about His own 71st. (In fact HH was planning to set up committees for

this purpose!) This is no doubt a noble thought on His part but we

cannot let go of this opportunity. Keeping the great traditions of

the Mutt in mind, we have to plan the celebrations in mind.

On behalf of Srirangam Srimad Andavan Asramam, on behalf of our

Trustees and our NEC members (and on my own behalf) I requested HH

Sri Abhinava Vagheesa Swami that His 71st Thirunakshatram be

celebrated at our Chennai Asramam. This is with a view to attract

maximum audiences, conveniently assemble a good set of Adhikaris for

Veda Grantha Parayanamsand the volunteers for the event management as

well which will generate maximum mileage for the Matam and its

projects. The Trustees of the Mutt present immediately pointed out

that the Mutt premises was getting ready at Palathope, Mylapore and

that the function be held there only(a perfectly justified point of

view). We pointed out that the access to the site was very much

restricted and cannot accommodate more than a handful of cars/ two

wheelers. HH has to take a decision in this regard.

This mail is to invite suggestions and proposals for events,

constitution of a committee, collection of funds, application thereof

etc.,

My role is to facilitate, coordinate, cooperate and motivate only. All

assistance possible will be rendered by my colleagues in the Asramam.

Kindly forward this mail to all the sites for maximum circulation.

Warmest regards.

RR.

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