Paarthiva Samvathsara ChAthurmAsyam at SrI Matam ( July 21,2005 to

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Taarana Samvathsaram , Sisira Ruthu , Kumbha Maasam

KrishNa Paksha Shashti , Swaati Nakshathram

 

SrI:

 

Dear SishyAs and AbhimAnis of SrI Matam:

 

On April 14 , 2005 , a New Year with the name of

PaarTiva will be born . adiyEn would like to focus on

an important observance during this Paarthiva Year (viz).,

the ChAthurmAsya Sankalpam at SrI Matam for 60 days

starting from July 22 ( Kataka PourNami ) and concluding on

September 18 . It is very possible that this year's ChAthurmAsyam

might be observed at the ChembUr Sri Matam at Bombay .

 

AN INVITATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION

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Following Srimath Azhagiya Singar's approval adiyEn, on behalf of Sri

Ahobila Matam North America, would like to invite your participation in

supporting one or more days of ChAthurmAsyam of Srimath Azhagiya Singar

during the two month period .

 

The expenses for a day's AarAdhanam & TadhiyArAdhanam

during ChAthurmAsyam is Rupees 10,000 or approximately

230 U.S Dollars . adiyEn’s objective is to assemble from

the overseas SishyAs of Sri Matam the needed SamarpaNams ( 60 times $230 =

Six Laks of Indian Rupees ) to meet the expenses for this year's

ChAthurmAsyam . Each of the SishyAs of Sri Matam from all corners of the

globe are requested to support this important AchArya Kaimkaryam yathaa

Sakthi .

 

To start off this pledge season ( March 1 to March 31, 2005), adiyEn

would like to make a pledge of coverage of Two Days of the 2005 ChAthur

Maasyam at Sri Matam ( July 22 and Sep 18) .

 

PLEDGES ONLY AT THIS TIME FOR PLANNING PURPOSE

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AdiyEn is seeking only your pledges at this time to support

one or more of the 60 days during the ChAthurmAsyam

observances starting from July 22 to September 18 , 2005 .

 

SAMARPANAM DETAILS

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Please contribute in multiples of $230. You may also select a specific

date(s) during the Chaturmasyam period. If you happen to be in Mumbai on

those dates please visit Sri Matam and receive our divine Acharya's

blessings in person .

 

Your actual SamarpaNams can be sent on or before June 1 , 2005 to the

following address :

 

Sri Ahobila Muth

10404 Shepherds Crook Court

Potomac, MD 20854

 

 

All the funds sent in support of this Kaimkaryam are fully Tax deductible .

 

 

A PRAYER FOR ACHAARYA ANUGRAHAM

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adiyEn prays for Malolan's and Srimath Azhagiya Singar's

anugrahams to complete this Kaimkaryam successfully

with the support of all overseas SishyAs of Sri Matam .

Your PLEDGES for one day or more can be comunicated to

adiyEn as soon as poosible to assess the progress that

is being made to please AchArya"s ThiruvuLLam .

 

THE IMPORTANCE OF CHAATHURMAASYAM

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A seperate and detailed article on the importance of ChAthurmAsyam rites

observed by SanyAsis in general and the unique aspects of this annual

observance of ChathurmAsyam by Srimath Azhagiya Singars in particular

is available at the following URL :

 

http://www.ahobilamutt.org/snpna/2004/volume5Issue2Tharana.pdf

 

 

Srimath Azhagiya Singar ThiruvadigaLE SaraNam ,

Daasan , Oppiliappan Koil VaradAchAri Sadagopan

Member , Sri Ahobila Matam of North America Board

Secretary , Sri Ranganatha Temple Board