Renovation of dilapadated temples and restoration of past glory

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Dear Bhagavatas:

There are so many temples from ancient times that have been consecrated by our

dear Azhwars and Acharyas. Quite a few of them are today languishing for funds

even for Deepam, Vastram, Naivedyam etc. I believe that our first duty is

towards these temples before we devote attention to the modern ones. I have

identified a few of them and Sri R.M Venkat Swami and Sri M.K.Suidarshan Swami

of Kuwait are presently engaged in helping such temples. In fact, I have

committed myself to earmark excess of recipts over expnses incurred in

publishing my book "Hinduism Rediscovered" towards these temples,- NOT the ones

affluent already or the newer ones cropping up every now and then.

 

Let me hasten to assure you that I do not mean that these should be discouraged

and in fact newer temples are necessary thees days true to the saying "Kovil

illaa ooril kuDi irukka vENDaam".

 

I am only indicating the prorities. TYhis is for your consideration.

Dasoham

Anbil Ramaswamy

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Dear Bhagavathas,

 

A good movement is going on to renovate dilapadated temples and their

restoration of past glory. A first attempt is started with Sri Lakshmi

Narasimhaswamy Temple, Nala Bazaar, Secunderabad- an old temple dating back to

300 years. Bhaktas interested in participating in such noble kainkaryams may

kindly contact Sri Mohan swamy who has appealed for contributions.

 

His address is given below:

 

A.S.Mohan, Flat No.403, Central View Apartments, New Bhoiguda, Secunderabad -

500003. Tel: 040-27536165

Mobile No.098481-47344

 

Contributors : Kindly send account payee cheque / DD in the name of,

'SRI LAKSHMI NARSIMHA SWAMY SEVA SAMITHI'

 

Sajjana Padapadma parama renuhu

 

Lakshmi Narasimhadasan

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear Bhagavatas:

The temple mentioned by Sri Narasimhan Swamy does not belong to either category

viz., "the ones affluent already or the newer ones cropping up every now and

then". This one is neither affluent nor is one that has cropped up recently like

so many temples for which fund raising proposals are being received so

freqently.

 

My remarks were in the context of earmarking funds from the Sale proceeds of MY

book. Sri Narasimhan's posting provided an opportunity to state my stand in the

matter.

 

Your kind attention is invited to my clarification in the same mail:

"Let me hasten to assure you that I do not mean that these should be discouraged

and in fact newer temples are necessary these days, true to the saying 'Kovil

illaa ooril kuDi irukka vENDaam'.

 

I am only indicating the prorities. This is for your consideration".

 

I repeat: This is a question of priorities.

 

Dasoham

Anbil Ramaswamy

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Dear Swamy,

 

At the outset let me thank u for posting the appeal in the web site. I did not

quite follow your statement:

 

"In fact, I have committed myself to earmark excess of receipts over expenses

incurred in publishing my book "Hinduism Rediscovered" towards these temples,-

NOT the ones affluent already or the newer ones cropping up every now and then."

 

I guess for sure, that u have not meant to include the Lakshmi Narasimha swamy

temple of Nala Bazaar, Sec'bad into the so-called "affluent" category of temples

which do not enjoy ur priority and hence the temple will be in the list of

recipients of ur contribution.

 

If u meant it the other way, then I will have to explain you the following

situation for clarity to remove any kind of misgivings.

 

(1) Needless to say, this temple is not an "Alwar" padal temple. But, it is an

old temple worshipped by great swamies in the past. This now is in a dilapadated

state without care. To me, and I am sure to any person following pancharathra

agamam will immediately agree that 'Lord' resides inside these temples, whether

sung by alwar or not looking forward to the devotees to 'take care of him' (it

is his leela).

 

(2) In my opinion any temple in a dilapadated state needs to be protected and

restored to its glory in the same way as far as possible. So, my earnest request

is to only appeal to the devotees for this purpose without any kind of

classifications.

 

If I have convinced u about it, then Lord Lakshmi Narasimha of this temple will

be benefited for I am sure u will include him in your list too.

 

 

 

Sajjana Padapadma parama renuhu

 

Lakshmi Narasimha dasan

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narsimhan csl <cslnarsimhan wrote:

Dear Bhagavatas:

There are so many temples from ancient times that have been consecrated by our

dear Azhwars and Acharyas. Quite a few of them are today languishing for funds

even for Deepam, Vastram, Naivedyam etc. I believe that our first duty is

towards these temples before we devote attention to the modern ones. I have

identified a few of them and Sri R.M Venkat Swami and Sri M.K.Suidarshan Swami

of Kuwait are presently engaged in helping such temples. In fact, I have

committed myself to earmark excess of receipts over expenses incurred in

publishing my book "Hinduism Rediscovered" towards these temples,- NOT the ones

affluent already or the newer ones cropping up every now and then.

 

Let me hasten to assure you that I do not mean that these should be discouraged

and in fact newer temples are necessary these days true to the saying "Kovil

illaa ooril kuDi irukka vENDaam".

 

I am only indicating the prorities. This is for your consideration.

Dasoham

Anbil Ramaswamy

========================================================================

Dear Bhagavathas,

 

A good movement is going on to renovate dilapadated temples and their

restoration of past glory. A first attempt is started with Sri Lakshmi

Narasimhaswamy Temple, Nala Bazaar, Secunderabad- an old temple dating back to

300 years. Bhaktas interested in participating in such noble kainkaryams may

kindly contact Sri Mohan swamy who has appealed for contributions.

 

His address is given below:

 

A.S.Mohan, Flat No.403, Central View Apartments, New Bhoiguda, Secunderabad -

500003. Tel: 040-27536165

Mobile No.098481-47344

 

Contributors : Kindly send account payee cheque / DD in the name of,

'SRI LAKSHMI NARSIMHA SWAMY SEVA SAMITHI'

 

Sajjana Padapadma parama renuhu

 

Lakshmi Narasimhadasan

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear Bhagavatas:

 

I would like to give my humble view on this point. Please don’t treat this as an

argument.

 

There are lots of very old temples (centuries) outside the purviews of Azwar and

Acharya padal sthalams. These temples are spread across all the 4 South Indian

states. Even though we should consider Azwar and Acharya padal sthalams with

great reverence, we should not boycott other temples that have been part of our

Shrivaishnavism for many many centuries. My sincere appeal is to donate to all

the old temples that are lacking any kind of funds and bring them to a stage

where at least nithya deepam and nivedam can be offered. Kindly excuse me for

any apacharams committed.

 

 

 

dasan

 

Jayasimhan A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear all,

 

My understanding is the temples, especially the kind we have been talking about

come under State Govt. This is true in Karnataka. These temples have

architectural, historic and religious significance. However, very few people, if

any use them. It is the duty of Govt to maintain these national treasures. Even

in profitable shrines like TTD, significant monuments are being destroyed for

some mundane reasons. The Swami pushkarani in Tirumala is among the filthiest

body of water surrounded by human droppings. We need some policy change here.

Unlike minority religious institutions, these types of Hindu temples have very

little autonomy. Christian organizations also operate

educational/business/health care institutions with very little Govt

interference. Most Hindus have no other way than to use those institutions. The

profit made there is used to expand their business as well as maintain their

organizations and expand missionary activity. This is a vicious cycle we

inheritrd thanks to our visionary founding fathers, whom I don't like to even

name. As Hindu indtitutions get weaker by the day, they all prosper.

 

It is the newer temples in urbanite neighbourhoods (like Andal ranagamannar,

Sanjaynagar or Padmanabha nagar temples in Bangalore)that are religious centers

and are private.

 

We need to organize better and impress our the Govt. on the monumental,

architectural and historical value of the trasures and leave the sectarian

considerations way in the back drop. We saw how the attempt of using one sects

view failed in TTD could not save thousand pillar hall. Less than 0.1% of

Indians have heard of any Alwar's name let alone their pAdals. This is the

truth.

 

Just something to introspect and look at the big picture and take a holistic

stand and not bury our heads in the sand.

 

dAsan

 

K. Sreekrishna Tatachar