Divya Darsanam-1st Day

[Guest guest]

*The spiritual exhibition 'Divya Darshanam' went through its inaugural day

on 29 th December 2006, at Chittrambalam Memorial School on East

Adayvanjalan Street in Srirangam, Trichy. *

 

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*The main event of the morning was the inaugural speech by SrirangaNarayana

Jeer Swamy, pontiff of the Srirangam Mutt . Jeer Swamy was all praise for

Srimaan Trust and its founder Sri. U.Ve. Parasara Badrinarayana Bhattar

Swamy. He admired Badri Bhattar Swamy's dedication towards the upliftment of

sampradayam, and commented that it is very rare to come across such men,

among whom can be included the names of Nanjeeyar and Parasara Bhattar, who

would show scant interest for Emberumaan's sevai, but would strive

wholeheartedly for the betterment of Srivaishnava Sampradayam. *

 

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*Bhattar Swamy and his team of dedicated volunteers ensured that every

student of Srimaan Trust had a learning role to play in the exhibition. The

kids were looking forward to the start of their show with much enthusiasm,

and they looked a confident lot as they settled into their various

positions, dressed in pancha kuccam, paavadai ; some with nervous smiles,

some rehearsing their lines, and others breaking out into giggles every few

minutes or so. *

 

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*On the ground floor of the exhibition was the Divya Desams section, where

every inch of wall space was covered with beautiful charts depicting the 108

Divya Desams with a brief description of each and a photo of the Divya Desam

Perumal for good measure. There were also some fantastic models of Divya

Desam Kovils such as Tiruvellikeni, Srirangam, Thirupathi, Badri,

Thiruvananthapuram, Srivilliputtur etc. The idea was to have one Divya Desam

model From each territorial zone where Divya Desams are located, such as

Chola Nadu, Pandya Nadu etc. The models of Srirangam and Tiruvellikeni were

done with great attention to detail, and a legend by the side provided

valuable information about various Sannidhis, Gopurams, Mantapams etc.,

which were numbered neatly on the models. Children of Srimaan Trust were

waiting by the models to explain them thoroughly, and were also well versed

with the Divya Desams and ready to provide information and assistance. *

 

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*On the first floor there were four sections: 'Azhwars', 'Acharyas',

'Science and Religion', and 'Vidwans of Srivaishnava Sampradayam.' Special

mention must be made here of the 'Azhwars' and 'Acharyas' sections, for they

took the audience by storm. Little kids of no more than 6 to 8 years of age

were displaying impeccable eloquence and mastery over their topic matter,

each of them in the guise of the Azhwar or Acharya whom they talked about.

Jeer Swamy was heartily surprised and lauded Srimaan Trust and the children

for this beautiful depiction of our grand Srivaishnava Parampara. 'Science

and Religion' had some interesting vedic maths charts, and a model

displaying the Bhopal Gas Tragedy showed how one of the families in the

vicinity of the toxic leak was not affected by it, having performed

agnihotram.

'Vidwans of Srivaishnava Sampradayam' showcased great vidwans like Khadi

Ananthachar swamy, Annangarachariar Swamy, Karpankadu Venkatachariar Swamy

etc. through charts that were explained fluently by the children in that

section. *

 

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*On the second floor arrangements had been made for a 'home theatre'

experience, and movies were screened on the concepts of Sristi, Pralaya,

Vishnu Purana, Kaisika Purana etc. This section received a great response

from the adults in the crowd as well, many of whom were baffled by the

various topics that were discussed in the film, such as the various aspects

and stages of Sristi etc. The shows were held at regular intervals and

attracted a steady inflow of eager viewers. *

 

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*All in all, the first day of 'Divya Darshanam' proved to be a promising

start for the three day event, which hopes to showcase in the best possible

manner the brilliance and beauty of Srivaishnava Sampradayam. A grand state

level inter-school competition has been arranged on the second day of the

event, which will draw schools from Erode, Salem, Chennai,Trichy etc. We

hope that this three day event will be a pleasurable experience for the

visitors, and though any attempt at trying to showcase Srivaishnava

Sampradayam falls short of it's true splendour, we believe that the kids

here at Bhattar Kuzham are showing great promise as the future adiyars who

will help this Sampradayam grow and flourish. *

 

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*A Humble Appeal:*

 

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*We the members of Kainkarya Sree request the bhaagavathas and patrons of

Srimaan Trust to contribute towards this endeavor wholeheartedly and assure

its success. We are a non-profit, purely charitable Trust and we depend on

the goodwill and support of patrons and well-wishers for such initiatives.

Though we have sought sponsorships from many Companies and corporates for

this event, very few have come forward. The expenditure for this event has

already run up to Rs. 50,000 on the first day, and is expected to be Rs. 1

lakh for all three days. Please contribute generously and help make this

event a grand success. *

 

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*Thanking You,*

 

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ever-in-divine-service,

KAINKARYA SREE

Srimaan Trust (Srimaan Bhattar Kuzham)

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