99th Thirunakshatram of Thirukkudanthai Andavan--News Report

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Sreemathe RangaRamanuja Mahadesikaya Namaha

 

News Report in the Hindu Newspaper dated 22nd

March,2005.

 

 

Vedic Scholars Honoured

 

Honouring of Vedic scholars and book release marked

the 99th “Thirunakshathram” of Srimath Thirukudanthai

Andavan, ninth Mutt head of the Srirangam Andavan

Ashram, celebrated on the Ashram premises at Alwarpet

here today.

 

The day began with “Sathumarai”. On the occasion,

the present head, 11th Acharyan, Sri Rangaramanuja

Maha Desikan, honoured 28 Vedic scholars belonging to

the Vaishnavite, Saivaite and Madhva sects. They were

presented with a shawl, a scroll and a silver utensil

for conducting poojas, besides a cash prize of

Rs.5,000.

 

Three books – ‘Paramapadha Pangam,’ ‘Veera Sozhiyam’

and ‘Sri Desika Sthothraani’ – were released by

Srimath Andavan. This was followed by ‘Anugraha

Bashanam’ (religious discourse).

 

The five-day Thirunkashatram celebrations began on

Thursday last with Veda, Grandha and Prabandha

parayanam. On the final day today, Veda Parayanam was

completed, said R. Rajagopal, chairman, national

committee of Srimath Andavan ashram.

 

Sri Rangaramanuja Maha Desikan will camp on the

Ashram premises on Desikachari Road till May 25.