VADAPALANI WEST MAMBALAM, ASHOK NAGAR, K.K. NAGAR, VADAPALANI, VIRUGAMBAKKAM NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWSPAPER Dec.6 -12, 2009 Vol.7 No.48
LIGHT IT UP : A view of Karthigai Deepam Celebration at Kasi Viswanathar Temple, West Mambalam (Left) and the Chokkappana at Vengeeswarar Temple, Vadapalani.
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Diabetes detection camp Can I believe in glucometers? Are they reliable? Is the glucometer value the same as that of the lab values? Glucometers are useful in self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG); Glucometers are useful to those people whose blood sugar needs to be frequently tested like that of type1 diabetes, pregnancy diabetes, diabetes in adolescent age group and in a hospital setup. Glucometers play a major role in emergency condition like hypoglycemia and diabetic coma. In these conditions we can rely upon the glucometers.
On the occasion of world diabetes day, Rotary Club of Chennai Golden Star, Chennai Gemini, Madras Ashoknagar in association with Chendur Diabetes specialty centre conducted Diabetes detection and awareness camp at Sivan
Glucometer values are 8-12% higher than of the lab values. It has been accepted by International standard glucometers also. Glucometers asses the blood sugar level of the capillary blood, which has a high blood sugar content compared to the venous blood. In lab, the venous blood sugar is tested. So it is normal to have about 10 % high blood sugar levels in glucometer readings. Nowadays, glucometers are available in which we get reliable blood sugar values within 5 seconds. Fully automated glucometers have the strips embedded in the glucometers. Glucometers can be life savers in condition like hypoglycemia, which needs immediate blood sugar assessment and emergency treatment. Glucometers are commonly used in hospitals to check blood sugar values frequently during surgery and in intensive care wards. We recommend glucometers in pregnancy diabetes, where in one need to check the blood sugar levels at least six times a day. In latest glucometers, we can assess the blood ketone levels also, which is very useful for patients with very high blood sugar level.
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park, K.K Nagar. The camp detected diabetes by blood sugar assessment and provided diabetes awareness education. Diabetes awareness materials were issued to the participants of the camp. 145 persons attended the
special camp and among them 16 were newly detected with diabetes. R t n . P. B a l a c h a n d r a n , Rtn.Mythilimuralitharan, Rtn.Muralitharan and Rotary club members have made the arrangements for the special diabetes camp.
Vedic Maths workshop Vedic Maths Academy in association with Jayavidya Learning center will conduct â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vedic Mathsâ&#x20AC;? workshop for those in the age group of 10 years and above today from 10 am to 1 pm at No. 8, Dhanalakshmi Colony Main Road, Vadapalani, Chennai - 26. The topics covered will include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and squares. For further details, contact: 09841970643 / 42071815
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Keyboard Sathya's new album
A traditional performance
K Sathyanarayanan, a 14year old professional keyboard player released his ninth album at a function held on November 25. The album, bhajans on keyboard was released by veteran musician Dr M Balamuralikrishna. In his key-note address, Dr. Balamuralikrishna, said that Sathyanarayanan is born to become a key personality in music on Keyboard. While praising Sathya and his team for a good presentation of live Bhajans D r. B a l a m u r a l i k i r s h n a expressed his confidence
V.Srivaralakshmi, daughter and disciple of V.Nandini, presented a melodious keyboard concert at Sankara Madam as a part of the Vadapalani Times Music Festival. She commenced her concert with an Oothukkadu Ve n k a t a s u b b a i a r ` s Keerthanam, Sree Vighna Rajam Bhaje in Gambheera nattai ragam and the swaras were impressive. She proceeded to D e e k s h i t h a r ` s Lalithambikaam in Sudhasaveri raga, which created a divine feeling. Papa nasam Sivan`s Parthapra Parameswara in Va c h a s p a t h i w a s performed with the neraval charanam “Ari Azhanum Kana Ariya Jothi, which reflected clarity and clear diction. Brindavana Saranga raga alapana brought out the ragalakshana. Kamalabdha Kala was performed with swaras. Subbaraya `s Janani ninu vina in Reethigowla was a neat presentation. Her selection of an Annamayya`s composition as the
that the ban on keyboard in All India Radio will be lifted soon and he has been taking efforts for the same. He said that he has sung with several veteran instrumentalists and wish to sing to the accompaniment of keyboard by Sathyanarayana in future. The album is presented in such a way that one can use the tracks as part of karaoke setup, if they want to. Beginning with a bhajan on Lord Vinayaka, the album contains various Sai bhajans and also bhajans by various composers
including Surdas, Tulsidas and Meera. It concludes with the popular bhajan “Raghupati Raghava R a j a r a m ” . Sathyanarayanan, in addition to playing the melody on the keyboard, has also composed the background score for all the bhajans. There is also a nagaswaram, as part of the musical ensemble. The album release was preceded by a live music performance of some selected tracks from the album by the artistes who have played for the album.
main item, was a rare yet innovative choice. Oka pari koka pari, the Telugu sahithya was handled with care. The taniavarthanam was short and crisp, which was pleasing appealing. Ganesh Kumar, disciple of Kanyakumari on the violin, Komal R.Srinivas, disciple of S.R.Jayaraman on the
m r i d a n g a m a n d G.Silambarasan, disciple of Thirukannapuram Jayachandran on thavil, provided a very good and enjoyable support.
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Isai Peroli award for Shriram Kumar director, Mascon Global Ltd, inaugurated music festival. The minster appreciated Kartik Fine Arts for its involvement in music and arts and detailed the importance of music with a variety of examples, recollected the services of legends in the music field. L.Sabaretnam, chairman, Kartik Fine Arts in his welcome address said that nearly 800 artists both young and seniors are being provided a chance in the festival. The sabha also provides a chance for NRI musicians and dancers by organizing NRI concerts. Prof.T.N.Krishnan, senior violionist, felicitated the a w a r d e e s . participated in this programme.
ARTS On the occasion of the 35th Music Festival of Kartik Fine Arts, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting S.Jagath Rakshakan, awarded Isai
Peroli ward to violinist Shriram Kumar, Nadanamamani award to danseuse Mythili Prakash and Karthik Rajagopal Award for excellence to
R . M . V. Ve l l a y a p p a n , secretary, Pollachi Tamil Isai Sangam. The award carried a cash prize, memento and citation. Srinivasan, executive
An aural treat Anupama Prakash, disciple of Jaya Krishnan performed a vocal concert, at Sankara Madam as a part of Vadapalani Times Music Festival. With a charming voice and clear diction, she commenced her concert with a traditional varnam â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sarajooda in Saveri set to adi. She continued with Ganapathini Sevimparare in Sowrashtram set to adi composed by Thyagaraja. Jagadaananda karaka, a
Pancharathna kruthi depicted her diction. Abhogi was selected as the submain and brief alapalna was made in a satisfactory manner. Gopalakrishna Bharathi`s Sabapthikku in Aboghi set to roopakam was good. Dikshithar`s Annapoorne in Shyama set to adi inspired divinity. Papa nasam Sivan`s Singarvelavan in Ananda Bhairavi was good. Poorvikalyani was selected
as the main raga of the evening. Teacher`s training reflected during her detailed a l a p a n a a n d kalpanaswaram. Gnanamosagaraada brought out the artiste's confidence. Thiruvalluvar`s Thirupugazh â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Enthum was performed in vurutham style set to jampa thalam. Bhasmapushithaanga Sai, Sai bhajan in Revathi enthralled the audience. The thukada items were
very attractive. She c o n c l u d e d w i t h P a t h i k i a r a t h e , Uthsavasampradaaya keerthanam in Surutti set to adi. Though just 12-years, her performance matched a matured artiste. Sradhha Ravindran on the violin and Sumesh Narayanan on the mirudangam supported her in an appreciable way. -Sarma
Appealing performance B.Suvasini, disciple of Padma Sandilyan and Sree Mushnam Raja Rao, performed an outstanding performance at Sankara Madam as part of the Vadapalani Times Music Festival. She commenced her recital with Mayamalava Gowlai raga varnam, composed by Swathi Thirunal, followed by Papanasam Sivan`s Gajavadana in Sree ranjani raga. Deekshithar`s Nagalingam in Mohanam was selected as the sub-main. Gopalakrishna Bharathi`s
Varuvaro in Sama set to adi Thiagarajan`s Sripathy in Nagaswarali raga set to adi tala was a pleasing one. Mysore Vasudevachariar`s Ninney Nammithi was selected as the main item of the evening with a detailed raga alapana in Simhendra Madhyamam. Panchakendra sayana, charanam was performed as neraval along with the kalpana swaras. The accompanists supported the artiste well during the alapana and was a sample of the taniavarthanam. Swarna vocalist's passion for Tamil Venkatesh Deekshithat`s Kandavarku Kanavelum in literature.
Kuntalavarali and Mooka Kavi`s Jaya Jaya, a slokam from Mookapancha sathi inspired the audience with divinity. She concluded the concert with Maharajapuram S a n t h a n a m ` s Nadamaadum Daivamey in Saramathi ragam set to adi. Marukulaviya, Thirupugazh was performed in Poorvi Kalyani ragam. Anantasri on the violin and Sivasubramanian on the mridangam supported the artiste well. - Sarma
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Children's Day celebrated
Sri Sitaram Vidyalaya Mat. Hr. Sec. School celebrated Children's Day Ayodya A s w a m e d h a Mahamandapam. D.Dhushyanathan, retired principal, Kendriya Vidyalaya, New Delhi presided over the function and distributed the prizes. School secretary K.Subramanian welcomed
the gathering. Leela Parthasarathy , school principal proposed a vote of thanks. The board of trustees, the president and members of the governing body of Sri Ram Samaj graced the occasion. Prize distribution was followed by cultural programmes by the students.
Temple cleaning Founders Day celebrated
His Holiness Srimad Andavan Swamigal while blessing the students and staff at the Founder's Day celebration at Sri Ahobilamath Oriental
Higher Secondary School, West Mambalam, Chennai â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 33, stressed the value of education. Quoting from Thirukkural, Swami stated that whatever
is learnt should be learnt thoroughly, and should be practised in life. Swami praised the benevolent attitude of the alumni of the school, who keep constantly encouraging the students with several scholarships. Swami awarded prizes to the teachers S. Seshadri, AHM, T.N. Jaya and H. Latha, who had produced State ranks in Commerce, Sanskrit and Accountancy in the Higher Secondary Public Examinations, March 2009 and also to the top ranker in aggregate in the State and State rank holder in the above three subjects. M.S.Sundarrajan, chairman and managing
L o k a D h a r m a S e v a Transport and lunch will be F o u n d a t i o n T r u s t arranged. volunteers are doing the For participation, contact : director, Indian Bank, temple cleaning at Vada R . S u b r a m a n i a n o n who presided over the N a g e s w a r a m Te m p l e , 24760556, 9444381476 f u n c t i o n , a d v i s e d t h e Kunrathur on December 6. resubramn@yahoo.com students to plan their career. A. Srinivasan, deputy general manager, Indian (A Govt. of India Undertaking) Bank, also spoke on the # 25, Nagarjuna Ngr., Ist Street, Rangarajapuram, Ch-24. occasion. M.K. Rajan, Special Festival Offer F. C . A . , p r e s i d e n t S r i Ahobila Math Samskrita Interest Rates on Loans Vidya Abhivardhini Sabha, Housing Loans - Starting from 8% p.a. distributed prizes amounting to Rs.51720, to Vehicle Loan - Starting from 8.5% p.a. the winners of the and also V.Net and Mobile Banking, ATM Facility, competitions in Divya Sms alerts & â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Vâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gen Uth for Students. Prabandha. Prizes to winners of various Ph : competitions in stotras, recitation competitions in English and Tamil were awarded by the chief guests.
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Temple, we and science Temple is a pure laboratory, it's the science of conscious experience. When we are in a temple, what is recorded in us is energy and energy. When inside a temple, we are in the presence of super conscious and hence we feel total bliss. All the various idols in the temples are embodiment of the same energy. In the silence and divinity that surrounds the temple, we realise that we are one with the almighty. We merge with him and the divine oneness happens within us. Later on we start experiencing the same vibrant energy in our being. The ultimate thing for a human being is the devotion towards the almighty, and
be able to receive the vibrant energy which we can experience in a temple. As we practise to be in constant touch with the almighty our consciousness rises, new energy levels happen in us. When we feel constantly that we are the embodiment of everlasting bliss our body with start radiating grace. Our body is pure intelligence. The universe is made up of the five elements such as earth, water, fire, air and space. In the same way our body too is made up of the same five elements. In temple we are taught to relate to the macrocosm through all these five elements. Relating to the universe,
"prabanjam" in Tamil, through the earth element is through worship of the idols. Relating through the water element is offering abhishekas, the holy bath to the divine. Relating through the air is through the chanting of sacred mantras. By conducting fire rituals, we relate to the fire element. We can liberate ourselves from the worldly issues by just being to the temple, which is the ultimate energy radiating centre of the divine. The first people to make this conclusion, who did research on it and established a connection with this energy, were the saints or siddhars. They
established many ways for the future generations to realise this energy. Today in this modern world of intellectual growth, we miss out on the emotional needs. The temple is a gift that offer us an opportunity to explore our emotional being and live in totality. Let us visit the divine centre again and again, which will awaken new energies in us, as now we are aware and ready to explore the GOD in us. Anything we respect enters our inner space . Next time when you are in the divine lap of almighty, in our very own temple, enjoy the vibrant silence ! Vikram V
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It's all about awareness
O n Wo r l d A i d s D a y, People's AIDS Initiative, launched their AIDS awareness programmes. Durgavathi Stalin, wife of deputy chief minister, lit the lamp and inaugurated the initiative. Deputy Chief Minister Stalin, actor Kamal Hassan, Chennai Mayor Ma Subramanian, directors Mysskin and Sasikumar were present on the occasion. The trilogy of short films were directed by Krithika (wife of Udayanidhi Stalin), Sasikumar and Mysskin, and the three films are titled Life, Love and Hope respectively. Prasanna, Illavarasu and Lakshmi have acted in the films. Kamal Hassan in his speech said that these kinds of programmes will help to change the society's mindset. Kamal also donated insurance amounts for 1500 children. Mayor described the initiatives taken by the government to create AIDS awareness. He said that that the films on AIDS awareness should be screened in theatres before the commencement of feature films. On the occasion, a book on AIDS awareness was released and students of Don Bosco school did a dance performance.
Children's Day celebrated
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