VADAPALANI WEST MAMBALAM, ASHOK NAGAR, K.K. NAGAR, VADAPALANI, VIRUGAMBAKKAM NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWSPAPER Nov.15 - 21, 2009 Vol.7 No.45
Property tax issues can be solved easily
Soon a majority of property tax assessees of the Chennai Corporation can solve their assessment related issues at the zonal offices without visiting the Corporations head office in Ripon Building. And the good news is that the forms for filing property tax assessment will also be simplified. The implementation is likely to be finalized within a couple of days.
At present the assessees need to go to Ripon Building, for issues related to property assessment, merger of buildings, and additional assessment. It is envisaged that as per the new procedure, assessment of property less than 5,000 sq ft will be done by the Assistant Revenue Officers of zonal offices with approval from the respective zonal officers
Free camp for lung diseases Sri Krishna Eye and ENT Hospital is organising a free asthma, COPD detection and smoking cessation camp on November 20 between 9.30 am to 1 pm at their premises at No 39, Burkit Road, T Nagar. Free lung function testing
(Spirometry) will also be provided. Dr Thilagavathy, consultant in pulmonary sleep medicine will be available for consultation. For more details, contact: 24355152, 65198830 & 9500040702.
Hanuman vratham This year Sanjeevarya and Hanuman devotees are celebrating Hanuman vratham by doing 11,000 times Hanumaan
Chalisaparayanam with 1000 people. For further details, contact 42668939 , 97898 17373. sanjeevaray a.samajam@gmail.com
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NEWS It's all about making informed choices Each year World Diabetes Day highlights a theme related to diabetes. Topics covered in the past have included diabetes and human rights, diabetes and lifestyle, and the costs of diabetes. The theme chosen for this year is Diabetes Education and Prevention- a broad theme that will cover the five-year period from 2009 to 2013.
World Diabetes Day and education Diabetes imposes life-long demands on people with diabetes, requiring them to make multiple decisions related to managing their diabetes. People with diabetes need to monitor their blood glucose, take medication, exercise regularly and adjust their eating habits. Furthermore, they may have to face issues related to living with the complications of diabetes and may be required to make considerable psychological adjustments. Without diabetes education, people with diabetes are less prepared to take informed decisions, make behavioural changes, address the psycho-social issues presented by diabetes and, ultimately, may be ill-equipped to manage their diabetes effectively. Poor management will result in reduced health outcomes and an increased likelihood of developing complications. Education is therefore of the utmost importance in the prevention of diabetes complications and central to the World Diabetes Day campaign. Most people with diabetes cannot access diabetes education due to heavy cost, distance, and the lack of appropriate services. Many more may be unaware of the services that do exist or perhaps not convinced of the benefits that diabetes education can bring. The World Diabetes Day campaign promotes the importance of structured diabetes education programmes as key to the prevention and control of diabetes and advocates for increased opportunities for diabetes education within healthcare systems and communities. For details, contact : Chendur Diabetes #72, 7th Avenue, Ashok Nagar,Chennai - 83. Ph : 9444484351.
Popular selling deodorant brand 'Spinz' been to launch a Musky Floral blend of fragrance in the Spinz female deodorant range along with an attractive all black packaging. Associating with the brand, Brand Ambassador Genelia says, “Spinz is a trendy youth brand, and the brand spirit is like me of being the 'Unstoppable'. Today youth are obsessed with grooming and it is not just about looking good but also about smelling great. Their active lifestyle makes them desire for stronger fragrances that last longer. When the brand team approached me with the new fragrance and packaging for Spinz Black Magic, I felt the packaging is Spinz Black Magic has w h i l e m o s t f e m a l e trendy, stylish, and very been introduced to spread fragrances are mild, the key attractive and the fragrance the magic of fun and intent behind the Spinz has a beautiful blend of freshness. Black Magic Launch has
Strong Musky floral notes. I am confident this would be among the fastest moving Spinz Deo variants. According to Mr. Vineet Trakroo, VP (Marketing), Personal Care, “Spinz has undergone a transformation in the past year and is coming closer to youth with its new packaging and youth focus. There is a need for strong fragrances amongst women, and hence the launch of Spinz Black Magic. This is the beginning of a range of Products designed for the active youth. The all new Spinz Black Magic deo has an attractive packaging, which is priced at Rs. 150 only and will be available at all the outlets across the country. - Vp Times
Lalitha kodi nama parayanam The Women's Forum of Natesh Nagar with the support of Siva-Vishnu Temple governing body has initiated their maiden Lalitha Kodi Nama Parayanam at Siva – Vishnu Temple, Natesh Nagar, Virugambakkam for global peace and wellbeing. Chanting of Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam commenced on the the Vijaya Dhasami Day with about 70 women devotees
which soon swelled into 125.Lalitha nama parayanam is being conducted from 9.00 AM to 10.00AM in the morning and 6.00 PM to 7.00 PM in the evening daily and conclude with arathi and distribution of prasadam. After every 5 lakh parayana chanting, abishekam and a new saree is being presented to the deity Lalithambigai on behalf of the devotees. Elaborate arrangements have been
made for the smooth conduct of the event by the Temple authorities and Women's Forum. As on November 6, the devotees have completed 50 lakh nama parayanams and organised a Vilakku Pooja to commemorate the event. The pooja was well attended by the women devotees residing in and around Natesh Nagar shrugging off the heavy downpour. The Forum plans to have a homam and
offer gold plated Sahasranama Maalai to Lalithaambigai upon completion of one crore parayanams. Scores of women devotees are participating in the event both in the morning and in the evening. Women devotees who are desirous of participating in the event can do so by their presence in the temple in the morning and evening and get the blessing of Lalithambigai.
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Trisha's Bollywood flick
Genelia in Dhanush's film
Trisha is currently shooting for director Priyadarshan's bollywood flick Khatta Meeta. It is said that the film is a remake of popular Malayalam film Vellanakalude Nadu. The Mohanlal-Shobana starrer film was a hit in the 1990s. Apparently the director has done some modification in the script to suit the current audience. Akshay Kumar is playing Mohanlal's role and Trisha will do Shobana's character in the film
The superhit film Ready is now being remade into Tamil with Dhanush and Genelia in the lead. The film will be directed by Mitran Jawahar. Jawahar has earlier directed Dhanush in Yaaradi Nee Mohini and is at present directing him in Kutty. With Ready, the actor-director team will hit a hatrick.Ready is now being made in Kannada also and it is reported that the film will be made in to Hindi too.
Gayathri heading for splitsville
Nakul sings for his film
KT Kunjumon is happy these days Gayathri Raghuram, actress and daughter of famous choreographer Raghuram, has filed for a divorce. Gayathri has acted in several films including Charlie Chaplin and Whistle. She married a US based software engineer three years ago. However, she has returned to the country and started a fresh career in films as a choreographer. The actress has filed a petition in a Chennai court citing cruelty as the reason for divorce.
KT Kunjumon, who made memorable films like Kathalan is all set for a come back with his Kathalukku Maranamille. Recently he went to Abirami Mega Mall, where the trailer of the film is being screened. There he met director Shankar and apparently Shankar has said that the trailer is very good and the film will do very well. Apparently, by looking at the feedback from audience, he is happy and is looking forward for a hit film.
Nakul who rose to fame with Kathalil Vizhyunden is busy shooting for Kandakottai.Since his debut in Boys, he is known for his singing prowess too. After singing a piece for Boys he went on to sing in Anniyan, (Kaathal Yanai Varukira Remo, song). Later he also sung for Vettayadu Vilayadu.Now we hear that he is singing for his film Kandakottai. He has sung Eppadi ennul kadhal vanthathu,written by Viveka,for which music director Dina has composed the music.The song is being now shot in New Zealand. According to the director of the film, S Sakthivel, the song is going to be the highlight of the film.
Awards for south Indian films The Tamil Nadu Directors' Council has decided to give away annual awards to honour films tarts and technicians of Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films. The award distribution will start from next year. The council also decided to conduct a cultural show every year in April to raise funds for the awards.
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Blessing by writing Beejakshari on children's tongue
Sree Mathrudevi Viswasanthi Asrama Peetadhipathi Karunamayi, Bhagavathi Sree Vijayeswara Devi blessed children in the city recently by writing the Beejakshari Mantra on their tongues with thulasi dipped in honey at Infosys Hall, T.Nagar. Kishore and Saraswathi had jointly arranged a three day discourse programme on Vishnusahasranama, Lalitha sahasranama and Sree Chakraraja Mahathyam of divine mother Karunamayi. The three days programme commenced with prayer song “Vandeham Saaradha Visarada� by Madhura Sumana. Famous cine playback singer S.Janaki participated and sang Sree Lalithe Namosthuthe. Cine actor and numerologist V a n k a y a l a Sathyanarayana, Intoori S u b b a R a o a n d Dr.P.Ramamohan Rao, IAS attended the programme. Educationist Goodapati Sreenivasa Rao compeered the programme and introduced Karunamayi Vijayeswari Devi saying
that she was born on Vijayadasami Day in the year 1958 showing some miracles at the time of birth itself. Her father Subbaramaiah was a mica merchant and her mother Annapoorna was a devotee of Lord Rama. Maatha is running two free schools and a degree college besides a hospital with 100 beds for poor people. She used to guide the people and enlighten them during her discourses. Her fluent speech is always without any break and the flow seems to be divine, as it is believed that she gets direct vibrations from the eternal. Maatha initially explained the importance and varieties of salagraama stones. She told that salagraama stones are available in Hari Mountains and Vajra keetakam, a divine form of Lord Vishnu, are shaping the salagraama stones. She explained about the shapes and features of salagramaas such as Varaaha Lakshmi Narasimha, Sarva Kama Koorma, Sudharshana chakra, Garuda, Vamana, Lakshmi Narayana,
Balarama, Krishna and Rama. She told that all evils will be vanished after having darshan of salagraamas. On the second day, she explained about Goddess Lalitha in such a way that all bad elements will be vanished, if one chants the name of goddess as Sree Mathre and Lalithambike, which are the first and last names in Lalitha Sahasranamam. Chanting the nama will lead to enlightenment. She compared the eyes of Goddess to that of sun and moon. Sree Chakra is the place for Goddess, who is the third eye of Lord Siva. Video presentations about the different forms of Goddess were shown during Kunkuma pooja and chanting of Lalitha Sahasranama. On the third day morning, Maatha wrote Beejakshari Mantra on the tongues of 100 children and delivered her anugraha bhaashanam. During her speech, she conveyed that she is expecting more from children. She called the children to be responsible citizens and non-selfish politicians to lead the nation in a peaceful manner. She described the country as Pooja Mandir of world countries. She advised the children to chant Beejakshara Mantram 108 times per day. In the evening, she explained about Sree Chakra Raja Mahatyam. She spoke about the sakthi peetas, need to ban cow slaughter and also the need to do social service. She blessed the devotees and provided counselling to every one.
Treat to ears
V.Sudarshan, disciple of J.Rajeswari performed a vocal concert at the Sankara Matam on the occasion of Vadapalani Times 44th week of Music Festival. He could score good impression from the scholars for a clean voice. He commenced with Amboruha varnam in Ranjani ragam followed by Thiagaraja`s Sree Ganapathini in Sowrashtra. Rama Nannu Brovara in Hari Kambhoji received a good response from the audience. Hindolam was taken as sub-main item. In the alapana and swaram his talent was visible. Papanasam Sivan`s Maa Ramanan-Uma Ramanan was presented with good
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diction. He was steady and confident during his presentation. Yaarenna sonnalum in Manirangu was a noteworthy presentation. Kalyani was main item of the evening. Detailed alapana, kalpana swaram along with the neraval- Neeye Meenakshi were presented beautifully for the Keerthanam, Unnaiyellam vere gathi, a composition of Papanasam Sivan. The accompanists gave him good support. Rama Rama Rama, a composition of Purandhara d a s a r i n Va s a n t h a , D e e k s h i t h a r ` s Akhilandeswari in Dhajawanthi , Sada Ennai, a composition of Vijaya dasar in Behag were treat to
ears. Karthikeya Gangeya in Thodi, Annamayya`s Manujudanai putti in Abhogi, Kuai Onru Millai in Ragamalika were melodious. He can scale great heights if he keeps the clarity during thaara sthai in the mandra sthai too. The concert came to an end with Kamas raga thillana. Jayaprakash, disciple of V.L.Kumar on the violin and Siva Subramaniam , disciple of Thillaisthanam Surianarayanan on the mridangam brought the styles of their gurus and mesmerised the audience with their talents. The audience supported the artistes through their applause and encouraged them.
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Students should strive for excellence
Presiding over the Parent Te a c h e r A s s o c i a t i o n meeting of Sri Ahobila Math Oriental Higher Secondary School, West Mambalam, Chennai – 33 on November 1, Dr. C.L. Ramakrishnan (Retd. I.P.S.), president of the P.T.A, pointed out that the role of a student was to persevere tirelessly, striving for excellence, giving up luxuries and comforts. “Parents should see to it that their wards do not neglect study. They should treat them like kings when young, like servants when they keep growing and as friends when they become adults. Moral values inculcated in children during their years of schooling, should be encouraged and adhered to, throughout their life,” he said. He added that selfcontrol plays an important role; As is said in England,
`where every policeman is a gentleman in uniform and every gentleman is a policeman without uniform'. He expressed his gratitude to the parents for their confidence in the school. He warned them not to be complacent, as `a champion would cease to be a champion if he stops achieving'. He further added that education is a continuous process and `one who teaches, learns himself'. Highly appreciating the school for receiving various awards from the Mylapore Academy, including the award for the `Best School that promotes values', he requested the parents to insist on the importance of character and good virtues in their wards. Earlier, T.M. Soundarrajan, the headmaster and
Amazing Performance Madhurima, disciple of Narthanasala director Sathyapriya Ramana performed a kuchipudi dance at Mahalingapuram A y p p a n Te m p l e . T h e administrators of Ayyappan Temple have arranged Madhurima`s kuchipudi dance as a part of their cultural festival programme. She commenced with a Ganesa Kowthvam in Ragamalika set to Adi depicting the great qualities of Lord Ganesa. Familiar item, Bhama Kalapam in kuchipudi tradition was performed in Bhairavi set to Misrachapu with pravesa dharu. The special qualities of Sathya Bhama were well
detailed with dramatised narration and abhinayam. Fifteenth century Poet Narayana Bhattadri`s Narayaneeyam and Sadasiva Bramendra`s Manasa Sancharare was performed along with Om Namo Narayana . Greatness of Lord Vishnu was depicted through apt episodes. She could justify to the dance composition of her guru Sathypriya. Jayadev`s Ashtapadi – Sanchara dadhara sudha madhura in Raga-thala malika was presented duly narrating the separation of Radha, romantic-cumdevotional feeling of Radha and Krishna` s raasakeli
Annual Day celebrated
Sri Sitaram Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School, West Mambalam celebrated the 22nd Annual Day on November 7 at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha. Sri S i v a a . Ta m i z h m a n i , Inspector of Matriculation Schools presided over the function and distributed the prizes for the students. Swami Brahmayoganandha, Yoga Shanthi Gurukulam and Dr.Devaki
secretary of the P.T.A, welcomed the gathering. The meeting commenced with a two-minute silence condoling the demise of Dr. V. Charumathi, P.G. Sanskrit teacher of the School. The headmaster and asst. h e a d m a s t e r, w h i l e addressing the gathering, sought parental cooperation and regular visits to the school to ensure the progress of their wards. Dr. N.V. Vasudevachariar, secretary & correspondent, a n d t r e a s u r e r, P. T. A , insisted on the importance of Vedic Study, emphasizing that every Vedic syllable is sacred and hence essential. “It would bestow on the learners much glory and honour,” he added. Dr. T.N. Jaya, senior most P.G. Sanskrit Teacher, proposed Vedasamiti functioning at the vote of thanks. Jubilee Road, West Mambalam, has been conducting Veda parayanas and homams. It has completed Sri Krishna were well depicted with appropriate abhinayam. Yajur Vedha Sampoorna Her foot work, body G a n a P a r a y a n a m , language and the stage Navagraha Mahayagnyam, s e n s e r e v e a l e d h e r Sahasra Chandin Maaha experience. Vedantam Yagnyam and so on during R a m u h a n d l e d t h e the last three years. nattuvangam along with Recently the organisation guru Sathyapriya Ramana. Kuchipudi Kanakadurga on the vocal, P.V.Ramana on the flute and B.V.Ganesh on the mridangam supported I n s t i t u t e d i n 2 0 0 3 , the artist in a appreciable CavinKare Ability Awards is all set to honour achievers manner. with disability who have s o a r e d b e y o n d conventional barriers to realise their chosen dreams. The 8th CavinKare Ability Awards will be - Sharma presented in Chennai in February next year. A total of four awards will be given to acknowledge personal triumphs in respective fields. The awards salute the extraordinary spirit of achievement, a looking beyond one's own self and physical limitations and the universality of human rights. The prestigious CavinKare Ability awards
Krishnakumar, principal, SS Shasun Jain College for women, T.Nagar also graced the occasion. N.Venkataraman, president of Sri Ram Samaj welcomed the gathering. Principal Leela Parthasarathy presented the Annual Report. The chief guests praised the achievements of the school. The annual souvenir 'Vidya Ratna Sagar' was also released
on the occasion. The management gave cash awards to the teachers handling classes X and XII for their stupendous performance. It was received from the chief guest by Leela Parthasarathy. The secretary of the school K.Subramanian proposed the vote of thanks. It was followed by cultural programmes on the theme 'Universal peace'.
Kanchi seer visits West Mambalam
celebrated its fourth year mahothsavam in a grand manner at Ayodya Mandapam. Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal , Jagadhguru of Kanchi Kamakoti peetam visited the mandapam last Sunday and blessed the devotees who took part in the function. Later the Swamigal went to the Stenographers Guild and
blessed 75 poor and underprivileged students who completed free spoken English course. The course was conducted by the Guild to celebrate the 75th birthday of Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal. In his benediction address, the Swamigal congratulated the guild for offering free training and blessed the institution for its growth and development in times to come. S V Ramaswamy, president of the guild welcomed the gathering and said that he initiated the programme to provide immediate employment to the poor students as a part of Guild's youth related a c t i v i t y . M.Nagasubramaniam, secretary of the guild proposed a vote of thanks.
Salute to achievers with disability come in two categories, however, nomination can be made for one category only. The CavinKare Ability Award for Eminence is a single award given to just one individual, that salutes the exemplary achievement of an individual with disability who has not only overcome great odds towards achievement but has also contributed significantly to society by initiating an organisation of his/her own. The award carries a citation, a trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 2 lakh. The CavinKare Ability Mastery Awards are three awards given to three individuals with disability in
recognition of their extraordinary achievement in field of their choice – be it arts, film, medicine, s c i e n c e , i n d u s t r y, technology, education, community development, human rights, sports or more. The awards carry a citation, a trophy, and a cash prize of Rs.1 lakh, each. Details and nomination forms are a v a i l a b l e a t www.cavinkare.com and www.abilityfoundation.org. Completed nomination forms must reach Ability Foundation on or before November 30, 2009. For more information, contact : 24452400.
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Bhagavath Geetha Maha Yagnya in Podhigai programme is the torrential flow of the Vak Amrutha Varsha of our Swamigal, explaining to the common man, the deepest thoughts high lighted by Lord Krishna saluted by the whole world. Sri Velukkudi Swamigal has performed this through the marathon 735 episodes in h i s i n i m i t a b l e , incomparable, matchless, peerless style, showering 'Anantha Aanandha' on the
For those whose day starts with the innumerable spiritual programmes that being telecast in the various T.V. channels, the recently concluded Kannanin Aaramudhu -a series of lectures on Srimad Bagavath Geetha, r e n d e r e d b y U.Ve.Vellukkudi Krishnan Swamigal, in the Podhigai channel, has by now become a part and parcel of life. The macro mega presentation of this national
treasure of our country, by our Bala vak Amrutha Varshi Vellukkudi Swamy has been on air from 6.30 a.m to 6. 45 a.m , Monday to Friday, for the last three long years. And for people like me, sitting in front of the Podhigai T.V. (after my cup of coffee ) at that time everyday to drink that 'Aara Amudhu,' has almost become a habit. The more important reason for the tremendous popularity of the
Shasthra”as rendered by Swamigal, was a beautiful basket of colourful, fragrant flowers, picked from the immortal Geetha Bhasya of Sri Ramanuja and other acharyas of Vishistadvaita philosophy of Vaishnavism. In addition to this, the Swamigal had interwoven i n t e r e s ti n g v i s u a l s o f pilgrimage tours to many of the 108 divya kshetrams. By this he could mitigate the
Prabatthi.” And when the 108 kshethras are glorified, can the Alwars and Achaaryas be left behind? So to digest Bagavath Geetha Bashyam, the sweet and juicy Pasurangal of the Azhwars and other Vaishnavite saints were added to it just like coating it with sugar. The climax of the highly dramatic conversation between Sri Krishna and Arjuna was executed on N o v e m b e r 6 a t “Dharmakshethre Kurukshethre…”. And Swamigal had got together about 3000 devotees to participate in the thrilling grand finale of the Poornaahoodhi of the Geetha Maha Yagnya! Words fail when we wish to express our 'Kruthgyatha' to our respected Swamigal who truly belongs to the genre, “na bhootho ,na bhavishyathi..” for souls struggling in the intensity of the intricate showering on us, the “Aara samsarasagaram. doctrine of “Liberation Amudhu”…, again words The sara of “Geetha t h r o u g h B h a k t h i a n d
fail when we want to express appreciation to the philanthropist producer of the mega serial of sublime quality and PodhigaiDoordharshan Chennai Kendra for presenting the memorable innings to the viewers. We pray to Shri Rukmani Sametha Parthasarathy Perumal to bestow ayush ,arogyam and aishwaryam on our Swamigal to continue his invaluable service to humanity for ever! “Kurai onrum illai …..Govinda….! With a heart full of gratitude by Rajee Mani
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