Tuesday 30 December 2014

Margazhi Discourses @ Nandalala on 2nd & 3rd Jan 2015

SPIRITUAL DISCOURSES BY
 
VIJAY TV FAME
KALARATHNA
TMT.  SINDUJA CHANDRAMOULI

DateTimeTopic:2nd January, 2015 (Friday) Between 6.00  p.m. & 7.30 p.m.

“BHAKTHA MEERA”
 
 
3rd  January, 2014 (Saturday) Between        6.00  p.m. & 7.30 p.m.
  
“SRI RADHA PARINAYAM”

Place:
Sri Nandalala Cultural Centre,
No. 2 & 4, Dr  Ranga Road,  Mylapore, Chennai 600 004

Monday 29 December 2014

Sri Akka's New Year Darshan!


Dear Sri Nandajis

Greetings and Best Wishes

The much awaited NEW YEAR  Darshan of PUJYASRI AKKA/AMMA will be  on 1stJanuary, 2015  from   6 p.m.  onwards at Kanthimathi Kalyana Mandapam (off North Boag Road - Narasimhan Road, 2nd Street, T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017.) followed by PAADHA POOJA.

All are requested to attend and get the blessings of PUJYASRI AKKA/AMMA

Wishing all Nandajis a  " HAPPY &  PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR – 2015  ".

Regards.
Nandaji Ranga Rao

Kids Winter Camp & Nandalala! Smarter Kids for a Brighter Tomorrow!

Wednesday 17 December 2014

The most awaited- Book release function of our MathiOli’s “Idhudhaan Vazhi” on 25th December 2014

BOOK RELEASE FUNCTION

MathiOli’s

“Idhudhaan Vazhi”

Venue: Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan
Date: 25th December 2014 (Thursday)
Time: 10 am

Programme
Prayer: Selvi Medhini Srivas
Introduction by Sri Ranga Rao ( Trustee, Sri Nandalala Religious Trust )
Welcome address: Sri A. V. Jayaraman ( Karthik Fine Arts )
Book Release
by
Sri Chaithanyananda
(Sri Rajarajesheari Peetam, Rochester, NY)

Kalaimaamani SP. Muthuraman
(Film Director)
Will receive the First Copy
& deliver a Special Address

Skit based on Mathioli’s Book
“Idhudhaan Vazhi”
By  ‘Gurukulam’ Sri M. B. Murthy

Vote of Thanks: Sri ‘Vaanathi’ Ramu
(Gangai Putthaka Nilayam)

Acceptance speech: ‘Mathioli’ Saraswathy


Saturday 6 December 2014

Sri Saneeswara Baghwan Shanthi Homam)



Dear Sri Nandajis, 

GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES.

You are aware that Sri Nandalala Religious Trust, with the Blessings and under the Guidance of HER HOLINESS MATHIOLI R. SARASWATHY (Fouder-President) is organising a HAVAN (Sri Saneeswara Baghwan Shanthi Homam) on Friday the 12th of December, 2014 and Saturday the 13th of December, 2014 (Karthigai 26th and 27th)  

ATTACHED PLEASE FIND THE INVITATION FOR THE HOMAM.  

All are  requested to attend and also participate  in the function   since it is being performed for the peace and welfare of one and all and receive  the Blessings of SRI AMMA and SRI SANEESWARA BAGHWAN. )  

 
JAI NANDALALA. 

regards,
Nandaji Ranga Rao



Thursday 27 November 2014

Her Holiness PujyaShri Mathioli Saraswathy's Speech-Date:23-11-2014-Venue: Shankara Matam,Matunga

Her Holiness PujyaShri Mathioli Saraswathy's Speech
Venue: Shankara Matam,Matunga
Time:10:00Am
Date:23-11-2014
Occasion:Surya puja performed by sri Ganesha Sastrikal,shankara Matam
Sankalpam on behalf of Nandalala Seva Samithi:Sri Ravindran &Mrs Jaishree Ravindran
Prasad offered:Dates and water blended with special draviya powder.
Karthigai month surya worship is very significant.Chant Surya ashtagam , kavacham, Aditya hrudayam or any other surya slokha .
Hold on to any of these surya slokams and chant it regularly.
Of all the slokhas,Aditya hrudayam is very powerful ESP for ppl who have jail Vasam! These people may not know the reason as to Å· they are housed there! Many of them may not know the efficacy of this potent slokha.They would look out for a purohit and request them to hold a prayer for 45/48 days to get relief and respite from their sentence!
These are small margams to reach out for Divine help.
Surya Oli throws light in our soul. Suriyan is like a unique candle!!the regular candle leaves behind a black soot but not Suriyan!without lighting it's still glows!Perform surya namaskaram everyday.
Benefits of chanting Aditya Hrudayam:
Eye problems like watering eyes (a sign of old age) and heart diseases (Hrudayam)will be taken care of.
Only on Shankaranthi arthi is performed for Suriyan.
Suriyan represents the musical note :(swara)SA
Raagam: Vasantha
Rasi :simha rasi
Suriyan is a Namaskara priyar
Any prarthanai/vendudhal offered to Suriyan manifests during the month of Kartikai
He represents the Red Maanikam in the Navarathna stones.
Dhaniyam :godhumai/Wheat
Flower:The Lotus.It opens up to the Sun and closes at dusk.
Soorya kanthi flower shows the direction of the Sun
Vasthram : Red color
Naivedhyam:Water
When Godess Mahalakshmi arose from the Ocean of thiruparkadal she had the lotus in her hand.she was accompanied by her bandhus-Kausthubam,Kamadhenu,Chandran ,Vishnu's Vakshasthalam and a few others.
But there is One more lakshmi who alighted from from Suriyan's Prabhai .Madhura kavirayar in his Sadakam describes Her thus:
She appears as a dazzling spatika emerging from Suriyan's Prabhai.(the ornamental Arch)She is different from lakshmi..she has no bandhus like Godess Lakshmi,no lotus,no vakshasthalam,no Kamadhenu,no Kausthubam or Chandran.yet She is full of Tejus.She resides in Surya mandala.She is Sreedevi.
The seven horses of Suriyan represent different colors according to 12 Rasis,one chakram.They change colors during the day!
The Surya Kantha kal is the color of Fire and has all qualities of fire.It dazzles when the Rays of the Sun pass through it. It is seen in some temples but kept as a secret.
Holy snanam:
One should perform dips in holy rivers only in the morning and not in the evening.the Sun's rays permeate and charge the waters only in the morning.
Dhaanam:
During Chithirai month especially on Agni Nakshatram day ,offer small mud pots filled with water to anyone.
Kachapeshwar Temple in kanchipuram has the Surya sadagam inscribed in the culvert.
visit
Konarak-sun temple.
jambai ,srikantiyur in South Arcot.
Sri Akka asked Mr Shankar to highlight the karthikai month Surya worship.he shared the following information:
Aghasthiyar 's Aditya hrudayam is a powerful slokha.He shared his experiance of getting to know about this slokha during sunrise in Talakavery and the sunset in Dwaraka ..both occasions in the presence of Her Holiness Sri Akka.Mr.Shankar chanted
Abirami Bhattar 's slokha from Abirami Andadhi
Undikindra sengadhir... He went on to associate it with Sri Akka! if we look at Sri Akka's forehead one can see Suriyan as uchi Tilakam.
Kartikai masa surya vazhipadu special:
Suriyan is Ucham (exhaulted)on the first Sunday of kartikai.
Prayer song Aiyiram karam neeti-(kannadasans)was rendered by Nandaji's Jaishree Ravindran,Chitra ramanathan,chandra raman.
According to Suryanaar Kovil agama sasthram ,the idols of the Navagrahas are positioned as below:
7 regular aand two opp for raghu ketu
Suryan centre
Chandran East
Guru west
Sukran North
North East ketu
North west rahu
Budhan South
South west Shani
South East sevvai
This temple is very powerful.
To conclude surya Gayathri Mantra was chanted by Smt Nandhaji Chitra Ramanathan and Radhe Tulasi Ms Ramalakshmi
Surya gayathri mantra :
Om Bhaskaraya Vidhmahe
Diva karaya Dheemahe
Thanno Surya Prachodayath .

Sri Akka blessed all those who were present and took part in the puja a very happy and healthy life!!
Jai Nandalala!!!!

Venue: Shankara Matam,Matunga
Time:10:00Am
Date:23-11-2014
Occasion:Surya puja performed by sri Ganesha Sastrikal,shankara Matam
Sankalpam on behalf of Nandalala Seva Samithi:Sri Ravindran &Mrs Jaishree Ravindran
Prasad offered:Dates and water blended with special draviya powder.
Karthigai month surya worship is very significant.Chant Surya ashtagam , kavacham, Aditya hrudayam or any other surya slokha .
Hold on to any of these surya slokams and chant it regularly.
Of all the slokhas,Aditya hrudayam is very powerful ESP for ppl who have jail Vasam! These people may not know the reason as to Å· they are housed there! Many of them may not know the efficacy of this potent slokha.They would look out for a purohit and request them to hold a prayer for 45/48 days to get relief and respite from their sentence!
These are small margams to reach out for Divine help.
Surya Oli throws light in our soul. Suriyan is like a unique candle!!the regular candle leaves behind a black soot but not Suriyan!without lighting it's still glows!Perform surya namaskaram everyday.
Benefits of chanting Aditya Hrudayam:
Eye problems like watering eyes (a sign of old age) and heart diseases (Hrudayam)will be taken care of.
Only on Shankaranthi arthi is performed for Suriyan.
Suriyan represents the musical note :(swara)SA
Raagam: Vasantha
Rasi :simha rasi
Suriyan is a Namaskara priyar
Any prarthanai/vendudhal offered to Suriyan manifests during the month of Kartikai
He represents the Red Maanikam in the Navarathna stones.
Dhaniyam :godhumai/Wheat
Flower:The Lotus.It opens up to the Sun and closes at dusk.
Soorya kanthi flower shows the direction of the Sun
Vasthram : Red color
Naivedhyam:Water
When Godess Mahalakshmi arose from the Ocean of thiruparkadal she had the lotus in her hand.she was accompanied by her bandhus-Kausthubam,Kamadhenu,Chandran ,Vishnu's Vakshasthalam and a few others.
But there is One more lakshmi who alighted from from Suriyan's Prabhai .Madhura kavirayar in his Sadakam describes Her thus:
She appears as a dazzling spatika emerging from Suriyan's Prabhai.(the ornamental Arch)She is different from lakshmi..she has no bandhus like Godess Lakshmi,no lotus,no vakshasthalam,no Kamadhenu,no Kausthubam or Chandran.yet She is full of Tejus.She resides in Surya mandala.She is Sreedevi.
The seven horses of Suriyan represent different colors according to 12 Rasis,one chakram.They change colors during the day!
The Surya Kantha kal is the color of Fire and has all qualities of fire.It dazzles when the Rays of the Sun pass through it. It is seen in some temples but kept as a secret.
Holy snanam:
One should perform dips in holy rivers only in the morning and not in the evening.the Sun's rays permeate and charge the waters only in the morning.
Dhaanam:
During Chithirai month especially on Agni Nakshatram day ,offer small mud pots filled with water to anyone.
Kachapeshwar Temple in kanchipuram has the Surya sadagam inscribed in the culvert.
visit
Konarak-sun temple.
jambai ,srikantiyur in South Arcot.
Sri Akka asked Mr Shankar to highlight the karthikai month Surya worship.he shared the following information:
Aghasthiyar 's Aditya hrudayam is a powerful slokha.He shared his experiance of getting to know about this slokha during sunrise in Talakavery and the sunset in Dwaraka ..both occasions in the presence of Her Holiness Sri Akka.Mr.Shankar chanted
Abirami Bhattar 's slokha from Abirami Andadhi
Undikindra sengadhir... He went on to associate it with Sri Akka! if we look at Sri Akka's forehead one can see Suriyan as uchi Tilakam.
Kartikai masa surya vazhipadu special:
Suriyan is Ucham (exhaulted)on the first Sunday of kartikai.
Prayer song Aiyiram karam neeti-(kannadasans)was rendered by Nandaji's Jaishree Ravindran,Chitra ramanathan,chandra raman.
According to Suryanaar Kovil agama sasthram ,the idols of the Navagrahas are positioned as below:
7 regular aand two opp for raghu ketu
Suryan centre
Chandran East
Guru west
Sukran North
North East ketu
North west rahu
Budhan South
South west Shani
South East sevvai
This temple is very powerful.
To conclude surya Gayathri Mantra was chanted by Smt Nandhaji Chitra Ramanathan and Radhe Tulasi Ms Ramalakshmi
Surya gayathri mantra :
Om Bhaskaraya Vidhmahe
Diva karaya Dheemahe
Thanno Surya Prachodayath .

Sri Akka blessed all those who were present and took part in the puja a very happy and healthy life!!
Jai Nandalala!!!!

Monday 24 November 2014

SRI SANEESWARA BHAGAVAN SANTHI HOMAM -"SANI PEYARCHI" ON FRIDAY THE 12TH DECEMBER, 2014 AND SATURDAY THE 13TH DECEMBER, 2014

Jai Sri Nandalala!

Dear  Sri Nandajis

GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES

WITH THE BLESSINGS OF  PUJYASRI  MATHIOLI  R.  SARASWATHY    

( SRI AKKA/SRI AMMA) IT HAS BEEN DECIDED TO PERFORM SRI SANEESWARA

 BHAGAVAN SANTHI HOMAM IN  CONNECTION WITH "SANI PEYARCHI"  ON FRIDAY

 THE 12TH DECEMBER, 2014  AND SATURDAY THE 13TH DECEMBER, 2014  AT 

S.V.R. KALYANA MANDAPAM (HEMAMALINI KALYANA MANDAPAM) 272, AVVAI

 SHANMUGAM SALAI ( LLOYDS ROAD), ROYAPETTAH CHENNAI 600 014, INDIA.

ON 12TH DECEMBER 2014 FOR SRI SANEESWARA BHAGAVAN AND OTHER 

GRAHAS THERE WILL BE JAPAM AND ON 13TH DECEMBER, 2014 GANAPATHY 

HOMAM, NAVAGRAHA SANTHI HOMAM, 27 NAKSHATHRA HOMAM,   MRITYUNJAYA 

HOMAM, SUDARSANA HOMAM , ASHTATHIK BALAGAR HOMAM AND SRI 

SANEESWARA BHAGAVAN SANTHI HOMAM WILL BE PERFORMED.  

INVITATION CONTAINING FULL DETAILS WILL BE MAILED SHORTLY.

ALL ARE REQUESTED TO PARTICIPATE.

JAI NANDALALA

NANDAJI RANGA RAO

Thursday 16 October 2014

DEEPAVALI CELEBRATIONS @ NANDALALA

Jai Sri Nandalala!

DEEPAVALI PROGRAMME

21ST OCT 14 (TUESDAY)

7:15 AM: ARRIVAL OF SRI SWARNA VINAYAKAR & SRI SWARNA LAKSHMI
6:30 PM: DAAMODARA DEEPAM & SRI YANTRA AARATHI

22ND OCT 14 (WEDNESDAY)

6:30 am: SPECIAL THIRUMANJANAM
SRI YANTRA AARATHI & SWARNA PUSHPA ARCHANAI – MORNING & EVENING

23RD OCT 14 (THURSDAY)

8 AM: SRI LAKSHMI KUBERA PUJAI
6 PM: SAFFRON FLOWER ARCHANI TO THE LOTUS FEET OF
GODESS SRI MAHALAKSHMI


Those who wish to partake in the
Lakshmi Kubera Poojai (on 23rd morning),
Damodara Deepam (on 21st Evening)
and Shri Yantra Aarathi (on 21st Evening)
can do so by booking in advance at the Cultural center.

Please note since that there are only 21 Damodara Deepams (21st evening).
and limited number of Shri Yantra Aarathi (21st Evening).

These will be issued on first come first serve basis.

Happy Deepavali!

Thursday 18 September 2014

Felicitation for our SRI AMMA PUJYASHRI "MATHIOLI" R.SARASWATHY, on HER return from WARP

Dear Nandaji

We are  delighted to inform you that we plan to felicitate our SRI AMMA PUJYASHRI "MATHIOLI" R.SARASWATHY, on HER return from her Momentous  Participation as a Special Delegate for the First Summit for the World Alliance of Religions for Peace  (WARP) at Seoul, South Korea


It is a matter of great pride that HER universal appeal, intense spiritualism, abundant love, overwhelming compassion and selfless service finds international recognition, with SRI AMMA addressing the World forum on "Peace", which all, around the globe, yearn for.

The felicitation function will take place on Sunday, the 21st September 2014, at 4 pmat the Tattvaloka Auditorium, No.76, Eldams Road, Teynampet, Chennai 600018. 

We request you all to participate in the FELICITATION and extend  a very warm royal welcome to SRI AMMA on her return from Seoul. 


Programme details of the function will be communicated once finalized.

Regards
Aravind
Nandalala Seva Samithi Trust

Thursday 11 September 2014

Wonderful Sree Jayanthi Celebrations @ Nandalala! & Special Devaki Devi Darshan Created Shrine @ Nandalala!

Jai Sri Nandalala!

Sree Jayanthi Celebrations @ Nandalala-14th Sept - 20th Sept 2014
After having celebrated Krishna Jayanthi on 17th August 2014 we have
the joy of  Krishna’s Kondattam once again
with Shree Jayanthi which is being celebrated with pomp and gaiety at
Nandalala from14th Sept - 20th Sept
Nandalala’s 2014 Shree Jayanthi is a celebration not only of Lord Krishna
but of prayers to Devaki Devi and is both a celebration and reverence of motherhood

Special Highlight
The special highlight of this Shree Jayanthi at Nandalala is the prayer to
Devaki Devi, the Mother of Lord Krishna.
A Special Shrine has been created for Devaki Devi at Nandalala
that will remain open from 14th Sept for 45 days. 
Access to this Special Devaki Shrine
is restricted only to Women
(Includes Female Children, Women of all ages - Young & Old!)
Men (including boys) can seek blessings by doing pradakshana
on the outer perimeter of the shrine
Devaki Devi Shrine Darshanam Timings
14 Sept 2014: 9am - 12 noon & 6pm – 7:30pm
During the 44 days thereafter: 7:30am - 10:30am & 5:30pm - 8:30pm

For details & to know about specific benefits (Palangal)
and the corresponding offerings to Devaki Devi, see the write up.






Tuesday 9 September 2014

KUMBHABHISHEKAM DAY / SAMVATSARA DAY/ OF LORD SRI BHUVANARAJA GANAPATHY

Dear Sri Nandajis,
Re: KUMBHABHISHEKAM DAY / SAMVATSARA DAY/ OF LORD SRI BHUVANARAJA GANAPATHY  
You are aware that  with the BLESSINGS OF PUJYASRI AKKA/AMMA each year we have been celebrating the KUMBHABHISHEKAM DAY/ SAMVATSARA DAY in a grand manner.

Sri Nandalala Religious Trust (SNRT) wishes to inform you that this year   the Kumbhabhishekam day/ Samvatsara Day (of Lord Sri Bhuvanaraja Ganapathy)  will be celebrated  on  Wednesday the 10th September, 2014.   SRI GANAPATHY HOMAM WILL BE performed  at 6.30 a.m.   followed by ABHISHEKAM  to SRI BHUVANARAJA GANAPATHY.   

All are requested to attend the Homam ,  Abhishekam, collect the Prasadams and get the blessings of SRI BHUVANARAJA GANAPATHY,  SRI NANDALALA AND SRI AKKA/AMMA.  

Regards,

Nandaji RANGARAO

Friday 11 July 2014

Nandalala @ Hindu Spiritual fair! CHENNAI STALL No F 12

Jai Sri Nandalala!
Nandalala 
@ 
Hindu Spiritual fair!
CHENNAI

STALL No F 12
8th (Tuesday) – 14th (Monday) July 2014

Sri Ramachandra Medical University Grounds
Tiruvanmiyur

Nandalala is participating at the Hindu spiritual fair this year also.

Sri Akka’s books, Nandalala activities, Nandalala publications
and several other interesting material will be showcased at the fair.

Don’t miss!

Ps: Can you spare a few hours as a volunteer at the stall?
Please get in touch!