| | | Text & photo source - copyrights: Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust - sssbpt.org - - theprasanthireporter.org | Web layout - design : saibabaofindia.com "SBOI" | - We gratefully acknowledge the publishers Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust & Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation | | | | | | | | | | Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 | | After the massive cultural procession in the morning, along the main road in Puttaparthi, this evening, it was the turn of the Balvikas Children from Calicut (Kozhikode) District of the state to bring colour to the Mandir precincts presenting a Dance Drama entitled Parvathi Parinayam here in Prasanthi Nilayam. The programme commenced at 1700 hrs. with a musical solo by Sri TS Radhakrishnan, a familiar voice in Prasanthi during Kerala festivals, who serenaded Lord Krishna with the popular song "Neerajadala Nayana Hare Krishna…" Winners of Annual Essay Writing Competition, organised by the State Organisation and held at College and Higher Secondary levels, were given away Gold Medals on the occasion. The winners Kum. Jessey KS from Thiruvananthapuram and Kum Surya Raghavendran from Trissur received the medals from Sri K Chakravarthi, formerly Secretary Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, currently Member Trustee with the Trust. Speaking on the occasion, Sri K Chakravarthi lauded the commendable effort by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations in bringing greater awareness in students at school and college levels. Sri Chakravarthi urged other state organisations also to emulate the Kerala model. The Guest Speaker for the evening was Hon. Justice Sri Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan, sitting judge at the Kerala High Court. "All the efforts that we have taken to assemble here is worth as you do not have Onam in Kerala as it is here" said the Hon.Justice addressing the thousands, from Kerala, assembled in the Sai Kulwant Hall. Commenting on the erosion in human values owing to unhealthy culture of commercialism and excess materialism, he posed a question as to how much we are able to practise Bhagawan's teachings and how far are we able to take His messages forward. He also mentioned about His personal experience, as to how Bhagawan beautifully dispelled the illusion of 'duality in spirituality', after years of infighting, bringing greater awareness about Bhagawan's all-pervasive entity. Concluding his inspirational speech the Justice urged every devotee to raise to the level of practising His teachings, irrespective position and cadre, mingling five Human Values with great constitutional values, making India a Sai Bharat, as envisioned by Beloved Bhagawan. Next to come was a colourful dance drama by the Balvikas chidren from Calicut, entitled Parvathi Parinayam. Intertwined with melodious songs and dance sequences, tiny tots from the state presented a most absorbing session, depicting the legend of the Holy Marriage of Lord Shiva with Mother Parvathi. At the end of the presentation all the participating children were felicitated and prasadam was distributed to the entire assembly. Bhajans continued for sometime before Mangala Arathi offering at 1845 hrs. Earlier, before the commencement of the programme, Prof. Mukundan, State President of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, gave a brief introductory talk introducing the speakers, events also touching upon the service activities being done in the State. II Samasta Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II | | | | Thousands from God's Own Country marched in the streets of God's Very Own Puttaparthi in what could be termed as a 'Cultural-Devotional-Parade' depicting rich cultural ensemble of Kerala, this morning in Prasanthi Nilayam. The mass procession was organised on the sidelines of the ongoing Onam 2012 festivity. Today is the final day of Onam, Thiruvonam, marking the annual visit of its erstwhile Emperor Mahabali. Beginning from the Hanuman Temple Junction, the procession, attended by thousands, moved in disciplined segments of different cultural blocks. Various cultural traditions, namely, Thrivathirakkali, Vallam Kali (boat race), Theyyam art, Kalaripayattu, Kolkkali, Kavadiyattam, Oppana of Muslim community were on display apart from Panchavadyam, Nadasawaram, Vedam and Bhajans. The one-hour long procession culminated at the Ganesh Mandir inside the ashram premises. Continuing with the celebration, this evening there will be a speech by Hon. Justice Sri Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan that will be followed by a Musical Dance Drama, Sri Parvathi Parinayam, by Balvikas and School children from Kozhikode District. On the auspicious morning, the Mandir was bedecked with typical Kerala decorations. Onapookkalam, traditional flower decoration along with Nirapara (traditional Indian measuring cup symbolising plentiful harvest) was arranged in front of the Sanctum Sanctorum. Nadaswaram batch from the Institute played for fifteen minutes before the state troupe bhajans at 0900 hrs. II Samasta Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II | | | | Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 | | Offering heartfelt gratitude to Bhagawan, a group of over 700, all Cardiac operated patients, assembled in the Sai Kulwant Hall this evening on the second day of the ongoing Onam 2012 celebrations here in Prasanthi Nilayam. The programme was organised by the Sri Sathya Sai Rehabilitation Programme that runs a post operative care mission for all the Cardiac operated patients from Kerala, operated at Bhagawan's twin Super Speciality Hospitals, at Prasanthigram and Whitefield. Speaking on the occasion Project in-charge Dr. Anand Mohan, divulged detailing the evolution of the project that had its inception in the year 2009, touching and healing many hearts. Two members from the group also shared their heartfelt gratitude, speaking in their vernacular Malayalam. Ms. Sarala, hailing from Kuthuparamba in Kannur District narrated how, from a hapless situation, her life has taken a turn, with Bhagawan's protecting hands saving her life, taking care of all her needs. She paused for a while, offering grater gratitude, calling Bhagawan Her God Almighty. Mr. Sebastian, who spoke next, also from Kannur District, narrated his tale of His 'Saving Grace' that arrived at the quickest fashion, all by His Divine Grace. Mr. Sebastian also narrated a 'miracle' that happened this very morning, wherein his brother's little child, who was detected with a hole in her heart, was found absolutely perfect when checked in to the Super Speciality Hospital at Prasanthigram. The Gratitude Offering was followed by a Carnatic Musical offering by accomplished singer Sri Yogeshwar Sarma. Serenading Beloved Bhagawan for almost an hour, the accomplished artiste produced many gems from the compositions of past masters, winding up with a couple of Malayalam compositions. Tomorrow, being Thiruvonam, devotees from the state would take out a huge procession, Maha Nagarasankitan, showcasing rich cultural heritage of the state. The procession would begin at the Hanuman Mandir junction at 10:30 hrs.
II Samasta Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II | | | | | | Onam 2012 got off to an auspicious start with Mridangam maestro of Guiness Book fame Sri Kuzhalmandam Ramakrishnan presenting a scintillating Mridangam Recital, entitled Vadya Sangeetam this evening here in Prasanthi Nilayam. Playing for a full 45 minutes, not-stop, when the artiste's gifted fingers fell in harmony on the blessed percussion instrument, what emanated was sheer brilliance tantalising the audience in the august evening assembly. Known for his marathon stints, when Sri Ramakrishnan continued exhibiting keen passion, standing on stage, students as well joined the artiste weaving rhythmic beats that reverberated the entire hall. The artiste was accompanied by Guruvayoor Rajamoni and Adarsh Ajay Kumar on Violin, Aiyappan Nenmara on Saxophone, Thrikkakkara YN Santharam on Ganjira, Babu Idappal on Keyboard and Umesh on Rhytham Pad. At the end of the presentation, the artistes and accompanists were felicitated by senior officials. Bhajans continued and Mangala Arathi was offered at 1810 hrs. Prasadam was distributed to the entire gathering. Tomorrow, on the second day of the ongoing Onam festivity, there will be a special programme, Hrudaya Sangamam, an offering of gratitude by Cardiac Operated patients at Bhagawan's hospitals, in the evening at the Sanctum Sanctorum in Prasanthi Nilayam. This will be followed by a musical offering by Sri Yogeswar Sharma. II Samasta Lokaha Sukhino Bhavantu II | | As part three days of Onam 2012 celebrations, a musical offering entitled Vaadya Sangeetam by Kuzhalmannam Ramakrishnan of Guiness fame will be held tomorrow evening in the Divine omnipresence of Beloved Bhagawan. He is the recipient of four Guiness Record Winning Certificates for his feats on Mridangam (South Indian Percussion Instrument), latest being in 2009 for 501 hours Hand-drum marathon. II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II | |
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