Sunday, 7 July 2013
Sri Lanka trip
My 3 friends recently took a short trip to sri lanka. They visit Kandy, Colombo and few more places. Have taken some photoes along the seaside during a van trip. My friends presented me a beautiful saree. Thank you Sara sis and Sri. Hope to go another visit with them.
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
MARGALI MONTH PRAYERS
Margali month in hindu calender falls on mid of December till mid January (30 days). This is an auspicous month in hinduhism. Entire month of margali, a lot of poojas are held in early hours.
In our Kaliammah Temple, we used to go to temple as early as 4.20am daily. The temple helper, already start to wash the entrance of the temple and start doing his cleaning work. There were around 20 members will come daily to sing the 'Eluchi Padal' (waking up song) followed by the theepa arathanai.
Our thevaram group members will sit to sing the 'thevaram songs' (holy songs) for an hour. Our group will be lead by the thevaram group sir.
At 5.30 am morning, prayers start with Vinagar poojai and to all other deties. By 6.00am the poojai will come to an end. Morning breakfast is served. By 6.30am we will go back home.
In our Kaliammah Temple, we used to go to temple as early as 4.20am daily. The temple helper, already start to wash the entrance of the temple and start doing his cleaning work. There were around 20 members will come daily to sing the 'Eluchi Padal' (waking up song) followed by the theepa arathanai.
Our thevaram group members will sit to sing the 'thevaram songs' (holy songs) for an hour. Our group will be lead by the thevaram group sir.
At 5.30 am morning, prayers start with Vinagar poojai and to all other deties. By 6.00am the poojai will come to an end. Morning breakfast is served. By 6.30am we will go back home.
Wednesday, 26 December 2012
House Prayers
During eve of X'mas I had a prayer in my house. Most of my thianam and thevaram class members came for the function.
Inspite of the busy, Monday working day, many turn out to my house including my mother, brothers' family and children. My Thianam sir came on time with his wife. Our family members was very happy to invite them.
Once, majority of the members were in, our sir started the function, by lighting the 'vilaku' (used in prayers) and the 'thiba arathanai'.
We all sat down and my elder brother Mr. Manimurasu @ Sri started the thevaram songs, we followed behind. Later, mami aunty continued with the Perumal songs (since it was on 'Vaikudam Ekathesi' Day) (Indians believe, if stay awake on this special day, once we die, we can go to Heaven and our karmas are forgiven).
Almost 1 hour, we all sang the thevaram songs and end by sivapuranam. Evey members was singing and deeply praying to god. Atmosphere was very fine, no disturbance, not even a phone rang. Towards the end, again thiba arathanai shown and 'thiruniru' (white ash) was distributed to all.
As a remembrance a souvenior was given to the participants. A short speech was given by our Sir encouraging each member to take turns to conduct a similar prayer in their house.
The function ends with a light refreshment and cookies.
We take this opportunity to thanks all members and sir who makes this function a meaningful one. Thank you again.
Inspite of the busy, Monday working day, many turn out to my house including my mother, brothers' family and children. My Thianam sir came on time with his wife. Our family members was very happy to invite them.
Once, majority of the members were in, our sir started the function, by lighting the 'vilaku' (used in prayers) and the 'thiba arathanai'.
We all sat down and my elder brother Mr. Manimurasu @ Sri started the thevaram songs, we followed behind. Later, mami aunty continued with the Perumal songs (since it was on 'Vaikudam Ekathesi' Day) (Indians believe, if stay awake on this special day, once we die, we can go to Heaven and our karmas are forgiven).
Almost 1 hour, we all sang the thevaram songs and end by sivapuranam. Evey members was singing and deeply praying to god. Atmosphere was very fine, no disturbance, not even a phone rang. Towards the end, again thiba arathanai shown and 'thiruniru' (white ash) was distributed to all.
As a remembrance a souvenior was given to the participants. A short speech was given by our Sir encouraging each member to take turns to conduct a similar prayer in their house.
The function ends with a light refreshment and cookies.
We take this opportunity to thanks all members and sir who makes this function a meaningful one. Thank you again.
Monday, 24 December 2012
Friday, 23 November 2012
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
About my temple friend
Let me share about my temple friend (Ms Saratha).
Around December, (Margali month) we used to go temple, as early as 4.15am daily for 1 full month. Everyday, I used to see her in temple daily morning. She is tall around 5ft 2in, slim, short hair and a simple fair lady. She is very active in doing all the temple job without being told by others. Picking up flowers for god. Another words, doing voluntary job. She will sweep, clean, wipe etc. Normally i will notice all she is doing before any poojas starts. She loves to do work in temple. Sometimes i join her in helping.
I can't remember when is the first day, i talked to her. In the long run, we became good friends. Her husband passed away, and she had a prayer in her house. Thats the first day, i went to her house. After the prayers, she offered vegetarian food to all of us.
INDONESIA TRIP
We went together to Indonesia trip. This trip was arranged within a short period of time. I had a long time being together. We talked about temples, people, family, working problem, marriage lives and so on. I came to know her more deep. No doubt she is elder to me, but she looks even younger.
We spent 4 days in Indonesia. Visited Lake Toba, Mountain, Forest, Restaurant and stalls. We realise how wonderful is Malaysia, when we start comparing the roads, building, scenery and so on. Both of us almost has the same sharing of idea. We feel sorry, for how indonesian, so pushy in selling their goods for survival, even the younger generation do their part in singing in the floating ferry.
Penang was our 2nd trip with other friends of mine. This time the whole group join in. It was really fun. Pls read my article below on Penang Trip.
Note: Hai friends, please do write some comments about my article so that I can improve. Any new suggestion are welcome.
Around December, (Margali month) we used to go temple, as early as 4.15am daily for 1 full month. Everyday, I used to see her in temple daily morning. She is tall around 5ft 2in, slim, short hair and a simple fair lady. She is very active in doing all the temple job without being told by others. Picking up flowers for god. Another words, doing voluntary job. She will sweep, clean, wipe etc. Normally i will notice all she is doing before any poojas starts. She loves to do work in temple. Sometimes i join her in helping.
I can't remember when is the first day, i talked to her. In the long run, we became good friends. Her husband passed away, and she had a prayer in her house. Thats the first day, i went to her house. After the prayers, she offered vegetarian food to all of us.
INDONESIA TRIP
We went together to Indonesia trip. This trip was arranged within a short period of time. I had a long time being together. We talked about temples, people, family, working problem, marriage lives and so on. I came to know her more deep. No doubt she is elder to me, but she looks even younger.
We spent 4 days in Indonesia. Visited Lake Toba, Mountain, Forest, Restaurant and stalls. We realise how wonderful is Malaysia, when we start comparing the roads, building, scenery and so on. Both of us almost has the same sharing of idea. We feel sorry, for how indonesian, so pushy in selling their goods for survival, even the younger generation do their part in singing in the floating ferry.
Penang was our 2nd trip with other friends of mine. This time the whole group join in. It was really fun. Pls read my article below on Penang Trip.
Note: Hai friends, please do write some comments about my article so that I can improve. Any new suggestion are welcome.
Sunday, 30 September 2012
Thianam Class (Spiritual Class)
(view photoes below)
Thianam Class Sir (a short introduction)
Mr. Nanthidevan is our Thianam (spiritual) class sir. He is running this class for free. He is a very simple and humble person. He respect everyone, young and old. He treats every member the same way. Very soft spoken. Sometimes jokes in between. (Even in my young age, i knew him. His brother, Sittrasu used to teach at Hospital Qrts, Murugan Temple way back in 1970s.) During annual thevaram competition, Nanthidevan sir (Thavaneri Mandaram chairman-if i not mistaken) will be around.
Thianam Class
Our Thianam Class only started this year which is conducted in our Kaliamman Temple small hall every Saturday morning at 6am every week. Currently we are having 20 to 30 members who will join us every Saturday morning. There are young and older members. Majority is ladies. Sir will start the class with Vinayagar Vanakam, mild exercise, breathing exercise to fresh us all up. Next he will teach us Sivapuranam. He will read every sentence by sentence and teach us the meaning. He even will tell us short stories about the 'sittargal' holy person, and their deep love towards god. How they devoted their whole life towards the High Superim. Very interesting to listen.
Next he will teach us Thirukural (The best book of Hindu). Since i am not the tamil medium (went to english school), sometimes difficult to understand. So he will explain in english too. He will also give away free CD's mainly on devotional songs.
Meditation
During meditation, he wants us to close our eyes and sit up straight. He will switch off the lights. He will guide us, until we reach our destination in meditation. We will conduct the poojas by ourselves in meditation. Normally it will not take more than 15 minutes. Once we open the eye, we need to rub our hands and wipe our face then greet the person next to us.
Classes will continue till 7.30am. (1 1/2hr) We will have light refreshment towards the end. Each member will contribute some meal prepared by them and shared among us.
Thianam Class Sir (a short introduction)
Mr. Nanthidevan is our Thianam (spiritual) class sir. He is running this class for free. He is a very simple and humble person. He respect everyone, young and old. He treats every member the same way. Very soft spoken. Sometimes jokes in between. (Even in my young age, i knew him. His brother, Sittrasu used to teach at Hospital Qrts, Murugan Temple way back in 1970s.) During annual thevaram competition, Nanthidevan sir (Thavaneri Mandaram chairman-if i not mistaken) will be around.
Thianam Class
Our Thianam Class only started this year which is conducted in our Kaliamman Temple small hall every Saturday morning at 6am every week. Currently we are having 20 to 30 members who will join us every Saturday morning. There are young and older members. Majority is ladies. Sir will start the class with Vinayagar Vanakam, mild exercise, breathing exercise to fresh us all up. Next he will teach us Sivapuranam. He will read every sentence by sentence and teach us the meaning. He even will tell us short stories about the 'sittargal' holy person, and their deep love towards god. How they devoted their whole life towards the High Superim. Very interesting to listen.
Next he will teach us Thirukural (The best book of Hindu). Since i am not the tamil medium (went to english school), sometimes difficult to understand. So he will explain in english too. He will also give away free CD's mainly on devotional songs.
Meditation
During meditation, he wants us to close our eyes and sit up straight. He will switch off the lights. He will guide us, until we reach our destination in meditation. We will conduct the poojas by ourselves in meditation. Normally it will not take more than 15 minutes. Once we open the eye, we need to rub our hands and wipe our face then greet the person next to us.
Classes will continue till 7.30am. (1 1/2hr) We will have light refreshment towards the end. Each member will contribute some meal prepared by them and shared among us.
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