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Dear BhakthAs :

A grand celebration was concluded at
Washington D.C . The theme was
AchArya Day . Many devotees from
all Acharya Parampais were there
and it was a most enjoyable sathsangam.

The detailed report from a particpant is
attached for your information.

V.Sadagopan
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "chitramalola" <chitramalola@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:20 PM
Subject: Acharya Day 2003


> Srimathe Sri Lakshminrusimha Parabrahmane Namaha
> Srimathe Sri Lakshminrusimha Divya Paduka Sevaka
> Sri VaNsatakopa Sri Narayana Yatheendra Mahadesikaya Namaha
>
> Acharya Day 2003 (Aug 30 & 31, 2003)
> Washington, DC
>
> What better day can Sishyas have other than their Acharya
> Thirunakshathram
> What better way can it be than to celebrate it with other Bagavathas!
>
> Tradition was set three years ago, when the disciples of Sri Ahobila
> Matam started celebrating Acharya Thirunakshathram during the Labor
> day weekend as a way of expressing their abhimanam to their Acharya.
> This year, the sishyas of Sri Ahobila Matam in U S A had this blessed
> opportunity to celebrate Acharya Thirunakshathram near Washington DC
> on August 30th and 31st, 2003. The celebrations brought together
> sishyas and abhimanis from far away places.
>
> This year was unique for couple of reasons. The 30th of August
> happened to be the Thirunakshatram of Srimad Mukkur Azhagiyasingar,
> and for the first time in USA, the padukaas of 1st, 42nd, 43rd, 44th
> and 45th Srimad Azhagiyasingars were present for the celebrations.
> After duly consecrated by Aradhakas in Sri Ahobila Matam, the divine
> Padukaas arrived just in time for the function.
>
> The function was a grand success. With the benign blessings of Lord
> Lakshminrusimhan and Srimad Azhagiyasingar, the events held at The
> Ross Boddy Community Center in Sandy Spring, Maryland, went off very
> well.
>
> The two-day celebration comprised of Thirumanjanam, ArAdhanam and
> Dolothsavam to PerumAl, Paduka ArAdhanam and cultural programs with
> emphasis on Vaishnava Sampradayam. Excellent teamwork and conscious
> effort to accommodate people of varying background and interests
> attracted many participants and full praise from the gathering.
>
> Day 1: Aug 30, 2003
>
> Divinity descended in the venue in the presence of our Srimatam's
> Navaneetha Kannan. After due sanctification of the venue, the
> celebrations commenced with resonating rendition of Srimatam's
> Nithyanusandhanam by goshti. During NavakalasaThirumanjanam to
> Navaneetha Krishnan, the goshti recited Thaitriyoupanishad which was
> followed by Thirumanjana Kattiyam. The recitation also included
> Perumal Thirumozhi and Thirumalai. The goshti comprising of more
> than forty sishyas of various Sri Vaishnava Acharya paramapara and
> other abhimanis needs a special mention. Their rendition of the Vedam
> and Prabhandham created the ambience of being back home in India.
>
> The Aradhanam was concluded with Satrumurai, Theertham, and Acharya
> Sambhavanai. Later, Acharya Sri Padha Theertam was distributed. At
> this time, as a tribute to Srimad Mukkur Azhagiyasingar, shlokas
> composed by H.H were recited.
>
> The afternoon program started with the playing of taped Upanyasam by
> Srimad Mukkur Azhagiyasingar. The upanyasam was peppered with gentle
> humor and deep philosophical thought. The nostalgic memories of the
> Mahan left a lot of moist eyes.
>
> The upanyasam was followed by a taped message (Sri Mukham), from the
> present Srimad Azhagiyasingar bestowing HH's benign blessing.
>
> The next program was a play on the life of Swami Desikan. The play
> was fully cast by children. One wondered how those playful children
> would perform in a play on the life of Swami Desikan. With Swami
> Desikan's grace and dedication from the team of coordinators, the
> children put up a wonderful performance. The play, interlaced with a
> lucid narration, depicted delectably the important incidents in the
> life of Swami Desikan.
>
> Later, Dolothsavam was performed to Krishna. Apart from the
> devotional music by the devotees, a group from ISKCON treated Lord
> Krishna and the audience with lilting bhajans. The day came to a
> conclusion with evening Aradhanam, Satrumurai, and Prasadam.
>
> Day 2: August 31, 2003
>
> The next day started with Aradhanam for Lord Krishna. Sevakalam
> included Nithyanusandanam, Amalan Athipiran, Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi,
> and selected compositions from Sri Desika Prabhandham. The morning
> Aradhanam was concluded with Satrumurai, Theertham, and Acharya Sri
> Padhaa Theertham.
>
> The afternoon program started with well-appreciated quiz show, in
> Jeopardy format, on Bagavatham, Ramayanam, Srivaishnava Sampradayam
> etc. The professionally planned show filled the hall with roaring
> enthusiasm.
>
> Later, kids got to display their talents and play games. Some of
> them had drawn cute and lovely pictures of Lord Krishna and
> Lakshminrusimhan. The tiny tots spoke about their pictures. Others
> rendered shlokas and songs. The next event to enthuse the audience
> was the charades game. Apt miming and quick fire response from the
> audience made the event colorful.
>
> "Sri Krishna Vaibhavam", a dance program followed the talent show.
> The thematic program vividly portrayed select incidents from
> Krishnavatharam. This treat for the eyes was followed by a treat to
> the ears. A divine Krishna Ganam by Smt. and Sri D.K.Nagarajan and
> their disciples filled the heart and soul of the gathering. Evening
> ArAdhanam to PerumAl drew the curtains on the celebrations.
>
>
> As is the custom with the Sri Matam, devotees were served with
> Prasadam on both the days, which was great in quality and quantity.
> Plenty of Puliyodharai, tasty Thirukannamudhu, delicious Dadhyonnam,
> etc. were enjoyed by bagavathas together (koodi irundhu) the way
> Andal wanted.
>
> Those who attended the celebrations came forward voluntarily to
> help. But for their help it would not have been possible for the
> event to be a success. Sri Ahobila Matam thanks them all. Special
> thanks to all the volunteers who helped in every possible way such as
> cooking, cleaning, hosting the guests, providing pick-up and drop-off
> for the guests.
>
> Thus concluded the Acharya Thirunakshathra Mahothsavam 2003 the
> memories of which would linger for a long time.
>
> Azhagiyasingar Thiruvadigale Charanam! Azhagiyasingar Thiruvadigale
> Smaranam!!
>
>
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>
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>
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