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Srimathe Ramanujaya Nama:

Sri Bhattar  Kuzham - 3

In the last posting we shared a few of Sri Bhattar Kuzham's 
activities, namely, training of youngsters in Divya Prabandhams, 
Vedam, and various Stotrams revered in our sampradayam.

Sri Bhattar Kuzham also coordinates functions featuring students in 
various cultural activities such as dance, drama, and 
debate/upanyasams.  These events take place on special occasions 
such as Azhwar and Acharya Thirunakshatrams, Sita Kalyana Maha 
Utsavam, and Vaishnava Maha Sammelan.  For example, SBK commemorated 
the 800th Birth Anniversary of Swami Pillai Lokachariyar on a grand 
scale with participation from a majority of students.  An SBK Annual 
Day function is also held each year, showcasing the students' 
achievements.  Approximately five to six functions are staged every 
year in various locations around the holy island of Srirangam.  

During each function, students of SBK perform a range of cultural 
activities such as dances including Bharatanatya and Kolattam as 
well as singing of Azhwar pasurams.  Students also perform dramas 
depicting the divine life stories of poorvacharyas (Ex. The Life and 
Works of Swami Pillai Lokachariar).  In addition, the local functions
provide an opportunity for students trained in Sampradayic knowledge 
to practice speaking with conviction through debates on diverse 
topics such as supremacy of Emberuman and Acharya.  Furthermore, 
trained students hold upanyasams (discourses) on hypothetical 
situations ("if they meet today") such as the meeting of Sri Andal 
(Goda) and Andal Amma (devimaar (wife) of Sri Kurathalwan).  

Costumes and ornaments for these programs are procured from parents 
and from volunteers of SBK, special costumes are rented by SBK for 
the occasion.  Training and rehearsals for SBK programs are provided 
by volunteers and sometimes by individuals hired just for this cause.

The highlight of SBK's cultural activities is the prize distribution 
that reinforces extraordinary achievements and encourages students 
to constantly put in their best.  Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, 
and 3rd places to students for competitions in recitation of 
Prabandhams and Spiritual Quizzes.  Other prizes are awarded for 
regular attendance, punctuality, grasping ability, academic 
performance, obedience/ good conduct, and practicing of good habits. 
Each month, one student is selected for maintaining the above 
qualities and receives an award with his/her photo along with the 
title, "Manathukkiniyan / Manathukkiniyal".  In addition, five 
students each month are bestowed the title, "Nal Mutthukal" for 
saving money under the Adiyargal Vazha, Aranganagar Vazha Scheme as 
Best Collectors of Hundiyal and are awarded certificates featuring 
their photos.  
All prizes are awarded on a Rolling Shields basis so that all 
students have a fair chance at winning throughout the year.

In the next posting, we will share SBK's voluntary and social 
services towards the community.  








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