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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