Srimathe Ramanujaya Namaha
Srimadanatarya Mahagurave Namaha
INVITATION to
SHRI ALWAR THIRUMALAI IYENGAR SWAMI
CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS 2005.
Sri Mandayam Thirumalai Anandanpillai Alwar Thirumalai Iyengar Swami (1905 ?
1973) was a scholar par excellence in Ubhaya Vedantha as well as the
traditional Sastras. He was a great visionary and was deeply respected in the
scholarly world as well as among his own disciples. He was honoured with many
titles like "Panditha-Raja" etc. He was the spiritual leader of many people
from all over India. He was widely respected for his knowledge and spiritual
attainments, and was instrumental in spreading the message of Sanatana Dharma,
throughout his life.
Sri Alwar Thrirumalai Iyengar Swami was also a torchbearer and premier Acharya
Purusha belonging to the leniage of Sri Anandalvan, the direct disciple of
Bhagawath Ramanuja. Ari Anandalwan at the behest of Sri Ramanuja, had proceded
to Thirupathi to perform 'Pushpa-Kainkaryam' unto Lord Srinivasa, the presiding
deity of Thirumalai hills.
In his early days, Sri Alwar Thirumalai Iyengar Swami performed Kala-kshepam
(course of traditional learning) at Sriperumbudur. Later he became a Professor
at the Veda-Vedantha-Bodhini-Samskrita Pathashala at Melukote, and then went on
to become the Principal of the same College. His reign of the College was an
illustrious one, with many great dignitaries like the President of India
visiting the College. He also produced many outstanding Sanskrit scholars
during his regime.
At present, the lineage of Sri Alwar Thirumalai Iyengar Swami is the the only
one among the Mandayam Community of Shrivaishnavas that is keeping alive the
tradition of the lineage of Acharaya Purusha-s. This lineage has, over the
ages, maintained and continues to maintain its reputation in terms of
scholarship in 'Ubhaya Vedantha' and its practice.
The year 2005 is the centenary year of Sri Alwar Thirumalai Iyengar Swami. Now,
the Shishya-s and Abhimanee-s of this great personage have decided to celebrate
his birth centenary in a befitting manner.
PROPOSED PROGRAMES OF THE CENTENARY
CELEBRATIONS
Part I: Programme at Malleswaram, Bangalore, South India (3days)
Day I: (07-09-2005)
1. Inauguration of Centenary Celebrations.
2. Lectures by scholars
3. Cultural Programme.
Day II: (08-09-2005)
1. Lecturers by scholars
2. Cultural Programme.
Day III: (09-09-2005)
(Day of Thirunakshatram of Sri Alwar Thirumalai Iyengar Swami)
Morning:
1. Samashrayanam to Shishyas.
2. Vidwat Sadas.
3. Thadeeyaradhanam.
Evening:
1. Release of Souvenir.
2. Valedictory function of Centenary Celebrations.
3. Honouring of select shishyas from each family as well as Committee members.
4. Cultural Programme.
Part II: (12-09-2005)
Programme at Melukotai (1 day)
1. Tiruvaradhanam at Alwar Swami Thirumaligai
2. Lecture about Sri Alwar Thrumalai Iyengar Swami.
3. Thadeeyaradhanam.
A: COMMEMORATIVE SOUVENIR.
It is proposed to publish a commemorative souvenir to highlight the
achievements of this great soul and his lineage. It is also proposed to cover
the following aspects in the Souvenir.
1. Mannual containing instructions on performing different religious events,
with their significance with directions to resolve certain issues to conduct
those events in the true spirit.
2. Relevance and Significance of our religious and traditional practices.
3. Greatness and relevance of Acharya Prapatti.
4. Articles by shishyas and scholars in various fields.
5. Shishyas of Sri Alwar Tirumali Iyengar Swami ? their pen-sketches with
photos.
6. Life sketch of Sri Alwar Swami, Sri Lakshmithathachar Swami, Sri Alwar
Thirumalai Iyengar Swami, and Lakshmithathachar Swami.
The Souvenir will have international readership, and will be a reference book
for years to come.
B: SRI ALWAR THIRUMALAI IYENGAR SWAMI
CENTENARY MEMORIAL.
It is proposed to construct a Memorial to commemorate the Centenary
Celebrations. Generally, many programs will be held as part of different
celebrations. Since they are of a temporary nature, nothing concrete come out
of the same except the memories that linger in the minds of participants.
Hence, it is proposed to build a memorial that will be permanent structure.
This memorial will house a Library and Research Centre that will be a reference
centre for everything connected to Indian Culture, Philosophy, Heritage,
Shrivaishnavism and so on. It will be an exhaustive multi-lingual reference
library that will quench the thirst of knowledge-seekers from around the world.
The library will house books, CDs, audio cassettes covering all branches of
traditional as well as contemporary subjects. Further, these books will be used
to conduct in depth research into varied aspects and publish them. The library
will be computerized so that retrieving the required information will be
instant and easy. Photocopying, computerized storage and other facilities will
also be provided to researchers. Facilities will also be made available to
utilize the memorial hall for religious functions.
A picturesque, serene plot of land, right on the banks of the river Kaveri,
about 200 meters off the Bangalore-Mysore highway, in Srirangapatna has been
identified for this purpose. In due course it is also proposed to build some
cottages so that the Shishyas and Abhimanees can stay there for a few days in
the picturesque atmosphere and experience spiritual awakening during their stay.
SHISHYAS AND ABHIMANEES ARE REQUESTED TO EXTEND THEIR SUPPORT BY WAY OF THEIR
WHOLEHEARTED PARTICIPATION AND BY WAY OF ADS IN THE SOUNENIR / ARTICLES /
CULTURAL PROGRAMMES / DONATIONS TO THE CENTENARY MEMORIAL.
Sri Alwar Swami Centenary Celebrations Committee,
No. 5 & 6, Vinayaka Building, 1st Cross,
Sampige Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore ? 560003, India.
Tel: +91 80 23344701 fax: +91 80 51127287
e-mail: alwarswami100@xxxxxxxxx
web: www.samskrti.org/cc.htm
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