Hindu Community and Cultural Center 1232 Arrowhead Ave, Livermore, CA 94551 A Non-Profit Organization since 1977 Tax ID# 94-2427126; Inc# D0821589 - Temple Tel: 925-449-6255; Fax: 925-455-0404 Om Namah Shivaya Om Namo Narayanaya Web: http://www.livermoretemple.org

Sri Swamy Vedantha Desikar’s 750th Tiru Nakshatram Anniversary. Thursday, September 20th, 2018 Swamy Desikar [1268 - 1369] is one of the most brilliant stalwarts of Sri Vaishnavam and disciple of Acharya . He is considered as the of the divine bell of Lord Venkateshwara of Thirumala and belongs to the family of Aachaan who was the Madapalli Aachaan(cook) for Swamy Ramanuja.

Swamy Desikar played the roles of poet, devotee, philosopher, and master teacher while also an expert in the fields of masonry, sculpture, food science, behavioral science, and mathematics. He composed over 100 works in and tamil, ranging from stotras to poems and dramas. His crown jewel is the Paduka Sahasram which he composed in response to a challenge made by a fellow scholar to create a work on the Thiruvadi of Lord Ranganatha. He won the challenge by writing 1008 verses on just the paduka (sandals) of the Lord in a mere 3 hours.

Some of his other notable works that provide a glimpse of his mastery over poetry, logic, grammar and philosophy are as follows: Stotra, Abeethistavam, Bhagavad Dhyana Sopanam, Sri Sthuthi, Dayastakam, Sudarshanaashtakam, Kamasikaashtakam, Dhantakam.He was bestowed with the following titles: Sarvathantra Swatanthrar by Goddess Ranganayaki meaning talented in all arts, Vedantha Desikar by Lord Ranganatha meaning the supreme teacher of the conclusion of all knowledge, and Kavitharkika Kesari/Simham meaning the lion among poets.

Swamy Desikar was pivotal in bringing back the recitation of Tamil prapandham in temples in addition to other procedures that were initiated by Swamy Ramunuja but had since fallen from practice. He was also crucial in protecting the main deity, Lord Ranganatha, of as well as important manuscripts from invasions made by Malik Kafur in 1327. Let us all celebrate the 750th Anniversary of the birth of this unique and renowned Acharya with pride and dedication. function. Event Schedule Thursday, 10:00 AM Abhishekam September 20th 12:00 PM Shattumarai 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Utsavam, Seva Kaalam and Shattumarai

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Hindu Community and Cultural Center 1232 Arrowhead Ave, Livermore, CA 94551 A Non-Profit Organization since 1977 Tax ID# 94-2427126; Inc# D0821589 Shiva-Vishnu Temple Tel: 925-449-6255; Fax: 925-455-0404 Om Namah Shivaya Om Namo Narayanaya Web: http://www.livermoretemple.org

Sponsorship Information Abhishekam $ 51 Grand Sponsorship $ 1116 Sponsor a Parking Space (All Grand Sponsorship benefits and donor or donor’s $ 5001 family names will be written on plaques determined by HCCC management). Sponsor a Room (All Grand Sponsorship benefits with donor or donor’s family names will be written on plaques determined by HCCC management. Donors of $10,000 or above in a calendar year are eligible for HCCC Steering Committee $ 10,001 Membership, as per By-laws. All donors are eligible for donor recognition according to Temple’s Donor Recognition Policy)

For further details on the event or sponsorship information, please contact event coordinator: at or Temple Front Office at 925-449-6255

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