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Inside This Issue ISSUE 01 2018 HINDUA PUBLICATION OF THE HINDU ENDOWMENTS BOARD,NEWS SINGAPORE INSIDE THIS ISSUE Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple’s Maha Samprokshanam Team Spirit Promotes Success Saffron – The Miracle Spice Vilambi Year Festivals ISSUE 01 2018 HINDUA PUBLICATION OF THE HINDU ENDOWMENTSNEWS BOARD, SINGAPORE EVENTS 02 Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple’s Maha Samprokshanam 02 (Maha Kumbabishegam) 07 ஸ ஸநிவாசப பெரமாள க�ாயில மஹா சமபக்ாகணம (மஹா கமொெிகே�ம) 12 Post - Thaipusam Engagement Session 13 Happenings @ HEB-Ashram PHOTO JOURNAL 14 Event Snippets LESSONS FROM 22 Team Spirit Promotes Success 15 SCRIPTURES 25 Importance of Animal Worship in Hinduism 29 The Meditating Nandi 30 தவமிரககம நநதி SACRED 31 Sri Mariamman Temple SANCTUARIES 33 Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple 28 35 Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi 37 சட்டநாதர க�ாயில, சீர�ாழி CULINARY 39 Saffron - The Miracle Spice MIND & BODY 41 Easy Exercises to an Active Lifestyle FESTIVALS 43 Vilambi Year Festivals 36 KIDS ZONE 45 Category 1 47 Category 2 PRODUCED BY SUN MEDIA PTE LTD 20 Kramat lane, 01-02, United House, Singapore 228773 Tel: +65 67352972 email: [email protected] www.sunmediaonline.com EVENTS Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple’s Maha Samprokshanam (Maha Kumbabishegam) English translation of Tamil article by Dr K Vasudeva Bhattachariar he 48-day Yenthra Poojai The auspicious Maha was conducted twice daily Samprokshanam of Sri from 27 February to 15 April Srinivasa Perumal Temple 2018 at Sri Srinivasa Perumal TTemple. Yenthrams are gold sheets with was held on Sunday, 22 April important Sanskrit scriptures of the 2018 at 10.50am. deities. These are placed in the pedestals of the deities and are the channel of power for the deities. 2 HINDUNEWS On 15 April 2018, the Kalasams From 18 to 21 April 2018, Suprabatham (pinnacles) on the Rajagopuram (tower) prayers, Viswaroopam and Go Poojai were and all the Vimanas (domes) were installed. held at the Yaagasalai in the mornings and The first of ten sessions of the special Sayanathi Vasam prayers were Yaagasalai Poojai was held on the evening conducted in the evenings. of 17 April 2018, after the divine powers were transferred from the deities to the Ratna Nyaasam Gadams (sacred vessels). The fire for the On 18 April 2018, devotees placed precious Yaagasalai Poojai was ignited according to stones, silver Thulasi leaves and silver lotus Agamic practices using wood from a Peepal flowers in the pedestals of the deities. This tree. process is known as Ratna Nyaasam. Twenty-four homa kundams (fire pits) were built for the Maha Samprokshanam Anointment Ceremony & and elaborate rituals were conducted by Deepalakshmi Poojai Vaikhanasa priests invited from India for the occasion. A Maha Shanthi Homam On 20 April 2018, devotees anointed the was conducted over six sessions. For deities with oil. In the evening, a Deepalakshmi seven days, Vedas and Naalayira Divya Poojai was held at the PGP Hall. Devotees were Prabandham were recited by experts from provided with a gold-plated Ashtalakshmi lamp, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. a silk saree and prayer items. Anointment ceremony HINDUNEWS 3 Sri Srinivasa Perumal special alankara poojas in the evenings. These Paalkudam Abishegam will be followed by cultural programmes. Sri Srinivasa paalkudam abishegam was Laksharchanai held on 21 April 2018. According to Vishnava tradition, there is no abishegam for the main From 5 June to 9 June 2018, Laksharchanai deity on the Maha Samprokshanam day. The for Sri Srinivasa Perumal will be conducted abishegam that is done the day before is the and devotees participating in the Maha Shanthi abishegam. Laksharchanai will be given a silver coin with the image of Sri Srinivasa Perumal. Mandalabishegam Sahasra Kalasabishegam From 23 April to 4 June 2018, the Mandalabishegam will take place for all A 1080 Kalasabishegam will take place on deities with abishegams in mornings and with 10 June 2018. Devotees participating in this abishegam will be given a blessed kalasam. Changes to existing prayers and introduction of new prayers at Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple from 23 April 2018 Name of Prayer Day/Changes Current Timing New Timing Suprabatha Sevai Daily (except 6.15am 6.00am Margazhi month) Thirupalli Ezhuchi Poojai Only Margazhi 5.30am No change month (Dhanur matham) Thomala Sevai (including Daily On request 7.00am Veda Parayanam) Sahasranama Archanai Daily On request 7.30am Ekantha Sevai (Arthajama Daily • 9.00pm – Sunday to No change Poojai) Thursday • 9.30pm - Friday and Saturday Nethra Sevai & Thursdays only – 8.00am Tiruppavadai (New) Poolangi Sevai (New) Thursdays only – 7.30pm Gold Chariot Procession Upon booking any Morning & Evening No change day of the week 4 HINDUNEWS Herbal Treatment Singapore too has many Hindu temples and meticulous care has been taken to for Temples maintain them. For the first time, several By Venkatesan Raghupathy, Conservation specialist homemade concoctions that keep & Restoration Consultant away pests have been applied to restore the Historically, herbal treatments have Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple. been applied in temples to rid the temple Agamas Shastras dictate that restoration structures of weeds. The treatment also can only be done during Kumbabishegams or helps eradicate pests from temple sanctums Samprokshanams (consecration ceremonies). and kitchens. Temple sculptors and artisans are not Hindu temples are built to last. There are allowed to enter the sanctums or access many temples in India which are thousands the Vimanams (domes) and Rajagopurams of years old. They are mostly built with (towers) between consecration ceremonies. solid granite and thus, are more durable. The herbal treatments are primarily Yet, proper care is needed against natural against unwanted vegetation and pests. elements for it to last much longer. There is a Plants and trees growing on Vimanams or body of knowledge that uses various natural pillars damage these structures. Thus, they substances to treat the stone structures in need to be eradicated and avoided in the first temples. Over time, much of this knowledge place. At the sanctums, neivethiyam (food for gradually disappeared but now, there is a deities) is offered as part of the religious rites revival, thanks to recent temple restorations and ceremonies. These tend to attract pests by artisans who ‘resurrected’ these age-old if the sanctums and surroundings are not traditions. Many temples in India are now kept clean. Unfortunately, modern treatments exploring herbal treatments to ensure that to eradicate vegetation or pests are the temple structures remain sturdy. chemical-based. They may take care of the Prior to its installation, the herbal treatment done for the new kodimaram (flagstaff) will prevent fungal and insect attack. HINDUNEWS 5 The herbal cleanser contains natural substances such as (from left to right) boondi kottai, nannariver, korai kizhangu and nellikai. pest issue but gradually, may cause damage used. Venthayam (fenugreek), shikakai to the stone structures. On the contrary, (Acacia concinna), manjal (turmeric), boondi herbal treatments use natural ingredients kottai (soapnut), arugampul (dhurva grass), which are easily available and do not cause nannariver (Indian sarsaparilla), vetiver, korai any harm to applicators or those who are kizhangu (nutgrass), chembaruthi (hibiscus), using the place. pachai payaru (mung bean) and nellikai (gooseberry) make up this special herbal cleaner. These are natural products and are Removal of Vegetation in free of any chemicals. Heritage Structures One of the best vegetation removal Pest Control that has been recommended is a In temples, it is best to use biological herbal concoction that uses asafoetida insecticides to control pests. Matarhizium (perungayam). This is not a new discovery. anisopliae is a fungus and is a parasite There are references to its use even in to various insects. It is used as biological Swami Sri Periyavachanpillai’s (AD1167–1262) insecticide to control around 200 insect pest commentary for Naalaayira Divya Prabandam. species. Another effective natural insecticide This herbal formula uses asafoetida, pure is boric acid. It is an anti-bacterial compound lime powder and turmeric powder to make which can be used to treat infection in a paste. The application is simple – a hole humans. is made at the bottom of the plant or tree Boric acid also controls cockroaches, stem that is growing on the temple structure. termites, fire ants, silverfish and many The paste is applied on that spot and left for other insects. It is considered safe to use in some days. This process can be repeated if kitchens to control cockroaches and ants. required. Often, within 15 days, the vegetation Boric acid also prevents and destroys existing would wither and disappear. wet and dry rot in timbers. In combination with ethylene glycol, it can treat external Preserving the Deities wood against fungal and insect attack. It To clean the statues of the deities is interesting to note that boric acid is an in a temple, a herbal cleaner containing important ingredient for making kumkum spices, vegetables, roots and flowers is (vermillion). 6 HINDUNEWS ஸ ஸநிவாசப பெரமாள க�ாயில மஹா சமபக்ாகணம (மஹா கமொெிகே�ம) கசங�ாலப்ம டாகடர ஸவாசகதவ ெடடாசசாாியார ்ாைக�ாப்ததில �லச ஸதாெணம டநத ெிப்வாி 26ஆம கததி யநதி் ப்ை நமத ஆலயததின தவங�பபெற்த. அ்ைதத �ஸவாமி படங�ளிலம ்வக�பெடம மஹா சமபக்ாகணம யநதி்ங�ளககச சாநிதயத்த ஏப்ல மாதம 22 ஆம (சகதி்ய) ஏறெடததவதறக�ா� கததி ஞாயிறறக�ிழ்ம ெிப்வாி 27ஆம கததி பதாடங�ி ஏப்ல 15ஆம கததி வ்் �ா்ல, மா்ல �ா்ல 10.50 மணிகக ஆ�ிய இ்ணட கவ்ளயம அநதநத ந்டபெற்த. கதவ்த�ளக�ாை கவதமநதி்ம, மலமநதி்ம, மறறம �ாயததிாி மநதி்ங�ளிைால கஹாமங�ள ந்டபெற்ை. HINDUNEWS 7 ஏப்ல 15ஆம கததியடன 24 யா� கணடங�ள 48 நாட�ள ந்டபெற் யநதி் நிரமாைிக�பெடட கதரசசிபெற் ப்ை பரததியாைத.
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