| Sri Soundaryalahari Utsav was held at West Mambalam, Chennai from 29-04-2009 to 08-05-2009 in connection with Sri Sankara Jayanthi Celebrations |
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Newly purchased Cow at the Seva Kendra |
| Medical Camp |
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| Blanket Distribution |
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The Purva Tirupati Sri Balaji Temple was built by an ardent devotee of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam with the help of like minded philanthrophists and consecrated in the year 1998 at Guwahati, Assam.
He has caused this temple to be built with shrines for Sri Kamakoti Ganapathi,Sri Lakshmi(Padmavathi) known as Sri Alamelumanga in the southern parts of the country, Sri Balaji and Sri Durga Devi. All the shrines are built with Vimanas and Raja Gopurams as prescribed in the ancient texts for building temples.
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HIS HOLINESS SRI JAYENDRA SARASWATHI SWAMIJI’S VISIT TO GUWAHATI:
At present renovation of these temples have been taken up and the Consecration Ceremony( Kumbabishekam) of this temple took place (Mithuna Lagna) on Sunday the 2nd May 2010 (Corresponding to the 19th Day of Chitra month of the year Vikruthi)under the auspicies presence of Sri Sankaracharya of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam His Holiness Pujyasri Jayendra Saraswathi Maharaj. Dhanvantri Statue was consecrated and Kumbabishekam performed at Sri Sankara Dev Nethralaya on the same day.
His Holiness Pujyasri Jayendra Saraswathi Maharaj also visited the Go sala at Guwahati on 3rd May 2010 which has at present 1400 cows and Kamakhya Temple one of the Sakthi Peeth.
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| On 24th March 2010 Dr. Pawan Chamling, Chief Minister of Sikkim, laid the Foundation Stone for Sakthi Sthal at Namchi. |
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| As per the instruction of His Holiness Sri Ganesh Pooja was performed at Shakti Sthal in the morning. Two local Pundits were present and conducted Pooja. The Pundits are: Pt.Shyam Sastri, Pt Tikram Sastri and Pt Tikalal Sastri. |
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The following are places of significance at Sikkim:
1. Sri Guru Padmasambava Temple:
The temple is situated at Samdruptse, 5 Km from Namchi, South Sikkim. Samdruptse means in Bhutia Language "THE WISH FULFILLING HILL".A 135 ft.unique statue of Guru Padmasambhava is installed at that top of Samdruptse. It is said to be highest statue of Guru Padmasambhava in the world. This Temple was conceptualized and visualized by Chief Minister Dr.Pawan Chamling on 18th Feb, 2004. |
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| 2. Sri Shirdi Saibaba Temple:
This Temple is designed and being constructed by Mr.Kiran at Asangthang, 4Km from Namchi east, the government participates in this project also. |
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| 3. Chardham: This project is fully financed by the Government and is coming up at Solophok, 5km from Namchi. Nearly a 100 ft. Lord Siva Statue is being constructed here. |
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| A temple in South Indian style is under Construction here. The Workers from Kakinada,A.P are working on this temple. |
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4. Loyola College: This is a B.Ed College. It is a one year course and there are 100 students per course. 20 % seats
reserved for missionary. Here we met Sister Divya from Thiruvannamalai who is under going the course. |
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| 5. Sarva Dharma Temple at Daramdin: The foundation Stone was laid by the Chief Minister Dr. Pawan Chamling on 5th March, 2003 and inaugurated on 15th April, 2007. |
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| The entire route of 78 Km from Namchi to Gangtok runs along River Rangeet. The natural scenery is beautiful. Rangeet River is a tributary of Teesta River, the largest river in Sikkim. The river originates in Himalayan mountains in West Sikkim district, it is a perennial River and is fed by melting snow of Himalayas. The Teeste River, the most magnificent river has its source in Lake Cholamo, situated at an elevation of 17500 ft. River Rangeet joins river Teesta at “Teesta Bazzar” on the boarder of West Bengal and Sikkim. The last few kilometers of River Rangeet forms, the boundary between the two states. At confluence of the two rivers, one can see them distinctly by the colours. The river Teesta is muddy colour, while river Rangeet is Emerald colour. |
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| On the mountains one can see the KOIRALA FLOWERS, which is important food for the people of Sikkim. |
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| 6. Baba Harbhajan Singh Shrine: Baba Harbhajan Singh Shrine which is located at 12651 ft height. |
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Baba Harbhajan was born on 30th August, 1946, at a village "Sadrana" of district Gujranwala (presently at Pakistan). On 9th Feb 1966, he got enrolled into the Punjab Regiment of Indian Army as a sepoy. Serving with 23 Punjab in East Sikkim in 1968, Babaji expired on 4th Oct 1968 while escorting a mule column from Tuku La to Dongchui La. The death occurred when he slipped and fell into Nullah. The fast current carried his body for two Kms from the site of the accident. It is widely accepted that Sepoy Harbhajan Singh appeared in the dream of a colleague and requested for his Samadhi to be constructed. The unit, in keeping with belief constructed a Samadhi approximately 9 Km from present site. For the convenience of the visitors, the new Baba Mandir was constructed at the present location on 11th Nov, 1982.
There is a belief that if an ailing person consumes the water kept at Baba Harbhajan Shrine, it cures them. Therefore devotees place bottles of water in the name of the ailing person and take it away. This blessed water has to be consumed over a period of 21 days and no member of the family is supposed to consume any Non –Vegetarian food during this period.
This area is covered with snow. As per the information the approach road and Baba Mandir is being watched by the Chinese military from across the border. To visit this place one has to obtain permission from the authority. For this purpose the visitors have to give two passport size photographs. |
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| Due to bad road conditions and weather it takes nearly three hours to cover a distance of 50 Km. |
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| There are two lakes called CHANGU LAKE and MANJU LAKE. The lakes are half frozen. The weather condition worsened and suddenly hail storm started(rained snow) which forced us to stop the vehicle under protruding rock to avoid damages to the wind screen. |
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7. Dharma Chakra centre : Rumtek is 24 Kms from Gangtok. This is the seat of the Kagyud order, one of the four major Tibetan Buddhist sects. When Chinese occupied Tibet, His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa, the XVIth incarnate of the original Gyalwa Karmapa of Tibet and head of Koguypa sect of Buddhism, took refuge in Sikkim. The Chogyal of Sikkim gifted him some land to establish a new monastery. It is now the residence of His Holiness and the head quarters of Dharma Chakra religious Centre.
8. Sikkim Himalayan Orchids Ltd, a joined venture co between Mr.Natarajan, Chennai and Government of Sikkim. This place is about 12 Km from the Mandhir at Ranipool. As per Dr.Narendra Pathak this company was started in 2002and it took them two years to complete the formalities, leveling and construction of Poly houses. The first sapling was planted in the year 2004 and continued till 2007.Intialy 5000 plants were planted. Now they have started the commercial production. Nearly 25,000 cut flowers have been sold during this year. The present strength is 30,000 plants.
The Orchids takes nearly three years to reach flowering stage. After initial 3 years there will be income. The area covered 2 hectares Mr.Natarajan, Chennai is holding 60% of the share and the Government is holding 40%. Mr.Natarajan’s investment is in the form of plants. The land is on 99 years lease. The Government has invested in the form of land and Rs. 25 Lacs.
9. Sri Kancheneswara Temple at Ranipool is a Siva Panchayatana temple constructed under the auspices of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. |
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It is surprised to see at entrance of Rumtek the following inscription in Sanskrit, Napali and Tibetan language Vinayakasya Aashishasthrivuvane vyapnuyuhu"
There are Six Patashalas in Sikkim. They are
1. Gayzing
2. Bermiok
3. Aao
4. Arigoung
5. Linkey
6. Yangang |
| Sikkim |
With the Blessings of Their Holinesses Pujyasri Sankaracharyas of Sri
Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, the Viswa Shanti Maha Yagna was conducted for
the welfare of the Universe from 2nd to 11th July 2010 at Sri Kanchi
Kamakoti Peetam Sri Kancheneswar Temple, Ranipool, East Sikkim under
the auspices of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Panchayatana Seva Samithi.
The pundits Sri Bhairava Sastrigal, Sri Manikanta Sharma and Sri
Rammoorthy Srowdhigal from Pudukottai, Tamilnadu performed the Yagna.
On 2nd July the Yagna was started at 7.30 am in Budha Horai with Sri
Ganesh Pooja, Mahasankalapa, Graha Preethi, Acharya Varnam and Kalasa
Sthapanam. As per the local custom the ladies after performing pooja
at the river, brought the Kalasas filled with the river water in
Procession for keeping in the pooja and the same was taken back by
them after Mahapoornahuthi. Every day during the yagna, homam was
performed in the mornings and Sahasranama Archanas in the evenings.
One evening Deepa pooja was performed by the devotees and Sri
Hanumanji was decorated with 1008 Vadas(Vadamala).
The Yagna concluded with Mahapoornahuthi on 11th July, after Vatu
Pooja, Kanya Pooja and Suvasini Pooja. After Mahapoornahuthi,
abishekam was performed to all deities with the Kalasa holy water. The
Samithi had arranged lunch for all the devotees on the concluding day.
With the Blessings of Their Holiness the Yagna was a success and the
local people took active part in it. |
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