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Mantra chanting box
Chennai-based Applied Data Systems has launched `Divine Life' Ultimate Chanting Box, a two-and-a-half hour chanting box of songs and 21 mantras.
Unlike the traditional chanting boxes, the Divine Life box comes with the full version of chants such as Suprabatham, Vishnu Sahasranamam, Mahisasura Mardhini, Kandasasti Kavacham, Lingastakam, etc. It has Gayathri manthram, Mrityunja Manthram and Dhanvanthri Manthram. Priced at Rs. 600, the package carries one year guarantee. Available at leading retail shops, book stores in the city and across the state. For enquiries call: 2254 2950.
R.D.Burman special
Aalaap, a musical team comprising singers and musicians from Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kochi will be presenting its first edition of `Evergreen Notes' on July 2 at the Music Academy. The programme will feature 30 most popular and lively numbers by musicians from Calicut, Chennai and Hyderabad, composed by R.D.Burman and rendered by Usha Timothy from Mumbai along with Pramod, Ramesh, Anand, Jaya and others. Tickets are available at Landmark and Music World outlets or call Pramod at 98847 78073.
Competition
As part of its 37th anniversary celebrations, Sri Suprabhata Sabha, Baroda II Street, West Mambalam, will conduct competitions in music, open group bhajan, sloka, quiz and oratorical competitions in July/August. For details, dial: 2480 0440/2481 4935/2481 0514/2472 7380.
Book release
Dr. Srivatsa, music and Sanskrit scholar, will release Dr. Lalitha Ramakrishna's `Kriti Samskriti' on June 30, 6 p.m. at Narada Gana Sabha. Aruna Sairam will receive the first copy. The function will be followed by Aruna Sairam's concert.
Dance festival
Sri Ragam Fine Arts has organised Balasaraswathi Memorial 11th year dance festival for five days, July 1-5, at Raga Sudha Hall, Mylapore. D. Chandrasekaran, Tamil Nadu State Election commissioner will preside and confer the `Balasaraswathi Memorial Award' to N. Anusha, Delhi Aarthi Shankar and Meenakshi Ragavan at the function to begin at 6 p.m.
Anniversary
Dr. MLV Rasikar Manram is celebrating Dr. MLV Day on July 1, 4 p.m. at Dakshinamurthy auditorium, PSHS School, Mandaveli. Maruthi Prasad will give a concert at 4 p.m. There will also be a musical discourse by Visaka Hari.
Ph.D. in Music
The Department of Music, Queen Marys College is offering Ph.D. in Music, both part-time and full-time, from this academic year. It also offers B.A. and M.A. in music. For enrolment and details, contact: Dr. S. R. Jayasitalakshmi, Head of the Department of Music on 2441 5733/98400-32469.
Title for artiste
Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha is inaugurating a drama festival on July 1, 5.45 p.m. at Mylapore Fine Arts Club Hall, Mylapore. AVM. Saravanan presides and K. Balachander inaugurates the festival. The title, `Nataka Kalasarathy' will be conferred on theatre artiste Raadhu by Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti.
Kumbabhishekam
The Maha Kumbabhishekam of Sri Navanidhi Selva Vinayagar Temple, Mahalingapuram, will be performed on July 2, between 5.50 and 7.15 a.m. The religious events, which began on June 28, include yagasalai pujas on June 30 (today) and July 1 at 8 a.m. On July 2 the pujas begin at 4.30 a.m. Donations may be sent as cheque/DD, payable at Chennai, and drawn in favour of Navanidhi Selva Vinayagar Temple and sent to Mahalingapuram Baktha Samajam, Mahalingapuram Main Road, Chennai — 600 034.
Samprokshanam
The Samprokshanam of the Rajagopuram of Sri Ennaipetra Thayar Sametha Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal temple, Tiruninravur, is scheduled to take place on July 2 at 9.10 a.m. Thanga Garuda Sevai will take place at 7 p.m. the same day.
Samprokshanam is also scheduled to take place at Sridevi Bhoomidevi Sametha Sri Neelamanicka Perumal temple, Siruseri, Chingleput, Kanchipuram, on July 2, 6 a.m. Tirukkalyana Utsavam will be performed after samprokshanam, at 4 p.m. Funds are needed for the renovation, construction of new shrines, etc. The total cost of all the above works has been estimated at Rs. 15 lakhs. Devotees may send in their contributions by cheque/DD drawn in favour of Sri Neelamanicka Perumal Kainkarya Committee, to: Old No. 8, New No. 15, School View Road, R. A. Puram, Chennai. For further details, contact: 94448 49149/98400 29421/98407 22256.
The Maha Samprokshanam at Sri Sundaravalli Nayika Samedha Sri Sundara Varada Swamy Temple, Kaveripakkam, will be performed on July 2, between 6.52 and 9.08 a.m. Kaveripakkam is 100 km. from Chennai, on the Chennai-Bangalore National Highway. Most part of the temple is in very bad condition. At present, the shrines of Sri Rama, the Azhwars and the Acharyas alone have been renovated and consecration will take place.
Funds are needed to restore the Sri Perumal shrine, vimanam, madapalli and temple tank in order. Devotees may send their contributions as cash to Sri Sundaravalli Samedha Sri Sundara Varada Perumal Trust, Kaveripakkam — 632508, or as cheque/DD drawn in favour of Indian Bank, Kaveripakkam, S. B. a/c No. 15231.
Sudarshana Jayanthi
Sri Lakshmi Nrusimha Navaneethakrishnan Temple, MMTC Colony, Nanganallur, is celebrating Sri Sudarshana Jayanthi Utsavam on July 4 and 5. Special homams and pujas will start in the morning. The deity will be adorned with special alankaram and taken out in a procession on Wednesday.
Sudharsana Maha Yagam
Sanathana Dharma Paripalana Sabha, Aanmeeka Alayam, Kannaiyan Colony, Erode, has organised Sudharsana Maha Yagam, 7 a.m.-1p.m., on July 4 (20th day of the Tamil month of Aani), birth star of Sri Sudharsana. Those who wish to take part in the yagam and sankalpam may send in their name, gothram, star, rasi and contributions. For details, contact: 0424-2220843/93641 10718. Devotees can reach the place via bus routes K1, K2, S1, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, 1 and alight at Thirunagar Colony bus stop.
Celebration
Sri Virupaksheeswarar temple, Mylapore is celebrating the 12th anniversary of its Kumbabhishekam on July 3. Special abishekam will take place at 9 a.m. The deities will be taken out in a procession at 7 p.m.
Gold kavacham
The presiding deity (moolavar) of Sri Oppiliappan Koil, near Kumbakonam, is to be adorned with gold `kavacham,' weighing 41 kg. Contributions may be sent to: Executive Officer, Venkatachalapathy Swamy Temple, Oppiliappan Koil, Tirunageswaram-612204.
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