Sreemathe RangaRamanuja Mahadesikaya Namaha
A well organised & well attended ( huge attendance of shisyas,abhimanies in Sampradaya Attaire) is seen to be believed.A very big pandal was filled to capacity with thousands in attendance.This was held at Srirangam Srimad Andavan Arts & Science College Campus,Srirangam/ Thiruvanaikovil.
The function was attended by many from across India ,USA & many other places.
Yathis from Ahobila Mutt ,Tirumala Jeer Asramam,Jeer Azwar Thirunagari,Rep Parakala Mutt graced during the 4 day function -
Vidwans were also there - Sri Krishnapremi Swamin,,Sri NSR Swamin, Sri Karunakarachariar ,Sri Badur Rangarajan,Sri Dhamal Ramakrishnan ,Asramam Sri Natteri Swamin and more
On Thirunakshtra Dinam ,on 21 May 2015 ,Srimad Andavan was there at the Venue of Sathabhishekam much before the announced time of 7 am..Andal Goshti gave a Harathi swagatham to H H.
Veda Parayanam,Divyaprabandha Parayanam filled the air ,for a pleasing Morning start.
Peria Satrumurai then was held with Vedam,Prabandha Pasurams recital , Sambhavanai,Arulappadu.
Theertham & Satari was given to every individual ,even though it was a big task ,but well managed.
Following Satrumurai ,Vidwans Upanaysams, Special Postal Stamp release in honour of Srimad Andavan took place.
Srimad Anadan ,Srimad Azaghiyasingar were presented a copy of Special issue .Then
VIPs received the inagural Day Postal covers - Sri Ravi of The Hindu Sri Venu Srinivasan of TVS,Sri Gopalaswami Former Chief election ,Commisioner.&others
Eleven books ,including Sathabhisheka Malar was released by H H Srimad Andavan & Eminent Personaties received the Inaugural volumes. Present Srimad Andavan is the 11th Peetathipathi .
Anugraha Bashanam was delivered by H H Srimad Andavan & H H Srimad Azaghiyasingar.
Divya Desa Malai mariyadai ,Abhimana Sthalam,Branch Srimad Andavan Asramam to H H Srimad Andavan was the held & it took more than two hours for his Holiness to receive these Ahugrahhams with no signs tiredness.
For over Two and half hours the Sathabhishekam was telecast LIVE in Podhigai TV ,and Lakhs viewed them in over 26 Countries ,it was announced.
The Function concluded with Thathiaradhanam to one and all.
I could be present there on 20th &21 May ,( Coverge of 20 May events in another seperate e mail).
Some photos & videos to get a feel of the Sathabhisheka Mahotsavam are given below.
1. Paduka Aradhanam ,Satrumurai Photo Album;
2. Special Postal stamp release Images ( from Podhigai Video)
3. Book Release by H H Srimad Andavan
4.Divya Desa,Abhimana Sthala,Branch Srimad Andavan Asramams ,Malai Mariyadai.
Videos.
1. Harathi Swagatham to H H Srimad Andavan on arrival
2. Part(1) Vedam Peria Satrumurai; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPzOsSkeOwo
Part(2) Vedam Peria Satrumurai ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2-n87c1wWQ
Part(3); Vedam Peria Satrumurai; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZUT3KAhXXk
Part(4) Prabandha Pasurangal ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN7Go-ysfrQ
( Bhagawad Vishyam etc was not recorded as it was without thro' Mike /on sound system)
3. Sambhavanai,Arulappadu; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jTzIxwBTlc
4. The following are from Live Telecast Video Recorded footage( Chennaistream site);
( Sathabhishekam Introduction& Sriranga kshetram&Srikaryam Ahobila Mutt )
b. Postal stamp release; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kjyc4gBTA4c
c. Books Release; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfTXwOdxh1o
d. H H Srimad Azaghiysingar Anugraha Bashanam;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX85ulSy5yI
e. H H Srimad Andavan Anugraha Bashanam; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkgHOG3NoUw
f. Recorded speech Sri Krishnapremi Swamigal; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfKb4h6SEOw
g; Divya Desa & Other Kshtra Malai Mariyadai in 4 Parts
The above are Videos uploaded event wise ,like stamp release,books release etc.
The Podhigai Live Telecast ,as Telecast Complete ,is uploaded in my another You Tube Channel
( I have two You tube channels devoted to Srivaishnavam)
Playlist for Podhigai Telecast;
Veeraraghavan