A Dream Comes True

A dream of Kerala Brahmana Sabha - to own an administrative office to coordinate its activities in the state - comes true under the leadership of V. Ramalingam probably this year in the city of Thripunithura, known as the Land of temples. The decision to purchase the administrative office was taken in the State Committee Meeting held at Thripunithura on Sunday, the 21st of March, 2010.

Thripunithura - the name originated from 'Poorna Veda Puri' (the town of Vedas) - is one of the most prominent centers of traditional cultural heritage. The proposed 153 square meter office is in the 1st floor of Thripunithura Upasabha's three storied building which is nearing completion. The decision to purchase a property for the Sabha will be a landmark in the activities of Kerala Brahmana Sabha - said V. Ramalingam, State President.

The Building of Kerala Brahmana Sabha nearing completion at Thripunithura

The proposed 153 sq. meter Administrative Office in the 1st floor of the building at Thripunithura

Request financial assistance for treatment

Venkitachalam Iyer, aged 43 residing at Agraharam, Ravipuram Road, Cochin 682016 is suffering from kidney failure. Unfortunately both the kidneys are damaged. He is under treatment at Medical Trust Hospital, Ernakulam. His family is in a very pathetic situation and he is unable do any work at present. Venkitachalam and his wife Sreevidya E. S. is having two children of 12 and 7 years of age. A kidney transplantation surgery is advised by the Doctors for which the total expense will come around 5 lakhs (as we are informed).

We humbly request you for a financial assistance for conducting the surgery. Well wishers may help Venkitachalam and family by sending some financial assistance. The amount may be transferred or send to the joint account in Canara Bank, Ernakulam South, Cochin 682016 opened for this specific purpose. Details: Savings Bank Account No.0806101068363 – IFSC Code No.CNRB 0000 806.

KBS to distribute Sambharam all over Kerala - V. Ramalingam

The State President V. Ramalingam requested all Upasabhas in the State to distribute "Sambharam" among the public during this summer with help of Vanitha Vibhagam members. Its age old practice to drink lots of "Sambharam" during summer. You might be surprised to learn that it is lower in fat than sweet milk. As the temperatures are rapidly increasing, we feel hot and this causes us to sweat more, causing us to need to increase our fluid intake drastically. What could be a better way to beat the heat than to sip a cold glass of healthy, refreshing "Sambharam"? So this summer, instead of having aerated drinks, Kerala Brahmana Sabha requests all members to promote "Sambharam".

SNEHASANGAMAM AT KOZHIKODE

As part of the renovation of Tali temple and celebrating the cultural heritage of the city, 'Snehasnagamam' was held at Kozhikode on 4th, 5th and 6th of March 2010. Kerala Brahmana Sabha of Kozhikode District rendered its active participation in the procession from Tali temple to Mananchira square with support from different Upasabhas.

Kumari Pooja Narayanan and Kumari Parvathy Narayanan (Kalathilakam, Kalanjali 2009) rendered a vocal concert in connection with the programme. T.S. Venkitadri (District President), T. V. Krishnan (District Vice President), K. B. Sivanandan (District Secretary), Brinda Hariharan (Zonal president, Vanitha Vibhag), Dr. A Thyagarajan (State committee Member), Leela Vishwanathan, Guna Rathnam and P. G. Hariharan were among the leaders who participated in the procession. The active participation of Kerala Brahmana Sabha in this social cause was specially appreciated by the organisers.

Congrats to K. V. Sarada of Thripunithura

Congratulations to Sarada K. V. who has secured 1st Rank for M. A. Music (Veena) from R. L. V. College, Thripunithura. She is married to T. R. Sethuraman of Mangalasseri Madom, Kannankulangara and daughter of late Kasi Viswanatha Sasthrikal and K. V. Padmavathy of Sarada Nivas, Eloor.

1st Rank for V. K. Sivakumar of Tirur

V. K. Sivakumar got 1st Rank for B. A. Sociology from IGNOU and bagged the All India Gold Medal for his achievement. The Gold Medal will be presented in the 21st all India convocation which is proposed to be held in New Delhi on 15th of March 2010. He was a National Scholarship winner for securing high rank in SSLC.

Other than his academic achievements, Sivakumar is an active member of National Service Scheme. He was given Best Mock Parliament Award from the Ministry of Parliament Affairs. Presently he is doing his MBA in H. R. from Bharathiyar University and also doing a research on ‘Problems of Youth in India’ with help of an NGO at Kozhikode. V. K. Sivakumar is son of V. V. Krishnamoorthy (Rtd. Sub Post Master, Thrikkandiyoor) and Kaveri Krishnamoorthy.

Sri Panduranga Vittal Rukkubai Kalyana Mahotsavam at Kozhikode

Sri Panduranga Vittal Rukkubai Kalyana Mahotsavam was celebrated on Sunday, the 28th of February 2010 at Kozhikode, the first of its kind in the city was organized by the Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Kozhikode District.

Padmasri Kalyana Mandapam, Tali had a good participation of music lovers and devotees of Lord Panduranga Vittal. Eminent and World famous Abhang Bhajan artists Vijaykrishnan and Balaji (Chennai) rendered the Bhajans. Specially designed idols of Lord Panduranga and Rukkubai Devi were brought in a procession in which all children and youth members accompanied them by singing bhajans all the way to the Mandapam, and then placed in a specially decorated Unjaal. Following Mangalasthanam, Aabharana, Vasthradharanam and Choornika, Lord Panduranga Vittal garlanded Rukkubai Devi. After Mangalyadhaaranam every devotee irrespective of age in the Mandapam participated in the Kalyanatharangam - a special dance showing happiness after the marriage of the Lord. The Bhaagavathars who rendered Abhang bhajans were then honoured by T.V. Krishnan (District Vice President). The Muhurtha Nalikeram was then taken in auction by the devotees. It is believed that this Nalikeram would bring in prosperity and happiness. The Prasadam was then distributed and sumptuous Kalyanasadya was arranged for all.

T. S. Venkitadri (District President) performed all Vedic poojas in the function. C. S. Gopalakrishnan (State Committee member and Program Convenor), K. B. Sivanandan (District Secretary), Brinda Hariharan (Zonal President, Vanitha Vibhagam), Parvathy Thyagarajan (District President, Vanitha Vibagam), Usha Gopalakrishnan (Treasurer, District Vanitha Vibhagam, V .Mahalingam, C.S. Subbaraman, Leela Vishwanathan, Sreenivasan and Kiran Gopalakrishnan (Committee members) lead the Kalyana Mahotsavam. C. D. Parameswaran (Zonal Secretary), A. Thyagarajan (State Committee member) and senior member Dr. A. Ramanathan were also present in the occasion.

Company Secretaries Intermediate Examination - 4th Rank for L. Hariharan

L. Hariharan of Mavelikkara secured 4th Rank in the Company Secretaries Intermediate Examination conducted in December 2009. Presently he is doing his C. A. Final. He was earlier awarded a cash prize by ICAI (Institute of Charted Accountants of India) for securing more than 90% marks in subject Statistics in the foundation course of C. A.

Hariharan is son of V. Lakshminarayana Iyer (former Head of the Department of Mathematics, S. D. College, Alapuzha) and Meena Narayanan. Congratulations to L. Hariharan on his achievement.

Decisions taken in the Executive Committee held on 21st February 2010 at the Brahmana Samajam Hall, Kollam

1. To purchase or construct an Office building for the State Committee of Kerala Brahmana Sabha during 2010-2011.

2. To finalise the Insurance Scheme for our needy members and to issue policy effective from 1st April 2010.

3. To honour Dr.Sambasivan by conferring upon him the Dharmasreshta Award, 2010.

4. To encourage our young boys and girls within the age group of 13 to 17 years to be thorough with our culture and prayers. Competitions will be conducted for this purpose and Rs.150000/- would be set aside for the same. Role play competition winners will also be given cash awards. The cash awards will be distributed in the Annual General Body meeting.

5. To conduct Vipra Vismayam 2010 competitions at Upsabha level before 30th April, District level before 31st May and State level before 31st July 2010 with main events being Tennis ball cricket 15 overs, Shuttle, Carroms, Chess and Pallamkuzhi. Kozhikode or Palghat will host the State level Competition.

6. To conduct Vishu Kaineettam for Brahmana Sabha 2010 in a more befitting manner.

7. To entrust the Steering Committee with the task of the guidelines (Marga rekha) for the Youth wing formulated by the Sub Committee.

8. The following expert committees were formed to strengthen the activities of the Sabha:

a) Brahmin’s Property Protection Force.

b) Committee for formation of policy in the coming Panchayat/ Municipality/ Corporation elections.

c) Committee for preparing plan for State Headquarters buildings.

d) Committee for formation of policy in the field of Kudmsree and Reservation.

9. To celebrate Sankara Jayanthi 2010 at the headquarters of each Upsabha and District in a grand manner.