GITANJALI
1st May a Gita class has started for
children from classes I to class X. Mananeeya Lakshmi Didi is handling the
class. 15 children are regularly coming for the class. At the end of May,
almost all the children can chant the entire first chapter of the Gita. Some of
their parents and grandparents are also seen some days attending the class.
Daily from 10am to 11am from Monday to Friday is the time kept for the class.
From June onwards it will be converted to a Sunday class as all other days will
be schooldays. Didi uses this class to acquaint the children with the major
characters and their life stories
3 DAYS WORKSHOP
Know India , know your culture
As many as 70 participants were present for the workshop on 'Know India, know your culture',on 11th April ( Thursday).Almost all the parents, either mother or father of the children were present.
Programme started at 9.45 am after prayer session, Prof Aravindakshan, the resource person for first day's topic- ' Indian culture'.
He spoke about the importance of prayer which can be sitting while at home,standing while in a temple or lying down before sleeping.Our culture is highly scientific.The Yama and Niyama of ones dinacharya was also discussed. There was a question session after his talk.The programme concluded at 12.15 noon with chanting of Shanti mantra.
On 12th February, the topic of discussion was Ramayana. Prof.Shanthakumari from Sanskrit University Puranattukara,Thrissur was invited as Guest speaker. 87 people attended. How the swadhyaya on Ramayana can purify one, one's family atmosphere and the atmosphere of the surroundings where one lives, was logically explained in details by the Professor.
On the third day , the topic of lecture was Mahabharata. Acharya Sri Vinod sharmaji of Malappuram was the resource person.92 people attended. Nicknamed as 'Gnyana Hamsa' by Srimad Swami Chidananda Puri of Kozhikode, Sri Sharma elaborately explained about the text in his flawless speech. All the participants were extremely benefited by the valuable class taken by the Acharya.
During all the three days in the three hours workshop, participants got the opportunity to interact with the invited Guests and clear their doubts and queries a the end of each session.
WORKSHOP FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS
As many as 70 participants were present for the workshop on 'Know India, know your culture',on 11th April ( Thursday).Almost all the parents, either mother or father of the children were present.Programme started at 9.45 am after prayer session, Prof Aravindakshan, the resource person for first day's topic- ' Indian culture'.
He spoke about the importance of prayer which can be sitting while at home,standing while in a temple or lying down before sleeping.Our culture is highly scientific.The Yama and Niyama of ones dinacharya was also discussed. There was a question session after his talk.The programme concluded at 12.15 noon with chanting of Shanti mantra.
On 12th February, the topic of discussion was Ramayana. Prof.Shanthakumari from Sanskrit University Puranattukara,Thrissur was invited as Guest speaker. 87 people attended. How the swadhyaya on Ramayana can purify one, one's family atmosphere and the atmosphere of the surroundings where one lives, was logically explained in details by the Professor.
On the third day , the topic of lecture was Mahabharata. Acharya Sri Vinod sharmaji of Malappuram was the resource person.92 people attended. Nicknamed as 'Gnyana Hamsa' by Srimad Swami Chidananda Puri of Kozhikode, Sri Sharma elaborately explained about the text in his flawless speech. All the participants were extremely benefited by the valuable class taken by the Acharya.
During all the three days in the three hours workshop, participants got the opportunity to interact with the invited Guests and clear their doubts and queries a the end of each session.
BHAGAVATHA SAPTAHAM
Seven days Bhagavata Saptaham started on 9th March with chanting and explanation of the Mahatmyam or the glory of Srimad Bhagavatam by the Acharya, Brahmasree Kurumballoor Hari Namboothiri. His assistants were Kunambilli Narayanan Namboothiri and Brahmasree Puzhalipuram Krishnan Namboothiri.
Ma. Didi's 83rd birthday was celebrated on 13th March with a sumptuous meal for all who had come to meet her and for those who were attending the Saptaham. 14th morning being our Ganapathi pratishtha divas, there was Ganapathi homam and Sree Chakra Puja apart from the usual Saptaha prabhashanam.
On the 16th it was the concluding day.All those who attended the saptaham were captivated by the lucid accounts of the 'puranic kathas' of Srimad Bhagavatam,narrated by the Acharya.
YOGA SANGAMAM
Yoga sangamam organised by Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision Foundation as a preamble to International Yoga Day celebrations. As scheduled the Program started at sharp 6 am under the presidentship of Man Lakshmi Didi. The Chief Guest of the programme was Yogacharya Sri Narayanji from Perumbavoor. Maj Gen. Dr. Vivekanandanji was also present to give his blessings.
The programme started with invocation followed by presidential address by Lakshmi Didi. In her address she highlighted the significance of yoga in day today life. Yogacharya Narayanji spoke on the need to practice 'Tapas' and swadhyaya which are very essential for on to attain the spiritual benefits of Yoga. He made an appeal to all who were present at the function to do swadhyaya to reap the rich benefits of Yogic practices.
Samuhika surya namaskar programme came next and the baton was changed to the hands of Sri Joshi who handled it with ease in guiding the participants to smooth performance of Suryanamaskar. Sri Premnath, the Chief Coordinator gave the vote of Thanks.
The programme concluded with sankalpa and shanti mantra. Two hundred and forty participants took part.
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ANNUAL DAY OF SANDEEPANI SISHUVIHAR
23rd February was the Annual Day for the tiny tots of Sandeepani Sishuvihar. Apart from a colourful cultural programme by the tiny tots as well as their mothers who performed in the Thiruvadira group dance, there was mini convocation for the outgoing UKG students. A certificate, a lighted small brass lamp, a shawland a book on quotations of Swami Vivekananda, were handed to each of the 7 students by the Guests who had come to attend the function and by Ma.Didi.
Smt Rema Menon an educationist and counsellor for students was the Chief Guest. Other Guests were the ward councillors Smt Rekha Satprakash and Smt Parvathy Sukumaran were the other invited Guests.The programme 4pm and concluded at 7pm. The parents took full responsibility of the expenses of the programme.
REPUBLIC DAY& KUTUMBA SANGAMAM
The children and parents of Sishuvihar every year have been
organizing the kutumba yogam with participation of all. This time teachers and parents
tried to involve the yoga students and tailoring unit students and well-wishers
to bring everyone under the umbrella of Kendra Kutumbam.
Being the 70th Republic Day, the programme started 9.30
a.m with National Flag Hoisting at Ananda Dham by Man. Lakshmi Didi with
children chanted the pledge, and sang the National Anthem.
All the children and parents moved into Dakshina Hall for the
yogam to start.
Didi lighted the lamp inaugurating the yogam. Kum Kokila set the
tone with her devotional bhajans. Sri Joshi gave simple exercises making
everybody active and on their toes. Sutapa Didi gave an action song for all to
make everyone attentive and active too. It was time to honour all those who
stood totally with Kendra throughout the relief activities that Kendra
undertook in the recent floods. Sri Udayan, Sri Joshi and Smt Lany were
honoured with a shawl. Apart from these three all those who have been
participating in all Kendra Activities right from its inception shared their
experiences and how associating with Kendra has helped them to change the
direction of their lives.
Man. Lakshmi Didi in her Republic Day speech highlighted the
effect of Tyaga in our lives, (tyage neke amrithatwa manasahu)and how Karma
Yoga can help everyone to transform themselves.
There were games for parents and children.
All the participants
participated actively creating a festive atmosphere with songs, games and
Hindustani music and folk dance programme by our ex-Sishuvihar students who
have grown up. The whole day was really a Kutumba yogam, learning,sharing and
above all enjoying the bliss of togetherness.
VIVEKNANDA JAYANTHI
12th JANUARY-National Youth Day
Samatva
Yoga Sangamam started on dot at 6 a.m on 12 th January at Anandadham. Dr. M.V.
Natesan Professor from Sri Sankara Sanskrit University, Kalady, Dr. Vivekanandan Retd Major General and Man. Lakshmi Didi were on the
dais for the program. The program started with Vedic Hymn setting the
tone of the program, followed by Ma. Lakshmi Didi’s welcome address. While
talking to the students of yoga she highlighted Swami Vivekananda's concept of
yoga and Ma.Eknathji contribution, making yoga as the core of Vivekananda
Kendra in all its activities.
The
talk by the distinguished Professor let the tune for the flow of Samatva yoga.
He did it effortlessly filling the minds of Samatva yoga students and made them
feel the necessity for making yoga as part of their life, by giving number of
similes. Given the minimum time for him, he did justice and filled their minds
with inquisitiveness.
The
bonus came from retired Major Gen. Vivekanandan who spoke from his rich experience and encouraged
one and all to make yoga a part of their being.
This
was followed by Samuhika Surya Namaskar led by Sri Joshi. To the tune of the
ambience that was set by the distinguished guests, he created the tune of
Samatva yoga and made everyone follow with breathing practices and Surya Namaskaram.
The atmosphere was filled with vibrations of pranava chanting.285 members
constituting yoga satra, varga, tailoring unit students and parents and
students of Sandeepani Sishuvihar, took part.
On
the same day, Swamiji’s Jayanthi
celebrations at Ananda dham, Kodungallur was planned at 10 am. Dr. Lakshmi
Piyush, HOD of Sanskrit department, Sri Krishna College, Guruvayur was the
Chief Guest. She inspired the prize winners who had come for the celebration,
with her fiery speech. Talking to the parents and teachers, she said that
giving the powerful thoughts of Swamiji and other inspiring thoughts vibrating
with truth to their wards right from their childhood, it could mold their
wards’ characters, thereby making them good citizens. Prize winning students were
awarded. This time Amrita Vidyalayam received the rolling trophy for patriotic
group song whereas the Trophy for folk group song was shared by Shantiniketan
International School and GUPS Konathukunnu. Eleven poor but meritorious
students of GGHSS Kodungallur, five of them from class X and five from the XIth
class were awarded scholarships worth Rs 500/- each and Kum.Nasreen of class Xi
received the Sridevi Namboodiripad memorial scholarship worth Rs 1000/- for being
best in studies. As usual prasadam(sumptuous lunch) sponsored by Mr and Mrs
Murali, our close wellwishers, was distributed to all after the programme.
On
the 13th January Sishuvihar children along with SamskarVarga children
celebrated Swami Vivekananda Jayanthi in their own special way.
Dr.
Sukumaran, an ayurvedic physician and a longtime associate of Kendra, was the
Chief Guest. All we're blessed to have the august presence of a Swami from
Ramakrishna Math Sri Satyatmakananda to bless the children. The program started
with prayer and lighting the lamp by Ma Lakshmi Didi and Chief guest and little
Ananth dressed as Swamiji. Didi addressed the parents emphasizing the need to
sustain the values that are nurtured in Sishuvihar. Dr. Sukumaran too stressed
the need for cultural education to be preserved for posterity.
Rev
Swamiji too gave his blessings. He appreciated the efforts taken by the parents
and teaching staff in dressing up each kid as symbolic characters from the
puranas e.g, Siva-Parvati, Rama-Sita Devi and Lakshmana with Hanuman, a
dedicated farmer and his wife’s dinacharya, Sri Krishna,Sri Sankaracharya and
so on.
A Tableau by Samskara Varga children was highly appreciated by
all. The theme was jala pralayam and the relief work by the voluntary
organizations. Then each child presented their talents by uttering the sayings
of Swamiji. The efforts taken by the parents and teaching staff was highlight
of the day. The program ended with Shanti mantra.
On
3rd February, Swamiji Jayanthi was celebrated jointly by Sri
Ramakrishna Math Thrissur and Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision
Foundation-Kodungallur at Vivekananda Vijnana Bhavan, Punkunnam Thrissur.
The programme started at 4pm.with Vedic
prayers followed by deepa prajwalanam by Rev Swami Nandatmajananda, Dr
Jijin Krishna and Mananeeya Lakshmi Didi.
Dr Jijith Krishnan (Associate Professor of
Medicine, Govt.Medical College, Thrissur) was the Chief Guest. Mananeeya
Lakshmi Didi presided over the function.Sreemad Swami Nandatmajanandaji gave
the benedictory address.
In her presidential address
Lakshmi Didi introduced Vivekananda Kendra and its activities and thanked Sri
Ramakrishna Math for giving an opportunity to start the activities at Thrissur.
She drew the attention of the parents and teachers in inculcating the values in
the students so that strong foundation is laid down in them.
The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Pottore school
children who presented an excellent patriotic song we're the first prize
winners in patriotic song competition. Dr. Jijin Krishna, Asst. Professor at
Thrissur Medical College, gave an inspiring speech drawing number of incidents
from Swamijis life, gave titbits to mould the life so that all can become
worthy children of Swamiji.
Second prize winners .Sandeepani Vidya Niketan, Thrissur presented their song to
the accompaniment of by music instrument
which was appreciated by one and all
Paramekkavu Vidya
Mandir was in the third position.
The winners of
Quiz competition were Paramekkavu Vidya Mandir in the first position, Chinmaya Vidyalaya
in the second position and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Poochatty in the third position.
The best all round rolling trophy for the best performing school went to Paramekkavu Vidya Mandir.
While giving his benediction Sw.
Nandatmajananda encouraged the children to adopt the teachings of Swamiji and
mould their life so that they become ideal children of Mother India.SAMARTHA BHARAT PARVA
As a part of Samartha Bharat Parva, the YCC
participants planned to conduct a number of Satras to prepare the students from
December for Samuhika Surya Namaskar programme for the 12th of
January. Sri Joshyji conducted 3 satras at Kara D.J.Hall, Kirtoli D.J.Hall and
at Paramkulangara N.S.S.hall, totaling 30 members in all. Besides the 3 satras
25 ladies and 15 Sishuvihar parents were also trained by Joshiji.Smt Suja
conducted 3 satras with 13 students at Valsalayam, 10 members at Edavilangu and
6 members at Thrissur. Smt Mani conducted a satra with 32 members at
Elthuruthu. Sri Udayan conducted a satra at Vinayakapuram with 6 members.
Folk and patriotic group song competitions were held for
the junior and senior students of various schools of Kodungallur, on 4th
January 2019. 50 students from six schools participated.
As part of spreading the activities of Kendra to Thrissur town this year. In
collaboration with Sri Ramakrishna Math we organized the patriotic song and
quiz competition on the eve of Swamiji Janma Thithi.
The Patriotic group song and quiz competitions were
held on 25th January for schools at Thrissur. 12 schools took part.
150 students along with their escort teachers were present on that day. The
competitions were held in Vivekananda Vijnana Bhavan, Punkunnam Thrissur.
MATRUPUJA AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OF SISHUVIHAR AT ANANDADHAM
MATRU PUJA/ SCHOOL TRIP / AND SPORTS DAY
26th December morning was the Matrupuja. 25 children took part. Mananeeya Lakshmi Didi guided them.
SCHOOL TRIP
January
2nd proved to be a memorable day for our Sandeepani Sishuvihar
childr3en and their guardians as they were to go on an excursion to the famous
Malampuzha dam. At 6.30a.m. the Ayyappa
Air Bus carried 16 kids, 7 other children and 31 parents and 2 teachers, with plans to halt in between and visit other
places of interest. At 8.45 a.m they reached Peechi dam site and had their
eagerly awaited breakfast. After
visiting the dam and gardens they proceeded towards their destination
Malampuzha by 11.45 a.m. Fort, Hanuman
temple, were visited on their way and had their lunch at Children's Park at
Malampuzha. Children were enchanted to
see the vast collection of fishes and other aquatic animals in the aquarium as
also the snake park. They were thrilled
to go up the dam through the ropeway.
The various rides at the Park were equally enjoyable. The beautiful flowers, trees and well
maintained lawns made them happy and joyful and like little birds and animals
they jumped from place to place thoroughly enjoying the freedom (from
classrooms) they waited for the evenings’ light show which was a sight for
Gods. At 7.00p.m they started back, had
food on the way and got back to Kodungallur by 11.45 p.m.
MATRU PUJA
Every year commemorating the birth anniversary of Holy Mother Sarada Devi’s Birthday, Sandeepani Sishuvihar organizes Matru puja. Not only the present students of Sandeepani Sishuvihar but also the children of Samskar Varga and children from the neighbouring houses, get an opportunity to learn how to worship the feet of their mothers and grandmothers.
26th December morning was the Matrupuja. 25 children took part. Mananeeya Lakshmi Didi guided them.
SCHOOL TRIP
January
2nd proved to be a memorable day for our Sandeepani Sishuvihar
childr3en and their guardians as they were to go on an excursion to the famous
Malampuzha dam. At 6.30a.m. the Ayyappa
Air Bus carried 16 kids, 7 other children and 31 parents and 2 teachers, with plans to halt in between and visit other
places of interest. At 8.45 a.m they reached Peechi dam site and had their
eagerly awaited breakfast. After
visiting the dam and gardens they proceeded towards their destination
Malampuzha by 11.45 a.m. Fort, Hanuman
temple, were visited on their way and had their lunch at Children's Park at
Malampuzha. Children were enchanted to
see the vast collection of fishes and other aquatic animals in the aquarium as
also the snake park. They were thrilled
to go up the dam through the ropeway.
The various rides at the Park were equally enjoyable. The beautiful flowers, trees and well
maintained lawns made them happy and joyful and like little birds and animals
they jumped from place to place thoroughly enjoying the freedom (from
classrooms) they waited for the evenings’ light show which was a sight for
Gods. At 7.00p.m they started back, had
food on the way and got back to Kodungallur by 11.45 p.m.
SPORTS DAY
16th January was sports day for UKG and LKG children. Su Bindu teacher and Salitha teacher conducted sports for the children. Many interesting games like frog jump, memorygame, eating
game , running race, spoon race were conducted. Mothers of the tiny tots gave a helping hand.
SPIRITUAL RETREAT 17TH DEC TO 21ST DEC 2018
17th December to 21st December,
the people of Kodungallur were blessed by the Holy presence of Srimad Swami
Haribrahmendranandaji, who was to be the chief resource person for the
Spiritual retreat at Anandadham.
On 17th December in the evening at 8 p.m.Sreemad
Swami Haribrahmendrananda Tirtha from
Somashram, Uttarkashi, arrived at Anandadham. He was received with Purna
Kumbha.He got introduced to the students and devotees who were eagerly waiting
to have a glance of him.
Classes started from 18th, after the formal
inauguration, at 6.15 a.m. Usual Kendra routine was followed, with pratahsmaran
followed by yogabhyas, before the classes started everyday at 6.30 a.m. First
session in the morning was taken by Swamiji on Patanjali Yoga sutras.This was
followed by second session on Karma Yoga according to Swami Vivekananda
conducted by Mananeeya Lakshmi Didi.Third session was again by Swamiji followed
by Cyclic Meditation conducted by Sri Sudhakarji.
After lunch there was Veda chanting session conducted
by Sushree Gayathri Didi from Bangalore. She taught the Purushukta to the
Shibirarthis.After tea was another session by Swamiji upto 6 p.m
After this bhajanSandhya and supper followed.
44 participants were blessed with the experience of
this Satsang.
SUKRUTAM BHAGAVATHA PURASKARAM FOR MA. LAKSHMI DIDI
Sukratham Bhagwatham an
organization of Bhagavata Devotees presented Sukratham Bhagavatham Puraskaram to Ma.
Lakshmi Didi at a well attended function on 20th December at
Ernakulamin the august presence of Sri Udit Chaitanyaji,the great Bhagavatha
exponent.
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