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ADF organises Vedic chanting across sacred sites

editor — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:34:13 +0000

The Appayya Dikshita Foundation (ADF), Kottivakkam, under the auspices of Dhoorvathi Gramaalaya Manthra Uchatana Nishkamya Seva Samithi, organised a series of Vedic chanting events across multiple locations.

On Jan.17, a Vedic chanting session was held at RainTree Apartments (Venus Colony, Alwarpet), where Sri Sama Veda (Aagneya Parvam, Kouthuma Shakha) and Sri Shukla Yajurveda were chanted by vidyarthis of Attur Chathurveda Patashala (Chengalpet) under the guidance of Brahmashri Kalyanarama Srowthigal and Rajan Aiyer.

From Feb.1 to 6, ADF organised Vedic rituals and parayanams at various sacred sites in Madhya Pradesh – Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple (Ujjain), Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga temple, Maheshwar Ashram, Vinayakar Temple (South Indian Cultural Association School, Indore), Madhya Swaswaminathamalai Mandir (Bhopal).

The Vedic proceedings were led by G. Subramanian, former Chief Manager, Forex Division, Indian Bank.

ADF hosts Vedaparayanam for the month of Karthigai

editor — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:29:11 +0000

The Appayya Dikshitha Foundation (ADF), Kottivakkam, organised a series of Vedaparayanam sessions across sacred cities in Tamilnadu during the auspicious Karthigai month. These events featured Veda Vidvans performing traditional chanting in various locations.

On Nov.18 and 25, Vedaparayanam sessions were conducted in homes at Natco Colony, Kottivakkam, with 10 Veda Vidvans — 4 from Samavedam and 6 from Krishna Yajurvedam.

On Dec.2, the foundation organised Ekadasa Sri Rudra Parayanam and Vedic chanting at ancient temples near Walaja and Arcot, including Kasyabeshwareshwar Temple (Avarakkarai village), Vishwamithreswar Temple (Puliankannu village), Gowhameshwareeswar Temple (Kaarai village) and Sri Valmeekashwareeshwarar Temple (Melvisharam village).

The celebrations concluded on Dec.9 with a grand Chathurvedam Parayanam at a Vedapatasala near Sankara Mutt in Varanasi and Sukla Yajurveda Parayanam at a Veda Vidyalaya in Ayodhya.

As part of the events, advocate Srinivasan (Founder of ADF), distributed essential items, including 5 kgs of rice, groceries and edible oil to temple priests, and dhotis, towels, and fruits to Vedic students at Varanasi and Ayodhya. For more information, contact 95000 43938.

ADF distributed Diwali hampers

editor — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:32:51 +0000

Appayya Dikshitha Foundation (ADF), Kottivakkam, every year celebrates Diwali by supporting the destitute, old age homes and orphanages in the city and villages.

On Oct.29, ADF provided dresses to Samarpana, the home for the mentally challenged, Spastic and differently-abled boys. Suresh Jayaraman (T.Nagar) and Harishankar (California) distributed the clothes.

On Oct.28, ADF organised an event of Gau-dan, donating three cows with calves to the Aarupadai Veedu Murugan temple at Keezhpadhi village, near Neyveli. A bhoomi pooja was also performed for constructing a modernised kitchen and a dining hall. Auditor P.Kumar from Mylapore distributed dhoties, towels, sarees and groceries kits to the construction workers and downtrodden village people.

On Oct.30, similar gift hampers were distributed to street vegetable and flower vendors, and sweepers in the Kottivakkam neighbourhood.

ADF celebrates Jayanthi

editor — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:00:14 +0000

On the event of Appayya Dikshitar’s Jayanthi, on Sep.17, Appaya Dikshitar Foundation (ADF), Kottivakkam distributed groceries to the temple priests in and around Besant Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur and Velachery.

Containing 25 items of groceries and 5kg of rice, the kit was distributed at an event held at SriKrishna Mandiram, Canal Road, Thiruvanmiyur, to enable them to perform the Mahalaya pithrupaksha pujanam.

The function commenced with guruvandanam, Sri Vigneshwara puja and Lagunyasapoorvaga Ekadasa Srirudraparayanam led by Vedic pandit Mani and more than 20 ritwiks. V.Jayaraman – former Chief Manager of Canara Bank was the chief guest and distributed the groceries.

ADF conducts multiple events to celebrate Akshaya Tritiya

editor — Sat, 18 May 2024 09:04:33 +0000

Appayya Dikshitha Foundation (ADF), Kottivakkam, celebrates Akshaya Tritiya day, on May 10, with the following programmes:

Providing special lunches to orphaned children, destitute senior citizens and patients at Subadra Old Age home, Uttandi, ECR.
Samardha bhojanam at Trimbakeshwar Veda Patasala for the students.
Mass annadhanam at the Sankara Mutt, Tiruvottiyur.
Providing food for rescued, sick and aged cows being protected and maintained by the Indian Institute of Animal Welfare.
Distributing new clothes to all the Vedic scholars during Athirudram proceedings held at the Mahaswami Manimandapam, Orikkai (near Kancheepuram).

ADF conducts a programme to eradicate curable blindness

editor — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:04:39 +0000

In pursuit of eradicating curable blindness, and as part of its objectives, Appayya Dikshita Foundation (ADF) in association with MN Eye Hospital, Besant Nagar organised free eye screening camps, at the premises of Nandhinee Old Age Homes at Neelankarai and Sholinganallur, on Feb.23. ADF also organised a similar eye camp for the wellness of senior citizens living in Subhadra Old Age Home, Uthandi, ECR, on Feb.26.

All the senior citizens living in both homes were present, besides a large number of neighbourhood fishermen community living on the Uthandi beach. In all, 182 people benefited from the camps. Forty-two people were found affected by cataract issues and 26 patients who were ready for eye surgeries were taken to the base hospital for free cataract surgery. For more details contact 95000 43938.

ADF celebrates Mattu-Pongal

editor — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:43:33 +0000

Appayya Dikshita Foundation (ADF), Kottivakkam, has been doing Gau Samrakshana Seva in association with ghoshala at the Indian Institue of Animal Welfare, which specifically caters to more than 800 abandoned, sick, aged, accident-hit and rescued cows, for more than two decades.

On Jan.16, ADF celebrated Mattu-Pongal at the institute. The event commenced with the Vigneshwara Pooja and special pooja to all the cows, followed by Vedic chanting by learned Rithwiks.

On behalf of the foundation, a cheque was presented to the institute for providing cattle and hay of 1.5 tonnes. Mr.Shankar, the Manager received the cheque on behalf of the Animal Welfare Trust. ADF, further, distributed readymade dresses and the Pongal gift kit containing essentials, to all the gau-sevaks.

ADF wishes for treatment of curable blindness this New Year

editor — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 13:15:48 +0000

Intending to eradicate curable blindness, Appayya Dikshita Foundation (ADF), Kottivakkam, made a monetary donation towards its treatment for the needy, to the MN Eye Hospital, Besant Nagar.

On Jan.3, as a New Year gift, S.Srinivasan, Advocate, Madras High Court presented the cheque on behalf of the Foundation, which was received by Dr Nivean – Academic Director and Chief Retina Surgeon, of the hospital.

Dr Pratheeba Devi Nivean – Director, was also present on the occasion. Incidentally ADF, with the support of MN Eye Hospital has crossed the milestone of organising the maximum number of eye camps and awareness sessions for school children during the calendar year 2023-24, says Srinivasan.

Neighbourhood residents bring accolades

editor — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 06:23:11 +0000

Many neighbourhood residents were recognised for their work. Here we present some of them

V.K Kalyana Sundari of Thiruvanmiyur (standing – right most) won the second prize at a letter-writing competition held by the Senior Citizens Support Forum, recently. The subject of the letter was, ‘Your Experience and Feelings.’

Dr.S.Srividhya was, on Nov.5, awarded the Best Debater Award 2023, from the Life Literary Association Singapore. The event also celebrated the 6th anniversary of Dr. Avvai.N.Arul, Director of the Tamil Development Department Tamilnadu Government and was conducted by writer l. Krishnamurthy , Singapore.

Sastri Nagar based resident Dr V.R.Devika was presented with the Laadli South Asia Media awards on Dec.12 at NCPA Tata Theatre, for her book on Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy. The Laadli Media Awards are an initiative of Population First, a Mumbai-based social impact organisation supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) that has been working for the past two decades to promote gender sensitivity in media across the country.

In recognition of the tireless services to mankind and the community S.Srinivasan, an advocate and a longtime resident of Kottivakkam, was conferred the Sai Seva Ratna award on Nov.29. Sanjay Baba of Nepal,
presented the award to Srinivasan in an event organised by Shree Sanjay
Sai Seva Organisations International, Chennai Chapter, at Vani Mahal.

R.Sundar, Secretary of Hamsadhwani, was, on Dec.15, honoured with the ‘NVS Endowment’ by the Narada Gana Sabha, as part of their Isai Natya Nataka Vizha 2023. He was presented with the endowment by V.V.Sundar – Co-Founder and Secretary of the Aradhana Committee – Cleveland Thyagara Festival

ADF’s Diwali special celebrations

editor — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 06:01:26 +0000

Appayya Dikshitha Foundation (ADF), Kottivakkam, celebrated Diwali with the destitute senior citizens and children at Subadra Old Age Home, Panaiyur, ECR on Nov.12. ADF also arranged a special lunch for all the inmates, besides providing provisions and groceries.

As part of the celebrations, the foundation distributed ready-made garments and dresses to the inmates of Samarpana Home for the Mentally Challenged, Differently-abled and Spastics children.

Dhoties, towels and sarees were also distributed among the poor people living at Keezhpadhi village near Ramalinga Adikalar temple, Vadalur. M/s Suresh Jayaraman (Chartered Accountant), K.Sathyamoorthy, P.S.Chandrasekar Raja and philanthropists were present on the occasion. For details please contact 95000 43938.