Nitya Karma Workshop @ Kondapur - 4th November 2007

Namaskara All,
I would like to inform all our respected members that the Nitya Karma Program held at Kondapur today (4 th November 2007, Sunday) was a grand success with the anugraha of Hari Vayu GurugaLu and in my belief met close to 100% of the objectives set forth. It indeed was a pleasure and a great learning experience as Pt. Shri Jayatheerthachar handled the session extremely well by explaining each and every sloka of importance with their inherent meaning.

This workshop in my belief would have definitely given a strong head start to all begining their Adyatmic journey.

At this junction I would like to thank Shri Madhusudan Kowlgi, Shri Pavan Kumar from Kondapur and Shri Balkrishna Kale & team who took extraordinary care and precise planning and hard work in making this grand idea a reality. I am sure that this workshop has benefited all who have participated and I am looking forward for your feedback in making this program a bigger success going forward.

Finally I would like to extend my heartiest thanks to Shri Vasanta Kumar and his team at Shri Krishna Mutt for helping ITMS completely with the local logistics, which was critical for this function to have happened.

Looking forward to a larger participation going forward. Congratulation to ITMS-Kondapur again for making this happen!!

Aditya Rao,
President, ITMS

NGY: Matsya Avataara

Pt Shri Deepakachar giving away Matraxathe after Matsya Avataara Pravachane at Vanastalipuram Rayara Mutt on 27th & 28th October.

Shri Madhusudan Kowlgi, Director, ITMS introducing Shri Sheshachar Varkedkar to the Haribhaktas during the Matsya Avatara Pravachana of NGY at Kondapur Krishna Mutt.

Shri Sheshachar Varkedkar distributing mantraxate to the Haribhaktas after the Matsya Avatara Pravachana of NGY at Kondapur Krishna Mutt.

NGY: Matsya Avatara @ SainikPuri

God's grace and NGY - Matsya Avatara has been successfully executed at Sainikpuri. Find the detail report below..

Place : Sainikpuri

Topic : Matsya Avatara ( God in the form of Fish )

Pravachana Pundit: Sri Padmanabhachar of Malkajgiri

Start Time : 6:15 PM

End Time : 7:45 PM

No Of Women : 25

No Of Men : 21

Mutt Vidyaarthis : 12

Mutt Staff : 3

Total Audience : 61

Some of the interesting points told during pravachana of Matsya Avatara, apart from the main story n purpose of Matsya are

1. Boozing is restricted ( One should not even smell it )....Sukracharya declares it.

2. Four types of Sanjeevani Vidya : Removes poison, removes cancerous growth inside body without operation, Joins amputated parts of body without any scars, brings back life to dead people..

This vidya is these days called as plastic surgery, Joining cut of legs, etc etc. All these were known to us since ages.....

3. Interesting Vratas: For begetting a son, etc

4. Other interesting topics like: Vaastu Shaastra, Shakuna Saastra, Istha Siddi Vratas etc etc...

On the whole Matsya Avatar is an interesting topic which could have been dealt for 1 month....:-)

Feedback of Achar : 10/10.

Audience enjoyed it absolutely with big applause at times...

Achar's message to audience on behalf of ITMS :

1. People's participation is more important than anything else..

2. Bring your children to pravachan just for 2 mins. In those 2 minutes, they'll pick up atleast one good point and that's enough for them initially. Youngsters like Students and Children's participation is more important. Future lies in the hands of youngsters...

Nirantara Gnana Yagana - Dasavataara Pravachana Maalike for 12 months @ Hyderabad

With the grace of Hari Vayu Gurugalu IT Madhva Sangha started the long drawn plan of having Dasavataara Pravachana Maalike under the banner of Nirantara Gnana Yagna (NGY) over the period of 1 year starting from 27th and 28th October 2007. We propose to conduct the pravachana on Dasavataara (Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashuraama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha and Kalki) over the next one year in close to 12 locations across Hyderabad. Each month is going to focus on one avataara with special attention to big avataaras like Krishna and Rama, which will span over 2 months [2 weekends]. The tentative schedule is as mentioned below.

Shri 1008 Shri Satyapraarkrama Theerthara Aaradhane

Namaskara All, ITMS is proud to announce that it supported Shri Satyaprakarama theerthara Aaradhane held in Shri Rayara Mutt, Shalibanda (Old City).

On this auspecious day, Shri Ravindra Joshi, our esteemed member agreed to support 3 highly deserving Madhva Students to the tune of 10000/-. We thank him very much for this and pray that Shri Hari Vayu Gurugalu shower up him and his family the choiest of blessings.

On the same day, ITMS hosted at Salibanda Rayara Mutt a pravachana Karyakrama by Pt. Shri Raghavendrachar Jayamangala which was well recieved.

Shri Satyapraakrama Theerthara Mritika Brundavana at Rayara Mutt, Shalibanda, Hyderabad

Shri Pt. Raghavendrachar talking about the lores of Shri 1008 Shri Satyaprakarama Theertharu of the Uttaradi Mutt order.

Shri Sheshachandrikacharyara Aaradhane

Shri Sheshachandrikacharyara Aaradhane (Shri Raghunatha Theertharu)

IT Madhva Sangha in association with Shri Vyasaraja Seva Samiti conducted a 2-day program in the form of Aaradhane of Shri Sheshachandrikacharyaru at Lingampally Mutt, Hyderabad. Please find a few snaps uploaded here from the event. A host of top pundits had graced this unique event.

Dr. Srinivasachar Varakedy Speaks on Shri Sheshachandrikacharyaru and his contributions, Pt. D. Prahaladachar, Pt. Jayatheerthachar & Pt. Nagendrachar look on.

Pt. Nagendrachar addresses the meeting.

Shri Kalola Raghavendra speaks on the rotten state of affairs of Vyasaraja Mutt today in the hands of the current peetadhipatis and their relatives.

Pt. D. Prahaladachar, Pt. D Ramachar, Pt. Anandateerthachar Nagasampige & Pt. Tirumala Kulkarni

Audience listen aptly to Pt. Tirumala Kulkarni during the public meeting as achar speaks about Shri Sheshachandrikacharyaru

Pandits during the pravachana Karyakrama.

Section of the Audience.

Pt. Jayatheerthachar speaks during the Vyakaratha Goshti (Apurusheyathva of the Vedas)

Pt. D. Prahaladachar summarizes during the Vyakaratha Goshti (Apurusheyathva of the Vedas)

Pt. Nagendrachar, Pt. Venkateshachar, Pt. A Nagasampige Achar & Dr. D Prahaladachar

A Brief Report by Vyasaraja Seva Samiti

Date/Time: SAT Jul 21st / 0930-1100
Place: Lingampally Rayara Mutt, Hyderabad
Scholors Present: Sri D Prahladachar, Sri D Ramachandrachar, Sri Jayatheerthachar Pagadal, Sri Nagendrachar.
Programme: Detailed discussion about the Life and Works of Sri Raghunatha Theertharu (Sri Shesha Chandrikacharyaru) with emphasis on his contributions to the Vidwat Prapancha, Sri Vyasaraja Mutt and the whole Madhwa society.

Date/Time: SAT Jul 21st / 01800-2000
Place: Lingampally Rayara Mutt, Hyderabad
Scholors Present: Sri Prahladachar, Sri Ramachandrachar, Sri Jayatheerthachar Pagadal, Sri Nagendrachar.
Programme: Detailed discussion about the Works of Sri Raghunatha Theertharu (Sri Shesha Chandrikacharyaru) with emphasis on Bruhati Sahasra Nama, Tatva Sara Sanghra etc.

Date/Time: SUN Jul 22nd / 0930 - 1130
Place:Kannada Sahitya Academy, Lingampally, Hyderabad:
Scholors Present: Sri Nagasampige Achar, Sri Tirumala Kulkarni, Sri D Prahladachar, Sri D Ramachandrachar, Sri Nagendrachar, Sri Dr. Venkateshachar.
Others Present: Sri Kakolu Raghavendra, Sri D Rghavendra Rao, Sri Narendra Deshapande, Sri Dwaraka Nath, Devotees, desciples, fans of Sri Vyasaraja Mutt.

Programme: Public Meeting from Sri Vyasaraja Seva Samithi and detailed discussion about the current sad state of affairs of Sri Vyasaraja Mutt by its pontiffs and his family.

Some of the key points discussed were -
- Lack of eligibility & ability for junior pontiff to sit on the Peeta
- His disinterest in learning and acquiring knowledge as promised by Senior pontiff 2 yrs back, and his infinite, insatiable interest in loukika matters
- Junior Pontiff's illegal, immoral, illicit deeds which has now become a regular feature in the media like Prajavani, TV9, Garva, Agni, Hai Bangalore etc
- The irresponsibility, insensitivity, incapability to react to the situation by senior pontiff
- All the 7+ sons, son-in-law, their family members taking advantage of the situation and making their hay while the mutt suffers with lack of pride and esteem. Please await a detailed report on this by a seperate mailer.
- The recent activities of all the above people to misappropriate the movable and immovable assets of the mutt and the Legal actions in the proceedings initiated by the Sri Vyasaraja Seva Samithi to curtail their advance.

Also check out the videos on the urls below:
Video 1 [English, Shri Venkateshachar]: Issues with Vyasaraja Mutt (Sosale)
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=austy46Zcz4
Video 2 (2 parts, Kannada, Shri Kakolu Raghavendra): Issues with Vyasaraja Mutt (Sosale)
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omc1TWsXu7o
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfR8K1y7dU0


Date/Time:SUN Jul 22nd / 1630 - 1830
Place: Lingampally Rayara Mutt, Hyderabad
Scholors Present: Sri Nagasampige Achar, Sri Tirumala Kulkarni, Sri D Prahladachar, Sri D Ramachandrachar, Sri Nagendrachar, Sri Dr. Venkateshachar.
Programme: Vyakartha Goshti on the topic - "Is Veda Apourusheya?" And Pravachana by Sri Nagasampige Achar.

We had a good gathering for all the four sessions spread across 2 days and we are very much thankful to following people who made this a great success.
* Management & Staff of Lingampally Rayara Mutt
* Pt. Nagendrachar - Poorna Bodha Vidya Peeta
* Pt Jayatheerthachar Pagadal for his involvement in Vidwat discussions and Goshti
* Pt. AV Nagasampige Achar and Pt. Tirumala Achar for coming all the way from BLR
* The Madhwa Bandhus of Greater Hyderabad & Secunderabad who attended the pgm.
* Suparna Chincholi, Asha, Sreedhar Krishnagiri for their contributions and best wishes
* Sirisha Kambadur for all the assistance

Rgds
Sri Vyasaraja Seva Samithi (R)

Shri Gururajadasara Visit : 11th April 2007

Please find below a few snaps taken during the visit of Shri Dasaru to Hyderabad on 11th April 2007 (Saturday) for Ekadasi Jagarane. Venue: Malkagiri Uttaradi Mutt.

Shri Satyadhanya Theerthara Aaradhana

IT Madhva Sangha celebrated Shri Satyadhyana Theerthara poorvaradhana at Shri Uttaradi Mutt, Lingampally on 24th March 2007 (Sunday). We had Pt. Sukeshachar who wonderfully presented a brief history of Shri Satyadhyana Theertharu. He also indicated that Shri Satyadhayana Theertharu was conferred "Abhinava Anandatheertharu" for his yeomen service to the community and madhwas in general. Please find some videos & snaps taken during the event.

Pt. Sukeshachar delivering the pravachana

Pt. Jayatheerthachar provides his inputs and summarizes.

Sanjay Bheemasenarao giving away the sambhavane to achar.

Achar handing over a copy of "Ishavasya Upanishad" to all Hari Bhaktas who came to attend this unique event.

A video presentation is also available.

Pravachana Karyakrama by Pt. Haridasa Bhat

IT Madhva Sangha on behalf of Shri Vyasaraja/Vadiraja Aaradhane has organized a pravachana karyakram by inviting Pt. Haridasa Bhat (Principal of Poornapragna Vidhyapeeta, Bangalore) who delivered fantastic lectures on "Krishnamrutha Maharnava" during the morning session at Shri Poornabhodha Vidhyapeeta, Sainkpuri, Hyderabad and in the evening Pt. Haridasa Bhat gave a fantastic pravachana on "Sadachara Smrithi". Please find a few snaps taken during this unique event. Sanjay Bheemasenarao was the project manager for the event.

Pt. Nagendrachar introducing Pt. Haridasa Bhat to the audience at Sainkipuri Vidhyapeeta

Pt. Haridasa Bhat delivering a pravachana on Krishnamurtha Maharnava.

Pt. Haridasa Bhat being honored by ITMS during the end of the event at Sainikpuri

Pt. Haridasa Bhat at Lingampally Rayara Mutt.

Shri 1008 Shri Satyatma Theertharu Inaugurates itmadhvasangha.org

On 4th March 2007 (Sunday), His Holiness Shri Shri Satyatma Theertharu inaugrated the IT Madhva Sangha's very own website http://itmadhvasangha.org . This program was followed by his address to the Madhva Youth and he later answered a few questions. The Audio CDs for the same are available and can be obtained by sending a mail to feedback AT itmadhvasangha.org. Please find a few snaps from the event.

Our website being launched on a projector screen

Srigalu arriving for the event.

Shri 1008 Shri Satyatma Theertha Sripadangalavaru

Srigalu aptly listing to Sri Aditya Rao giving a presentation on ITMS Activities.

Srigalu answering questions during Q&A

Maha Shivaraatri Celebrations & Shri Vishnu Theerthara Aaradhane

Maha Shivaraatri & Shri Vishnu Theerthar Aaradhane celebrations were hosted on 16th February 2007 at Shri Suparna's place. Shri Nagendrachar delivered a fantastic talk on Shri Rudra Devaru and Shri Vishnu Theertharu.

1) Shri Nagendrachar giving a pravachana on Shri Rudradevaru and Shri VishnuTheertharu

2. A section of the Audience.

3.Achar performing the MangalArathi

4. Aditya, Raghu, Suparna, Prakash, Girish, Preethi, Gayatri & kids

5. Sirisha, Raghu, Jyothi, Suparna, Prakash, Girish, Preethi, Sreedhar(Sitting)

Shri Purandhara Daasara Aaradhane Mahotsava

IT Madhva Sangha celebrated Shri Purandhara Dasara Aaradhane at Shri Krishna Mutt, Kondapur on the 20th January 2006 as per the following schedule.

08:30 AM – 09:45 AM Bhajane Karyakrama
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Pravachana on “Shri Purnadara Daasaru”
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM Pravachana on “Superiority of Dvaita Siddhanta over Advaita and Vishsitha Advaita” followed by Q & A
12:00 PM – 12:25 PM Pallaki Utsava
12:30 PM – 13:30 PM Theertha Prasada

All the events went off very well with the grace of Shri Hari and was well participated by ITMS Members. Thanks to one and all for making this program a success. We have recorded the entire pravachana and plan to release it shortly as we did for our earlier programs.

Please find some snaps below (hover over the images to get their description).














ITMS Members and their families who participated in the event : (L to R please click for a larger image) Shyam Tribhuvan, Sanjay Bheemasenarao, Prakash Tadas, Praveen Kumar, Subhash Badri, Suresh, Sukeshachar Jalihal, Aditya Rao, Dr. Dattu Rao (Harish Rao's father), Gururaj, Suparna Chincholi, Jyothi Chincholi, Kavitha Subhash, Chandrika Bheemasenarao, Praveen's Wife

Ekadashi Bhajane @ Sri Sanjay's House - 10th Dec 2006

Dear Haribhakthas,We had arranged Ekadashi Bhajane at the residence Shri Sanjay Bheemasena Rao, December 16th, Saturday from 5pm to 7. pm. (Please hover over the images for more information)

Pravachana Karyakrama by Pt. Malagi Jayatheerthachar

IT Madhva Sangha hosted a one day Pravachana Karyakrama by Pt. Malagi Jayatheethachar who delivered fantastic lectures on "Vishwa Matha Madhwa Matha" and "Bhagvata Sandesha for Youth". The program was held on 10th December 2006 (Sunday) at Uttaradi Mutt Malkajgiri followed by an evening session at Uttaradi Mutt, Lingampally.

This program was well received and was attended by about 500 people over the day. We have the recordings of both the sessions and will announce the general availability on our mailing list.

Please find some snaps from the event.

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