All divotees will be delighted to know that The Uthsavamoorthy is ready for shipment and it may reach
Karappatti at any time.
Action is being taken to form a Trust and an Auditor has been consulted and he has assured of all help in forming the same.
Some more have contributed their might and many more have promised to donate.
OM SHRI LAKSHMINARAYANAYA NAMAHA
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Part IV
This part lists out all the works connected with the renovation and progress made upto the end of May 2005.
I
The following have been carried out by Sri. Vasu, the present care taker:
1. The height of the temple has been raised by about one meter.
2. Asbestos covered shed, in front of the Ardh Mandap, has been constructed.
3. Electricity connection.
4. Kumbabhishekam performed.
II
The following are completed by the RENOVATION GROUP:
1. Clearing and levelling the ground around the temple.
2. Laying of slabs around for easy Prathakshinam.
3. Construction of a compound wall.
4. White washing of the above with red and white vertical column paint.
5. Water Facility.
6. Storage tank for water.
7. Front Gate.
8. Big sign Board above the gate.
9. Sign writing.
10.Tube lights.
11. Daily Pooja in Pillaiyar Temple by Shri Mani of Karaippatti.
III
Progress of the following works by the RENOVATION GROUP:
1.Shifting of Power Lines above the temple: EB officialas have been requested.
2.Provision of public convenience: Local SHG has promised to provide.
3.Uthsavar: Orders have been placed. Sampath and Sundachu are looking into it.
4.Regular opening and Pooja in the Temple: HR&CE Approached.
5.Prathishtai of Uthsavar: Vidvans who are well conversant with are being approached.
6.Restoration of the Landed Property belonging to the temple:Action Initiated.
IV
The following are some more to be undertaken by the GROUP:
Minimum requirements for the Temple:
1. Uthsavar Prathishtai
2. Kumbabhishekam as per Agama shasthras by competant Vidvans.
3. Rearrangement of Garudazhwar , Anjaneyar and Balipeetam in line with the Garbagriha.
4. Sannathis for 12 Alwars.
5. A dedicated Archakar.
4. A permanent structure for the stay of Archakar.
V
Long Term Plans:
1. A permanent dwelling place for the Archakar.
2. A hall with the minimum modern facilities for stay and performing Marriage etc.
We are confident that , wish HIS grace and blessings, the GROUP will be able to complete the above works.
OM SHRI LAKSHMINARAYANAYA NAMAHA
I
The following have been carried out by Sri. Vasu, the present care taker:
1. The height of the temple has been raised by about one meter.
2. Asbestos covered shed, in front of the Ardh Mandap, has been constructed.
3. Electricity connection.
4. Kumbabhishekam performed.
II
The following are completed by the RENOVATION GROUP:
1. Clearing and levelling the ground around the temple.
2. Laying of slabs around for easy Prathakshinam.
3. Construction of a compound wall.
4. White washing of the above with red and white vertical column paint.
5. Water Facility.
6. Storage tank for water.
7. Front Gate.
8. Big sign Board above the gate.
9. Sign writing.
10.Tube lights.
11. Daily Pooja in Pillaiyar Temple by Shri Mani of Karaippatti.
III
Progress of the following works by the RENOVATION GROUP:
1.Shifting of Power Lines above the temple: EB officialas have been requested.
2.Provision of public convenience: Local SHG has promised to provide.
3.Uthsavar: Orders have been placed. Sampath and Sundachu are looking into it.
4.Regular opening and Pooja in the Temple: HR&CE Approached.
5.Prathishtai of Uthsavar: Vidvans who are well conversant with are being approached.
6.Restoration of the Landed Property belonging to the temple:Action Initiated.
IV
The following are some more to be undertaken by the GROUP:
Minimum requirements for the Temple:
1. Uthsavar Prathishtai
2. Kumbabhishekam as per Agama shasthras by competant Vidvans.
3. Rearrangement of Garudazhwar , Anjaneyar and Balipeetam in line with the Garbagriha.
4. Sannathis for 12 Alwars.
5. A dedicated Archakar.
4. A permanent structure for the stay of Archakar.
V
Long Term Plans:
1. A permanent dwelling place for the Archakar.
2. A hall with the minimum modern facilities for stay and performing Marriage etc.
We are confident that , wish HIS grace and blessings, the GROUP will be able to complete the above works.
OM SHRI LAKSHMINARAYANAYA NAMAHA
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
PART III--RENOVATION.....
As planned, Athan, Sampath with his wife Viji, reached Karaippatti on 19th itself. Myself with Lakshmi, my betterhalf, and Kuppu could make it only on 21st. Sri. Sundarrajan alias Sundachu, son of Athan also reached the village on that day. All were put up in upstairs portion of Sivaramans house. It has all the convenince for a comfortable stay, a luxury by all village-standards. Sampath had made all the arrangements for food. Vessals and other cooking aids were brought from Srirangam. LPG and gas were also made available.
In the moning of 21st. Thirumanjanam, Holy Bath, for Perumal was performed as per the wish of Sundachu in connection with the marriage of his daughter. Sundachu and Sampath carried out the entire rituals as per the custom in VaishnavaTemples, and Vishnusahasranama
Parayanam by all. About ten local residents participated. After Archana, Theerthaprasadam,
Chadari and the distribution of Anna Prasadam, there were some discussions and interactions with the locals. All agreed that we should carry out the Renovation Work and all cooperation promised. We had a sumptuous lunch. The ladies proved to be very good hosts. We had some discussions and looked into some of the problem areas. We had a short afternoon nap. At 4 PM
we set out, had Darshan of Mariamman and met with the Local Panchayat Chief. We were
received with all cordiality. We appealed to him to extend his moral, physical and administrative cooperation. With all humility he accepted our invitation to visit the temple
and promised all help. His wife offered us cool drinks.
During the night we met again. It was informed that orders had already been placed for Uthsavamurthy and it might be ready in about a months time. Arrangements have to be made for Prathishtapana as per Agama Shastras. All the pending and proposed items and action taken were reviewed in detail. Kuppu has recorded every detail, from the beginning, receipts and expenditure in a note book.
Sundachu left for Chennai on the same day and I extended my stay for one more day.
On 22nd May we again gathered at the Temple premises. Two men, deputed by the Panchayat
Chief, started clearing and levelling the path around the main Temple Area. Kuppu arranged to put up the main gate and a signboard panel above the gate during that night itself. A painter promised to complete the whitewashing of external side of the compund wall with 6 " breadth
white and red vertical columns painted alternately as normally done in Perumal Temples.
I left for Salem with my wife. Kuppu, Athan, Sampath and his wife stayed there till the end of May.
In the moning of 21st. Thirumanjanam, Holy Bath, for Perumal was performed as per the wish of Sundachu in connection with the marriage of his daughter. Sundachu and Sampath carried out the entire rituals as per the custom in VaishnavaTemples, and Vishnusahasranama
Parayanam by all. About ten local residents participated. After Archana, Theerthaprasadam,
Chadari and the distribution of Anna Prasadam, there were some discussions and interactions with the locals. All agreed that we should carry out the Renovation Work and all cooperation promised. We had a sumptuous lunch. The ladies proved to be very good hosts. We had some discussions and looked into some of the problem areas. We had a short afternoon nap. At 4 PM
we set out, had Darshan of Mariamman and met with the Local Panchayat Chief. We were
received with all cordiality. We appealed to him to extend his moral, physical and administrative cooperation. With all humility he accepted our invitation to visit the temple
and promised all help. His wife offered us cool drinks.
During the night we met again. It was informed that orders had already been placed for Uthsavamurthy and it might be ready in about a months time. Arrangements have to be made for Prathishtapana as per Agama Shastras. All the pending and proposed items and action taken were reviewed in detail. Kuppu has recorded every detail, from the beginning, receipts and expenditure in a note book.
Sundachu left for Chennai on the same day and I extended my stay for one more day.
On 22nd May we again gathered at the Temple premises. Two men, deputed by the Panchayat
Chief, started clearing and levelling the path around the main Temple Area. Kuppu arranged to put up the main gate and a signboard panel above the gate during that night itself. A painter promised to complete the whitewashing of external side of the compund wall with 6 " breadth
white and red vertical columns painted alternately as normally done in Perumal Temples.
I left for Salem with my wife. Kuppu, Athan, Sampath and his wife stayed there till the end of May.
Friday, June 02, 2006
RENOVATION OF TEMPLE.
PART II
There was some good news. Thirumalai, alias Sampath, arranged for some funds through the
Department of Hindu Religious Affairs, Tamilnadu Govt. The present care taker, Sri. Vasu was urged to carry out some works before the funds lapsed. He did carry out some renovation work pumping in some more money. He raised the height of the temple by one meter and added
asbestos covered shelter. He also performed the Kumbabhishekam with the help of his relative,
without involving anybody. This had caused some resentment among the devotees and general public of the village.
The work so far carried out was of preliminary nature and could not be called RENOVATION.
A lot more has to be done.
Kuppu mobilised some funds out of his own resources and of his family members. Athan
came forwad to sell his ancestral property and donate the proceeds Rs.40,000/= to the temple work and he did so without wasting much time. His devotion to Lord LAKSHMINARAYANA
is an example of complete surrender to HIM.
The renovation work was mentioned and discussed in all the marriage and social functions attended by other Karappattians . They were urged to come forward with their contribution.
Many responded and the contributions started trickling in. Kuppu and Sampath, with the able guidance of Athan, went ahead with the work. The footpath around the temple was cleared, compound wall constructed and a water tank was erected. The local Panchayat was very cooperative and they provided a public water tap just outside the compound wall on the eastern side, the main entrance to the temple.The local SHG (Self Help Group) of women,came forward to construct a public convenience facility.
Order has been placed for Uthsavamurthy. Arrangements has to be made for installing the Uthsavar. It has to be done as per Agama Shasthras. Minor rearrangements of Anjaneya, Garudazhwar and Bali Peetam have to be carried out. A small Madapalli (kitchen for preparing
daily offering) has to be constructed. A pucca door has to be provided to the Garbagriha. A
hall with all the facilities for devotees coming from other places has to be constructed. An Archakar who is fully conversant with Daily rituals has to be found. We have to ensure
constant income and a dwelling place for him. Kuppu gathered some information regarding the land and other properties of the temple. These have to be retrieved and restored to the LORD.The work undertaken by Kuppu is long drawnout and costs money.
Sampath is giving able assistance. Athan is the guiding force. The assistance and help so far given by the locals are much encouraging. Sivaraman has given his upper floor of his house, with all facilities, for the stay of the group for unlimited period, without expecting monetary benifit. Other locals are very appreciative of the work and whole hearted support is available
for utilising in a proper way. The local Panchayat Chief has extended his full support.
Kuppu felt that, despite the cooperation and help available from the locals, we cannot entrust the work to them. They have their own priorities. He felt that some of us should stay there
for some days in a month and carryout the work so that it can be expidited. This was discussed during the marriage function of the grand daughter of Athan in chennai and decided to be in Karaippatti on 20th & 21st of May.That was how we were in Karaippatti on those days.
PART II
There was some good news. Thirumalai, alias Sampath, arranged for some funds through the
Department of Hindu Religious Affairs, Tamilnadu Govt. The present care taker, Sri. Vasu was urged to carry out some works before the funds lapsed. He did carry out some renovation work pumping in some more money. He raised the height of the temple by one meter and added
asbestos covered shelter. He also performed the Kumbabhishekam with the help of his relative,
without involving anybody. This had caused some resentment among the devotees and general public of the village.
The work so far carried out was of preliminary nature and could not be called RENOVATION.
A lot more has to be done.
Kuppu mobilised some funds out of his own resources and of his family members. Athan
came forwad to sell his ancestral property and donate the proceeds Rs.40,000/= to the temple work and he did so without wasting much time. His devotion to Lord LAKSHMINARAYANA
is an example of complete surrender to HIM.
The renovation work was mentioned and discussed in all the marriage and social functions attended by other Karappattians . They were urged to come forward with their contribution.
Many responded and the contributions started trickling in. Kuppu and Sampath, with the able guidance of Athan, went ahead with the work. The footpath around the temple was cleared, compound wall constructed and a water tank was erected. The local Panchayat was very cooperative and they provided a public water tap just outside the compound wall on the eastern side, the main entrance to the temple.The local SHG (Self Help Group) of women,came forward to construct a public convenience facility.
Order has been placed for Uthsavamurthy. Arrangements has to be made for installing the Uthsavar. It has to be done as per Agama Shasthras. Minor rearrangements of Anjaneya, Garudazhwar and Bali Peetam have to be carried out. A small Madapalli (kitchen for preparing
daily offering) has to be constructed. A pucca door has to be provided to the Garbagriha. A
hall with all the facilities for devotees coming from other places has to be constructed. An Archakar who is fully conversant with Daily rituals has to be found. We have to ensure
constant income and a dwelling place for him. Kuppu gathered some information regarding the land and other properties of the temple. These have to be retrieved and restored to the LORD.The work undertaken by Kuppu is long drawnout and costs money.
Sampath is giving able assistance. Athan is the guiding force. The assistance and help so far given by the locals are much encouraging. Sivaraman has given his upper floor of his house, with all facilities, for the stay of the group for unlimited period, without expecting monetary benifit. Other locals are very appreciative of the work and whole hearted support is available
for utilising in a proper way. The local Panchayat Chief has extended his full support.
Kuppu felt that, despite the cooperation and help available from the locals, we cannot entrust the work to them. They have their own priorities. He felt that some of us should stay there
for some days in a month and carryout the work so that it can be expidited. This was discussed during the marriage function of the grand daughter of Athan in chennai and decided to be in Karaippatti on 20th & 21st of May.That was how we were in Karaippatti on those days.
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