KARAIPPATTI.
This Village is on the way to Madurai from Trichy in between Karumalai and Thuvarankurichy (via) Manapparai.
Sri LakshminarayanaPerumal Temple is an ancient one and worshiped by the Elders. Now they have left the village on various reasons. We have decided to contact their sons and relatives and to renovate the Temple and to carry out the Daily Pujas and Festivals.
WORKS SO FAR COMPLETED;
This Temple has come under TamilNadu Government HR&CE by getting a grant for “ONE time Puja”-one day, and another grant for renovation work. To complete the same within the specified time frame they have completed the project, which has to be appreciated.
A devotee belongs to this village, now residing at Srirangam along with his family came to worship Lord Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal after this Kumbabishekam. At that time he has decided to construct a compound wall with Iron gate in the front to protect and cultivate flowers for the daily puja. When it has been informed to his relatives they have also come forward to contribute and the same has been completed.
With the help of the Local Panchayat water line pipe has been provided and one 500lr capacity Sintex Tank has been kept inside the compound to store the water.
To have easy approach to do Pradhakshinam by the devotees the Cement Platform has also been arranged.
A Name board “SRI LAKSHMI NARAYANA PERUMAL TEMPLE’ in Taml has been installed in the Gate.
UTHSAVA VIGRAHAMS WITH UPAYA NACHCHIARS-(Sri Srinivasa perumal and Sri Devi and Bhoomi Devi in Panchalokam with Kreedams have been donated by an ardent devotee.
One Medium size VENGALA MANI along with pooja pathrams have been arranged and submitted to the Temple by one family members from Srirangam.
For taking out the water from the sump to the proposed overhead tank, one ½ hp monoblock motor donated by the local devotee.
The open space for Nandavanam has been cleaned and kept ready for saplings. Now some Thulsi plants planted. And requested the local devotees to help.
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THE JOBS UNDER FOLLOW UP
The Stay-rod of the Electrical posts in front of the Temple is inside the temple and a hindrance to the public and another one is obstructing to reach the side land. These things have to be rearranged to make use of the space.
The Live wires from Northern side of the Temple to Southeast corner from the Feeding post are crossing the Temple Vimanam and may cause danger to the Priests at the time of Kumbabishekam and others at the time of repairing and renovating.
This matter has to be taken up with the Electricity Board. While contacting they say that it will incur more expenses. Since the Temple is a common one and public worshiping place we have decided to take up the matter through the Local Panchayat President and submitted a petition to this effect, which is under follow up.
KITCHEN; This is called as MADAPPALLI for cooking the Prasadams in the Temple premises itself as per the SASTRAS. We have approached the HR&CE to grant the amount for constructing the same.
It is informed that we have to obtain permission from HR&CE for doing the works in the Temple by a Donor as it is under their control, we met the concerned Officer at Srirangam. They have told to carry out the works and they will send the permission in routine course. Following up.
The present Electric connection to the Temple is in the name of an individual who is now taking care of the daily puja. But normally it should be in the name of the Temple. Taking up the matter with the EB and HR&CE.
There was a Well and Nandavanam in those days. Now the Well has been closed completely to the ground level. The land is in the name of a Lady under B Memo obtained from VAO. As the land as per original record belongs to the Temple, we are taking up the matter through Local Panchayat President to restore the same.
PROPOSED WORKS;
As per Sastras we have to keep the UTHSAVAMOORTHIES in DHANYAM, JALAM and others. It has been decided for the time being to carry it out on 6th August.
Nandavanam to be corrected and keep ready for plants.
There were lands belong to the Temple. We have to ascertain the same from VAO and others and make arrangements to get the regular income to the Temple by approaching the HR&CE.
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WE have to fabricate one Wooden stand cum table to place theUTHSAVAMOORTHIES duly providing the Brass sheet or Copper sheet to carry out the THIRUMANJANAM, enable to collect the water and other items.
We have to purchase the UPAKARANAMS for utilizing them at the time of UTHSAVAM AND THIRUVEETHI ULAA. That is Aparanam etc.,
Now one SADARI is in Copper which has to be plated with Silver.
To make VAHANAMS-SRI GARUDAN and SRI ANJANEYAR and THOLIKKINI
Festivals and Thiruveethi Ulaa.
In earlier years Sri Varadharaja Perumal from Karumalai nearby Village used to be taken to this village during the The TAMIL month VAIKASI. Now it has been stopped and the devotees are very particular to restore the same. We have to meet the concerned and do the needful.
THE WORKS TO BE DONE AFTER CONSULTATIONS WITH THE AUTHORITIES;
The Sanctum sactorum gate is very small and there is no door for it. It has to be widened and the wooden Manikkadhavam has to be provided.
Sri Garudazwar and Sri Anjaneyar Idols were placed in the next mandapam adjacent to the Sanctum Sanctorum, which occupies more space and it would be difficult to perform Poojas for the UTHSAVAMOORTHIES. So Sri Garudazwar has to be placed in the Veli Mandapam in front of the MOOLAVAR and Sri Anjaneyar has to be placed on the left side of the front door.
The front door before the veli mandapam is a Grill gate and not safe, and through which we can see the Deity. Also there is slight variation in the Sanctum sanctorum entrance and this entrance which has to be ascertained and corrected. Then we have to provide a wooden door apart from this Iron Gate.
Next comes PALIPEEDAM: This has to be in straight line from the Moolavar and it is not so. Not kept in the proper way too. This has to be corrected as per the agamavidhi.
Devotees are very much interested in celebrating the VAIKUNTA EKADASI in this Temple and for which we need the VAIKUNTA VASAL on the Northern side, and the Azwars and Desikar have to be placed. While performing TIRUVEETHI ULAA, it needs a Veli Mandapam, for which one of the Devotees has come forward to give his site near the Temple.
IN the Veli Mandapam we have to either draw or place the DWARAPALAKARS.
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Before proceeding on the above matters, we have to take up the matter with the Government approved Sthapathi Kalaimamani Sri Sivaprakasam and get his recommendations. Then we can decide and proceed. But one thing is sure that the UTHSAVA MOORTHIES have to be placed in the Temple after carrying out all the formalities and safety measures to protect the things and Idols.
THINGS TO BE DISCUSSED AND CARRIED OUT;
Appointment of Arangavalar for this Temple with the permission from HR&CE.
Date fixing for the JEERNODHDHARANAM and YAGAS.
To organize the daily puja vidhi-(as it is not rightly performed at present).To consult the HR&CE personnels and local devotees.
To construct the bath and toilet rooms for the Devotees. Already the local Health authorities are ready to help in this, but it is pending because of the land dispute.
To make the front Mandapam as concrete one by replacing the Asbestos sheet, with the conscent from the Sthapathi.
To get the Lands pertaining to the Temple from the persons who are availing the same and follow the rules as per the HR&CE, enable us to construct the community hall and Mandapam for the festivals. Apart from the land there are Nanjai and Punjai lands which are also to be ascertained through VAO and local people and do the needful for the regular income to the Temple as the Temple has come under the HR&CE and the Arangavalar is answerable in future.
There is a Bajanai Madam which was in dilapidated condition and some persons have started reconstructing the same, which is still in half-way. We have to contact them and get the details and proceed to finish and restore the Sriramanavami festivals which was famous during those days.
Local Sri Mariamman festival will be attended to by the Agraharam people which is to be corrected as per the old tradition by consulting the concerned.
MOBILISATION OF FUNDS;
BY the GRACE of LORD SRI LAKSHMINARAYANAN ALL THE ABOVE things have to be completed with the help of the devotees, and they have to cooperate in future with whole heartedness.
We have to meet the local and nearby villagers who used to take part in all the Temple activities and make them understand that we are here to help the village and them by renovating the Temple and we have plans to do in future also.
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To ascertain whether there is anybody who can donate the site/land for the NOBLE cause as they do not know that the renovation works are being done.
To arrange for the FIXED ASSETS from which we can get the regular monthly income for this Temple in future to make use.
A drop of contribution is equivalent to the Ocean of help. So we have to tell the people who are not in a position to help in one time for this noble cause, they can start saving from Rs.5/- per day and at the end of the month they can remit to the renovation committee and obtain receipt. Like this they can start saving rice/paddy one handful per day and hand over to the temple once in a month. We used to dispose of the old papers and other unwanted materials once in a month, that amount can also be set apart for this cause. If there is a will definitely there is a way. Only thing is that the person should make up their mind to come forward to help the society.
The renovation committee members should meet the persons of all cadre and explain .If anybody wants to take the responsibility and come forward to offer for the particular item that can also be obtained.
To perform the Daily puja, we can inform and request the devotees to come forward to particularize the Star, date of birth. Wedding day of the individual and the members of their family and remit a minimum amount of Rs.150/- per day and avail the opportunity and get the BLESSINGS OF LORD SRI LAKSHMINARAYANA PERUMAL. If they want to perform special Pooja the additional sum may be remitted or they can supply the materials. To start with the RENOVATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS should offer this.
To arrange for forming a Trust, in the name of KARAIPATTI SRI LAKSHMINARA-YANA PERUMAL CHARITABLE TRUST and made known to the public that this will work for the welfare of the people, Aged, Students, constructing of a community hall etc.
DETALS OF THE PERSONS WHO HAVE DONATED LIBERALLY.
Sri K.R.Sowmyanarayanan who was in Karaipatti and now at Salem and his family members has donated for the UTHSAVAMOORTHIES. He has opened a Website for this Temple
www.sowmyam.blogspot.com and arranged to get fund by requesting the persons who have internet facilities to click once a day. We are providing the materials to that site then and there for updating the same.
Sri K.V.Jagannatha Iyengar and his family have also contributed a lump sum amount for the renovation.
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The Elderly Gentleman Sri K.R.Rajagopala Iyengar who belongs to Karaipatti and residing now at Chennai and his wife has paid an initial amount of Rs.101/- at the time of meeting them. They also assured that they will visit Karaipatti to have Dharshan of Lord Sri Lakshminarayana Perumal and help to bring this temple to the old tradition. His son Sri R.Simhan who has also visited Karaipatti on 29-6-06 and ascertained the situation has also assured to take back the site which has been identified for Sri Mariamman and not being utilized by the concerned as per their expectation and give to us for maintaining by constructing a Mandapam for the festivals and poojas and plant some cocoanut trees, Banana trees and flowers for the regular income. He has also promised to help us to get more funds through his Bombay friends. We are planning to meet again and arrive at the proposals.
We met another Gentleman Sri Sampath Brother of late Sri Major Sundararajan who is also native of this village and having vacant site here, at his Chennai residence on 7.7.06 and discussed about the renovation work of the Temple. He has told that they have not sold the site at Karaipatti Agraharam and if we can help to get through Sub Registrar office, he is ready to come and give it to us for the Temple’s use. (Now we were told that someone has bought it). If we could get it we can think of utilizing it in a better manner possible to the devotees. He has also told that he is ready to donate. Mr.Gowtham s/o Late Sri Major Sundararajan was not there and his mother was present. Now we have to meet the local people and Panchayat President to ascertain the truth.
GENERAL APPEAL TO ALL;
Come closer to the DIVINE. LORD SRI LAKSHMINARAYANA PERUMAL is the Varaprasadhi, if we worship with true heartedness, surely HE will pave way for us.
Prior to this recent Kumbabishekam also HE has BLESSED US and HE is ready to
Shower HIS blessings. It is up to us to RECEIVE. Now HE has given us an opportunity to carry out the renovation and perform the daily pooja. This is a TRUE GIFT.
Make the opportunity and come forward not only to Donate, but to help in all possible ways and to be United and SERVE THE DIVINE. DIVINE SERVICE IS THE ONLY GOOD SERVICE IN THIS EARTH and that is the reason HE has given us the Human birth.
PLEASE take this message to your family members, relatives and friends and request them to avail this GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY by rendering their valued service and liberal contribution.
AT THE LOTUS FEET OF
SRI LAKSHMINARAYANA PERUMAL
RENOVATION COMMITTEE
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For details please contact anyone
Of the following members;
Sri. K Sivaraman, Agraharam, Karaipatti 621314
Sri V.Kasturi Sowcar maniam, Thuvarankurichy 621314
Sri N.Thirumalai 156/4 Goldenjubilee apartment, Padikuppam road,
Thirumangalam, Annanagar west, Chennai 40
Sri R.Simhan,5D, Cadre House, Edan complex, Glandy Alnars road,
Thane west Bombay 400610
Sri R.Varadharajan, SriAnjaneyar temple, Pozhichalur, Chennai.
Sri R.Kuppusamy, 22/24, Varuthi Nagar, Srirangam Trichy 620006
Ps: We require funds to complete the Projects. We are also planning to approach the Madathipathis and Business People. If you can help, please do so. We will be thankful for the Great Help rendered for this DIVEINE CAUSE.
SRIMATHE SRI LAKSHMINARAYANA PARABRAHMANE NAMAHA !!
