Events Covered and Reviews
Dr. P. K. Pokker, Director of Kerala Bhasha Institute in Kerala Social Centre on 26th September 2009
Dear Friends,
Dr. P.K. POKKER, famous orator and socio-cultural activist speaks on “Intervention and culture(Adhiniveshavum Samskaaravum)” on 26th September 2009, Saturday at 8.30 P.M. in a function held in connection with closing ceremony of BOOK COLLECTION CAMPAIGN WEEK, aimed at increasing the quantity and improving the quality of Kerala Social Centre’s prestigious library as well as to propagate reading habit.
More books will be received at the function from those who wish to contribute generously to the K.S.C. library.
Pls. make the occasion a memorable one with your august presence in Kerala Social Cente.
With Best Regards,
Safarulla Palappetty, Joint Secretary, Post Box No. 3584, Kerala Social Centre, Abu Dhabi, U. A. E.
Kuldeep M Pai
Kuldeep M. Pai stands in the forefront of the next generation of star performers of Carnatic music. With several years of pleasantly arduous training in vocal as well as instrumental music, continuously honed by some of the greatest of Indian musicians, Kuldeep’s music has a multi-directional discipline and feeling that are evident in his performances. His training in playing several accompanying instruments manifests clearly in the way he engages with the accompanying artists and their music.
Kuldeep M. Pai’s training began as early as age three, at Kochi from where he hails. His obvious versatility in playing mridangam, violin and harmonium were duly nurtured with adequate training. Kuldeep’s musical lineage is an illustrious one – he has been trained by Vidwan Shri N. P. Ramaswamy (Kochi) and later in Chennai by Vidwan Shri O. S. Thyagarajan. Vidwan Shri Mannargudi Easwaran has provided Kuldeep with a specialised training in the highly nuanced technical aspects of rhythm in Carnatic music. Kuldeep also has the academic vista open for him what with a Gold Medal in his Masters Degree in Indian Music from the University of Madras, Chennai.
Visit his website for more info:
Shiveli at Kollur Mookambika Temple
Shiveli at Kollur Mookambika Temple
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It is Navarathri time and Hindus all over pray to different forms of Devi during the days of Navarathri, for peace, prosperity, vigour etc etc. One particular temple stands out in terms of devotees during Navaratri in terms of devotees and that is Kollur Mookambika temple. Devotees, especially those who are interested in arts, music and all literary forms pray to Mookambika Devi for blessings in abundance for prosperity in their chosen field. During my recent visit I had an opportunity to visit the temple and it was the Shiveli (procession) time. During this procession, the idol of Mookambika Devi is carried on head by the chief priest and it happened that when he reached the main entrance where I was staying, he started conversing with a person accompanying him so that the idol on top was pointing directly towards my direction where I was standing and recording this video. May be the goddess had in mind that time to give darshan indirectly to all her devotees worldwide through this medium. Submit the same with prayers and pranams at the lotus of feet of goddess saraswathi.
MAHA LAKSHMI ASHTAKAM
(The sloka chanted by Indra)
Indra Uvacha: Namasthesthu Mahamaye Sreepeethe Surapoojithe Sankha Chakra Gada Hasthe Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe
Indra speaks: I offer my worship to Maha Lakshmi, who symbolizes the great illusion and who is worshipped by all Devas. I worhip Maha Lakshmi who resides in Sri Peetam and who carries Sanku(Conch), Chakram(Disk) and Gadha(Club) in her hand.
Indra Uvacha: Namasthe Garudaroodhe Kolasura Bhayankari Sarva Papa Hare Devi Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe
Indra speaks: I offer worship to the one who has Garuda bird as her vehicle and who was feared by even Demon “Kola”. I worship Maha Lakshmi who destroys all sadness.
Indra Uvacha: Sarvagne Sarva Varade Sarva Dushta Bhayankari, Sarva Duhkha Hare Devi Maha Lakshmi Namosthute
Indra speaks: I offer worship to the one who is all knowing, giver of all boons, remover of all dangerous enemies. I worship Maha Lakshmi who is remover of all afflictions.
Indra Uvacha: Siddhi Buddhi Pradhe Devi Bhukthi Mukthi Pradayini Manthra Moorthe Sada Devi Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe
Indra speaks: Maha Lakshmi confers great powers, desires, good intellect, enjoyment and Liberation (heaven). I worship Maha Lakshmi who is the personification of all mantras and who is ever shining and radiant.
Indra Uvacha: Adyantharahithe Devi Adi Sakthi Mahesvari Yogaje yoga Sambhoothe Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe
Indra speaks: Maha Lakshmi is the one who is without beginning or end. She is the primordial energy and Maheswari. I worship Maha Lakshmi who was created out of yoga and who sustains yoga sakthi.
Indra Uvacha: Sthoola Sookshma Maharowdhre Mahasakthi Mahodhare Maha Pape Hare Devi Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe
Indra speaks: Maha Lakshmi represents both the gross and the subtle manifestations of life. She is very scary to the bad. She is the great energy. I worship Maha Lakshmi who destroys the greatest sins.
Indra Uvacha: Padmaasana Sthithe Devi Para Bramha Swaroopini Paramesi Jaganmathar Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe
Indra speaks: Maha Lakshmi who has lotus as her seat symbolizes the ultimate reality. I worship Maha Lakshmi who is Parameswari and the mother of the universe.
Indra Uvacha: Svethambharadhare Devi Nanalankara Booshithe Jagat Stithe Jaganmathar Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe
Indra speaks: Wearing white clothes Devi Maha Lakshmi is adorned completely with jewels. I worship Maha Lakshmi who is the omnipresent Devine Mother.
Palasruthi:
Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam Stotram
Ya: patheth Bhakthiman Naraha
Sarva Siddhi Mavapnothi Rajyam Prapnothi Sarvadha
Yeka Kalam Pathem Nithyam Maha Papa Vinasanam
Dwi Kalam Ya: Pathen Nithyam
Dhana Dhanya Samanvithaha
Thri kalam Ya:Pathen Nithyam
Maha Shathru Vinasanam
Maha Lakshmir Baven Nithyam
Prasanna Varadha Subha
Benefits of Chanting this Sloka: The one who chants the above sloka with devotion will get all desires fulfilled and will inherit great land. Chanting this sloka once daily destros all sins. Chanting this sloka twice daily will bring the devotee wealth and grains. Chanting this sloka three times a day will help destroy powerful enemies. It will always enable to obtain the direct, auspicious grace of Maha Lakshmi.
Devotees are urged to learn the proper pronunciation of the sloka with the help of someone who knows the Sanskrit version
FEKCA Onam 2009 – Kerala Colleges Alumni Onam Celebration details
FEKCA Onam 2009 – Kerala Colleges Alumni Onam Celebration details
Eid programmes at Kerala Social Centre Abu Dhabi
Eid programmes at Kerala Social Centre Abu Dhabi
Members and families of Kerala Social Centre Abu Dhabi celebrated Eid 2009 with it’s full harmony and joy. Here are some pictures from the cultural programmes organised by members this evening.
Palghat Raghu Documentary
Palghat Raghu Documentary
This documentary chronicles the life of Shri Palghat R. Raghu, one of the most prolific and influential mridangists of the 20th century. The footage you see here was released in honor of his 80th birthday celebrations in January 2008.
Directed by Latha Menon
An Iris Films Presentation
Documentary contest GREENS 09 on Manoramaonline
Documentary contest GREENS 09 on Manoramaonline
Kottayam: Manoramaonline is organising Greens-09, a documentary film competition as part of the first anniversary celebrations of its Environment channel which started on June 5, 2008.
Documentaries on the subject of environment, of 10 to 30 minutes duration can be sent.
A cash prize of Rs 25000, Rs 15000 and Rs 10,000 will be awarded to the films that are chosen first, second and third respectively. Only CD’s or DVD’s of the documentaries will be accepted. Entry is open till July 5, 2009.
Ten best documentaries selected by a judges’ panel will be featured on the website for a period of two months. Three of them voted best by viewers will be adjudged as winners. The ten documentaries selected by the judges’ panel to the final round will continue to remain on the website for free.
The producers of the documentaries are required to enclose a letter agreeing to the conditions applied along with their creative works. For documentaries made by schools, colleges or any other institutions, a letter ofrom the present head of the establishment is mandatory.
Documentaries should reach, on or before July 5, 2009:
Greens – 9,
Manorama Online
Malayala Manorama
Kottayam – 1
Kerala, India
LAL SALAM – On 26th June 2009 at Abu Dhabi Natinoal Theatre
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Contact 050 6210736 / 02 631 44 55 Kerala Social Centre Abu Dhabi
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