Manmatha Varusha Panchangam release :
Brahmin Welfare Association, Triplicane
14th
Apr 2015 would mark the starting of Tamil new year ‘ Manmatha Varusham’ – which
promises to be bountiful... Do
you know …: “Parthiva, Vyya, Sarvajithu, Sarvadhari,
Virodhi, Vikruthi, Kara, Nanthana, Vijaya, Jaya ………….
On Sunday, 22nd Mar 2015, it was a grand gathering at Gangai Kondan
Mandapam in Thiruvallikkeni…….. reason… ‘Panchangam release of ‘Brahmins
Welfare Association’, Triplicane and Yours Truly was on stage compering.
“In
the ‘Vaivasvatha Manvantharam, after passage of 27 Maha Yugas ~ now in the 28th Mahayuga
– after passage of 3 Yugas ~ in the Kali Yuga – after passage of 4 lakh 28
thousands of years – in the year 5116~ Salivahana Saha 1937…… should go
the lengthy introduction exactly describing the day on which the Jaya Varusha Panchanga release function was held’.
A
panchāngam (பஞ்சாங்கம்) is a Hindu calendar and almanac, which
follows traditional units of Indian timekeeping, and presents important dates
and their calculations in a tabulated form. Panchāngams are published
in India by many learned authors, societies, academies, and universities.
Different publications differ only minutely, at least for a casual or
un-trained reader. They forecast celestial phenomena such as solar eclipses,
forecast weather (rain, dryspells) as well as more mundane occurrences. The
study of Panchāngams involves understanding Rasi phalan, the impact of the
signs of the zodiac on the individual. Astrologers consult the Panchāngam to
set auspicious dates for weddings and the like.
Panchangam
literally translates to having five parts [angas]. They are :
•
Tithi - Ending Moment (EM) of elongation of the Moon, the lunar day, the
angular relationship between Sun and Moon
•
Varam – the weekday ~ the seven days of the week
•
Nakshatra - the stellar mansion in which Moon is located for an observer at the
center of the Earth. There are 27 Nakshatras.
•
Yoga - EM of the angular relationship between Sun and Moon
•
Karana - EM of half of a Tithi. One Karaṇa equals 6 degree difference between Moon and Sun.
At
Thiruvallikkeni Gangai Kondan Mandapam, it all started with the group singing by
Nama Sankeerthanam Krishnapuram Ramasubramaniam and his troupe. Kadalur
Gopi bagavathartoo joined them ~ the performance rendered, kept the audience
totally immersed in singing the names of Lord Sriman Narayana.
At
06.00 the function started with prayer ‘Vethathai Vethathin Suvaipayanai’ sung
by Yours Truly, accompanied by Sri VB Mukundan [Kanchi Krishna] . On the podium were
The
Chief Guest :
His
Holiness Pujyasri Sri Sri Vidhyatheesha Theertha Swamiji, Head Pontiff, Sri
Palimar Mutt, Udupi and
His
Holiness Pujyasri Sri Sri Eeshapriya Theertha Swamiji, Incumbent Pontiff Sri
Adamaru Mutt, Udupi
Other
Special Guest :
Dr
V V Subramanian [popularly Va Ve Su], former Principal of Vivekananda
College.
In
the function, ‘Manmatha varusha Panchangam’ was released by the Chief Guest . It is not simply a vedic almanac, this
Panchangam contains amongst other things : the important uthsava details of Sri
Parthasarathi swami temple; important days of Sri Ahobila Mutt, Sri Utharathi
Mutt, Azhwargal Acharyargal Thirunakshathirangal, dos and donts, Parayana
slokas, Avani avittam sangalpam, tharpana sangalpams, host of significant
details of hindu religious practices; telephone nos. of Thirumana mantaps at
Thiruvallikkeni, contact details of Prahaspathigal and more…… no doubt a very
useful book for every Brahmin – a must have at home.
The Saints were honoured with ‘Kovil mariyadhai’ from Sri
Parthasarathi Swami Thirukovil brought by Sri Sesha Battar and Sri Rangaswamy
battar. The Panchangam was released and
the ‘anugraha sandesham’ of HH Sri
Vidhyatheesha Theertha Swami, followed.
Swami blessed all those present at the venue.
Swami’s speech was translated by Sri AP Vijayendran a practising CA and
a Sanskrit scholar who has 13 degrees. It was indeed a great occasion to be there at a place
where the great Matapathis were present and blessing..
Udupi, on the western coast is known for the Krishna Mutt (Temple of Lord
Krishna) and as the native place of the saint Shri Madhvacharya, who founded
the [dvaita] sect of vaishnava hinduism and the Udupi Krishna Mutt (in the 13th
century). The Tulu Ashta Mathas of Udupi
are a group of eight mathas or Hindu monasteries established by Madhvacharya. For
each of the eight mathas, Madhvacharya also appointed one of his direct
disciples to be the first Swami, head of the matha.
His
Holiness Pujyasri Sri Sri Vidhyatheesha Theertha Swamiji, is the Head Pontiff of Sri Palimar
Mutt. Read that the idol of Kodanda Rama with Lakshmana and Sita was gifted by the Acharya Madhva to the first pontiff. The idols of Rama and Lakshmana have bows and
arrows in hands whereas that of Sita has lotus in hand.
His
Holiness Pujyasri Sri Sri Eeshapriya Theertha Swamiji, is the Pontiff of Sri Adamar Mutt that
worships the idol of Kalingamardana Krishna gifted by the Madhvacharya. This Krishna has four arms -
one leg on the serpent; other lifted up in a dancing pose. One hand is
bent in a dancing pose and the other is holding the tail of the serpent. The
other two hands are decorated with conch and the chakra.
Sri Va Ve Su, former Principal of Vivekananda college is
no stranger to Triplicane. He is the
Director of Phyco Spectrum Consultants and is a great scholar. A popular public speaker in Tamil and English, he participates regularly in
many Academic, literary and cultural programs. He has delivered talks on religious and spiritual subjects. As President of Vanavil, he has been propagating the ideals of Mahakavi
Subramaniya Barathiyar and conducting 3-Day Annual festival Of Bharathi at
Bharathiyar Illam. He has written
poetries, dance dramas, and has been a motivational speaker. He has been conferred–
Kavimamani(1987),Thirupugazh Mamani (1999 )Bharathi Award by DAWN ( 2001) and
more. He spoke at length on following
those ordained for Brahmins and in leading life that will be sacred and useful
to others. His speech left a deep impact
on all those present.
While
it is Day : 24 hours : 60 Minutes : 60 seconds ….. the calculations are much
more minutely accurate in Vedic and computation of Panchangam ~ it is 48
minutes = 1 muhurtham; 24 minutes = 1 nazhigai; 60 nazhigai = 1 day; 2 ½
nazhigai = 1 hour…….. 15 days is = 1 paksham; 2 months = 1 ruthu;….and minutely
…. 1 Paramaanu = 0.0002 seconds … Kanchi Krishna, Secretary was honoured
on the dias for preparing this panchangam. Sri Anand, who helped in the
presence of the Peethapathis was honoured on stage. In
all, it was a grand show organized by Brahmin Welfare Association of
Triplicane. Copies of the panchangam were distributed to all those
present at the mantap.
The
list in the starting para gives the names of the 10 years that preceded ‘Manmatha
varusham’ Here are some photos of the
function.
With
regards – S. Sampathkumar.
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