Thennangur
A Spiritual abode for Namasankirtan
It is a small village which Guruji has chosen in
order to spread the Gospel of Sri Gnanananda Swami, His Master. This place is
also called as Dhakshina Halasyam. It has one interesting history behind
it. It is located in between Chennai and Kanchipuram. It is 32 kms far from
Kancheepuram and 100 kms far from Chennai. Buses are available from Chennai.
There
is a saying in Tamil, 'one should not live in a place where there is no temple'.
Guruji has constructed a lots of temple in this village.
Each temple has an interesting event at the time of construction.
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Guruji
has established a hall
with all the Bhagavatha Saints with their images have been decorated
beautifully and it is unique. It carries the message of 'Sage Suka' in its
physical form. More than 1000 persons can accommodate in this hall and this has a huge stage to conduct discourses and other like gatherings. |
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There is a Veda Patasala based on the
Gurkula System being run under the leadership of Brahmashree Sukabrahmam
Ramamurthy Sastrigal. Apart from Vedic education, general proficiency in
English and allied subjects are imparted to students. |
- Apart from these, there is a big dining
hall with well equipped kitchen where around 2000 people can accommodate at
one go.
- Guruji has also constructed an old age home with 50 independent rooms
with all the facilities for those who had no help from their families.
Accommodation is also available for short stay.
- A dispensary is being run.
Every week Doctor will come and provide medical consultation.
- STD facility is
also there.
- Thennangur is being
selected as one of the tourist center by Tamilnadu Tourist Development.
They arrange buses from Chennai.
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| Events of July 2000 |
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Every year in Pandarpur, the birthday of Sant Namdev is celebrated as
Ashada Ekadasi. Similarly in Thennangur, this is celebrated for five
days as Bhaktotsavam and the fifth day is celebrated as Ashada Ekadasi.
Each and every day both morning and evening, Bhagavathas
and Bhaktas perform namasankirtan and Lord Panduranga will be decorated
in a grand manner and taken for procession in a different vahana to round the whole village.
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| Events of
August 2000 |
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With the ever flowing grace of Sathguru Maharaj, Gokulashtami &
Mahapuja celebrations of Guruji conducted in the immediate presence of our
Sri Swami Namananda Giri
at our Ashram complex,
Dakshina Halasyam,
Sri
Gnanananda Giri Peetam, Thennangur was a grand success.
The Festival
commenced on 19th of August with
Bagavatha Sapthaham by Dr N Babu Dikshitar
of
Sengalipuram ( parayanam and discourses ) for seven days till 25th August. The
Sri Krishna Janmashtami
festival on 22nd was participated by a large number of
Bhagavathas and devotees. The thrilling
Gokula Nandotsavam
was conducted on
26th forenoon.
Guruji Mahapuja
commenced at
Sri Matam
with
Satha Kalasabishekam,
Guru Paduka Pooja
amidst
prayer songs, veda parayanam, homam
and other rituals. Special
Namasankirthana
Mela
by
Bhagavathas
with
Prabhathpheri
in the mornings and
Divyanamam
at nights
were soul stirring.
Chandana Kaapu
Alangaram of Sri Panduranga-Rukumayee on 28th - the
Maha Puja Day
was unique,
made audience spellbound.
The traditional
Vasthradhanam and Mass Annadhanam were special features.
| Events of
September 2000 |
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| 1st | Sri
Vinayaka Chathurthi |
| 28th
Sep - 6th Oct | Navarathiri |
| Events of
October 2000 |
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| 7th | Vijaya
Dasami |
| 26th | Deepavali |
| Events of
November 2000 |
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