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| (Regd S.14 of 1958) |
ABOUT SAMAJ
OUR SAMAJ
I. THE CULTURAL HERITAGE
The peace and prosperity of any nation depends on the preservation of
the Cultural Heritage. Fortunately our country “Bharath” has inherited a
heritage which has its deep roofs in the four Vedas. The Cultural
Heritage is unique and supreme because the Vedas themselves are the
power house of true and ultimate knowledge. Hence is it not our duty to
follow the Sanathana Dharma (Vedic tradition) which has been protecting
the generations from time immemorial ?
Such reflections of the past of spiritual minded bhakthas of West
Mambalam, prompted the founding of an organization in the promotion of
such core values with the sole aim of celebrating Sri Rama Navami
festival, Lord Rama being embodiment of culture and dharmic tradition.
Thus, the organization was founded in March 1954 after their efforts
were blessed by no less an Ascetic than Poojya Sri Paramacharyal, the
sage of Kanchi, later titled it as ‘Sri Ram Samaj’ and registered the
same in February 1958, and the land sanctified by Sri Mahaswamigal of
Kanchi Mutt in December 1957 with His Blessings.
II.GROWTH OF SRI RAM SAMAJ
Our institution in its strident growth for 53 years is well known in
many parts of the nation for several activities such as religious,
philosophical, educational, social and cultural.
The progressive growth graph of Sri Ram Samaj, from a humble beginning
to the Golden Jubilee, the long transition, is one of transformation
from vibrant existence to a resounding growth. Today Sri Ram Samaj, as
you would share, stands like a ‘Banyantree’ as a unique and premier
institution in the city for the propagation and practice of Sanathana
Dharma, of course, with wide support of general public.
Sri Ram Samaj has under its umbrella four units, viz., Ayodhya Aswamedha
Mahamandapam, Mithilapuri Kalyana Mandapam, Sri Sitaram Vidyalaya
Matriculation Higher Secondary School and Gnanavapi,
III. AYODHYA ASWAMEDHA MAHA MANDAPAM
Erudite Vedic Pandits and other exponents of our great heritage are
regularly invited to participate and deliver elaborate exposition on
Vedas, Ithihas and budding, constitute a regular feature.
The spotlight among various events since inception has been the
extensive celebration of Sri Rama Navami Mahotsavam in a manner, fitting
and delightful. Accordingly, as ever before, the series include a
programme of Chathue Veda Parayanam, Srimad Valmiki Ramayana pravachanam,
Music Concerts, Bhajans and Annadhanam.
Coming to annual events, programmes such as Radha Kalyanam and a series
of Puranas under the joint auspices of the Samaj and Endowment Donors
are being conducted regularly. Our Endowments include financial
assistance to the poor for marriage of their wards.
Focusing yet another seasonal highlight Sri Sarada Navarathri brim with
the splendour of Kolu in elegance of arrangement, illustration of
tradition and decoration of lights’.
IV.MITHILAPURI KALYANA MANDAPAM
As a measure of social support to the conduct of marriages, Mithilapuri
Kalyana Mandapam with modern amenities caters to the need of the
residents of this area and several other peripherals. It is offered as a
facility at moderate charges.
V. SRI SITARAM VIDYALAYA MATRICULATION HIGHER SEC.SCHOOL
This institution came into being at West Mambalam in the year 1987
initially starting with classes from LKG to V Std. With a strength of
182 students. From a humble beginning, the school achieved a spectacular
strength of rolls as well as phased expansion in higher academic
courses, from 6th Std. to 12th Std. With a strength of 2,000 students.
At present there are 82 well qualified dedicated and experienced
teachers of high caliber.
The school has been aching consistently cent percent results in booth
10th and 12th Std. Board Examinations with students securing State
Ranks. A number of shields and trophies won by our school speak volumes
of the par excellence performance of the pupils in the co-curricular
activities.
VI. GNANAVAPI
As ordained by Sri Mahaswamigal, Gnanavapi was established at T.Nagar
for performing the last rites to the departed soul and the building was
opened by His Holiness Poojyasri Jayendre Saraswathi Swamigal in 1983.
Poor families are provided with free accommodation. It is considered a
boon for people for performing last rites.
VII.WELFARE MEASURES
Medical assistance for major ailments to the poor is also offered.
Scholarship and free issue of text books to a number of students who are
economically weaker and grants to a few retired Vedic scholars are other
assistance undertaken by the Samaj.
A free Library to the public and Book Bank, lending books to College
students, both houses in Ayodhya Mandapam are admitted to be useful,
particularly to the indigent students. The Samaj needs donation for
creating corpus to increase the benefits to the poor in the above areas
VIII. PUBLICATION OF SOUVENIR
The first Souvenir was brought out in the year 1959 Since then, the
publication of the Annual Souvenir has been a regular feature, and there
been very good response from the public.
IX. FUTURE PLANS
IN the year 2008-09 in addition to the regular programmes Sri Devi Pooja,
Gokulashtami, Sarada Navarathri, Radha Kalyanam & Sri Rama Navami it has
been planned to conduct programmes by eminent artistes.
Those who are interested to make contribution/donation may contact Samaj
Office at
Phone Nos. 24893077 / 23718286
E mail - sriramasamaj@gmail.com
Website - www.sriramsamaj.org
Members of the public are requested to make use of the latest
information technology like E mail, SMS, Website to times to come. By
this you can save the time and money and the information also will reach
instantly.
WITH PRANSMS
Jai Sri Sitaram
"JAI SITA RAM"