2024 Aradhana

For the folks who wish to know the origins of the Kalpathy Thyagaraja Aradhana, here is Perumal Mama’s - ( Sri Lakshminarayanan) elucidation. The clarity with which he is able to recall with vividness the happenings decades ago is testimony to the blessings he has from the gods of Kalpathy. In a 12 minute video he has compressed the origins of the agraharams, the Ramadhayana matom, the genesis of the Kalpathy Thyagaraja Aradhana and his fervent appeal for all Carnatic music folks to be present at the 100 year old celebration.

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Rama Bhagavatar Charitable Trust

In the runup to the Centenary event of the Kalpathy Thyagaraha Aaradhana in January of 2024, Smt. P. Vijayambika, President Swathi Sangeetha Sabha and Rtd Dy.Collector shares with us the rituals and proceedings during the Aardhana and also puts the spotlight on the musicians who nourished the annual Aaradhana over the years. She sends out a fervent appeal to all Carnatic music teachers, students and artists for  participating in the Centenary events of the Kalpathy Thyagaraja Aaradhana from 26th to 30th of January 2024.

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Listening to a Ghana Parayanam always puts me into a trance. The learned pundits, when they repeat the syllables in various ways back and forth and in different patterns, fill the space with divine energy. It is pure bliss. For eons the Veda mantras, being revelations by Rishis for universal benefit, have been preserved  without resort to writing, by such methods of recitation.

Every "samapthy" or conclusion of Veda Parayanam in the Agraharam temples is a "must-be-present" event for those desirous of receiving the vibrations effulgent with the grace of cosmos.

Arranging these parayanams in the Lakshminarayana Swamy temple in Old Kalpathy include the Pazhaya Kalpathi Veda Parayana Trust along with the Samooham.

In this video, listen to the genesis of the Trust and the efforts they take in inviting the Vedic pundits to continue, nurture and promote the tradition of Veda chanting.

Like Mahaperiyava promoted the "Pidi Arisi Thittam" we need to set up a "hundi" in our puja room and put a daily contribution into it and use it to fund organisations like the Pazhaya Kalpathi Veda Parayana Trust

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The tradition of doing the Guru pooja and Thirtha Narayana pooja during the Kalpathy Thyagaraja Aradhana has continued without a break. During the centenary celebrations in 2024 on the Aradhana day Sri Balu Vadyar and Sri Kannan Vadyar will be leading the ceremonies as they have been doing for several years.

In the Aradhana the

Guru = One's spiritual teacher

Parama Guru = Guru of Gurus

Parameshti Guru = Supreme Guru's Guru

Parapara Guru = Guru of Parameshti Guru

are all prayed to and celebrated

Listen to the brief video where the learned Vadyar explain the proceedings.

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For years, Bramhasri Ramesh Dravid Ghanapatigal has been an esteemed Vedic scholar, nurturing disciples globally from his home in Venkatesapuram Agraharam, Palakkad. His dedication to imparting Vedic teachings extends online, connecting hundreds of eager learners. In an inviting video, Sri Ghanapatigal extends a warm welcome to Bhagavatottamas, students, and rasikas of Carnatic Music to join the momentous Centenary celebrations of the Kalpathy Thyagaraja Aradhana in January 2024. His presence and invitation mark a significant call to honor this sacred event, and pay homage to the Saint whose songs are filled with Bhakthi, profound Vedantic truths, and elementary rational precepts. 

"Paropakaram Artham Idam Shareeram" is a Sanskrit shloka that translates to "This body is for the benefit of others"

I find the dedication of Sri Viswanathan K V, (Ward Councilor, Kalpathy East, Ward 5, Palakkad Municipality), to the people of his Ward and various social causes inspiring and worthy of emulation by the youth of this place. His great concern for the cleanliness of the Kalpathy River, maintaining a garbage-free agraharam, etc., is followed by action, as evidenced by the social images I keep seeing and the positive feedback of the elders of his ward.

Sri Viswanathan is eager to establish a center within the Agraharam that showcases the heritage aspects of the village, encompassing Vedic culture, Carnatic music, Palakkad cuisine, and more. With daily busloads of visitors, including students, seeking an authentic Agraharam encounter, he envisions the center offering a comprehensive immersion/experience. This, he hopes, will be taken back to their towns, fostering a lasting connection with Kalpathy and its cherished heritage status.

In this video he welcomes folks from across this land to be a part of the Kalpathy Thyagaraja Aradhana, which is celebrating its centenary in 2024. 

About the Aradhana centenary - Sri Prakash Muthuswamy, Trustee Anjaneya Temple, Kalpathy 

Janardhanan Anna is the first Namasankeertanam voice in Kalpathy I experienced as a kid. I remember walking the streets of the agraharam mesmerized by his resonant voice and the dolki beats. Every time I visit Palakkad, I made a point to visit his modest shop and buy a veshti or a towel. It made him happy that a local business was supported. More and more bhagavatas are now making the spiritual experience in Kalpathy better. But the sonorous voice of Sri Janardhanan and his devoutness can never be matched.

Here he requests all bhagavatas and agraharam folks to be present at the Unchavritti on 26th and 27th January which will start at the Hanuman Temple in Kalpathy at 8am on both days. 

Rama Bhagavatar Charitable trust has arranged webcast of all sessions of the programs. There will be a brief Unchavritti on 30th being the Aradhana day which will be conducted by him.

Please join the celebrations and the Unchavritti and receive the blessings of Thyagaraja Swamy!

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