Events

96th Hindu Matha Parishat at Ayroor- Cherukolpuzha from 3rd Feb to 10th Feb 2008

The panorama of congregations are categorized in to:

1. General sessions
2. Spiritual discourses
3. Expositions based on Bhagavatha

1. General Sessions
   1. Inaugural Session on 3 Feb 2008
      Inauguration by Swami Poornamritananda Puri
      Presided over by Dr. M.K Ramachandran Nair
      Speech by Smt. K.P Sasikala
   2. Ayyappa Bhakta Session on 6 Feb 2008
      Inauguration by Swami Abhayananda Theerthapada Maharaj
      Presided over by Padma Sree P. Parameswaran
      Speech by Acharya Narendra Bhnsan
      And Sri. V.P Jayachandran
   3. Youth Session on 7 Feb 2008
      Inauguration by Sri. Raju Narayana Swami
      Presided over by Dr. Jaipranad
      Speeches by Sri. Punnala Srikumar
      And Sri. K.N Reghunath
   4. Acharya Anusmarana Session on 8 Feb 2008
      Inauguration by Sri. N.K Prema Chandran
      Presided over by Swami Ritambarananda
      Benidictory address by Swami Garuda Dhwajananda Theerthapada
      Speech by Sri O Rajagopal
   5. Women’s Session on 9 Feb 2008
      Inauguration by Aswathi Thirunal Gauri Lakshmi Bhai Thampurati
      Presided over by Behan Pamkajam
      Speeches by Dr. C.G Geetha
      And Dr. Lakshami Samkar
   6. Matha Patasala Session on 10 Feb 2008
      Inauguration by Prof. T.G Purushotaman Nair
      Presided over by Sri. Hareendran Master
      Benedictory Speech by Swami Vijaya Bhaskarananda
   7. Concluding Session on 10 Feb 2008
      Inauguration by Sri T.K.R Nair
      Presided over by Swami Sakranaudaji Maharaj
      Speeches by Sri. Kummanam Rajasekharan
      And Sri. Thuravoor Viswambharan

2. Spiritual Discourses started at 7 pm everyday

1	On 3/2/2008	Swamy Nityananda Saraswathy and Dr. C Ramachandran
2	4/2/2008	Satguru Bodhinatha Velan Swamikal
3	5/2/2008	Swami Vedantha Saraswathy and Swami Gokulananda
4	On 6/2/2008	Swami Chithananda Puri
5	On 7/2/2008	Sri. Raveendranath, Karivarakund
6	On 8/2/2008	Dr. N Gopalakrishnan
7	On 9/2/2008	Swami Adhyatmananda Saraswathy and Adv. Jaya Surya

3. Expositions based on Bhagavatha

1	On 4/2/2008 and 5/2/2008	Omalloor Sri Vijaya Kumar
2	On 6/2/2008, 7/2/2008 and 8/2/2008	Dr. Kesavan Nampoothiri, Kuttianipuram

Other features not to miss.

1. Every day from 1pm to 2pm there are Sanskrit Classes.
2. Every general session is preceded by devotional songs by Vidhyadi Raja Gayaka Sangham.
3. Every evening from 5-30 to 6-30 there are bhajans
4. The grand finale of the convention comes with the Maha Sarva Iswarya Pooja conducted by Swami Poornamritananda Puri.
5. This year’s Vidhadhi Raja Darsana Puraskar is to be conferred to Sr. R Ramachandran Nair on 10/2/2008 by the Maha Mandalam President.

Vidhyadi Raja Cultural Centre

A new wing of the Matha Maha Mandalam by name Vidhyadhi RajaCultural Centre is formally getting inaugurated on 6th February 2008 by Satguru Bodhinatha Velam Swamikal of Guru Sannidhanam at Quai Adheenam in Hawai, USA. The foundation stone of the cultural centre complex is being laid on 10/20/2008 by Sri. TKA Nair, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India.

Vidyadhiraja Jyothi Prayanam
A Radha Ghosha Yathra (Chariot procession) which starts at 7.30 am on 3rd Feb. 2007 from the Samadhi Mandapa of ‘Chatampi Swami Thiruvadikal’ (Panmana Mutt) with the Sacred flame lit from the Samadhi. The procession will pass through various places and big receptions are accorded at many spiritual centers like Ochira, Chettikulangara, Cherukole, Chengannoor, Aranmula and Pullad. It reaches Cherukolpuzha at 10am on 4th of Feb.

Chhayachira Ghosha Yatra
A grant procession is arranged to start at 7.30 am on 4th of Feb., from the divine Sri Vidyadhiraja Parma Bhattarashrama at Ezhumattoor. This procession will carry the portrait of Chattampi Swamikal. This will be accorded colourful welcome at many important places on the way. It reaches the venue of the Parishat at 10 in the morning.

Pathaka Ghosha Yatra (Flag Procession)
The Flag Procession starting at 8.30 on this 4th of Feb. from Ayroor Puthiyakavu Devi Temple will have ceremonious receptions at many centers. It will join the other processions at Cherukol Puzha In at 10am and will move towards the venue of the Hindu Matha Parishat.