Shri Swarna Kameshwari Seva Sangh (SSKSS)

Guruji’s USA Yatra Day 18 – 24 Oct 2011 @ Houston:

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Guruji’s USA Yatra Day 18 – 24 Oct 2011 @ Houston:

Sri Guruji’s padapooja was conducted by Sri Thyagarajan and Sudha rajan family at their residence. In his anugraha bashanam Sri Guruji spoke about Sadguru and the importance of Diwali festival. Later Sri Guruji visited the residence of Sri Balachandar and Lalitha Balachandar and blessed them.

Sri Guruji and the team left for Chennai in the afternoon and was seen of by devotees.

Photos available in http://kamakshiswamiji.blogspot.com

Guruji's USA Yatra Day 15/16/17 21 - 23 Oct 2011 @ Houston

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Day 15 – 21 Oct 2011 @ Houston:

Sri Guruji visited the residence of Sri Vivek hari and Srimathi Vaijayanthi Vivek and blessed them. In his discourse Sri Guruji spoke about the need to stick to ones dharma at all times.

Later in the day Sri Guruji offered Arul vakku to several devotees at the residence of Sri Rajan, the devotees felt blessed and left with happiness.

Day 16 – 22 Oct 2011 @ Houston:

Under the guidance of Sri Guruji SSKSS USA Chapter conducted ‘Thiru Villaku Pooja’ at Keshav Smruti Hall in Houston. The function was attended by many devotees who felt electrified after Sri Guruji’s speech on Thiru Vilalkku pooja and its importance and left with blessings.

The entire function was coordinated by Houston devotees along with SSKSS chapter.

In the evening Sri Guruji visited ‘Swami Narain mandir’ at Houston. Sri Guruji was formally received by the head Sant (pontiff) of Southwest USA of Swami Narain organisation. During the discussion between Sri Guruji and the head Sant they discussed about Sri Guruji’s 51 Sakthi Peeth temple and its significance also. Later Sri Guruji was given special darshan at the temple followed by guided visit to the exhibition hall which portrayed brilliantly the Hindu tradition over the ages.

Day 17 – 23 Oct 2011 @ Houston:

In the morning during Vishwaroopa Darshana Sri Guruji spoke at length about Guru Parampara and in particular about ‘Motherly love’ of Gurus towards their devotees.

During the discourse Sri Guruji spoke about Maha Periyavaa’s exhibition of love towards his devotees and shishyas. Later Sri Guruji’s pada pooja was done at the residence of Shrimati Bhavani in the clear lake area of Houston.

In the evening Sri Guruji visited ‘Shree Nathji Mandir’ at Bellfort Village Drive in Houston where cordial welcome was extended by the temple authorities. Sri Guruji attended Aarathi and praised the volunteers at the temple premises.

Guruji's USA Yatra - Day 14, 20 Oct 2011 @ Corpus Christi & Houston:

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Day 14 – 20 Oct 2011 @ Corpus Christi & Houston:

Sri Guruji’s padapooja was conducted at the residence of Sri Krishnan at their residence in Corpus Christi. Sri Guruji in his discourse spoke about Dharma and Dhaanam (offerings to others) extensively and also spoke about the distinction between Siddhantha and Vedanta school of thoughts.

Sri Guruji left for Houston and was received at the residence of Shri Thyagarajan and Shrimathi Dr Sudha rajan. Sri Guruji blessed the gathering and spoke about Devi Kamakshi and Shri MahaPeriyavaa.

Day 13, 19 Oct 2011 @ Austin & Corpus Christi, Texas

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Day 13, 19 Oct 2011 @ Austin & Corpus Christi, Texas

Sri Guruji visited the residence of Shrimathi Shyamala Sridhar and accepted their prayers, from there Sri Guruji visited the residence of Shri Rajesh and family and blessed them all. Later Sri Guruji was warmly received by Shri Ramakrishnan and family where pada pooja was conducted in a detailed fashion as per shashtras.

Sri Guruji left for Corpus Christi town, Texas and reached the residence of Shri Krishnan and family where he was received with traditional welcome. Later Sri guruji offered Arul Vakku to the devotees and gave a discourse on the topic ‘satsangh and hindu dharma’ which was well received.

Photos available in www.flickr.com/photos/sskssangh

Live Updates in http://kamakshiswamiji.blogspot.com

Guruji's USA Yatra - Day 11 & 12 - Austin

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Guruji's USA Yatra - Day 11 & 12 - Austin

Sri Guruji `s satsangh at Sri Mahesh's Residence was attended by local devotees which was followed by Arul Vakku to handful of devotees.

Later Sri Guruji left for Austin city where Shri Ramachandran and shrimathi Prema Ramachandran received him. Enroute to Austin city, Sri Guruji had darshan at Hindu Temple, Temple area, Central Texas.

Guruji offered Satsangh at the residence of Shri ramachandran and spoke about Guru Bakthi and its forms. Later in the evening Sri Guruji was received warmly at the residence of Shri Venkat and Padmaja venkat at Round Rock area in Austin.

Sri Ramachandran and family did pada pooja for Guruji at the residence of Shri venkat.

By noon on Day 13, Sri Guruji visited the residence of Sri Shriram and accepted the honours. In the evening Sri Guruji participated in Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam at the residence of Sri Rajagopal.

In his Anugraha Bashanam Sri Guruji explained the significance of 1000 names of universal mother and elaborated the meaning of various names and her qualities.

Sri Guruji emphatically said to the satsangh " even if you do not know various worshipping procedures and practices it's okay but follow Lalitha Sahasranama parayanam whole heartedly – this garland of 1000 flowers will elevate you to the next level for sure."

Later in the evening Sri Guruji offered Arul Vakku at the residence of Sri Venkat which was attended by large number of devotees who were duly blessed.

Photos available in www.flickr.com/photos/sskssangh

Updates on http://kamakshiswamiji.blogspot.com

Guruji's USA Yatra Day 10 @ Dallas, TX

2011-10-19T04:00:00.000-07:00

Day 10 – 16 Oct 2011 @ Dallas, Texas

Sri Guruji visited the residence of Sri Harihar Narayan and family and was warmly received with traditional respects. Sri Guruji also visited the residence of Shri Lakshmanan and blessed the family and gathering.

Sri Guruji offered Arul Vakku to scores of devotees who had thronged the residence of Shri Mahesh and blessed them all with his divine utterance and left them all elated.

In the evening a Lalitha Sahasranama parayana and Satsang was presided over by Sri Guruji at the residence of Shri Balu and Shrimathi Bhuvana Balu. Sri Guruji spoke at length about the vital aspects of Lalitha Sahasranama, its link with Vishnu Sahasranama and stressed everyone to chant both daily for prosperity and welfare. At the right contexts, Sri Guruji’s speech had references to Andals’ Thiruppavai and also Thirumoolar’s Thirumandiram too which were thoroughly enjoyed by one and all.

The devotees left with Sri Guruji’s blessings and anna prasadam.

Photos available in www.flickr.com/photos/sskssangh

Day 9 Guruji's USA Yatra – 15 Oct 2011 @ Dallas

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Day 9 Guruji's USA Yatra – 15 Oct 2011 @ Dallas

Sri Guruji `s pada pooja was conducted by Shri Mahesh and family at their residence in Dallas.

Later Shri Guruji presided `Maha Periyavaa' pooja conducted by local satsangh team at their residence. Sri Guruji spoke at length about Maha Periyavaa's avatar, how Periyavaa chisled himself without any formal Guru and transformed himself into Kamakshi Swaroopa. Sri Guruji also spoke about the importance of `Kalavaai town' in the history of Kanchi Mutt and its significance in the life of Maha Periyavaa. This function was followed by Arul Vakku to new devotees who had visited Sri Guruji.

In the evening ` Thiru Vilakku Pooja' was cooordinated by Shrimathi Nitya Mahesh and SSKSS team which was well attended and participated. Sri Guruji gave `anugraha bashanam' on Devi Mahima and about the relevance of Vilakku Pooja and how it benefits all in the family. Anna Prasadams were distributed to all the attendees.

Photos available in www.flickr.com/photos/sskssangh

Live Updates in http://kamakshiswamiji.blogspot.com

Day 8 Guruji[s USA Yatra - Phoenix & Dallas

2011-10-16T03:58:00.000-07:00

Day 8 – 14 Oct 2011:

Sri Guruji offered ArulVakku at the residence of Sri Siva Guru before proceeding to Dallas.

At Dallas Lovefield airport sri Guruji was warmly received by Sri Mahesh and Sri Satish. At a satsang at Sri Mahesh ‘s residence Sri Guruji elaborated on how to balance the day to day material life and quest towards spiritual progress.The day ended with Guruji’s blessings to one and all.

Photos available in www.flickr.com/photos/sskssangh

Live Updates in http://kamakshiswamiji.blogspot.com

Day 7 USA Yatra - Phoenix, AZ

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Sri Guruji’s USA Vijaya Yatra - Oct 2011

Day 7 – 13 Oct 2011 (Phoenix, AZ)

Sri Siva Guru and Mathangi Sivaguru conducted Pada Pooja of Sri Guruji at their residence, Phoenix in a traditional manner followed by a discourse by Sri Guruji.

Sri Guruji eloquently spoke about the importance of sacrifice in the path of spiritual progress of any individual as without any pain no gain is possible.

Sri Guruji also clarified that one of the the role of a Sadguru is to internal cleanse his devotee and prepare in the path of his/her spiritual progress.

Later in the day Sri Guruji offered Arul vakku at the residence of Sri Siva Guru who felt privileged and left with happiness.

In the evening Sri Guruji visited ‘Hindu Temple of Arizona’ and was warmly received by the priest. From there Sri Guruji left for ‘Sri Venkata Krishna Kshetra’ – temple maintained by Puttige Krishna mutt, Udipi, India.

At this temple Sri Guruji was received with full temple honours including Poorna Kumba by temple authorities and a special prayer was conducted on his presence.

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Guruji's USA Yatra 2011 5 & 6 Washington & Maryland

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Sri Guruji's USA Vijaya Yatra - Oct 2011

Day 5 – 11 Oct 2011:

In the morning Viswa Roopa darshan session, Sri Guruji explained the significance of Darshan. He narrated the importance of the Gomatha worship and also the inter relationship between Aa (Gomatha), Aacharyan and Aalayam.

Sri Guruji visited JSS Spiritual Mission and Hindu temple, Maryland where Padha pooja and Poorna Kumbha reception was given by temple authorities. Sri Guruji after Darshan was briefed about the activities of the temple. Later Sri Guruji was honoured with shawl and Prasad of Sri Chamundeswari the preceding deity of temple.

Later in the evening, Padha pooja was conducted by Sri Rajasekar and family (Sri Swami's Parents) at Frederick, Maryland which was well attended by devotees.

Arulvakku session was conducted at Sri Swami's residence, number of devotees were blessed by Sri Guruji.

Day 6 – 12 Oct 2011:

In the morning Viswa Roopa darshan session, Sri Guruji explained the significance of Pavithro utsavam in Sri Vaishnava temples.

Later Abirami Andhathi song was recited by Mrs Rajasekar at their residence, Frederick, Maryland.

Sri Rajasekar, Sri Swami and Sri Karthick came to Baltimore Washington Airport to send off Sri Guruji and paid their respects. Sri Guruji and sevarthees left Maryland for Phoenix.

Srimathy Radika and Srimathy Mathangi welcomed Sri Guruji at Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport in late afternoon.

Sri Guruji was received with Poona Kumbha at Sri Sivaguru's residence, Chandler, Phoenix.

Later in the evening, Arulvakku session was conducted at Sri Siva guru's residence, number of devotees were blessed by Sri Guruji.

Photos available in www.flickr.com/photos/sskssangh

Guruji's USA Yatra 2011 Oct - Day 4 Washington

2011-10-10T23:21:00.000-07:00

Day 4 – 10 Oct 2011:

Sri Ravi Rengan and family came to Midwest Airport, Chicago to send off Sri Guruji and paid their respects. Sri Guruji and sevarthees left Chicago for Washington DC.

Sri Swami, Sri Arvind and Mrs Arvind welcomed Sri Guruji at Washington Dulles Airport in late afternoon.

Sri Guruji was received with Poona Kumbha at Sri Swami’s residence, Frederick, Maryland.

Arulvakku session was conducted at Sri Swami’s residence, number of devotees were blessed by HIM.

Guruji's USA Yatra 2011 Oct - Day 3

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Day 3 – 09 Oct 2011 @ Chicago

Sri Guruji visited Sri Ravi Rengan’s residence, Aurora, Chicago and was received with Poorna Kumba reception.

Padha Pooja with vedic chanting was conducted @ Sri Ravi Rengan’s residence, Aurora, Chicago which was well attended by devotees.

Later in the evening, Sri Guruji visited Sri Suresh’s residence, Palatien, Chicago and was received with Poorna Kumba reception.

Padha Pooja with vedic chanting was conducted @ Sri Suresh’s residence, Palatien, Chicago which was well attended by devotees.

Arulvakku session was conducted at Sri Suresh’s residence, number of devotees were blessed by HIM.

Guruji USA Yatra - Chicago Day 2

2011-10-09T20:55:00.000-07:00

Day 2 – 08 Oct 2011:

Padha Pooja with vedic chanting was conducted @ Sri Gopala Krishnan’s residence, Naperville, Chicago which was well attended by devotees.

Later Sri Guruji visited Sri Sethuraman’s residence at Naperville, Chicago and was received with Poorna Kumba .

Devotees assembled at Sri Sethuraman’s residence were spellbound after listening to Sri Guruji’s anugraha bashna on Indrakshi Kavasam, Sri Rudram and Siva Ashtothram. Sri Guruji went at great length to explain the inter relativity of these three slogas and it was great experience listening to HIM.

Later in the afternoon, Sri Guruji visited the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago and was honoured with vastram and prasadam by the temple priest.

Subsequently Sri Guruji visited to Sri Venkateswara Temple at Aurora, Chicago.

Later in the evening, Arulvakku session was conducted at Sri Gopala Krishnan’s residence, number of devotees were blessed by HIM.

Photos available in : http://www.flickr.com/photos/sskssangh

Guruji USA Yatra - Chicago

2011-10-08T22:17:00.000-07:00

Day 1, 07 Oct 2011 @ Chicago

Sri la Sri Kamakshi Swamigal with sevarthees left Chennai airport on 07 Oct 2011 early morning to Chicago for the USA vijaya yatra. Earlier he was given a rousing send off by a large group of devotees at Chennai airport.

Sri Guruji was received at Ohare airport Chicago by Sri Chandramouli and Sri Raghuveer Seetharaman.

He was given a Poorna Kumba reception with vedic chanting at Sri Gopala Krishanan’s residence in Naperville, Chicago.

Sri Guruji was greatly impressed seeing the grandeur of GOLU at Sri Gopala Krishnan’s residence and appreciated the high value of hindu tradition being maintained at Chicago.

Guruji 2011 USA Yatra

2011-10-06T02:51:00.000-07:00

Dear Devotees, Jai Gurudev

We are pleased to provide below the tour itinerary of Guruji Sri La Sri Kamakshi Swamiji's visit to USA this October.

Program - Chicago-Washington DC-Phoenix-Dallas-Austin-Houston

By Air

Thu Oct 6 4:30pm – 10:30pm -Guruji Arrival in US
Fri Oct 7 All day Chicago, IL
Sat Oct 8 All day Chicago, IL
Sun Oct 9 after 4:00pm Chicago, IL
Sun Oct 9 after 10:30pm Washington DC
Mon Oct 10 - All Day Washington DC
Tue Oct 11 All day Washington DC
Wed Oct 12 Dep before Noon Phoenix, AZ
Thu Oct 13 All Day Phoenix, AZ
By Road
Fri Oct 14 Dep before Noon Dallas, TX
Sat Oct 15 All day Dallas, TX
Sun Oct 16 All day Dallas, TX
Mon Oct 17»1:00pm Dallas, TX
Mon Oct 17 - 1:00pm – 5:00pm Austin, TX
Tue Oct 18 All Day Austin, TX
Wed Oct 19All Day Austin, TX
Thu Oct 20 »1:00pm Austin, TX
Thu Oct 20 5:30pm – 6:00pm Houston, TX
Fri Oct 21 All Day Houston, TX
Sat Oct 22 All Day Houston, TX
Sun Oct 23 All Day Houston, TX
Mon Oct 24 - Guruji Departure from US

Please contact the local co-rdinators for more information on local programs/ Arul Vakku appointments/ Temple & House Visits

mathangisg@cox.net in Phoenix, AZ
patram78@gmail.com in Chicago, IL
swam71@gmail.com in Wash DC area
nagulan_39@yahoo.co.iniamiyer@hotmail.com in Dallas, TX
padmajasathyanarayan@yahoo.com in Austin, TX
ramk98@hotmail.com
kalpana1218@yahoo.com in Houston Area
rajansudha@gmail.com, trtrajan@yahoo.com, in Houston
ganesanswarnamuk@hotmail.com in India
kc.mouli@gmail.com in LA Area

Guruji's visit to Chicago and Dallas

2011-04-15T02:46:00.000-07:00

Guruji's visit to Chicago and Dallas

On March 30th Sri Guruji and yathrikas left Austin and reached Chicago Midway. Mr.Pat Ramakrishnan and Mr.Balaji extended warm welcome in the cold weather at late evening. Guruji was led to Mr.Ramakrishnan's house and was received by Mr.Gopalakrishnan with vedic chanting and poorna kumbam. Later in the evening Guruji visited Mrs.Ranjani and Mr.Gopalakrishnan's residence where a group of people waited for Arulvakku. On 31st Guruji had Arulvakku at Mr.Ramakrishnan's residence and later in the evening went to Akshadram temple where he was honored by resident Sanyasi. Later Guruji visited Aurora temple where he was welcomed by the priest and taken to different sanidhis. After darshan of pradhosha abhisegam Guruji delivered a speech at the temple which was well attended by devotees. On April 1st Guruji and the yathrikas reached Dallas Love field. He was received by Mr.Magesh and Mr.Balu and was led to Mr.Magesh's house in Frisco. Later in the evening Sri Guruji drove to Mr.Balu's residence where he delivered message to people gathered. On April 2nd after Anushtanam Guruji visited Lalitha peetam for Arul urai. Arulvakku was held at Frisco in the late afternoon followed by his speech for the people who gathered there. On 3rd Guruji visited Mrs. Shyamala and Mrs. Vijayashree's residence and attended the homam at Mr.Magesh's residence. This was followed by Arulvakku and he participated in the Lalitha sahasranama and Vishnu sahasranama parayanam and gave a speech on both these subjects. It was unique in the late evening he touched upon life balance, a subject which was welcomed by all the members gathered there and they demanded an exclusive program on this during his subsequent visit. On April 4th Guruji and yathrikas left for India with the wetted eyes of devotees bidding him goodbye and their prayers. He was very warmly received by a large gathering of devotees at Chennai airport even in the late hours symbolizing his successful Yatra of the US. Photos available in : www.flickr.com/photos/sskssangh

Guruji visit to Austin, TX

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Sri Guruji’s pada pooja was conducted at the residence of Shri Ramachandran and Shri Ramakrishnan at Austin. Later Sri Guruji was warmly received at the residence of padamaja venkat where Guruji blessed many devotees and arul vakku was given to more than 30 families. Guruji visited Austin Hindu temple post pada pooja and was received with poorna kumbha mariadai.

With this Guruji's trip at Austin was completed and left for Chicago early next morning.

Photos available in www.flickr.com/photos/sskssangh

http://kamakshiswamiji.blogspot.com

Guruji visit to Meenakshi Temple Houston, TX

2011-03-28T05:57:00.000-07:00

Sri Guruji offered Arul Vakku early in the day to fortunate few in Houston main town area. Later Sri Guruji visited Meenakshi Temple and was received with honours later presided satsang at Meenakshi temple complex. Dr Bala who convened this Satsang honoured Sri Guruji, the attendees were revealed on the topic of 'tri sakthi'. sri guruji detailed the mahatmiyam of Durga, Lakshmi and Sarswathi and benefits of prayer. Sri Guruji also drew lot of anecdotes from Ramayana epic and elaborated on four Purushartas and how everyone should lead life towards realising the goal.

Evening Shri Guruji gave a discourse on 'vedas' at keshav smriti hall where Shri Guruji stressed on the importance of vedas in todays context and elaborated with lucid examples and detailed explanation,.

Photo available in www.flickr.com/photos/sskssangh

Guruji @ Houston, TX

2011-03-26T20:34:00.000-07:00

Day 8 Report, Guruji @ Houston : Dr Sudha Rajan and Shri Rajan offered Pada pooja at their residence to Shri Guruji - the participants at the pooja were elated as the couple did the pooja with all shraddha and the entire sequence was done strictly as per the tenets.

later Shri Gurji was invited to the house of ms Lalitha and Balachandran (ex NASA)- a couple devoted to Goddess Kamakshi upasana. Guruji spoke eloquently on the ambal worship and detailed how devi kamakshi blesses her devotees instantly through her 'akshi'- viz., the lotus eyes. Shri Guruji also detailed the importance of lalitha thrisathi and about the bhakthi bhava and how devi kamakshi devi blesses those exhibiting bhava with complete surrender. Shri Guruji visited the residence of ms jayashree and Sridhar blessed them, later in the day Shri guruji attended Lalitha Sahasranama parayanam at the residence of Ms Menaka and Rammohan at Hollow Creek Houston. the function had large gathering which started after guruji's initial words. later shri guruji offered arul vakku to many families and also blessed all present. the day ended with arthi by the lalitha sahasranama mandali to

Shri Guruji. Day 9 Report, Guruji @ Houston : Sri Guruji offered arul vakku at the residence of Dr Sudha Rajan, scores of devotees were blessed and they all experienced divine presence. Guruji visited the multi speciality medical center at webster area where Dr Sudha is practicising and blessed her. later in the day Sri Guruji presided the satsang at the Guruvaiyur temple. sri guruji touched upon the great contributions of sri adi sankara importance of 'shan mata' or six forms of worship codified by him and its relevance even today. sri guruji narrated stories on narayana bhattri and how lord sri krishna removed his ego and elevated him further. sri guruji stressed importance of shedding ego and divisive nature by individuals as pre requisite for spiritual growth. sri guruji concluded by stressing the bhakthi bhava. Photos available in www.flickr.com/photos/sskssangh

Guruji's Visit to Washington Area, Pittsburg & Houston

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Very early in the morning Mr. Swaminathan and Mr. Muralidaran received Guruji at Dulles Airport at Washington. Revered Guruji offered Arul Vakku at the residence of Muralidharan to the devotees. Devotees from different places visited Guruji and took the blessings. Later Shri Guruji visited the Durga Temple in Alexandria in Virginia and offered prayers to Durga Devi.

On Day 6, Sri Guruji left Virginia camp for visiting Pittsburg Venkateswara temple early in the day. At Sri Venkateswara temple Sri Guruji was welcomed with traditional poornakhumbam and other respects by temple authorities. The priest and one of the temple trustees accompanied Guruji and ensured darshan at Sri Vari sannidhi and performed Special Archana. Later Guruji blessed the authorities & staff and left for Baltimore. At Baltimore Guruji was warmly welcomed by Swami & karthik family. At the residence of Karthik Sri Guruji offered Arul vakku to stream of visitors who were delighted.

On Day 7 Sri Guruji offered Arul vakku to new devotees at the residence of Karthik at Baltimore and later left for Houston by air. At houston Sri guruji was received by Shri Rajan and Ms Sudha Rajan family in traditional manner.

At the residence of Dr. Sudha Rajan Guruji gave a Satsang on the topic of 'Importance of Acharya in Vaishnavisam' and also importance of Sandhya Vandhanam and its relevance. Sri Guruji also explained how important the avatar of Andal in this world and the lessons we all have to learn from Thiruppavai. overall Sri Guruji's lucid explanatations with anecdotes kept the audience delighted.

Photos available in www.flickr.com/photos/sskssangh

2011-03-22T22:55:00.000-07:00

Revered Guruji offered Arul Vakku at the residence of Shri Chandra Mouli and blessed them all. Later in the day, Shri Guruji took few volunteers to Hanuman temple at Mount Manor center, Watsonville. This Sankat Vimochan Hanuman Mandir at a picturesque locale off Gilroy town californian coast was founded by Saint Baba Hari Das. Shri Guruji and team attended special Arathi followed by distribution of prasdams offered by one of the Gurujidevotees. Later Shri Chandramouli gave brief introduction about our Guruji and his mission to the devotees at the temple. it was followed by Guruji's blessings to them all.

Guruji's Meeting Swami with Vidyadhishananda Giri

2011-03-20T22:08:00.000-07:00

Jai Gurudev

Guruji’s meeting with Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri at Zaca lake resort :

Early in the day on March 20th, Pada Pooja of Shri Guruji was conducted at Shri Mouli's residence by his family, post which Shri Guruji received the devotees and blessed them. later shri Guruji took the team to meet up with Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri at Los Olivos California. Here a yoga camp is being organised as 'State of the Service convention' by Shri Vidyadhishananda Giri Swami a monk of the vedic tradition in the Kriya Yoga masters. a great lineage which included shri Babaji, shri Yogananda and others..

Shri Guruji and Shri vidyadhishananda Giri swami discussed on the the yoga camp details and shri swarnakameshwari temple project. After mutual exchange of honours, Shri guruji gave his key note address to the august gathering of yoga camp attendees. Guruji touched upon the importance of faith and elaborated with lucid examples and stressed why faith isthe fundamental to spiritual development of any aspirant. the Guru- shishya bhava was highlighted and its significance was underlined in today's context. Further Guruji detailed why every aspirant should shed his/her ego for spiritual development. Guruji said the place where the camp is conducted (Zaca lake resort ) has great tradition where siddha purushas of yore have undertaken advanced spiritual practices and thus it was a privileged place for all the camp attendees and blessed them all.

The volunteers of Shri vidyadhishananda Giri Swami were blessed by Guruji and as a parting note Guruji congratulated Dr Sudha Rajan for this meeting and left for Alto Loma.

Guruji's Visit to Northern California

2011-03-18T19:34:00.000-07:00

SriLaSri Guruji departs at 0900 hours on 20th March, 2011 from Alta Loma, CA for Watsonville, CA to the Sankat Vimochan Hanuman Temple at the Mount Madonna Center and the Hanuman Fellowship Center located at : 445 Summit Way, Watsonville, CA.
For directions DO NOT USE GPS or GoogleMaps/YahooMaps or MapQuest. Please look at http://www.mountmadonna.org/directions/index.html

Guruji is expected to arrive before 4:30PM on 20th March, 2011 at the Mount Madonna Center

SriLaSri Guruji will attend the Evening Aarthi there at 6:00 PM on 20th March, 2011.

Guruji and devotees will stay at the Mount Madonna Center on 20th March, 2011

SriLaSri Guruji will attend the Morning Aarthi at the Sankat Vimochan Hanuman Temple at 6:30AM on March 21, 2011.

SriLaSri Guruji wil depart from Mount Madonna Center at 7:25AM on 21st March, 2011.

SriLaSri Guruji will depart to Washington D.C from San Jose at 9:00AM

Shri La Shri kamakshi Swamiji's Yatra to USA

2011-03-16T21:55:00.000-07:00

Dear Devotees, Jai Gurudev,

We are very pleased to inform that Guruji has given consent to US Yatra in March 2011. Please see below for the tentative itinerary. As customary, the itinerary is filled with various spiritual events like Satsang Discourses, Arul Vakku, Temple Visits, Padhuka Pooja and many more.

March 17, 2011 - Guruji and devotees depart for Los Angeles from Chennai
March 17, 2011 - Guruji and devotees arrival in Los Angeles

(Weekend - 1)
March 18, 2011 - March 20, 2011 - Los Angeles (Weekend - 1)
March 21 , 2011- Departure from Los Angeles and arrival in Washington DC area
March 22, 2011 - March 23, 2011 - Washington DC area
March 24, 2011 - Departure and arrival in Houston, Texas

(Weekend 2)
March 25 - March 27, 2011 - Houston, Texas (Weekend - 2)
March 28/29, 2011 - Departure and arrival in Austin, TX
March 30/31, 2011 - Departure and arrival in Chicago, IL
April 1, 2011 - Departure for Dallas, Texas

(Weekend - 3)
April 1, 2011 - April 3, 2011 Dallas (Weekend - 3)
April 4- Depart for India

P.S If any of your relatives/friends would like to participate in this joyous event, please intimate the same to us so that we can add them to the mailing lists.

Shri La Shri Kamakshi Swamigal Jayanthi Celebrations

2010-08-02T22:56:00.000-07:00

Shri La Shri Kamakshi Swamigal Jayanthi August 1, 2010 - Ganesh Mandali, Nanganallur

Shri Swarna Kameshwari Seva Sangh (SSKSS) is privileged to have undertaken the joyous event on behalf of the devotees at large to celebrate the 53rd Vardhanthi Mahotsavam of our revered ShriLaShri Kamakshi Swamiji. The function conducted in Ganesh Mandali Nanganallur started at 04:30 AM with Gho Pooja & recital of Thodaka Ashtakam followed by the commencement of various homam’s strictly performed as per the Vedic traditions. Shri Shankara Dheekshatar (lineage of Anantharama Dheekshatar), an authority on Vedic ceremonies and one who has great reverence to Shri Swamiji over saw the whole proceedings.

Shri Swamiji’s entry into the venue from His peetam was in the nature of procession with scores of devotees chanting Vedic Hymns like “Purusha Sooktham” & Mangala Vadyam vidwans playing “Kavadi Sindhu”. Shri Swamiji was received with Poorna Kumbham amidst chanting of the Poorna Kumbham Mantra “Nakarmana Na Prajaya Dhane” . When it was appropriate time for “Poornahuthi” the sacrificing event/master ceremony in Yagna, Swamiji graced the occasion by His presence. Padha Pooja was conducted by Singapore Sangh devotee as Nama Sankeerthanam was rendered by Kalaimamani Smt. Janaki Subramanian & Party.

The main course of events were as follows :

• Welcome Address
• Educational assistance for deserving students
• Honoring of Vedic Scholars
• Distribution of 53 school uniforms for needy Govt. School children
• “Swarna Temple” – An Insight on the current status & association models presented by SSKSS President Shri Ganesan
• Announcement by SSKSS President Shri Ganesan on the important milestone in SSKSS whereby the Malaysia Central Government had approved ‘Shree Swarna Kameshwari Seva Sangh’ as a Legal Organization in Malaysia. Further to above information, SSKSS Malaysia was selected from 100 organizations to receive the certificate from the Home Minister Of Malaysia.
• Release of Souvenir published by Shri Kamakoti Seva Trust, Dharmapuri on occasion of 117th Jeyanthi of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetadipathi Shri Shri Chandrasekara Saraswati Swamigal and 75th Jeyanthi of Shri Shri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal

Distinguished Seer’s His Holiness Kumarananda Swamigal, Thiruvanamalai Sri Bhuvaneswari Mataji, Kashi Viswanatha Guruji enlightened the audience with discourses on various spiritual topics. Other dignitaries who participated and obtained blessings from Guruji include Justice Ramasubramanian Sitting Judge of Chennai High Court, Mr. Vedantham - VHP President, Mr. Kumaraswamy IPS (Retd.), Mr. Vaikunth - DGP, Mr. Sampath IAS, Mr. R.S.Bharathy. The seers and the dignitaries showered praise on Shri Swamiji highlighting His simplicity and unbounded grace.

Shri Swamiji concluded the function with his Anugraha Bashanam and individually blessed all the devotees present in the occasion and gave kumkuma prasadam. The morning event was completed with Anna-prasadam offered to 800 people present in a truly traditional way.

Jai Gurudev

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Guruji's 53rd Jayanthi

2010-08-02T05:37:00.000-07:00

Jai Gurudev,

With the Blessings of Shree Swarna Kameshwari and His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Jagadguru Chandrasekendara Sarawathi Maha Swamigal, Shree Kamakshi Kaingarya Trust & Sri Swarna Kameshwari Seva Sangh has organised various events to celebrate His Holiness Guruji Sri la Sri Kamakshi Swamigal's 53rd Year Vardanthi Celebration on

1st August 2010, Sunday from 04.00AM to 02.00 PM @
Shree Sankara Hall Ganesh Mandali,
17th St Nanganallur Chennai – 600061.

We cordially invite all devotees to participate in the Guruji's Vardanthi Function and have the blessings of His Holiness Guruji Sri la Sri Kamakshi Swamigal.
Devotees and Members of Shree Kamakshi Kaingarya Trust & Sri Swarna Kameshwari Seva Sangh

PROGRAMME Date: 01-08-2010, Sunday

4.30 AM : Gho Pooja
5.00 AM : Guru Vandhanam (Thodakashtagham)
5.15 AM : Ganapathi Homam, Navagraha Homam, Dhanvanthiri Homam, Ayurdevatha, Nakshathra Homams
8.00 AM : A grand reception to His Holiness Guruji Sri la Sri Kamakshi Swamigal from the Ashram to the Venue.
8.30 AM : Maha Poornahuthi
8.45 AM : Grand Padha Pooja to His Holiness.
9.00 AM : Nama Sankeerthanam by Kalaimamani Smt.Janaki Subramaniam & Party
10.10 AM : Welcome Address
10.15 AM : Giving away Education Assistance
10.20 AM : Honouring the Vedic Scholar
10.25 AM : Distribution of School Uniform to 53 students
10.45 AM : Address by Guests
11.45 AM : Anugraha Bhashanam by His Holiness Guruji Sri la Sri Kamakshi Swamigal
12.05 PM : Devotees of Seva Sangh Obeisance to His Holiness Sri la Sri Kamakshi Swamigal.
12.20 PM : Mangala Aarti.
1.00 PM : Annaprasadam.

SUBHAM

USA Yatra 2010 Report - 3

2010-06-16T02:56:00.000-07:00

Kamakshi Swamiji USA Yatra 2010 Report - 3

On June 5th, Guruji participated in the Satyanarayana Pooja at Mahesh's residence. Satya means truth and Narayana means the Absolute. Lord Satyanarayana was worshipped by devotees by reciting the story of His greatness, known as Sathyanarayana Katha. Padha Pooja was conducted by Mahesh & family and Guruji offered his blessings to devotees gathered. Over 50 families received Arul Vakku all through the day. At 4 PM Guruji gave a discourse on the Namasmarana as a path to attain Moksha. After the discourse Guruji visited the houses of devotees around Dallas.

On June 6th, Guruji left from Dallas to Chicago and stayed in Balaji's house at Wheeling, IL. Arul vakku was given by Guruji to 15 families.

On June 7th Guruji started for Baltimore and was received by Shri Swaminathan. Guruji gave Arul Vakku to a few families and left to visit Chamundeswari Temple, managed by JSS Spiritual Mission located at Gaithersburg, Maryland. The temple manager Mr. Nanjundeshwarar took Swamiji around the temple administrative office and invited Guruji to come to their ashram in Mysore.

On June 8th Swaminathan & family performed Padha Pooja to Guruju, after which Guruji visited Sri Siva Vishnu Temple & Murugan Temple of North America at Lanham.
On June 9th Guruji visited the Sloka & veda class conducted by Shri Ramakrishnan at Stone Mill school North Potomac, Maryland. Guruji blessed the vedic students as well as the children and gave a discourse on how Sloka chanting helps in shaping their character.

On June 10, Guruji & team started to New York city and visited the Flushing Ganapathi Temple at Queens before departing to chennai. On June 12, Guruji was received by large no. of devotees who had gathered at the Meenambakkam International Airport.

USA Yatra 2010 Report - 2

2010-06-16T02:46:00.000-07:00

Shri La Shri Kamakshi Swamiji USA Yatra 2010 Report - 2

On May 31st (Monday) Guruji visted the Malibu Hindu Temple Calabasas near Malibu, CA in Santa Monica Mountains. The Hindu temple has two complexes - the upper complex with Lord Venkateswara as the presiding deity and the lower complex with Lord Shiva as the presiding deity. The shiva temple is also know as "kapilaranya Kshetram", name given by the Kanchi Seer Maha Periyava. It is believed that North America which is on the anti-podes to the Indian subcontinent is to be taken to be "patalaa" i.e. the core of hollow earth 'KapilAranya', the forest where Kapila's hermitage was there, is the present day "California".

In the evening Guruji participated in satsang at Alta Loma where devotees chanted Vishnu Sahasranamam. Devotees from Phoenix had also joined the satsang being a long week end.

On June 1st Tuesday, After morning Pooja Guruji & team started for San Antonio and reached Shri Venkatakrishnan's/ Shri Sriram's residence in the evening. On June 2nd Wednesday, Guruji visited the Hindu temple of San Antonio at Helotes, TX. The chief priest received Guruji and Archana & Arthi was performed to all dieties. In the afternoon Guruji left to Austin, TX where he was received by Ramachandran & family. He visited the Austin Hindu temple & Community center located at Decker Lane Rd. An Arul Vakku & Satsang gathering was organized at Spicewood Springs, Austin. Around 35 devotees participated where Guruji gave a discouse on the importance of having firm faith & devotion. Prasadam was served to all.

On June 3, Padha Pooja was conducted by Ramachandran & family, after which Guruji departed to Houston. Dr. Sudha Rajan & family welcomed Guruji with Poorna Kumbham. Around 25 familes were fortunate to obtain Arul Vakku & blessings from Guruji. Guruji's Video discourse's were played as devotees waited for their Arul Vakku turn. Prasadam was served to all.

On June 4, Guruji participated in the Abhiskekam to Shiva Lingam & Meru at Dr. Sudha Rajan's residence.

Guruji visited the Sri Meenakshi Temple located in Pearland, TX, a suburb of Houston, prevails as the third Hindu temple built in the United States since the 1970s, the peak of the Hindu immigrant settlement in the United States of America. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi, the only temple for the Goddess off the shores of India. Special Archana was conducted and prasadam was given to Guruji.

Guruji participated in the Lalitha Sahasranama Paraynam at Shrimathi Menaka Ram Mohan's house at Alief near Houston. Around 40 Devotees chanted Lalitha Sahasranamam in Unison. In the afternoon Guruji & team left to Dallas and were received Mahesh & family.

USA Yatra 2010 Report - 1

2010-06-16T01:54:00.000-07:00

Shri La Shri Kamakshi Swamiji's USA Yatra Report & Photos - 1

Shri Guruji & team received a rousing Send-off from the devotees/members of SSKSS. Shri Guruji reached Los Angeles International Airport on 26th Night (Wednesday). After a short drive to Alto Loma, he was received with Poornakumbham by the USA Tour Co-ordinator Shri Mouli at his residence.

Guruji's Padha pooja was performed by Shri Mouli on 27th Morning after which he spoke about Santhana Dharma and its importance to the devotees who had gathered.

Guruji started to Phoenix on 27th (Thursday) afternoon and reached Shri Siva Guru’s residence at 10:30 PM. On 28th (Friday) Guruji visited Venkata Krishna Khetra Temple (also known as Udipi temple) in Woodlandhills near Pheonix and participated in the Ucchi Kala Pooja. Temple chief priest Shri Kiran honoured Guruji with a shawl and requested his presence at their temple in Los Angeles as well. Later Guruji visited the Arizona State University campus in Phoenix downtown. In the evening Guruji offered Arul Vakku to some families before retiring for the day.

On May 30th (Saturday) Guruji attended the Maha Rudram, a grand Sri Rudram Yagnyam by 121 Ritviks from May 29th to May 31st conducted by Shri Chakreswari Mission - Shri Vidya Center Costa Mesa, CA in association with Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Center of California at Sanathana Dharma Temple Norwalk, CA.

The Maha Rudram 2010 event, the first of its kind in the LA area is being performed for Loka Kshema and Kalyana for the good of all mankind as well as to ensure universal peace and prosperity. Guruji attended the Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam in the evening and blessed the priests Ritviks and Pandits from all over USA.

on May 31st (Sunday) Guruji participated in the Vishnu Sahasranamam parayanam held at Shri Mouli's residence in Alto Loma after Guruji gave Arul Vakku to the devotees gathered.

Guruji's USA Yatra

2010-06-16T01:39:00.000-07:00

Shri La Shri Kamakshi Swamiji's USA Yatra

Guruji’s Yatra to USA from May 26th to June 10th 2010 to Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Baltimore, Washington D.C, New York.

WEST COAST & SOUTH WEST USA
Guruji will leave Chennai on 26th Morning and Arrive in L.A on May 26th (Wednesday)
Depart to Phoenix, AZ on May 27th (Thursday) afternoon
All day in Phoenix on May 28th (Friday)
Depart from Phoenix to San Jose on May 29th (Saturday) (tentative) or depart to L.A on May 29th
May 30th (Sunday) in San Jose or Visit San Diego (if no Bay Area)
Attend Maha Rudra Yagnam on May 31st (Monday) at Sanathana Dharma Temple, Norwalk, CA

TEXAS, USA
Depart to San Antonio, TX on June 1st, (Tuesday)
All day in June 2nd (Wednesday)
Depart to Houston on June 3rd (Thursday)
Depart to Dallas in June 4th (Friday) to reach late afternoon. Sat Sang Planned in 4th & 5th (Saturday)

MID WEST, USA
Depart to Chicago on 6th Morning (Sunday)

EAST COAST, USA

Depart to Baltimore on June 7th, 2010 (Monday)
All day at Baltimore/ DC on June 8th (Tuesday)
NYC on June 9th./10th Wednesday/ Thursday.
Depart to Chennai on 10th Thursday