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Message from:
Mr. Ghandi Mestry
Chairman – Devasthanam Board
Namaskaram!
On behalf of the National Executives of Sangam and the Devasthanam Board, I welcome you all to the Annual 87th 10 Days Thaipoosam Thriunaal Pooja 2013.
Taai is an auspicious month in Tamil, this festiva is celebratedon the full moon day this time when the moon passes through the star “Poosam or Pusya”. The Hindus all over the world are celebrating this festival in Murugun Temples including the bastions of Lord Murugun (Arupadaiveedu) in Tamil Nadu, Malaysia, Singapore, London, Sydney, Paris and U.S.A. Lord Murugun is the younger Son of Lord Shiva & Parvati. In Tamil Murugun means handsome. The handsome God is represented as Lord of War and he is known as the chief of Dev Army (Dev Senapathy) “Thaipoosam” is dedicated to the Lord Murugun. Murugun is also known as Karthikeya, (Karthik Swami), Subramanya, Shanmukhan, Shadanan, and Guhan.
It is believed that on this day , Goddess Parvati presented a hance to Lord Murugun to Vanguish the demon army of tarakasura and combat the evil deeds. Therefore Thaipoosam is a celebration of good and evil.
This occasion gives us all every reason to offer our prayers to the almighty to ensure that the year 2013 gives us all prosperity, good health ,peace and protection from evil throughout the globe.
Iwelcome all devotees, friends and Sangam Members to the 2013 “Thaipoosam” celebration and thank all for donation and support.
OM SA RA VA NA BHA VA OM
POOJA PROGRAMME
DAY 1 THURSDAY 24-01-2013 SRI MAHA GANAPATHY HOMAN, VAASTU SHANTU POOJA & HOMAN
9.00am-12.00am Sri Vigneshwara Pooja, Punyaha Vachanam, Sri Maha Ganapathy Homan, Kalsa
Abhishekam.
6.00pm-9.00pm Mruth Sangradham, Ankurarpanam, Vaasthu Shanthi Pooja & Homan.
9.00pm-10.00pm Maha Prasadam (dinner)
DONORS: 1. Mr.Sharda & Family Auckland, New Zealand
2. Devastanam Board – Sri Siva Subramanya Temple
3. Mrs. Kristamma Naidu & Family – Nawaicoba, Nadi
DAY2 FRIDAY 25-01-2013 FLAG HOSTING &KAVADI POOJA STARTS
7.00am-8.00am Maruya Homan, Raksha Bandahanam, Sakthi Kalasa Sthapnam.
8.00am-10.15am Dhwaja Arohanam (Flag hosting) & Kavadi pooja Starts.
12.30pm-1.30pm Lunch
5.30pm-8.30pm Kumba Alankaram, Yagasala Pravesam, Kalasa Pooja & Homan
Cultural Programme: Rangeen Boys Mandali, Korovuto, Nadi
8.30pm-9.30pm- Maha Prasadam (Dinner)
DONORS: 1.Nadi town 2. Navakai 3. Keneddy Avenue 4. Martintar
5. Wailoaloa 6.Namaka 7. Narewa
DAY3 SATURDAY 26-01-2013
5.00am-7.00pm Prathakkala Pooja
6.30am (Morning) Special Arthi
7.00am-4.30pm Kavadi Pooja
9.30am-11.00am Yagasala Pooja & Homan
11.15am-12.45pm Special Abhishekam,Deepa Aradhna & Utsava Murthi Parikrama
12.00pm-2.00pm Prasadam Distribution (Lunch)
5.30pm-7.00pm Yagasala Pooja & Homan Ratosavam Arambam
6.30pm (Evening) Special Arthi
7.00pm Ratosavam starts
8.00pm-10.00pm Maha Prasadam (Dinner)
Procession Route: –Lodhia St., Richmond Cresent & Market Road
Cultural Programme: Kirtan by: Ashween & Party, Saweni; Lautoka
DONORS: 1. Sabeto 2. Sanasana 3. Nasoso 4.Waimalika
5.Lomolomo School 6.Legalega Field 5 7.Barara 8.Nasinu Sangam
DAY4 SUNDAY 27-01-2013 THAIPOOSAM DAY
5.00am-7.00pm Pooja programme as previous day.
6.30ao (morning) Special Arthi
12.00pm-2.00pm Prasadam Distribution (lunch)
6.15 (evening) Special Arthi
8.00pm-10.00pm Maha Prasadam (dinner)
Procession Route: –Sagayam Rd., Andrews Rd., Nakurakua.
Cultural Programme: Kirtan by: Sri Saraswati Baal Kirtan Ramayan Mandali, Nacovi, Nadi
DONORS; 1. Malolo 2.Nacovi 3.Nawaicoba
4. Korovuto 5. Yako 6.Queensland Sangam
DAY5 MONDAY 28-01-2013
5.00am-7.00pm Pooja programme as previous
6.30am Special Arthi
12,00pm-2.00pm Prasadam Distribution (lunch)
6.15pm Special Arthi
8.00pm-10.00pm Maha Prasadam (dinner)
Procession Route: Kirtan by: Kausal Mani Gotti & Party,Solovi, Nadi
DONORS: 1. Salvoi 2. Nawaka 3. Meganiya
4. Nasau 5. Mulomulo 6. Ba Sangam
DAY6 Tuesday 29-01-2013
5.00am-7.00pm Pooja programme as previous day
6.30am Special Arthi
12.00pm-2.00pm Prasadam Distribution(lunch)
6.15pm Special Arthi
8.00pm-10.00pm Maha Prasadam (dinner)
Procession Route: Kirtan by: Salen Chand & Party, Qeleloa, Nadi
DONORS: 1. Qeleloa 2. Navo 3. Vuniyasi
4. Perth Sangam & Sydney Sangam
DAY7 WEDNESDAY 30-01-2013
5.00am-7.00pm Pooja programme as previous day
6.30am Special Arthi
12.00pm-2.00pm Prasadam Distribution (lunch)
6.15pm Special Arthi
8.00pm-10.00pm Maha Prasadam(dinner)
Procession Route: Malolo Sangam Temple
Cultural Programme: Kirtan by: Avinesh Chand & Party, Nawaka, Nadi
DONORS: Gujrat Samaj
DAY8 THURSDAY 31-01-2013
5.00am-7.00pm Pooja Programme as previous day
6.30am Special Arthi
12.00pm-2.00pm Prasadam Distribution (lunch)
4.00pm-5.00pm Yagasala Pooja & Homan
5.00pm Special Arthi
5.30pm Sapram leaves early due to long route
8.00pm-10.00pm Maha Prasadam (dinner)
Procession route: Kennedy Avenue,Wailoaloa,Martintar
Cultural Programme: Kirtan by: Navyuwak Sathsang Ramayan Mandali, Nacovi, Nadi
DONORS: 1. Uciwai 2. Nawai 3. Nalovo
4. Dass & Family (New Zealand)
DAY9 FRIDAY 01-02-2013 THIRUKKALYANA UTSAVAM
5.00am-7.00pm Pooja programme as previous day
6.30am Special Arthi
6.15pm Special Arthi
7.30pm-9.pm Thirukkalyana Utsavam Cultural Items & Kirtan in between the wedding
Procession route: Only Temple premises
Cultural Programme: Munen Krishna & Party, Sigatoka
DONORS: Sigatoka District
DAY10 SATURDAY 02-02-2013
5.00am-7.00pm Pooja programme as previous day, Kavadi Pooja ends at 4.00pm
6.30am Special Arthi
6.15pm Special Arthi
Procession route: Qeleloa Tank, Nadi Back Road
Cultural Programme: Tirikuttu Donor – Male Ravana Sandai Nadagam by Solovi Young Boys .
Raunak & Jashmita – Future Directors of Star Hospitality Supplies, Nadi
DONORS: 1. Lautoka 2.Suva 3. Mr. Mannu Patel & Family – U.S.A
DAY11 SUNDAY 03-02-2013 SHANTI POOJA DHWAJA AVAROHANAM
8.00am Yagasala Pooja, Visesha Homan
10.30am Dhuwaja Avarohanam (flag lowering)
Thirthavari, Utsava Samapthy
11.30am Vote of Thanks & Parasadam (lunch)
(Note: Temple will close by 12.30pm and no evening prayers)
DONORS: Devasthanam Board. Victoria & Melbourne Sangam