Vinayakachaturthi at Narmada Hall

Vinayakachaturthi was celebrated with pomp and gaiety on 23rd August 2009. Devotional Bhajans were rendered by Sri Arun Naick & party. More than 300 devotees attended the function

Independence Day Celebrations

Resident's especially children took part in the 63rd Independence day celebrations were held at Dayanand Apartments on 15th August 2009. Sri K S V Shenoy, Convenor of the Resident's association hoisted the flag.

Janmashthami at Kochi

Janmashthami celebrations were held on 13th August 2009 at Dayanand Apartments, Kochi. Bhajans and Pooja was conducted from 10pm onwards.

UPAKARMA

Upakarma (annual changing of sacred thread) was conducted on 6th August 2009 at Dayanand Apartments, Kochi, a free housing complex where 150 people are rehabilitated.

Legend has it that Lord Hayagriva, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, got back the Vedas stolen by the Asuras (Demons) on the Shravan Purnima day.

Upakarma means ‘the beginning.’ After a holy dip in a sacred river or pond or Tritha, male Brahmins change the sacred thread and wear a new one. Symbolically the ritual means a new beginning.

Students also begin the study of the Vedas on this day.

Krishnajanmashthami

Sree Krishnajanmashthami was celebrated at Radheshyam, Karnakodam on 13th August 2009. Smt Vandana Kamath & Party rendered bhajans.

Free Eye Camp

A free eye camp was conducted at Narmada Complex on 9th August 2009 in association with Giridhar Eye Hospital. More than 140 people were screened by the doctors and technicians. Free medicines were distributed and 40 odd participants were given free coupons for further testing in the hospital. Hospital has promised treatment and surgery for poor people at very concessional rates.

The function was inaugurated by Sri R Ratnakara Shenoi, Secretary, Sree Sudheendra Medical Mission. Trust members, Sri C Surendranath Naick welcomed the gathering and Sri P K N Bhakta presided the inaugural session. Councilors of Kochi Corporation, Sri T J Vinod and Smt Aji Francis extended their co-operation for all the good work initiated by the Trust. Sri Lakshman Naick proposed vote of thanks.