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The Singapore Dakshina Bharata Brahmana
Sabha, Singapore
10 Jalan
Besar, No.10-11 Sim Lim Tower, Singapore 208787
SDBBS Eka
Dina Koti Nama Parayanam 11/Jan/2014 -
About the
Sabha
Singapore Dakshina Bharatha Brahmana Sabha
(SDBBS) was formed in 1924 to fulfill primarily the religious needs of the
small Brahmin community. The Sabha also provided an avenue for the members to
interact socially. The Sabha was formally registered in 1949 under Societies
Act when its activities were revived after a brief period of disruption during
World War II.Sabha's Sadhabhishegam was celebrated during the period 2004-2005.
SDBBS has been one of the pioneer organizations of its kind to be established in this part of the world. The Sabha has regular events all round the year, engaging in promoting Vedic culture amongst people all over the country and abroad. Activities include organising pujas for various festivities and occasions, conducting Veda classes, promoting arts and involving in public services by rendering assistance to several organisations and temples. Sabha is also building the spirit among the young to carry on the legacy and safeguard the culture
It is heartening to note that from a humble beginning with a handful number of members in Singapore, Sabha has witnessed a steady increase in its membership all these years. The steadfast support from the members has kept Sabha's activities growing in multifarious ways. There is always a great demand from the many temples in Singapore to provide assistance to their religious events like Laksharchana, Koti archana, Maha Rudram, etc.
The Sabha employs well-qualified Purohiths from India to assist the members in performing various Poojas, rituals or ceremonies either at their residence or business premises or in a public place. The purohiths also conduct regular Vedha and Sloka classes, which are quite popular and are now being held at various centres in Singapore. The purohiths also provide Vaideeka assistance to members residing in neighbouring countries such as Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia
Major events of the Sabha are Sastha Preethi - held ususally on January 1st every year, Chandi Homam and Krithika Mandala Vedha Parayanam. Aadi & Thai Velli Poojas, Pournami poojas, Surya Namaskaram on Aavani Sundays, Sri Rama Navami, Maha Sivarathiri are some of the other regular events held. The Krithika Mandala Vedha Parayanam is hosted and conducted at the residences of 44 members, every year. Under Education Merit Award Scheme, children of the members who have achieved excellence in the landmark examinations, such as PSLE, GCE-O, GCE-A, Polytechnic or University level, are honoured at the annual Sastha Preethi function.
Additional key events completed during the Sadhabhishegam year 2004-2005:
- Maha Rudram at Sri.Senpaga Vinayagar Temple
- Youth Seminar under the guidance of Pujiya Sri. Swami Dayananda Saraswathy
- Public speaking course for students
- Talks on Thirukkural by Pujiya Sri. Swami Omkarananda
- Grand Finale event with President of Singapore His Excellency Mr.S.R.Nathan as chief guest
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Last Updated on:
12-January-2014
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Kritika Mandala
Veda Parayanam
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Our Annual
Kritika Mandala Veda Parayanam was held from 17/Nov/2013 to 30/Dec/2013
We thank all the members who hosed the Parayanam at their homes. We look forward to your support every year |
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Sastha Preethi -
2014
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Our Annual
Sastha Preethi was held on first Sunday of January 2014 (5/Jan/2014).
We thank all the participants, volunteers, donors for your help in conducting of this event. |
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Eka Dina Koti
Nama Parayanam
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Our Sabha will
be turning 90 next year. To commemorate this milestone, "Eka Dhina Koti
Nama Parayanam"(One crore or 10 million Namas in one day) was held on
the most auspiscous day of "Vaikunda Ekadesi" - Saturday
11/Jan/2014.
We had about 400 plus chanters. Starting the chanting at 8am, we could complete the 28th Aavarthi of Vishnu Sahasranamam at 5:30pm. The Management Committee would like to sincerely thank all the chanters, participants, donors, volunteers for their contributions in making this event a memorable one. |
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Annual Events
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Shasta Preethi: 1st Sunday of January
Hanuman Chalisa: May Day Cricket Carnival: Good Friday Sri Rama Navami Pooja Kalai Kadambam: 2nd Sunday of July (Optional) Annual Maha Rudra Homam at Sri Sivan Temple Thai Velli Pooja at members' residences on Fridays of Tamil month Thai Aadi Velli Pooja at members' residences on Fridays of Tamil month Aadi Aavani Surya Namaskaram at members' residences on Sundays of Tamil month Aavani Upakarma for Rig, Yajur and Sama veda followers Sri Vinayaga Chathurthi Pooja Chandi Homam: The Sunday that falls during the Navarathri Kritiga Mandala Veda Parayanam - Starts on the first day of Kritika month for 44 days |
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Periodic Events
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Monthly Pournami Pooja
Monthly Ekadesa Rudra Parayanam at Sri Sivan Temple Monthly Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam on Second Sundays at Veda Nivas Weekly Gita Classes on Sunday mornings at Veda Nivas Quarterly lecture series at Veda Nivas |
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Pournami Pooja
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Pournami - the day of full moon - is
sacred for Hindus and almost every Pournami day is associated with another
major festival like Thai Poosam, Maasi Makam, Panguni Uthiram etc. On the
evening of Pournami, poojas are performed to a few important deities - the
most prominent two being Ambal and Satyanarayana.
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Sabha has been conducting Pournami
Pooja for last 18 years continuously devoted to Ambal. While there are
several legends to bring forth the benefits of reciting Lalitha Sahasranamam
on the evening of Pournami, Sabha can quote from its own experience too. It
may be observed that the venues used by Sabha in the past have attained great
magnificence necessitating Sabha to undergo the pleasant inconvenience of
finding a new location every few years. As we now have our own premises, the
Pournami Pooja will be held at Veda Nivas every month.
Venue:Veda Nivas, 108A Owen Road, Singapore. |
7:30PM -
Commencement of Pooja
7:45PM - Lalitha Sahasranama Archanai
8:15PM - Lakshmi Ashtothram
8:25PM - Deeparadhanai & Mantra Pushpam
8:35PM - Devotional Songs
8:45PM - Prasadam Distribution
7:45PM - Lalitha Sahasranama Archanai
8:15PM - Lakshmi Ashtothram
8:25PM - Deeparadhanai & Mantra Pushpam
8:35PM - Devotional Songs
8:45PM - Prasadam Distribution
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Veda & Sloka Classes
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For the benefit of members, we are
conducting Veda & Sloka classes as per the following schedule at members'
houses in different parts of Singapore. Details of teachings and schedule are
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Management Committee Members (2013-2014)
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Our
Purohiths' address
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Our Purohiths are at Veda Nivas on
Owen Road.
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their new address: 108A Owen Road, Singapore 218915
Name Handphone
Sri Sangameswara Sastrigal 9062-1549
Sri C V Manikanda Sastrigal 9271-1502
Sri Nagaraja Sastirgal 9146-9473
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A review of dakshina rates was
undertaken as it was last done about 5 years back. The review was
also necessitated by the following factors. The availability of good quality
vedic priests in India having undergone full Veda Adhyayanam satisfactorily
and willing to relocate to Singapore for few years leaving behind the family
in India and forsaking the conveniences of home stay. Further the working
hours here are non-standard and there is no pool of multi level skilled
vadhyars for back up to share the responsibility.
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The reasonable expectations of the
priests to be economically benefited by coming to Singapore like anyone of
us, commensurate with all the sacrifices and compromises they make. For
information, the dakshina rates in comparable cities in India have gone up in
the last few years and this need to be factored in too.
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To ensure that Singapore continues to
remain as the preferred overseas destination for qualified and experienced
priests Dakshina rates have been rationalized and revised after
due deliberation and consideration. It may observed that rates for the
regular events broadly remain unchanged while some others have
been grossed up to include the ancillary ceremonies attendant with
the main function. There have been some upward revsion in respect of a few
ceremonies / functions with a view to align them with the rates in
India. You will also find the nominal values of various dhanams to be given
in selected major functions as a guideline, thus streamlining the dhanam
component and ensure transparency.
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The amount indicated as Dakshina
and Dhanams is the MINIMUM payable to the priests,
EXCLUDING transportation (Taxi fare to and fro). Members who are
endowed are encouraged to be more LIBERAL and pay the priests as they deem
fit over and above the indicated figure.
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Priests will issue receipts for
the full amount of Dakshina paid by the members. However, no receipt
will be given for (i) amount given in lieu of dhanam (ii) reimbursement
of taxi fare (iii) Brahmana Dakshina in sradhdha karma.
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We thank all the members for their
patronage to the Sabha's core activity , i.e. Vadhyar services and look
forward to your continued support of purohiths for conduct of
ceremonies / functions and learning our scriptures and we encourage
members to propagate, the availability of top notch priests to perform
various religious ceremonies, in their social circles.
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Om
Tat Sat
(Continued...)
(My
humble salutations to the great devotees
, wikisources and Pilgrimage tourist
guide for the collection )
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