Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is constantly working at the ground level in remote villages, hilly areas, tribal areas and in Dalit communities to make them participate in various rituals known for creating peace of mind and granting the wishes fulfilled. As many of us are aware that many of the activities done in groups and Temples are done for Loka Kalyanam (universal welfare). Over the years, secular concepts have swept through many Hindus whereby they have neglected spiritual and religious obligations. It is the intent of GHHF to revive these pujas, Homas and Abhishekams to revitalize the villages and give people opportunities to participate in these rituals irrespective of the case and creed.  GHHF would like to thank Nagabhushanam, who lives in a Dalit Wada of Andepalli village of Kambaduru Village of Kalyandurg District of Andhra Pradesh. He requested GHHF to organize Intinta Shiva Kalyanam inviting more than 75 people from the community. This kind of event brings all community people together to participate thereby creating more unity and harmony among these people. Why is Gau Puja Important?  Cows are a manifestation of the Mother Goddess Gau Mata. Hindus believe the cow to be a sacred animal, providing life-sustaining milk. This milk is considered the divine prasadam or holy offering, and on select festivals, she is decorated and worshiped. As per the legend, during Samudra Mantana, “Many gems, animal and gods emerged from ocean churning which took place between Gods and Demons. Kamadhenu, the divine also emerged during ocean churning which has the capacity to fulfil every desire. Once Kamadhenu reached the ashram of sage Vasishta. King Dilipan was childless. Hence, sage Vasishta advised him to worship Kamadhenu to obtain a child. The king started worshipping Kamadhenu and he was blessed with a child. Kamadhenu also helped sage Vashista in building up an army to fight a battle against Vishwamitra who wanted to take away Kamadhenu.” Gau puja represents the worship of Goddess Kamadhenu, the Gomata. She fulfills all your wishes. Performing Gou Pooja can remove all negativity and bestow you with wealth, happiness, and prosperity in life. Cows help to remove poverty, by giving health, wealth and comfort. The worshipping cow may remove the deadliest sins. Worshipping cows helps to repay debts and to overcome enemies. Nearly 36 deities have taken abode in the body of a cow and hence it is a sin to harm it. The base of cow horns is an abode of Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu. Lord Shiva resides in the forehead and Goddess Uma resides in the middle of the forehead. The nose is an abode of Lord Ganesh, and the nose tip is the abode of Murugan. Lord Yama resides in the heart; holy river Yamuna resides in cow dung while Goddess Lakshmi resides at the hind part of the cow. The sages, rishis reside in the hair of the cow and other gods reside at the base of the tail. 33 crore deities reside in cows It is believed that the cow originated during the churning of the ocean and 33 crore deities reside in the cow. By worshiping them, God becomes pleased and bestows blessings. Due to which whatever problem occurs gets eliminated and if someone is sick or unwell then health improves. By the grace of Mother Cow, one gets financial benefits and wealth increases. According to the scriptures, 33 crore gods and goddesses reside in the cow. It is believed that if a cow is worshiped and served as per the rituals on the day of Gopashtami, then one receives the blessings of the Gods and Goddesses. By worshiping the cow, Shri Krishna becomes happy and showers blessings on his devotees. Worshiping cow on Gopashtami brings happiness, prosperity and peace in the house. On the day of Gopashtami, along with worshiping Mother Cow and Girdhar, one should also read the story. This results in virtue. According to Bhavishya Purana, cow is the form of Lakshmi. Sun and Moon reside in the eyes of the cow, Rudra in the mouth, Vishnu in the neck, all the gods and goddesses in the middle of the body and Brahma resides in the back part. Therefore, all the gods and goddesses including Goddess Lakshmi are pleased by the worship of the cow and its calf. Donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: You can also send a check payable to GHHF,14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1243}}  

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation has been consistently working to preserve and protect our Sanatana Dharma for decades.  We started Bala Samskar about three years ago with only a few schools. We have expanded to about 200 villages to ensure that our children are protected from allurement and enticement.  Every Sunday, we include Surya Namaskar's activity in our syllabus.  Bhramari Pranayama Bhramari pranayama derives its name from the black Indian bee called Bhramari and pranayama meaning breathing technique. The exercise is performed by sitting comfortably in a calm place with your eyes closed. The students are asked to place their thumb in the ear canal or on tragal cartilage to gently block the ear canal. The index finger is placed over the eyebrow, and the other fingers are used to close the eyes. Then, the students are asked to take a deep breath and exhale slowly through their nose, making a loud humming sound and focusing their attention on the areas between the eyebrows. The process is repeated five times/session. The students are taught the pranayama and asked to perform the pranayama. What is Surya Namaskar?  In Sanskrit, Surya means sun, and Namaskar means greeting or salutation. Surya Namaskar is then a greeting to the sun!  Surya Namaskar mirrors the natural rhythms of our world, echoing the twenty-four hours of the day, twelve zodiac phases, and the biorhythms of the body. It is an ancient ritual of twelve steps that warms up the body, preparing it for yoga practice. That is why it is practiced at the beginning of a yoga class. This warming sequence has a rich history and holistic benefits for the body and mind. Read more to find out about this widely known and ancient yoga practice!  The Benefits of Surya Namaskar  Various studies are emerging investigating the physical and mental health benefits of Surya Namaskar and yoga. As Western and Eastern medical systems merge, the energetic benefits of Surya Namaskara also emerge. Here, we look at some of these benefits and the connection between Surya Namaskar and the chakras.   1.    Strengthens the leg muscles and spine. 2.    Relieves in indigestion and constipation. 3.    It improves posture and calms the mind. 4.    It improves the flexibility of the back and spine. 5.    Strengthens the back muscle and relieves build up tension.  6.     It helps improve blood circulation and strengthen heart function.  7.    It also enhances resting cardiovascular parameters such as systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and pulse pressure.  Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1242}}

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is pleased to inform that Bala Samskar Kendras are doing numerous activities to stimulate the minds of our children and introduce them to appreciate various talents couched in Hindu Dharma. To celebrate the occasion of Deepavali, Bala Samskar Kendra organized an art competition and a drama depicting the story of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. The students used their dexterity, imagination, concentration and skill to draw pictures of Kali, Devi, Buddha, Ganesh, and others.  Why do encourage them to draw these pictures?” Art can help us understand our history, our Deities, our images, our structure, our lives ecology and Panchabhutas, It allows students express their thoughts, feelings and emotions which enable them to make the express in pictures. Why art is important: 1)    It promotes expression and creativity 2)     It helps all of us develop necessary soft skills 3)    It provides historical context 4)    Art leads to healthy and thoughtful cultural discussions 5)    It gives us a place to gather as a society Played Ramakrishna Drama.     Students dressed up like Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda, Sharada Devi and others to the real history Sri Ramakrishna. The drama will inspire the students to emulate the greatness and spirituality of the saint. Ramakrishna was initiated into Sanyaas or formal life of an ascetic during 1865 from Monk Totapuri. Totatpuri guided Ramakrishna through the rituals of renunciation and instructed him the teachings of Advaita Vedanta, Hindu philosophies dealing with non-dualism of spirit, and importance of Brahman. It was now that Ramakrishna attained his highest spiritual realization. He thought only of Mother-Goddess Kali and constantly invoked her, but to no avail. Despair took possession of him. He decided that he was not giving enough, not showing enough love and that he had to eliminate all prejudices and attachments. Then he destroyed all his small property. In fact, Mother Kali appeared before him. Numerous spiritual experiences began to come to him, and wonderful visions appeared. From that day on, he constantly strove to repeat this state of deep immersion in the Divine consciousness – the state of trance (Samadhi) and plunged into it deeper and deeper. His way of worshiping the Divine Mother became even more non-canonical: for Ramakrishna, Mother was no longer a statue to be worshiped in a strictly prescribed manner. Now She was real, much more real than the world around her. Foremost among his innumerable disciples was Swami Vivekananda, who was instrumental in establishing the philosophy of Ramakrishna at a global stage. Vivekananda established the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897 to carry out the visions of his Guru Ramakrishna and dedicated the establishment in servitude of the society.  Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: You can also send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1241}}

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was one of the great freedom fighters of India and played a vital role in uniting our country. We fondly call him "Bharata Ekta Murthy" "Despitha". Patel became a popular leader due to his strong decision-making power, specific goals and actions taken for the welfare of the people. childhood life Vallabhbhai Patel was born in a small village in the state of Gujarat. From childhood he was good and studied hard. Patel went to England and studied law there and became a lawyer. Contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in unification of India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's contribution to the unification of India in the years after independence from British rule is untold. After India's independence in 1947, there were 562 princely states that were not directly under British control. Sardar Patel was entrusted with the challenge of integrating these princely states into the newly formed Indian Union. Through a combination of diplomacy, persuasion and force he succeeded in bringing these states under the umbrella of the Government of India. Hyderabad, Junagadh, and Kashmir issues * Hyderabad: The Nizam ruler initially wanted independence, but later negotiated with Pakistan and brutally persecuted Hindus. With this, Patel added Hyderabad to India through "Police Action". * Junagadh: The Junagadh state decided to join Pakistan, but the people wanted to stay in India. Junagadh was integrated into India by Patel's actions. * Kashmir: The state of Kashmir was also annexed to India on Patel's initiative when Pakistan wanted to occupy it. He was instrumental in setting up the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), which became the backbone of India's civil services. He himself called it the iron frame of India. Promoting National Integration: He promoted the idea of India as one nation and emphasized that the nation should stand together despite its diversity. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's immense contributions earned him the title "Iron Man of India". To recognize his role in national unity, a tall statue of Sardar Patel known as the "Statue of Unity" was erected in Kevadia, Gujarat. Honors and accolades * Iron Man of India: Earned the title "Iron Man of India" for his unparalleled role in promoting the unity and integrity of India. * Bharat Ratna: In 1991, he was posthumously awarded Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award. * National Unity Day: In 2014, the Government of India launched Rashtriya Ekta Divas or National Unity Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. * Statue of Unity: A statue of Sardar Patel was unveiled on October 31, 2018, at Kevadia, Gujarat on the occasion of his 143rd birth anniversary. This statue is known as the Statue of Unity and is the tallest statue in the world. * Sardar Sarovar Dam: The Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat, built on the Narmada River, is named in his honor. * Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy: These prestigious police officer training institute located in Hyderabad is named after Sardar Patel. Sardar Patel's services to India will never be forgotten. His life teaches us a great lesson about self-confidence, determination and patriotism. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's leadership, diplomacy and tough decisions made India a united nation. Without his leadership, India would have been divided into smaller states. Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: You can also send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979  {{album_1240}}

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is pleased to start a program called "Jai Sri Ram on every House and in every Roar,” in Duratakunta village in Kalyandurg Mandal in Anantapur district with the help of four Volunteers. Aruna, Anil Kumar, Hanumanthu, and Rai, full-time workers of the GHHF and the youth of the village committee, imprinted "Jai Sri Ram" on the Hindu houses as they chanted Si Rama's name. The "Jai Sri Ram" slogan has been chanted for centuries since the Treta Yuga when Sri Rama was born. It is believed that when Sri Rama reached the shores, he threw a stone with Sri Rama written on it. It happened to float on the water instead of sinking. Hanuman and other Vanaras built Rama Sethu in five days as they kept Chanting Sri Rama. After completion, they started chanting Jai Sri Ram. The sign is being printed in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Assam, West Bengal, Bangladesh, and the USA. More than 200 people have taken the initiative to the villages and painted the slogan on the houses, walls, and electric poles. These volunteers spend countless hours with passion, zeal, and gaiety. Their bubbling excitement and enthusiasm are immeasurable. Jai Sri Ram has become a potent and revered mantra in Hinduism that holds profound religious and cultural significance. It symbolizes devotion, righteousness, and the triumph of good over evil. The utterance of these three words resonates deeply within the hearts of millions of people, transcending religious boundaries and fostering a sense of unity. This article will delve into the historical, cultural, and spiritual aspects of "Jai Sri Ram." This slogan can be traced back to the Ramayana, written by Sage Valmiki. People chanted this mantra to show their reverence and faith in Sri Rama. It is believed that chanting this mantra invokes Sri Rama's blessings and establishes a direct connection with the divine. It has become a unifying force at the societal level, bringing all the Hindus together. It has become a rallying cry for the liberation of the Ayodhya Temple, where a Mosque was built nearly 500 years ago.    This mantra continues to inspire millions, transcending religious and cultural boundaries. As people continue to chant "Jai Sri Ram" with devotion and reverence, they contribute to a legacy that celebrates the triumph of good over evil and fosters a sense of unity and cultural pride. Additionally, chanting Jai Sri Ram has become a way to relieve fear, sorrow, stress, and worries, and at the same time, chanting gives strength and freedom from the cycle of birth and death that is the real reality of the child for the mother. It is like crying. The chanting of Jai Sri Ram is believed to usher in the concept of Rama Rajya. ‘Ram Rajya visualizes a society in which virtue, morality, and justice are the core ideals around which day-to-day interactions between citizens and citizens and between state and citizens occur. Since it is impossible to imagine such a perfect situation, Ram Rajya, in the modern sense, is often thought of as an idealistic goal that governments should keep in mind when policies are developed.  Rama's reign is known as the Rama Rajya, lasting 11,000 years. People were happy, healthy, holy, and satisfied during this period and lived entirely in peace and harmony. There was no evil, wars, natural calamity, or diseases. Rama ruled the earth without military force, as all kings submitted themselves to him. During Rama’s reign, all the citizens were happy and employed where they could feed their families. During that time, there was no terrorism, theft, or communal riots, and no citizen ever needed to sleep hungry. Rama was considered wise, selfless, and honest. He was able to protect its citizens from foreign invasions and was selfless and hardworking. Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: You can also send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1239}}

Maharana Pratap was born on May 9, 1540, in Kumbhalgarh Fort to Jaiwanti Bai and Udai Singh II. He had three younger brothers and two stepsisters. His father, Udai Singh II, was the king of Mewar and his capital was Chittor. When Pratap succeeded his father to the throne, his brother Jagmal Singh, who was nominated as the Crown Prince by Udai Singh swore revenge and joined the Mughal army. The Mughal king Akbar rewarded him with the town of Jahazpur for the help he rendered. When the Rajputs left Chittor, Mughals took control of the place, but their attempts to annex the kingdom of Mewar remained unsuccessful. A number of envoys were sent by Akbar trying to negotiate with Pratap to strike an alliance, but that did not work. Six diplomatic missions were sent by Akbar in 1573 but were turned down by Maharana Pratap. The last of these missions was led by Akbar’s brother-in-law Raja Man Singh. When the efforts of signing a peace treaty failed, Akbar made up his mind to face the mighty Mughal army. Maharana Pratap is often considered to be ‘India’s first freedom fighter,’ as he did not surrender to the Mughal armies led by Akbar. A historic site dedicated to Maharana Pratap, Maharana Pratap Memorial, is situated at the top of Moti Magri, Pearl Hill in Udaipur. It was built by Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar and showcases a life-sized bronze statue of the gallant warrior riding his horse ‘Chetak.’ The great warrior left for the heavenly abode on 29th January 1597, at the age of 56, because of injuries sustained during his incessant struggle against the Mughal Empire. His eldest son, Amar Singh I, succeeded him to the throne of Mewar. •    Maharana Pratap was seven feet and five inches tall and weighed 110 kgs. •    The weight of the armor of his chest was 72 kgs and his spear weighed 81 kgs. •    The total weight of Maharana Pratap’s shield, spear, two swords and armor was around 208kgs. •    Maharana Pratap and his forces were continuously in war with the Mughals which lead to financial crises and he was left with no money to support his forces. It was then that Bhama Shah, Maharana Pratap’s minister, financially aided Pratap with which he was able to support and sustain his army for the next twelve years. •    Maharana Pratap was very efficient in using guerrilla warfare tactics. •    He had a very faithful horse named Chetak, who was also Maharana’s favorite. Chetak became immortal to save Rana Pratap in the Battle of Haldighati. •    Rana Pratap spent a major part of his life, especially his childhood in the forest of Aravallis. Pratap was called Keeka by the tribals; he is also revered as Rana Keeka. •    It is a well-known fact that Pratap loved his horse Chetak, but very few know that Chetak had blue eyes. It is because of this that Maharana Pratap was also revered to as ‘Rider of the Blue Horse.’ After 1587, Akbar relinquished his obsessive pursuit of Maharana Pratap and took his battles into Punjab and India's Northwest Frontier. Thus, for the last ten years of his life, Maharana Pratap ruled in relative peace and eventually freed most of Mewar, including Udaipur and Kumbhalgarh, but not Chittor. Bhagwat Singh Mewar: 'Maharana Pratap Singh (was) called the light and life of the Hindu community. There were times when he and his family and children ate bread made of grass.' Maharana Pratap became a patron of the Arts. During his reign Padmavat Charita and the poems of Dursa Ahada were written. Palaces at Ubheshwar, Kamal Nath and Chavand bear testimony to his love of architecture. These buildings, built in the dense hilly forest have walls adorned with military-style architecture. But Pratap's broken spirit overpowered him in the twilight of his years. His last moments were an appropriate commentary on his life, when he swore his successor, Crown Prince Amar Singh to eternal conflict against the foes of his country's independence. Maharana Pratap was never able to win back Chittor, but he never gave up fighting to win it back. In January 1597, Rana Pratap Singh I, Mewar's greatest hero, was seriously injured in a hunting accident. He left his body at Chavand, aged 56, on January 29, 1597. He died fighting for his nation, for his people, and most importantly for his honor. Your donations are appreciated. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1238}}

  Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is extremely happy to inform that Shiva Puja, Shiva Abhishekam and Annadanam were organized in village called Billapadu near Gudivada in Andhra Pradesh.  This event was sponsored by Naveen Nandamuri. When we started Intinta Shia Abhishekam (Shive Abhishekam in every house), Navee was excited and wanted to do in a village near his hometown. Sri Rajesh Thunuguntla, one of the Board members of GHHF Bharat, went to the village and planned all the logistics and sought the help of the villagers. Then on the day of the event many villagers attended and performed Shiva Puja and Abhishekam.   As mentioned, Rudrabhishekam program was organized under the auspices of Global Hindu Heritage Foundation in collaboration with Naveen Nandamuri at SC colony in Billapadu village at Gudivada, Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh. Out of 200 houses in that area, more than 150 houses have already been converted. In such a small area, 23 churches are working to proceed to proselytizing. Hindus have a small Ram temple as the center where they conduct spiritual activities. With the help of Hindu activists Bhogeswara Prasad, Arjun, Adiseshu and Panduranga Rao, a Rudrabhishekam, the program was organized in that area and everyone performed Abhishekam to the Supreme Lord. After the program Anna Prasad was arranged on behalf of the organization. Global Hindu Heritage Foundation activists Thunuguntla Rajesh, Harshavardhana Shastri and Naga Gopi among others participated in the event. Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is planning a Volunteer Appreciation Day and Annual Fundraising Event on November 16 (Saturday) at 6:00pm. As you know that GHHF is working tirelessly in about eight States in Bharat and Bangladesh, we operate about 200 Bala Samskar Kendras’ for underprivileged kids, secured and rejuvenated dilapidated Hindu Temples in remote rural villages, educate children to take pride in the richness of our heritage and culture, helping the poor & needy. Please send your RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/GHHF2024 For further information: Prakasarao 601-918-7111, Chandra 972-689-9145; Prashant 323-365-4124.

Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji came to Frisco to perform Praarambhotsava Puja to begin the construction of Sri Venkateswara Temple in Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple. It will be built in the Hanuman Temple in a place where it used to be a storeroom next to Lord Shiva shrine. Sri Swamiji decided to start Sri Venkateswara Temple when he was in Frisco about two months ago. Since that time Sthapathi Subrahmanyam came to Frisco, examined the location, took measurements and came up with a design that was approved by Sri Swamiji. The design you see in these pictures was approved by Sri Swamiji.     KSHT Trustees are working with the city council to acquire relevant permissions, consulting with the architects, and talking to different builders to obtain quotes to build the Temple. To avoid any delay in the process Sri Swamiji on October 25th and organized Sri Venkateswara Temple Praarambhotsava Celebration. Thousands of devotees from different States thronged the Temple to participate in the celebrations.     Hundreds of devotees went to DFW airport with excitement and abundant faith to receive Swamiji. Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple is incredibly blessed to welcome Pujya Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji for Guru Mahotsav 2024: Sri Venkateshwara Temple Praarambhotsava! Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple is blessed to announce the construction of the Sri Venkateswara Temple. This sacred space dedicated to Sri Venkateswara will be a symbol of peace, devotion, and spiritual growth. This temple will serve as a spiritual haven for the community, where devotees can come together for worship, cultural celebrations, and to experience the divine blessings of Sri Balaji. The Praarambhotsava celebrations on Sat, Oct 26 in the divine presence of HH Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji Vision and Design The temple’s design draws from the rich architectural traditions of South India, combining intricate craftsmanship with modern construction methods. From the towering Gopurams (gateway towers) to the beautifully adorned sanctum sanctorum, every element reflects devotion, detail, and tradition. This temple will not only be a place of worship but also a center for preserving our cultural heritage. How You Can Help Building a temple is a community effort. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this divine vision and sankalpa of Parama Pujya Sri Swamiji. Your generous donations will help bring this vision to life, supporting various aspects of the construction, including: •    The main Sanctum Sanctorum (Garbha Gudi) and Gopuram •    Temple interiors & shrines •    Kavachas & Ornamentation •    Vaikanasha Architecture & Indianization Each contribution, no matter the size, brings this vision of Parama Pujya Sri Swamiji closer to reality. By donating, you are not only helping to build a temple but also creating a legacy for future generations. Sri Swamiji departed back to India on Monday morning.  Join Us in This Noble Cause Together, let’s build a spiritual sanctuary for the community, a place where tradition, devotion, and faith come together. Please explore the temple designs and become part of this divine project. Interested people can approach KSHT or visit their website to find out how you can help.  Jai Guru Hanuman {{album_1237}}

 It is a new organization started only a few months ago. A group of dedicated and passionate Tamil individuals to preserve, promote and propagate traditional Carnatic music that has existed since 14th century.   They have been organizing traditional traditions, arts, culture, and devotion in a truly remarkable way.  Agasthiyar Kalai Mandram (AKM)organized Aishwaryam Celebration, an event commemorating the vibrant festivals of Navrathiri, Deepavali, Annabhishekam and Skanda Sashti! This event includes Thirumurai Chanting by 108 kids, Villupattu, Kavadi, Karagam and Velavan dance performance by our talented children from the DFW Metroplex. AKM invited people to join them “for this first-of-its-kind event that beautifully blends tradition, entertainment, and community spirit.” They honored four people for their service to the arts, language, music and Sanatana Dharma. Dr. Prakasarao Velagapudi and his wife were honored for his service to the Hindu Dharma – especially recognized the service to Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple and Global Hindu Heritage Foundation. They presented a bag containing Lord Ganesh.     Speaking on the occasion I emphasized the importance of preserving our arts, music, literature, traditions and culture. It is time to go back to our roots and preserve the richness of our traditions. We should refrain from being secular and sinful in preserving our culture. Mother earth will revolt against the adulterated music and hopefully the roots of our traditions will be restored. Bharata Mata will soon be Vishwa Guru spreading the spiritual, arts, music and culture across the globe.      I thanked all the organizers for starting this organization and wished him the best in preserving the traditions and culture of the original Carnatic music. {{album_1236}}