[GHHF] Update of our Activities at the Ground Level March 20- 31
Trevor Fishlok
“Hinduism offers solace and hope, a belief that present troubles are the wages of a former lifes sins, that the future may be mitigated by unselfish and dedicated actions. And, if these actions are truly altruistic and not performed for the satisfaction of ego or conscience, they may lead to a form of liberation. This serene state may also be achieved through various pilgrimages, worship and meditation.”
1. Bala Samskar Kendras – Students learned about Annamayya, Composer of 32,000 songs on Lord Venkateshwara of Tirupati (3/20)
Tallapaka Annamacharya (1408-1503), popularly known as Annamayya, was a 15th-century Hindu saint and the earliest known Indian musician to compose songs called sankirtanas in praise of the Venkateshwara, a form of Lord Vishnu. The musical form of the keertana songs that he composed, which are still popular among Carnatic music concert artists, have strongly influenced the structure of Carnatic music compositions. Annamacharya is remembered for his saintly life and is honored as a great devotee of Shree Vishnu by devotees and saintly singers.
2. Open Letter to Hindu Temples in USA to Protect Hindu Edifice in Bharat to make it a Hindu Nation. (3/21)
On behalf of Global Hindu Heritage Foundation, I write this letter with heavy heart concerning the plight of Hindu Dharma in Bharath and the awaiting bleak future. If we Hindus set our mind and determined to protect our motherland with passion, Hindu Temples in USA can make some difference by lighting the candle to dispel the fast-gathering dark clouds.
3. GHHF Board Member Renovated Surya Temple; AP government Tooke over; High Court Issued STAY Order; Villagers fought and became Victorious (3/22)
Sri Rama Sharma H spent nearly 1.5 crores to renovate the Temple in the village known as Budhagavi. Once the Temple established after ten years of villagers’ efforts, YSRCP government wanted to take over. AP high Court came to rescue.
4. Bala Samskar Kendras – Students learned about the National Hero Bhagat Singh, who sacrificed his life to free India from foreign rule. (3/27)
Bhagat Singh, one of the revolutionaries who was a part of the freedom movement for Indian independence, was martyred at a very young age. He, therefore, became a role model to many youngsters and leaders to gather the courage to fight, to take actions against injustices and to voice out all that needs to be heard. ‘Inquilab Zindabad’, is one of the most popular slogans of Bhagat Singh.
5. [GHHF] Bala Samskar Kendras in Bapatla – Drawing of Bhagat Singh Picture inspired the students to learn about him and also helped them to develop numerous skills.(3/28)
Drawing Bhagat Singh Picture- One of the teachers, Hema, has conducted the class encouraging children draw the image Bhagavat Sing, the revolutionary who died for the sake of Bharata Mata.
While random drawing can help hone your focus, drawing specific items or ideas can help you remember them better. In another study cited in an article on Inc.com, participants were asked to either write or draw words from a list. Those who drew the words had a higher retention rate than those who wrote down the words.
6. Padma Bhushan Sangita Kalanidhi Smt. Sudha Raghunathan’s Carnatic Musical Concert was a great success with full attendance. (3/29)
Global Hindu Heritage Foundation, India Fine Arts Academy and Lead America jointly hosted a very special concert by Padma Bhushan Sangita Kalanidhi Smt Sudha Raghunathan on the wonderful spring evening of Mar 26 2023. The concert was conducted at Mesquite Art Center on March 26, 2023
7. Charity during Sita Rama Kalyanam in Bhadrachalam in AP – Free Distribution of Truck Loads of Buttermilk and Water to the pilgrims who came attend the Sacred Wedding (3/30)
Sia Rama Temple has a long history and was built in 17th century by Kancharla Gopanna, who was the local Tahasildar, who is known as Bhakta Ramadas. It is located on the banks of Godavari in the town of Bhadrachalam. Being a devotee of Lord Rama, his composition of songs on him became very popular. Moat of the major cities and villages, they organize Ramadas Keerthanalu.
8. Applied Tilak on the forehead of Pilgrims attending Sita Rama Kalyanam in Bhadrachalam- distributed Buttermilk to 15,000. M(3/31)
In order to convey the significance of Tilak, we decided to apply Tilak on the foreheads of pilgrims. We set up a special booth near Bhadrachalam to provide Buttermilk and apply Tilak on the foreheads of pilgrims It is our effort to teach them the greatness of our scriptures, enrich their minds with timeless wisdom, create a sense of pride through time-tested moral and ethical compass, and make them proud of the science behind all our customs and traditions.
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