Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya 592nd Jayanthi Highlights

Highlights of the 508th Vardhanthi of Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya commemorated at Shreee ram Kabir Mandir, 530E. 231st Street, Carson, CA-90745 on 2 April 2011 (Saturday) from 3pm to 8pm.

SVASA organized the devotional services commemorating the 508^th Vardhanthi of Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya in Carson, CA More than Hundred devotees attended the devotional services.

Sankirtana recital in progress

The Vardhanthi commemoration began @ 3pm with the Uregimpu of Annmayya, Sri Venkateswara and Padmavathi Ammavaru while the devotees sang the Annamayya Pancharatnamala. The Avahanam was marked with the Gurudeva Prarthana and the Sankeerthana recital followed a brief introductory speech by the President of SVASA on Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya & his works.

About 25 vocalists participated in the Sankeerthana recital. The core Sankeerthanas of SVASA were rendered for the first hour led by Smt. Annapurna Duvvuri and others. Several younger vocalists accompanied. This devotional program has been focused to encourage the participation of school children. More than thirty Sankeerthanas were recited over 4 hours. Among the Sankeerthanas were Adivo Alladivo, Kondalalo Nelakonna, Bhavayami Gopala Balam, Vinaro Bhagyamu, Thane Thane, Garuda Gamana, Muddu Garay, Tandanana Ahi, etc. Introduction and an apt commentary to the Sankeerthanas were provided by Satya Duvvuri, president of SVASA to benefit the participants in understanding the meaning and context of the Sankeerthanas. Mangalamu Govindunaku was recited by the group as the Mangalam Sankeerthana.

This devotional program was well received by the devotees. The program concluded with the Mangalasasanam to Sri Venkateswara. Prasadam was distributed to the devotees after the Mangalasasanam.

Namo Venkatesaya!