Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya 592nd Jayanthi Highlights

Highlights of the 511th Vardhanthi of Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya commemorated at Sree Raabir Mandir, 530 E. 231st St, Carson, CA-90745 on 6 April 2014 (Sunday) from 2pm to 7pm.

SVASA organized the devotional services commemorating the 511^th Vardhanthi of Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya in Carson, CA More than Two 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. Gurudeva Prarthana "Sreemathvadeeya" was recited and the Sankeerthana recital followed a brief introductory speech by the President of SVASA on Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya & his works.

About 50 vocalists participated in the Sankeerthana recital. "Dinamu Dwadasi Nedu" was rendered by Sri Vikas Munukutla followed by Sankeerthanas rendered by children for the first hour. The core Sankeerthanas of SVASA were rendered led by Smt. Annapurna Duvvuri and others. Other singers included Sudha Kotha, Priya Tatta, Subhadra Rani, Ragaswara School of music, Pabhu Chilakamarri, Sreekanthi Gunturi, and Arcadia group and others. This devotional program has been focused to encourage the participation of school children along with the seasoned singers. More than forty Sankeerthanas were recited over 5 hours. Among the Sankeerthanas were Virahapu Raajade, Edutanunnadu Veede, Enthani Nuyhiyinthu, Telisithe Mokshamu, and Bhavayami Gopala Balam etc. Introduction and an apt commentary to the Sankeerthanas were provided by the 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 religious program concluded with the Mangalasasanam to Sri Venkateswara and Maha Naivedyam and Harathi to Srivaru. Prasadam was served to the devotees after the Mangalasasanam.

Namo Venkatesaya!