DASHAAVATARA - DANCE SHOW

 Wednesday, January 21, 2026

A beautiful Dance Show of "DASHAAVATARA" was presented on a reality show.

Beautiful innovation, Creativity and Presentation....

Fantastic show- Well Done...

Posted 21/1/2026

SHIROOR PARYAYA SAMBHRAMA 2026

 Sunday, January 18, 2026

Udupi Paryaya is celebration transition of Krishna Mutt pooja and rituals for two years .This year it is transfer of power from Puttige Mutt to Shiroor Mutt.

Sri Veda Vardhana Thirtha Swamiji

It is a special day for Udupi.:......

Posted by Rohit Chakrathirtha.

Paryaya — the sacred transition that takes place on the fourth day after Makara Sankranti — is not merely a ritual. It is the festival of the town. On that day, Udupi does not sleep. It stays awake, alert, and alive — dancing to a rhythm older than time itself.

There is something deeply moving about watching an entire town move as one. Streets pulsate with devotion, drums echo through the night, lamps glow without fatigue, and faces shine with a joy that needs no explanation. Paryaya is not watched. It is felt.

Udupi’s unique identity in the spiritual map of the world comes from one towering presence — Shri Madhwacharya. He established the worship of Shri Krishna here and entrusted eight of his most beloved disciples with the sacred duty of offering daily puja. Over time, these disciples founded the eight Mathas, creating a system that was later refined during the era of Shri Vadiraja Tirtha. The result was Paryaya as we know it today — a two-year cycle where one Matha assumes the primary responsibility of worship and administration.

This point must be remembered clearly: no seer is excluded, sidelined, or silenced. All continue their worship. Yet, for two years, one seer holds the rightful right — the central responsibility of serving Shri Krishna.

And how extraordinary this system is.

There is no written constitution. No political negotiations. No “high command.” No power struggles. No court cases. No drama.

When the two years end, the seer does not cling to authority. He steps down — gracefully. More than that, he himself carries the next seer and places him on the Sarvajna Peetha. The transfer of power happens in the presence of the only authority that matters — Shri Krishna himself.

No bitterness. No tears. No resistance.

Only acceptance.

This system has run uninterrupted for over five centuries — longer than most political systems in the world have survived without collapse. That alone should make us pause and reflect.

On this occasion, gratitude flows naturally toward the descending seer, Shri Shri Sugunendra Tirtha Swamiji. His tenure was marked by unwavering faith, deep surrender, and a love directed solely toward the deity. With dignity and devotion, he carried the immense responsibility of Paryaya and made Udupi shine — again and again.

His Paryaya will be remembered not only as “Vishwa Gita Paryaya”, but also as “Suvarna Paryaya.” Gold adorned many sacred spaces, including the revered Kanakana Kindi — the window through which Shri Kanakadasa was blessed with Krishna’s divine darshan. Grandeur met grace; vibrance met restraint. It was a Paryaya of elegance, brilliance, and unforgettable spiritual grandeur.

At its core, Paryaya is rooted in a profound Hindu idea — Kaala Chakra, the wheel of time.

After completing one two-year Paryaya, a seer waits fourteen years for his next turn. Fourteen years. Shri Rama returned to Ayodhya after fourteen years. During that time, he wandered, learned, suffered, taught, crossed forests and oceans, and transformed lives. So does a seer. After Paryaya, he travels. He spreads the message of Shri Krishna. He uplifts Dharma. He teaches, serves, and learns. And after fourteen years, he returns — not to power, but to service. Two uninterrupted years at the feet of Shri Krishna.

#Udupi also does something even more remarkable.

Here, seers are not chosen suddenly. They are prepared. Senior seers identify them, nurture them, educate them, and train them — slowly, patiently, thoroughly. The trust seniors place in juniors is rare, almost unbelievable in today’s world.

The training is intense. Shastras. Vedas. Upanishads. Mahabharata. Bhagavata. The vast ocean of Dvaita philosophy.

Nothing is handed over casually. There is no silver spoon. No inherited crown. The seat is earned — through discipline, sacrifice, sweat, and years of silent effort.

This #Paryaya marks a historic moment.

Shri Shri Vedavardhana Tirtha Swamiji, who has now ascended the Sarvajna Peetha, is the first seer born after the year 2000 to take this sacred responsibility. He is just 20 years old.

For the next two years, his day begins at 3 a.m. and ends close to midnight. Twenty hours a day. No weekends. No holidays. No vacations.

His routine includes multiple daily pujas, intricate rituals, meeting devotees, engaging with scholars, managing massive temple administration, overseeing the feeding of thousands every single day — earning Udupi Krishna the revered title “Anna Brahma.” He attends festivals, delivers lectures, invites dignitaries, studies scriptures, and continues his own learning — all while carrying a responsibility that would overwhelm most adults.

What the world sees is a brilliant juggling act. What the seer lives through is beyond words.

Udupi, finally, is not just a place. It is not merely a town. It is not even a tradition. Udupi is an emotion.

You do not visit Udupi. You live it — until it quietly enters you, reshapes you, and stays with you forever.

Cultural program: Beautiful Bhakthi geethe singing by Sivasri SkandaPrasad, w/o Tejaswi Soorya, MP.

Inspite of Social Media, people are in large numbers at Udupi, to witness the sambhrama, cekebrations.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1A8RzugQ6A/

Posted 19/1/2026

VASANTHY AMMAL - SHRADDHANJALI

 Tuesday, 13th January 2026

Vasanthy Ammal is mother of SuryaKumar, long time friend from our Dubai years.

Surya's wife Lakshmi is a good Dancer and conducts claases. They have a son Bharath , who got married to Sanjana 3 years ago.

Bharath's wedding engagement with Sanjana, 27/1/2022 at Vidyapeeta

We pray the departed soul to Rest in Peace and give strength to bear the loss to Family members.

Om Shanthi....

Posted 19/1/2026

THYAGARAJA SWAMY AARADHANA MAHOTSAVA

 Sunday, January 18, 2026

Sripada SriVallabha Bhavana, Thyagarajanagara, Bengaluru.

ಇಂದು ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ 10 ಗಂಟೆಯಿಂದ ಮಧ್ಯಾಹ್ನ 1:30ರವರೆಗೆ ಶ್ರೀಪಾದ ಶ್ರೀವಲ್ಲಭ ಭವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಪ್ತಸ್ವರ ಸಂಗೀತ ಶಾಲೆಯ ವತಿಯಿಂದ ತ್ಯಾಗರಾಜ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಆರಾಧನ ಮಹೋತ್ಸವವು ಭಕ್ತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಸೌಂದರ್ಯದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಸಂಪನ್ನ ಗೊಂಡಿತು.

ಈ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ತ್ಯಾಗರಾಜ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಯ ಪಂಚರತ್ನ ಕೃತಿಗಳು ಸಮೂಹವಾಗಿ ಹಾಡಲ್ಪಟ್ಟವು. ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು, ಸಂಗೀತಾಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ವಿದ್ವಾಂಸರು ಸೇರಿ ಸೌಹಾರ್ದಯುತವಾಗಿ ಗಾಯನದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಾಲ್ಗೊಂಡರು.

ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ವಿದ್ವಾನ್ ರಘುರಾಮ ಮೂಡನೂರು ಅವರ ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶನದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಪ್ತಸ್ವರ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯು ಆಯೋಜಿಸಿತ್ತು.

ಸಂಗೀತ ಶಾಲೆಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಒಬ್ಬೊಬ್ಬರರಾಗಿ ತಮ್ಮ ಕಲಿಕೆಯ ಹಾಡುಗಳನ್ನು ಸುಶ್ರಾವ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಹಾಡಿದರು. 

ಪಂಚರತ್ನ ಕೃತಿಗಳನ್ನು ವಿದ್ವಾನ್ ರಘುರಾಮ ಮೂಡನೂರು ಅವರ ನೇತೃತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಗೀತಾಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳು ಸಮೂಹವಾಗಿ ಗಾಯನ ಮಾಡಿದರು.

ನಾದಯೋಗದ ಸಾನ್ನಿಧ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಗೀತದ ಈ ಅರವತ್ತು ನಿಮಿಷಗಳು ಭಾವಭರಿತ ಕ್ಷಣಗಳಾಗಿ ಉಳಿದವು! 🎵

That was a pleasant and divine morning with devotion and dedication.

Lunch was served to all.

Posted 19/1/2026

PHOENIX MALL OF ASIA - VISIT

 Saturday, 17th January 2026

Poenix Mall of Asia, Airport Road, Bengaluru.

We went to visit Asia's biggest shopping mall "PHOENIX MALL OF ASIA", along Airport road in Bengaluru.

Mom, Rishi, Atharv and myself were there. It's maasive Mall, with large number of people visiting the place, for shopping, eating and spend time.

"LEGO LAND " was most attractive place for Atharv, so we spent some time choosing the most liked item, as he is very fond of it and is very excited.

Next stop at the mall was food court, all kinds were available at the place and as usual we looked for Paani Poori , Dosa and ice cream.

It was 9 pm,  and waited for Rishi's car to arrive and returned home, beating the traffic.

Posted 18/1/2026

BHAJANE AT SUNANDI ELDERCARE - 45

 Thursday, January 15, 2026

Sunandi ElderCare Centre, KodigeHalli, Bengaluru.

As Ramakrishna Bhat trvaelled out, I along with Jatthappa Gowda, had Bhajan session with inmates and caretakers of Sunandi Vraddhashrama.

An elderly inmate, sang nice keerthane and highlighted Gayathri Mantra.

Senior inmate "Parimala" sang a  nice bhajane and also Aarthi song.

The session ended with Mangalarathi and distribution of Pondal Sweet to all as today is auspicious "MAKARA SANKARANTHI"

Samastha Sanmangalani Bhavanthu.....

Om Shanthi...Shanthi...... Shanthi.....

Posted 16/1/2026

MAKARA SAMKRANTHI - 2026

 Wednesday, 14th January 2026

Birthimane, Buvaneshwarinagara,  Bengaluru

Makara Sankrānti, also referred to as Uttarāyana, Makara, or simply Sankrānti, is a Hindu observance and a mid-winter harvest festival in India and Nepal. It is typically celebrated on the 14 January annually, this occasion marks the transition of the sun from the zodiac of Sagittarius to Capricorn. 

Granddaughter, Urvi, D/O Ravi, Vidya were home in day, had some celebration of aarthi and Ellu-Bella spread for welfare and God's Blessings.

Mom prepared nice lunch with sweet and Khara Pongal and we had good lunch.

God Bless All.

Posted 15/1/2026

BNNSS SPORTS DAY

 Sunday, January 11, 2026

Coffee Board Layout Playground, Kempapura, Bengaluru.

Bhuvaneshwari Nagara Nagarikara Seva Samithi (BNNSS), association of residents for welfare activities, get-togethers and assist with any issues like water, electicity.  dry and wet waste , street lights etc.

Sports day was organized completition for all ages, children, ladies, gents and senior citizens.

LIST OF ACTIVITIES

Below 8yrs

1. Running race - 30 mtrs

2. Ring in the bucket

3. Pick the objects and run

4. Book Balancing 

Senior citizens

1. Walking on a straight line race

2. Blow the cup with straw (on the table)

3. Pick the beads with straw (on the table)

4. Book Balancing 

5. Ring in the bucket 

Boys & Girls

1. Running race (50 mts)

2. Lemon and spoon 

3. Skipping race

4. Book Balancing 

5. Relay

6. Hitting ball on the wicket 

Men and Women

1. Lemon and spoon

2. Book Balancing

3. Hitting ball on the wicket

4. Pick and drop the objects race

5. Ring in the bucket

Group Games

1. Musical chair 

2. Tug-of- War

3. Bombing the city

Couple Games

1. Dressing up the partner 

2. Balloon race (holding between heads)

3. Hitting the hanging pot blind folded or much more

Some of the activites were not held as enough participants were not there. 

Renuka Hegde, President BNNSS

Prizes were given to winners, runner upand second runner up with medals and certificates.

Buffette lunch served with Bisibele Bath, Mosaranna, Masala Vade, Mysuru Paak.

The sports session ended with Vote of thenks By the association President Renuka Hegde.

Thanks to all the participants who have participated in to days sports meet and brought a grand success by enjoying as a big family outing. - Dr Ramesh

Posted 11/1/2026