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Jaggery Vinayagar all set to meltdown the meltdown Mooshiga Vahana modhagahastha, Samarakarna vilambidha suthra, Vamanaroopa maheshwara puthra Vignavinayaga padha namasthe

It is said the beginning of the festival season commences with the Vinayaga Chathurthi and any one who prays to Lord Ganesha is always blessed. With the prayers stated above if one prays to this Jaggery Vinayagar ( Vella Vinayagar) all the difficulties that has arisen with the meltdown will meltdown. The Vinayaka Chathurthi Vizha Kuzhu.President V Santhanam told Alpha Times that this year being the 28th year of celebration the

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committee decided to make Vinaygar idol out of 1008 kgs. of Jaggery m i x e d w i t h S u g a r, Palmyra jaggery, Sugar candy, Elaichi, Cashew nuts and dried coconut ( Kopparai). The Vinayagar is named as Ashta D i v y a Vi n a y a g a r and the general public can have darshan from Sunday Aug. 23. The programme commences with Ganapathy homam on Aug. 23 morning and every day evening cultural programmes are slated to be held. Annadhanam will be for about 2000 persons on Friday Aug. 28. Kutti Ganesan (Founder and General Secretary) said the procession for carrying the idol for immersion in the sea will leave at 10.30 am on Sunday, Aug. 30. F o r m o r e information on contributions to the

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Ganesha the Lord of Success VOL: 2 ISSUE 62

August 23, 2009

When statues help Whatever be the political motive behind the sudden bonhomie between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka with a statue of Tamil saint-poet Thiruvalluvar being unveiled in Bengaluru 18 years after its installation and that of Kannada poet Sarvajna in Chennai four days later, the move towards reconciliation between the two neighbours deserves to be welcomed. However, the two states have had such a bitter relationship that mere cultural symbolism may remain just that if proper follow-up measures are not taken. With both the DMK and the BJP having exploited issues of divergence to raise temperatures on their sides in the past, it makes one wonder whether there is more to the sudden show of love between Chief Minister Karunanidhi of Tamil Nadu and his Karnataka counterpart B.S. Yeddyurappa than meets the eye. Recent reports that Mr Karunanidhi is building bridges with the BJP to spite the Congress and to seek to improve his bargaining position within the UPA may well be the motivation for the move. The wily octogenarian has much to lose by drifting away from the UPA and this show of love for the BJP may well be mere tokenism. In that event, the new-found bonhomie may stand exposed when the time comes to hammer out a solution to the contentious issue of sharing Cauvery waters which arouse passions in both states. So often in the past, when the differences on the issue come to the fore, theatres playing Tamil films are the target of Kannada protesters in Bengaluru and buses from Karnataka are targeted in Tamil Nadu. It would be interesting to see how things play out this time around. If the two chief ministers are serious about mending fences, they must rise above local politics and show a spirit of accommodation on the Cauvery issue. The famed river can be harnessed very effectively to mutual benefit if this happens. It would be a matter of deep regret indeed if the current statue swap turns out to be a mere mutual exchange of goodwill sans substance.

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Ganesha — the elephant-deity riding a mouse — has become one of the commonest mnemonics for anything associated with Hinduism. This not only suggests the importance of Ganesha, but also shows how popular and pervasive this deity is in the minds of the masses. The son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha has an elephantine countenance with a curved trunk and big ears, and a huge pot-bellied body of a human being. He is the Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles. He is also worshipped as the god of education, knowledge, wisdom and wealth. In fact, Ganesha is one of the five prime Hindu deities (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and Durga being the other four) whose idolatry is glorified as the panchayatana puja. Ganesha's head symbolizes the Atman or the soul, which is the ultimate supreme reality of human existence, and his human body signifies Maya or the earthly existence of human beings. The elephant head denotes wisdom and its trunk represents Om, the sound symbol of cosmic reality. In his upper right hand Ganesha holds a goad, which helps him propel mankind forward on the eternal path and remove obstacles from the way. The noose in Ganesha's left hand is a gentle implement to capture all difficulties. The broken tusk that Ganesha holds like a pen in his lower right hand is a symbol of sacrifice, which he broke for writing the Mahabharata. The rosary in his other hand suggests that the pursuit of knowledge should be continuous. The laddoo (sweet) he holds in his trunk indicates that one must discover the sweetness of the Atman. His fan-like ears convey that he is all ears to our petition. The snake that runs round his waist represents energy in all forms. And he is humble enough to ride the lowest of creatures, a mouse. The story of the birth of this zoomorphic deity, as depicted in the Shiva Purana, goes like this: Once goddess Parvati, while bathing, created a boy out of the dirt of her body and assigned him the task of guarding the entrance to her bathroom. When Shiva, her husband returned, he was surprised to find a stranger denying him access, and struck off the boy's head in rage. Parvati broke down in utter grief and to soothe her, Shiva sent out his squad (gana) to fetch the head of any sleeping being who was facing the north. The company found a sleeping elephant and brought back its severed head, which was then attached to the body of the boy. Shiva restored its life and made him the leader (pati) of his troops. Hence his name 'Ganapati'. Shiva also bestowed a boon that people would worship him and invoke his name before undertaking any venture. However, there's another less popular story of his origin, found in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana: Shiva asked Parvati to observe the punyaka vrata for a year to appease Vishnu in order to have a son. When a son was born to her, all the gods and goddesses assembled to rejoice on its birth. Lord Shani, the son of Surya (Sun-God), was also present but he refused to look at the infant. Perturbed at this behaviour, Parvati asked him the reason, and Shani replied that his looking at baby would harm the newborn. However, on Parvati's insistence when Shani eyed the baby, the child's head was severed instantly. All the gods started to bemoan, whereupon Vishnu hurried to the bank of river Pushpabhadra and brought back the head of a young elephant, and joined it to the baby's body, thus reviving it. Ganesha is also the destroyer of vanity, selfishness and pride. He is the personification of material universe in all its various magnificent manifestations. "He is both the beginning of the religion and the meeting ground for all Hindus." The devotees of Ganesha celeberate the Shukla Chathurthi in the Tamil month of Avani as a festival to celebrate and glorify him is known as Ganesh Chaturthi.

August 23, 2009

Stars this week For the week Aug. 23 - 29, 2009

ARIES Don’t speed up, as it may prove harmful in the long run. It is slow and steady that wins the race.

TAURUS Geminian Venus and your natal sign may save you from wasting energy on frivolous matters. It’ll help you to suppress habit of talking much.

GEMINI For Friday-born Geminians obstacles will become opportunities. Don’t trust a Tuesday-born who’ll cheat you.

CANCER An ascending moon makes your finances buoyant despite spiralling costs. It is time to recover your old losses.

LEO A Sun-Saturn combine will jolt your economy. Some expensive purchases are lined up, especially on Sunday.

VIRGO An exalted Mercury will bring defeat for opponents. A distant relative could bring good news. Beware of idle friends on Wednesday.

LIBRA Even adversaries say you are worldly wise. You’ll utilise efforts towards a goodwill mission. You will also dispose of your funds ideally.

SCORPIO With an Mars ill-sighted, keep travel plans to minimum. Avoid moving out at odd hours. Tuesday is an expensive day.

SAGITTARIUS Retrograde Jupiter may slacken your efforts. Employers will be in no mood to oblige you. Be astute, it is no time for narrow thinking.

CAPRICORN Your domestic costs will be scary. Better to be cautious than repent. You may need courage to turn down the demands of youngster in the family.

AQUARIUS This is an activity-oriented week. The task entrusted on you could run down your stamina. Keep smiling, don’t allow the work to tire you.

PISCES All major stars are smiling on you. Don’t turn down invitations even if these take a big chunk of your time. - Dr. Anuj Vikram Sharma

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August 23, 2009

Another feather in the Independence Day cap of Ahobila Math school celebrated at Kalamandir In the Music Lower Examination conducted by the

Director of Government Examination in December 2008. Kum. S. Anusha, IX A and B.

Suganya IX A of Sri Ahobila Math Oriental H i g h e r Secondary School,West Mambalam, secured First and Second State R a n k s respectively. 81 students appeared, 75 passed and secured 92% of results. According to a relase these ranks were announced only now.

The Nation’s 63rd Independence day was celebrated with patriotic fervour by

he also told them that every youth should take effort to make use and maintain independence

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Swayamvaram had a huge gathering A f r e e Swayamvaram (Parents’ Meet) was organised by Chennai Sai Sankara M a t r i m o n i a l s (functioning at No.7, 9th

Avenue Ashok Nagar) on Sunday Aug. 16 at Balaji Kalyanamandapam T. Nagar in which more than 1500 people participated. W h i l e presenting the details of Brides/grooms. Sri. N. Panchapakesan, Founder appealed to the audience to give maximum importance for family porutham and manapporutham. (Likes,

Onam holiday

D i s l i k e s , Va l u e s , Priorities, Habits, Culture, Family Background etc) rather than jadhaga porutham . He also suggested that

instead of spending and wasting huge amount in marriages a portion can be donated to welfare organisations. E v e n i n g session was exclusively for Remarriages. ( D i v o r c e e s , Widows,Widowers etc) Based on the active interactions it is learnt number of marriages are likely to be finalised very shortly.

Last date for paying water and sewerage tax The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board has notified that August 31 is the last date for payment of water and sewerage tax for the first half of 2009-10 . Pointing out that belated payment will attract surcharge, a press release issued by the department states that collection centres of the Metro Water Board will function on all weekdays, including Saturdays.

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Kalamandir Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, West Mambalam, in a grand manner. Dr. A. Chellakumar, Ex MLA , the chief guest unfurled the National flag. In his address to the students he lauded the efforts of the management under the able guidance of the school secretary Ln. Dr. S.J. Sharma and the principal Mrs Rajha Rajeswari . He advised the students to realize the sacrifices and efforts of the patriotic leaders to get Independence and

Literary award deadline extended The government has extended the deadline for submission of entries, in writing and through compact discs, for the literary award scheme of the Adi Dravidar and Tribal A c t i v i t i e s ( A D AT ) Foundation for writers belonging to Adi D r a v i d a r / Tr i b a l / A d i Dravidar who had converted to Christianity. The deadline has been extended to September 15 from August 20, according to an official release.While the award is given to 10 writers belonging to the community, it is also given to one person not belonging to the community. It carries a cash prize of Rs. 20,000

in a right way to develop the nation’s pride. He also inaugurated an Eye screening camp in the school , organized by the Lions Club of T.Nagar in association with Udhi Eye Hospital, Chennai.

C h e n n a i collector has declared Sept 02, as a local holiday in Chennai, in view of the Onam festival. Sept. 12, Saturday will be a working day for Govt. offices and educational institutions, in Chennai

district, in lieu of the local holiday. The district treasury and sub – treasury offices in Chennai district will function on Sept. 02 with skeleton staff, for the convenience of the public says a release from the Chennai Collectorate.

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SRM Nightingale celebrates Independence Day T h e 6 3 r d Independence Day was celebrated at SRM NIghtingale Mat. Hr. Sec. School, West Mambalam with patriotic fervor. Lt. Col. N. R a g h u n a t h , Commanding Officer of

Independence day message she said "students should play an active role in nation building. " C u l t u r a l programmes followed the celebrations. . The primary children dressed

mime show by Hr. Sec. students., which was marvelous based on the story “terrorists can also be made humane." Earlier, Mrs. Jayanthi Jagannathan, Vice- Principal welcomed the gathering. and a

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Chimaya Balavihar celebrates annual day Kalamandir Mat. Hr. Sec. School, West Mambalam was busting at its seems last Thursday evening where the annual day of The Chinmaya Balvihar children was held.

sevaks who are voluntary workers for Chinmaya Mission. C h a n t i n g Slokas, Singing bhajans, Moral story telling sessions, celebrating

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TN Girls Battalion was the chief guest and he hoisted the National flag. He advised students to act according to the pledge taken by them. He also insisted that students to dream big and follow it. S. Raghunathan, Publisher and Editor, Alpha Times, father of Std XII School topper of 2008-09. R. Badri Narayan was the guest of honour In his address he said 'Obey your parents and work hard to achieve your set goals.' As a token of goodwill he donated to enhance library facilities in the school which is already in existence.. The Principal Mrs. Shanthi Sukumar in her message informed students to be humane in their approach. Quoting the President of India's

out as our national leaders and visionaries enthralled the audience. Independence day speeches were given by the students in Tamil English and Hindi.. A

Free seminar A free seminar on preparing for Civil Services Examination will be conducted at the Periyar IAS and IPS Coaching Centre, Vepery, at 4 p.m. on August 23, a release said.

Exam postponed Group IV Services Special C o m p e t i t i v e Examination 2009 of the Ta m i l N a d u P u b l i c Service Commission, scheduled for August 30 has been postponed to October 11. An official

laudable vote of thanks was proposed by primary section co-ordinator Srinivasan . Curtains came down with the singing of the National Anthem. release stated the last date for receipt of applications for recruitment has been extended up to September 15.

Sites for Vinayakar idol immersion Five sites in the city have been identified by the city police commissioner for immersion of Vinayaka idols: Srinivasapuram at Foreshore Estate, near Kasimedu fishing harbour, behind Popular w e i g h b r i d g e , Ti r u v o t t i y u r, b e h i n d Universal Carborundrum, Tiruvottiyur and Palgalai Nagar, Neelankarai.

Whirling around chanting, singing and dancing the children showcased their talents Brahmachari. Pavitra Chaitanya ( Disciple of Swami Chinmayananda) blessed the children and the parents with his gracious presence. Shiv Jayaram Sharma Secretary, Kalamandir school gave away the prizes. The Chinmaya Balvihars have been very popular from the day of its commencement in this area and have been making stupendous strides everywhere. Children of age group four to 14 attend these classes. There are 40 Balvihar classes conducted in and around Chennai. These classes are handled by dedicated

festivals, joyful games, funfilled knowledge based activities, attending camps and tasty prasadams at the end of the class makes the class alive .For more information about Balvihars call A. Lakshmi Prabha, West Mambalam, 9884443409 / Banumathy Bikaji, T Nagar , 24892829/ Naren,C I T Nagar, 9940022074

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Theft in T Nagar house Burglars adept at removing window grills have surfaced again in the city. Early Wednesday morning, ( Aug. 19 ) they targeted a house where an elderly couple were living alone and decamped with Rs 3 lakh worth gold and diamond jewellery. The same gang seemed to have made attempts to burgle houses in Mahalakshmi Street, Ramakrishna Street and Burkit Road earlier. Dr Narasimhan

(77), a retired medical professor of the Madras Medical College, and his wife Vatsala (65) stay alone in their house in Mothilal Street, T Nagar. Their son works abroad. On Wednesday, they woke up around 4am when they heard some sound and felt someone running away. When they switched on the lights, they saw the window grill removed and gold and diamond jewellery kept in the bureau missing. “The burglars

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used a machine to cut the grill to gain entry. They have taken away 10 sovereigns of gold jewellery, two diamond earrings and two diamond nose studs, together worth around Rs 3 lakh,” a police official said. Police have lifted fingerprints from the scene of crime and investigation is on.

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= mDf;fpu` tpehafh; Myak;> rptQhdk; rhiy Qhapw; W f; f poik tpehaf rJh; j ; j pia Kd;dpl;L ghz;b g[hh;> rptQhdk; rhiy> jiyik jghy; epiyak; Kd;Gwk; vOe;jUspAs;s tpehaf ngUkhDf;F fhiy k`h fzgjp N`hkk;> tpNr\mgpN\fk;> myq;fhu Muhjid rpwg;G g+i[fSk;> khiy jpUtPjp cyh cw;rtKk; eilngw cs;sJ. epfo;r;rp epuy;: 23e; Njjp fhiy 6.30 kzp fyr g+i[ kw;Wk; fzgjp N`hkk;. fhiy 8.30 kzpf;F: g+h;zh`{jp> fhiy 9 kzpf;F- k`hgpN\fk;> fhiy 10.30 kzpf;F tpNr\Muhjid> kjpak; 12 kzpf;F gpurhj tpepNahfk (md;djhdk;)> khiy 6.30 kzpf;F: cw;rth; tpNr\ myq;fhuk;> khiy 7 kzpf;F tpehafh; jpUtPjp cyh. 24e; Njjp fhiy 7 kzpf;F- cw;rt rhe;jp mgpN\fk;> khiy 6.30 kzpf;F re;jdfhg;G jhprdk;.

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mUs;kpF = rf;u tpehafh; Myak;> jz;lghzp njU Mf];L 23 Qhapw;Wf;fpoik tpehafh; rJh;j;jpia Kd;dpl;L fPo;fz;l epfo;r;rp epuy;gb tpoh eilngw cs;sJ. 23-e; Njjp fhiy 7.30 kzpf;F =rf;u tpehafh; tpNr\ myq;fhuj;Jld; fiykhkzp jpU. rpth ehj];tu FOtpdhpd; ,d;dpirAld; cw;rtk; tPjpcyh> khiy 6.30 kzpf;F fiykhkzp jpUkjp. yl;Rkp uq;fuh[d; FOtpdh; (tha;g;ghl;L). 24e; Njjp khiy 6.30 kzpf;F nrhw;nghopT gf;jp kUj;Jth; vk;.Nf. rPdpthrd;.

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Consumer Beware This is that time of the year when you find it extremely difficult to resist the temptation to go on a holiday. People you know are either planning a holiday or already packing their bags. To make matters worse, travel agencies and tour operators bombard you with advertisements of dream destinations. You can opt for the snow-clad mountains, or the sandy beaches, or choose an adventure-filled holiday. You can avail of the innumerable choices within India or abroad—the options are unlimited and the package offers, alluring. H o w e v e r, before you give in to that wander lust and write out that cheque to the tour operator, I would suggest certain mandatory steps. First and foremost, visit the Tourism Ministry’s w e b s i t e (http://tourism.nic.in), and click on the icon that says "approved list". It opens up a list of travel agents, tour operators and even adventure tour operators approved by

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the ministry. You get their telephone numbers, their addresses and their email IDs. So choose those in your city from the list and begin from there. The next step is to compare package tours, including prices for the destinations that you have chosen. You can do that on the telephone or on e-mail. However, always note the name and designation of the person that you have spoken to. This is important because many times, there is a wide gap between what is promised and what is delivered. In fact, when you finally opt for a package tour, you must make sure that the promises made verbally are actually in the written contract. I say this because in a case pertaining to a time-share resort decided by the national consumer disputes redressal commission recently, the company argued that the promises made by an employee, who was their sales manager, were not

binding on it because it was not in the written contract entered into between the parties. Once you have zeroed in on an agency—be it for a package tour abroad or within India—be sure to work out every detail. Let there not be any ambiguity — either in the tour programme or in working out the cost. Foreign trips, tickets for boat rides, art galleries and museums are all expensive. Does the package include those costs too, or do you have to pay for them? Do not go by verbal assurances and work out the total cost, including the service tax. Let there not be any surprises at a later stage. Do not be in a hurry to sign on the terms and conditions. Read them carefully and ensure that all travel details are put in writing. If in case of an unforeseen circumstance you are forced to cancel or postpone the trip, make sure that you are entitled to a refund. So check the refund policy of the company. These

precautions are absolutely necessary to ensure that you are not taken for a ride by the tour operator /travel agent. Unfortunately, there is no Ombudsman for the travel industry. If tourism is to flourish as an industry, there should not only be stringent quality standards for all service providers in the sector, but also a system of Ombudsman to resolve disputes between clients and service providers. Customers, in fact, should demand this. But don’t lose heart. If your holiday is ruined because of the negligence of the tour operator, or if the package tour is not of the standard or quality promised or advertised, you can always seek redress through courts. These forums may not be as quick as they were meant to be, but they have come to the aid of tourists who have had a raw deal, and sent out a clear message to the tourism industry that they cannot take consumers for granted - Pushpa G

Let’s pledge... Looking back into the history of nations, one can hardly find the m a t c h l e s s determination, persistence and infinite hope that was based on only a vague idea, a mere fantasy, which, when touched the hearts and minds of people, turned to reality. S u c h a resolution was never shown by the world, never seen by it and certainly never encountered by it before. So, it was definitely not unexpected that the strength of the enemy broke down under the heavy burden of such a pledge. A pledge , written with every warrior’s blood, a pledge formed by the bonds of the wounded, a pledge carried by every martyr, every soldier, every person, a pledge so deep a part of everyone’s soul that it needed no words of explanation. Such was the pledge that

redeemed the status of a c r u m b l i n g c o m m u n i t y, disintegrated the convoluted plans of a ruling state and left the world awestruck by its success. To d a y w e f i n d ourselves dwelling in the reward this pledge has granted us with. The grandeur of this reward is such that every other reward is shadowed by its magnificence, every other beauty is eclipsed by its splendour, every other glow of hope dimmed by its radiance. This is the reward of the exhilaration when a bird can fly unhindered in the vast open sky, a reward of elation when a prisoner is finally able to walk out of his prison as a free man, a reward of ecstasy when an innocent gets justice. This is the reward that every person, community and country wants to live with, this reward is freedom. This reward is India. Let us pledge to cherish and nurture this precious reward. - S.Raghunathan

Across 1. Silvery white lightweight metal 5. The country we also call Persia 7. A case brought up before a court 8. Jean__, great French painter/sculptor 9. Frog-like amphibian with rough skin 10. South Indian delicacy 11. Place for travellers 12. Row of seats in a series 14. Hans__, celebrated Swiss painter/sculptor 16. Deliver somebody to different legal authority. Down 1. Great Greek philosopher 2. One of the greatest world powers (inits.) 3. Abbr. for hospital unit where patients needing close watch are kept. 4. Killing of own mother 6. __Shah, invader of India in 18th century 7. Continuous ridge in a range of hills 13. “__, Drink and be Merry” 15. Sports Complex in Haryana 20. Our genetic code is hidden in this (abbr.)

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