BHADRACHALAM TIMES: March 2012

Saturday, March 31, 2012

SPECIAL PADDY THAT OFFERS TO SRI RAMA FROM CENTURIES........

THIS IS SPECIAL PADDY MADE WITH DEVOTION FROM CENTURIES BY THE FAMILY MEMBERS THAT OFFERS TO TEMPLES TO FEED BIRDS WHICH COME TO THE TEMPLES. THIS IS SPECIAL PADDY OF SWARNA BRAND PADDY FROM ANDHRA AREA. FIRST CROP OF THE FARMERS. THE FIRST CROP OF THE PADDY TAKES FROM THE FIELD WITH SERENITY AND MADE LIKE THIS UMBRELLA OF THE PADDY. IT TOOK TWO DAYS TO PREPARE. THE FARMERS WEAVE WITH GREAT ATTENTION. THEN THEY OFFERS IT TO THE VARIOUS TEMPLES. LIKE THIS EVERY SRI RAMA NAVAMI THESE FARMERS OFFERS THIS PADDY TO THE SRI RAMA TEMPLE TO FEED BIRDS. THESE PEOPLE OFFERS THESE PADDY SINCE DECADES OF TIME. THEY OFFER IT WITH GREAT DEVOTION........

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

BHADRACHALAM TEMPLE WORE A FESTIVE LOOK.....

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

TEMPLE CITY IN FESTIVE LOOK.....

ON THE EVE OF SRI RAMA NAVAMI WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 1,BHADRACHALAM WORE A FESTIVE LOOK. AS MARK OF THE CELEBRATIONS SPECIAL PROGRAMME ARRANGED. ON APRIL 1 SRI SEETA RAAMA KALYANAM TOOK PLACE. LAKHS OF DEVOTEES COME TO BHADRACHALAM TO WITNESS THE CELEBRATIONS. AP CHIEF MINISTER,AND GOVERNOR WILL COME AS A CHIEF GUESTS.

TEMPLE WORE A FESTIVE LOOK.....

TEMPLE IN NAVAMI FESTIVE LOOK. ....

TEMPLE EO GIVEN NARRATION...

THE DEVOTEES FROM KAIKALOORE OF KRISHNA DISTRICT OF ONE THOUSAND ALL,STAGING DHARNA BEFORE SRI RAMA TEMPLE STEPS FOR HUMILIATION BY THE SPF POLICE ONE OF THE DEVOTEES. THE DEVOTEES QUED FOR FREE MEALS TICKETS OF SRI RAMA, BUT THE SPF POLICE CANED AND PUSHED ONE WOMEN DEVOTEE. THIS ANNOYED BY THE DEVOTEES GROUP STAGED DHARNA ON THE STEPS OF THE SRI RAMA TEMPLE OF BHADRACHALAM TODAY ON MARCH 27,2012 AT 11 AM. THE DHARNA CONTINUED FOR ONE HOUR AFTER SAYING SORRY, THE DEVOTEES COOLED AND STOPPED THE DHARNA. THIS IS VERY SHAME ON THE PART OF THE TEMPLE WHO COULD NOT PROVIDE FREE MEALS FOR THE DEVOTEES WHO CAME FROM 500 KM AWAY BY WALK. IN THIS GROUP SMALL CHILDREN WERE ALSO PARTICIPATED AND WALKED SUCH A LONG DISTANCE OF 5OO KM TO REACH THE BHADRCHALAM SRI RAMA TEMPLE. IT IS A RARE SHOW BY THE DEVOTEES. TO THIS DEVOTEES THE TEMPLE HAVE TO ARRANGE FREE MEALS BUT REFUSED TO ARRANGE. THIS IS THE BAD ATTITUDE OF THE TEMPLE AUTHORITY.TEMPLE EO NARRATED THE SITUATION. DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF FREE MEALS TICKETS TO ALL THIS DISPUTE ARISED. INFACT AS OUR RULES WE OFFER 500 FREE MEALS TO THE DEVOTEES. TODAY 500 MEALS TICKETS WERE OVER DUE TO HEAVY RUSH. FOR THIS DISPUTE STARTED.

DEVOTEES STAGED DHARNA AT SRI TEMPLE OF BHADRACHALAM

WOMAN DEVOTEE HUMILIATED BY THE TEMPLE SPECIAL POLICE...

Saturday, March 24, 2012

SAVE THE GIRL CHILD....

Friday, March 23, 2012

TEMPLE TOWN WORE A FESTIVE LOOK.

ON THE EVE OF SRI RAMA NAVAMI WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 1,2012,BHADRACHALAM TEMPLE TOWN WORE A FESTIVE LOOK.

GRAMA DEVATA ON PROCESSION...

ON THE OCCASION OF UGADI OR TELUGU SAVANTSARADI OR TELUGU NEW YEAR 2012, NANDANA NAMA SAVATSARAM, TODAY VILLAGE GODDESS TAKEN INTO PROCESSION IN TEMPLE TOWN OF BHADRACHALAM. YEARLY ONES THIS PROCESSION TOOK PLACE. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WORSHIPPED GRAMA DEVATA AND OFFERED SPECIAL RITUALS.

GRAMA DEVATA PROCESSION....

UGADI DAY......

UGADI DAY.....

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

A DOCTOR'S LAST JOURNEY......

THIS IS LAST JOURNEY OF FAMOUS DOCTOR OF BHADRAHCALAM AGENCY AREA. HE WAS DR.R.NAGESWARA RAO, A SURGEON FROM GOVT HOSPITAL. HE WORKED AS SUPERINDENT IN GOVT AREA HOSPITAL AT BHADRACHALAM, HE DID LOT OF MIRACLES BY SAVING POOR TRIBE PEOPLE WHO CAME FROM REMOTE AGENCY AREA. HE WAS A FAMOUS SURGEION. HE RETIRED FROM THE SERVICES. HE PRACTICED PRIVATELY AND SAVED SO MANY LIVES WITH HIS HANDS. HE ORTHODOX AND A GREAT SRI RAMA DEVOTEE. HIS ABSENCE IS A LOSS TO BHADRACHALAM PEOPLE. HE WAS 65. ON MARCH 20,2012, HE PASSED AWAY. HIS LAST RIGHTS COMPLETED ON MARCH 21,2012 AT BHADRACHALAM HINDU BURIAL GROUND BY HIS ONLY SON. PEOPLE OF ALL WALKS OF LIFE ATTENDED AND PAYED THEIR LAST HOMAGE TO THE LEGEND DOCTOR OF BHADRACHALAM.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

HAPPY UGADI.....

Celebrated by : Telugu People

Marks : The Beginning of the new year

Religion : Hindu

In the month of : March/April

Ugadi is the New Year's Day for the people of Andhra Pradesh and also for the Telugu people all over the world. Those who live north of the Vindhya hills observe it as "Barhaspatyamana". People living to the south of the Vindhya hills observe it as "Sauramana" or "Chandramana".

A Unique Ritual
There is a peculiarity about the practices of the various sects of Brahmins; one who is not conversant with them finds it difficult to understand their meaning. Even though they are all Brahmins certain differences in their lineage may be traced among them. These become manifest in their distinctive calendars where the dates and months vary. Some have calculations according to the solar system, and others according to the lunar system; with the result that despite all being Brahmins the New Year differs among different sects. Thus there is a Telugu New Year's Day, a Tamil New Year's Day, and a New Year's distinct from these in the almanac of North India.

According to Chandramana, Ugadi is celebrated on the bright fortnight ('Shukla Paksha') of the first month ('Chaitra Masa') in the first season of the year i.e. Spring ('Vasanta-Ritu'). As all these important elements are present, this day has special significance marking the commencement of a New Year.

Significance
It is believed that the creator of the Hindu pantheon Lord Brahma started creation on this day - "Chaitra Suddha Padhyami" or the Ugadi day. Also the calculations of the great Indian Mathematician Bhaskaracharya proclaim the Ugadi day as the beginning of the New Year, New month and New day. The onset of spring also marks a beginning of new life with plants acquiring new life, shoots and leaves. The vibrancy of life and verdant fields, meadows full of colourful blossoms signify growth, prosperity and well-being.

With the coming of Ugadi, the naturally perfumed Jasmine's spread a sweet fragrance, which is perhaps unmatched by any other in nature's own creation. While large garlands of Jasmine are offered to Gods in homes and temples, Jasmine flowers woven in clusters adorn the braids of women.

Predictions Of The Year
Ugadi marks the beginning of a new Hindu lunar calendar with a change in the moon's orbit. On this day, people chant mantras and the pundits make predictions for the coming year. Traditionally, the "Panchangasravanam" or listening to the yearly calendar was done at the temples or at the Town square but with the onset of modern technology, one can get to hear the priest-scholar on television sets right in one's living room.

Preparing For The Occasion
Preparations for the festival begin a week ahead. Houses are given a thorough wash. Shopping for new clothes and buying other items that go with the requirements of the festival are done with a lot of excitement.

Ugadi is celebrated with festive fervour in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. While it is called Ugadi in Andhara and Karnataka, in Maharashtra it is known as "Gudipadava".

On Ugadi day, people wake up before the break of dawn and take a head bath after, which they decorate, the entrance of their houses with fresh mango leaves. The green mango leaves tied to the doorway signify a good crop and general well being. It is noteworthy that one uses mango leaves and coconuts (as in a 'Kalasam', to initiate any puja) only on auspicious occasions to propitiate gods.

People also splash fresh cow dung water on the ground in front of their house and draw colourful floral designs. This is a common sight in every household. People perform the ritualistic worship to God invoking his blessings before they start off with the New Year. They pray for their health, wealth and prosperity and success in business too. Ugadi is also the most auspicious time to start new ventures.

Special Delicacies
It is a season for raw mangoes spreading its aroma in the air and the fully blossomed Neem tree that makes the air healthy. Also, jaggery made with fresh crop of sugarcane adds a renewed flavour to the typical dishes associated with Ugadi.

"Ugadi Pachchadi" is one such dish that has become synonymous with Ugadi. It is made of new jaggery, raw mango pieces, Neem flowers and new tamarind. The inner significance of this preparation is to indicate that life is a mixture of good and bad, joy and sorrow and all of them have to be treated alike.

All experiences have to be treated with equanimity. Every one should make a resolve that he will face calmly whatever happens in this year, accepting it with good grace and welcoming everything. Consider everything as for one's own good. Men should rise above sorrow and happiness, success and failure. This is the primary message of the Ugadi festival.

In Andhra Pradesh, eatables such as "Pulihora", "Bobbatlu" and preparations made with raw mango go well with the occasion. In Karnataka too, similar preparations are made but called "Puliogure" and "Holige". The Maharashtrians make "Puran Poli" or sweet 'Rotis'.

Kavi Sammelanam
Kavi Sammelanam or poetry recitation is a typical Telugu Ugadi feature. Ugadi is also a time when people look forward to a literary feast in the form of Kavi Sammelanam. Many poets come up with new poems written on subjects ranging from Ugadi to politics to modern trends and lifestyles.

Ugadi Kavi Sammelanam is also a launch pad for new and budding poets. It is generally carried live on All India Radio, Hyderabad and the Doordarshan - Hyderabad, following "Panchangasravanam" (New year calendar) narrating the way the New Year would shape up in the lives of people and the state in general. 'Kavis' or poets of many hues - political, comic, satirical reformist, literary and melancholic make an appearance on the Ugadi stage.

Ugadi is thus a festival of many shades. It ushers in the New Year, brings a rich bounce of flora and fills the hearts of people with joy and contentment.

BOY BURN HIMSELF.........

THIS IS A SCENE FROM BHADRACHALAM GOVT HOSPITAL IN-WARD ROOM. A BOY OF 14 YEARS OF SEVENTH CLASS COMMIT SUICIDE BY POURING KIROSINE AND BURNING HIMSELF AT MORNING HOURS OF MARCH 20, 2012 DUE TO MENTAL TORCHER BY THE SOCIETY. AS FACTS OF THE CASE, THE BOY NAMED KALYAN FOURNTEEN YEARS OF AGE, STUDYING 7TH CLASS IN A LOCAL PRIVATE SCHOOL. HE IS DULL IN STUDIES, SO HIS PARENTS TOLD SCHOOL MANAGEMENT TO BEAT IF HE DID NOT STUDY WELL. IN THIS THE SCHOOL MANAGEMENT BEAT THE BOY OCCASIONALLY FOR NOT COMPLETING HIS WORK. AT THE SAME TIME HIS MOTHER DIED DUE TO SUICIDE HERSELF BY BURNING BY THE TORCHER OF HIS HUSBAND THE BOY'S FATHER. THE BOY'S FATHER MARRIED SECOND TIME, THIS STEP MOTHER HARASSED HIM NOW AND THEN FOR NO CAUSE, THIS ALSO ANNOYED THE BOY, HE NARRATED ALL ABOUT HIS FRIENDS THAT HE MAY SUICIDE SOME DAY BECAUSE OF HARASSMENTS INN THE HOME AND IN THE SCHOOL. NO BODY COULD NOT UNDERSTAND THE BOY'S SORROW, ON MARCH 19,2012 YESTERDAY BEFORE THE INCIDENT THE SCHOOL HEAD MASTER BEAT HIM HARSHLY, AT THE SAME HIS STEP MOTHER ALSO TREATED BAD AT HIM, SO THAT HE DECIDED AT NIGHT AND IN THE MORNING HE POURED GASOLINE AND BURNED HIMSELF. HIS RELATIVE SAW THIS AND JOINED THE GOVT HOSPITAL. DOCTORS TOLD THAT HE WAS AT 60 PERCENT BURNS HE LIVE OR NOT WE CANNOT TELL , CAN WATCH MORE THAN ONE WEEK, THEN ONLY THE CONDITION WE CAN TELL, AFTER THIS INCIDENT, LOCAL JUDICIAL FIRST CLASS MAGISTRATE CAME AND TAKEN DYING DECLARATION, IN THAT DECLARATION HE NARRATED ALL THE HAPPENINGS THAT LEAD TO SUICIDE..... THIS IS VERY SAD STORY.

Saturday, March 17, 2012

SOLO CLARINET MUSIC......

Friday, March 9, 2012

A DEGREE COLLEGE GIRL SUICIDED....

A DEGREE COLLEGE FIRST YEAR GIRL SUICIDED BY DROWNING INTO A WELL AT HER HOME. ON MARCH SECOND 2012 A DEGREE COLLEGE GIRL OF KONAVARAM 45 KM DISTANCE TO BHADRACHALAM TEMPLE TOWN. THE GIRL IS DEGREE FIRST YEAR B.SC. STUDENT. WITH HIGH MARKS SHE IS GOOD AT HER STUDIES. BUT A BOTANY LECTURER OF HER COLLEGE RAGGED FOR SOMETHING, SHE FELT VERY GLOOMY OVER THE ATTITUDE OF THE BOTANY LECTURER. THEN SHE WROTE A SUICIDE NOTE ABOUT THE BAD CONDUCT OF THE BOTANY LECTURER WHO MIS-BEHAVED WITH HER. SHE NARRATED ALL INCIDENT IN HER SUICIDE LETTER. POLICE INVESTIGATING THE CASE. NOBODY IS ARRESTED IN THIS CONNECTION. NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN ON BOTANY LECTURER. THIS IS INDIA... ALL WILL SOLD OUT OF MONEY.....

UJJAINI MAHANKALI TEMPLE OF TWIN CITIES.....

THIS IS AGE OLD MAHANKALI TEMPLE NAMED AS FAMOUS UJJAINI MAHANKALI AMMAVARI TEMPLE OF SECENDRABAD OF TWIN CITIES. THIS IS ANCIANT OLD AMMAVARI TEMPLE. SITUATED AT SECUNDERABAD 2 KM AWAY SECBAD RAILWAY STATATION. IT IS FAMOUS FOR BOANALU FESTIVAL WHICH WILL BE TOOK PLACE IN EVERY AUGUST MONTH OR ASHADA MASAM OF EVERY YEAR. LAKHS OF DEVOTEES OFFERS POOJAS ON THE OCCASION. SPECIAL FESTIVALS TOOK PLACE IN DASARA AND ASHADA MASAM. IT IS WORLD FAMOUS TEMPLE. THIS TEMPLE SITUATED IN THE BUSIEST ROAD OF SECUNDRABAD. POLICE ESCORTING ROUND THE CLOCK FOR SAFETY.

UJJAINE MAHANKALI AMMAVARU SECUNDRABAD......

HOLY IN BHADRACHALAM SRI RAMA LAYAM

ON THE HOLY DAY MARCH 8TH,2012 LORD SRI RAMA AND SEETA MATA, DECORATED AS BRIDE AND BRIDE GROOM ON THE EVE OF SRI RAMA NAVAMI WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 1 AT BHADRACHALAM TEMPLE TOWN. TODAY SRI RAMA AND SEETA DECORATED AS BRIDE AND BRIDE GROOM ON THE OCCASION OF SRI RAMA NAVAMI, THE KALYANAM OF SRI RAMA AND SEETA, ON APRIL 1, 2012. TOTALLY THREE HOURS THE PRIESTS DID THE OCCASION. TODAY SNAPANOTSAVAM,DOLOTSAVAM AND VASANTHOTSAVAM EVES WERE CELEBRATED IN THE TEMPLE. THOUSANDS OF DEVOTEES WITNESSED THIS OCCASION. THIS IS STARTING CELEBRATION OF THE SRI RAMA KALYANAM WHICH WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 1 , 2012 AROUND THE INDIA AND ABROAD.

SEETAMMA BRIDE AND SRI RAMA AS BRIDE GROOM....;.

DOLOTSAVAM IN SRI RAMA LAYAM AT BHADRACHALAM....

ON THE HOLY DAY, AT SRI RAMA TEMPLE AT BHADRACHALAM, SPECIAL UTSAVAMS PERFORMED. ON THIS OCCASION OONJALA SEVA PERFORMED TO LORD SRI RAMA, SEETA AND LAXMANA. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE GATHERED THE HAD A DARSHAN. IN THIS DAY LORD RAMA AND SEETA MADE AS BRIDE AND BRIDE GROOM. OONJALA SEVA MEANS DAITIES PUT ON SWING AND PERFORMS SPECIAL RITUALS. IT IS BEAUTIFUL TO WATCH.