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MICA (P) No. 101/01/2011 www.senpaga.org.sg April 2011 Issue

Senior Minister, Mr Goh Chok Tong visited the Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple (SSVT) on 13th March 2011 and was honoured by SCTA and SSVT officials. Mr Chan Soo Sen, MP for Joo Chiat accompanied Mr Goh on his visit. Mr Goh broke the first of 108 coconuts signifying the removal of obstacles to pave the way for good fortune and luck.

Mr Goh was the Guest of Honour of the Temple Consecretion ceremony (Maha Kumbabishegam) on 7th February 2003.

SENIOR MINISTER VISITS

Sevai – Bursary Awards and Family Adoption SchemeThe Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple Sevai project helps needy families annually to cope with the financial pressures of life. Low income and needy families are given one time bursaries or monthly help in the form of provisions, for example, some families have small children which require provisions such as milk powder, diapers and other daily consuming items. Others are senior citizens and are better served through NTUC vouchers for them to make purchases for their needs. Some needy students could use help in the form of educational reimbursements and monthly transport top-ups. more on pg 3.....

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New Year Wishes The “Kara New Year” will begin on 14th April 2011 at the auspicious time of 2.03pm.

The Singapore Ceylon Tamils’ Association and the Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple wish all members, devotees and friends a peaceful, prosperous and joyous new year.

Annathanam (the giving of food)

When was the last time you fed a hungry stranger?

Here is an opportunity that does not come by everyday in modern Singapore. The giving of food is one of the fundamental traditions of our culture.

Make an Annathanam at the Temple today.

Breakfast on Fridays @$151.00Dinner on Fridays @$351.00Lunch on Sundays @ $301.00

Make your special day a meaningful one. Give an annathanam on your birthday, wedding day, or in memory of someone special. Your service in kind will be blessed many-fold by Lord Sri Senpaga Vinayagar.

Call the Temple Manager at 6345 8176 or email [email protected] to make your annathanam now.

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Week Function Contact Person

1st FridaySaiva Sithantham – Talks about

SaivismMr Balaji Tel No

:90052144

2nd FridayThevaram (Hymns of Praise) by Sun-

day School Children

Temple Othuvar Tel No

:63458176

3rd FridayThevaram (Hymns of Praise)

Experience feelings of happiness and satisfaction

Temple Othuvar Tel No

:63458176

4th FridayMusic and Dance Academy Perfor-

manceMrs Kamala Tel: No: 98110272

For more information, please check with the respective con-tact persons.

Special Functions every Friday!7.45 pm – 8.30 pmFollowed by DinnerCome and be Blessed!

Our Honorary Life

MembersMR. CHAN SOO SEN

DR. A. VIJIARATNAM

MR N. RAMESWARAM

MR A. SIVASITHAMPARAM

MR S. GANESHAN

MR S. NADARAJAH

MR A. K. MARKANDU

MR P. MADHAVAN PILLAY

MR A. SURIAKUMARAN

MR N. DEVASUNDARARAJAH

THE LATE S. SAHADEVAN

THE LATE N. P. K. RAJAMANICKAM

THE LATE. K. SAVUNTHARANAYAGAM

“Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.”

- Mother Teresae

Our Star Excellence

Award ReceipientsMR J Y PILLAY

DR A. VIJIARATNAM

EMERITUS PROF K SHANMUGARATNAM

DR S LAVAN ISWARAN

DR N KUNARATNAM

DR S T KASINATHAN

MR C THIRUCHELVARAYAN

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“Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.”

- Martin Luther King, Jr

Sevai – Bursary Awards and Family Adoption Scheme

This year 13 applicants will be receiving monthly provisions , 21 applicants will be receiving monthly transport top-ups, 3 families will be receiving educational reimbursements, 1 family will receive monthly utility reimbursements, 7 senior citizens from Joo Chiat and one devotee will be receiving NTUC vouchers.

The Sevai Volunteer Team reviewed the applications from individuals, via recommendations of social services agencies, community centres, schools,

MCYS and Sinda. The team then visited the homes of the applicants to find out what their needs truly are and how we could help them. Criteria used by the team for the selected families included the total income of the family, the no. of people, school going children and small children, the needs of the family and whether they are receiving any other form of assistance from other organisations and schools.

The Sevai Committee also saw the inclusion of two young energetic volunteers, Sivanathan

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“A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.”

- Mohandas Gandhi

Jheevanesh and Phrabagaran s/o Ramanathan in our team.

This year the Sevai Fund was further blessed with the kind donation received from Lee Foundation and Kwan Im Temple. Both these organisations donated $10,000 each, making it possible for us to help more needy families.

Sevai 2011 was launched at the Pongal festival. Mr Chan Soo Sen MP for Joo Chiat and Dr Theyvandran President SCTA presented hampers to the needy families. Arrangements have been made to deliver monthly assistance to the homes of the beneficiaries by the 3rd weekend of each month.

If you can help in any way as donors giving financial support to the needy families or as volunteers in adopting a family or as student mentors please call Mr Thaya at the Temple Office @63458176.

“Perhaps the greatest social service that can be rendered by anybody to the country and to mankind is to bring up a family – George Bernard Shaw

My experience as a member of the Sevai Committee

As a member of the Sevai Committee, I witnessed first-hand the plight of low-income families in Singapore. It was an eye-opener to observe the hardship that they go through, and at the same time one is able to appreciate the grit and willingness of these families to break out of the poverty cycle. Several of the houses we had visited were single mother ones, and it was evident that they were working hard to provide a good education to their children despite their economic woes. It was reassuring to note that most of these families were in the know of avenues where they could receive financial aid, such as our Sevai Committee. My experience as a member of this committee has made me appreciate my relatively more comfortable standard of living and reminded me not to take what we have for granted. Lastly, it was also inspiring to see that some of the less well-off students were excelling in their studies, and should serve as a reminder that one determines one’s own destiny and regardless of one’s background, one will always be rewarded for one’s hard work.

- Jheevanesh Sivanathan

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“ Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.”

- Buddha

Nadarajar Issai Araadhanai

THAI PUSAM – The Day on which Lord Nadarajar revealed himself to his devotees at Chidambaram and performed the “Aananda Thandavam”. To commemorate this auspicious event , the now annual “ Nadarajar Issai Araadhanai” was held for the third year running at Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple.

Once again, some of Singapore’s leading Carnatic vocalists and musicians seized this golden opportunity to gather in front of Lord Nadarajar at the Vasantha Mandapam and in unison render a soul-stirring repertoire of songs praising His glory. Before each song, important verses were highlighted which served to enlighten the audience. The evening was concluded with an emotive musical interlude followed by an invigorating Bharathanatyam rendition.

A truly memorable evening immersed in divinity and music when one felt transported to Lord Nadarajar’s Abode…….. “Thillai” itself!!!!

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Once again the Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple proudly organised Thai Pongal 2011 together with Joo Chiat CC IAEC. The Kampong Kembangan SCEC and the Marine Parade IAEC were also part of this extremely successful event.

Thai Pongal is a festival which encourages social cohesiveness and unites people by bringing them together at a common function. The celebration is a Tamil traditional Thanksgiving ceremony. Tamil farmers celebrate the occasion to thank the God Sun and the farm animals for their assistance in providing a successful harvest.

Thai Pongal 2011 celebrations began at the Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple premises with the arrival of the Guest-of-Honour (GOH), Mr. Chan Soo Sen, the

MP for Joo Chiat Constituency and Adviser to the Joo Chiat grassroots organisations.

The President of SCTA, Dr. R. Theyvendran, the committee members of the SCTA and the SSVT and various community leaders were present to grace the occasion. The programme consisted of many activities lined up one after the other to entertain the guests as well as encourage them to take part in the celebrations.

The first highlight of the programme was our GOH issuing bursaries to students from needy families. This is an annual ceremony for the Temple.

The second important activity was the Pongal demonstration and participation. More than 30

THAI PONGAL CELEBRATIONS 2011at Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple

“Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.”

- Winston Churchill

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ladies were involved in the cooking of the Pongal rice offering. There were three different pots for Pongal preparation dedicated to different groups of people. One pot was solely managed by the youngsters and the other two pots by various guests from the different community clubs. All the guests and visitors had so much fun, learning how to cook the Pongal rice offering which was made out of rice, milk and syrup, extracted from crushed sugar cane. Even though the smoke caused many to shed tears, they truly enjoyed and appreciated the uniqueness of the Tamil culture.

Next, the guests and spectators were encouraged to participate in the Pongal dance to celebrate the joy of the event. The dance was taught to all those present - and they were asked to follow. From young to old, everyone took part in the dance and our very own Music Dance Academy Music Teacher, Mrs. Bhaigyamurthy, sang for everyone present.

The guests themselves performed various authentic traditional dance movements and enjoyed the evening. Later, the guests and congregation were taken on a temple tour to provide some insights about our unique Temple architecture.

Finally, the guests had some light refreshments including the Pongal rice, specially prepared for the occasion. They also received a small Vinayagar as a token of appreciation and a book about the temple.

“Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.”

- William Shakespeare

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“Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.”

- Martin Luther King, Jr

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SCTA and SSVT will be celebrating Mother’s Day on 24th April 2011, with mothers and their families on a Duck Tour and Dinner. The entourage will be leaving the Temple at 3.00pm and returning at about 9.00pm. They would be going for a Duck Tour as well as visiting Marina Sands Park (57th storey) and then having dinner.

For more details, please contact Mrs Paramanathan or the Temple Administrator at 6345 8176. Places are limited.

Mother’s Day cum Family Day

SCTA donates books to the District General Hospital, Kilinochchi.

Mr E.Narasinghan, Vice President of Singapore Ceylon Tamils’ Association hands donated books to Dr Navaratnasingam Janakan MBBS, MSc, MD, Public Health Specialist/National Consultant, World Health Organisation, WHO Field Unit, RDHS Office Compound, Vavuniya, Sri Lanka

“Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.”

- C. S. Lewis

“Celebrating 100 Years” The Book & Documentary DVD

The 200 page book is a special commemorative limited edition that was launched by the Honourable Minister for Finance Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the celebrations on 31st July 2010. This book covers a brief synopsis on the Ceylon Tamil Pioneers of Singapore and Malaya. There are limited copies of the above book left for all those who are interested in obtaining a copy.

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The Thai Pongal event was completed successfully, though not without some hiccups. The 2010 event was an unqualified success, and we expected the 2011 to proceed along similar lines. But Pillayar, who is fond of testing HIS devotees and decided to break two of the pots – perhaps reminding us of our error in starting the event without breaking coconuts! This year as in 2010, the adults helped out in setting up of the pots and starting the fire. Thereafter the work was done by the students. The Secondary Students were in charge with the teachers guiding in the background. The presence of a cow and a calf (on the initiative of Mr S Mayurathan) was as usual a favourite with the small ones, who were taking turns to feed the calf.

The breaking of two pots delayed the proceedings, and the Ganesha Homam conducted by devotees meant that the Chief Priest could not be present to perform the Gomatha Puja and to bless the Pongal. However, Kuhan Sarma took over and everything went off smoothly. The Homam with the Nadhaswaram playing, required us to shift the second part of the ceremony to the Wedding Hall, where the Sound System was found wanting. However, with the aid of the Sound system from the ground floor the event was concluded, but with a delay of about 45 minutes. The School expresses its gratitude to :

• Mr Kuhan Kandiah who was in charge of this event, which was well planned and executed except for Pillayar’s intervention.

• Mr S Kapilan, Mr Sivasithamparam and Mr S Mayurathan for giving out the prizes for the participants (from the Nursery/Playgroup and Kindergarten classes) of Pongal Colouring Competition.

• The class teachers Mrs Anisha, Ms Judy and Mrs Sorubi together with the helpers Mrs Revathi, Mrs Parameswari and Mrs Panchacharam for conducting the Colouring Competition.

• A post-mortem on the Pongal Vizha was held as part of the Staff meeting on 30 Jan 2011 and decided among other things to use aluminium pots for the Pongal, if it is not mandatory to use earthenware pots or to ensure the quality of the pots.

SRI SENPAGA VINAYAGAR TEMPLE SAIVA SAMAYA SCHOOL STUDENTS CELEBRATE THAI PONGAL

“Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival.”

- C. S. Lewis

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• name a teacher to be in charge of each group, currently a number of teachers is allotted to each group.

• name the secondary students in charge of each group, currently we tell the secondary students that they are in charge but no one is given specific duties.

Nursery - Number of students participated 181st - Prawin Kuhanesan2nd - Arushi Ramanan 3rd - Shidiksha SriGaneshakantha4th - Ashne Prathapan5th - Raoul Kumaar Thedj6th - Kavinayaa Ganeshan7th - Tej Thridave Surendran8th - Harrshetha Sunthar9th - Kirrthana Prem Kumar 10th - Krithik SS K1 - Number of students participated 181st - Sumugan Kapilan2nd - S.Divaystri3rd - Mind Ishil Narin 4th - Rasika Ramesh5th - Thievyan Koban6th - Mathurija Mohanathasan7th - Ashwini Narayanasamy8th - Shajitha9th - Jivantikaa10th - Priyanga Nhing Balasubramaniyam K2 - Number of students participated 261st - Sinthu Senthilnathan2nd - Thanuja Thayaparan3rd - Mathumai Selvakumar 4th - Tharita Surendran5th - Kavin. P6th - Brahadeesh7th - T. Abilla8th - Anguraj Ganesh9th - Rohan Kumar10th - Matesh Mohan Dass11th - Praveen12th - S. Gayathri 13th - Sureyaaprakash Kalaimahan14th - Prathikshah d/o Satheesan15th - Shivainiyan

All students who took part in the competition received a ‘sweet’ present!

“A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.”

-Mark Twain

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The annual Navarathiri Vizha was held on Sunday 10th October at the Kalamandapam.

School Advisor, Mr E Narasinghan was the Guest of Honour, and Mr C Thiruchelvarayan sponsored the lunch and the afternoon pooja.

As has been the tradition, the students assembled at the Vasantha Mandapam, where the Chief Priest, Sri Pabhakara Kurukkal conducted the prayers. They then moved off to the Kalamandapam.

The programme started off with a few parents, guests lighting the ceremonial kuttu vilakkus and an opening prayer by Rajalakshmi and Arani.

The Nursery/Playgroup started the proceeding by dancing to Gaja Mukha Ganapati after which the Principal gave the Report for the Year in which he traced the progress made during the year.

Guest of Honour, Mr E Narasinghan said that he was pleased to be present and with the progress made by the school. He said that with Senpaga Vinayagar’s blessings the school will continue to do well. He thanked the teachers, all of whom were volunteers, for their devoted service, without which nothing substantial could be achieved.

The other classes then presented their items, with the Viluppaattu by the P3 & P4 students was the highlight of the day. The Villuppaattu was traditionally performed by the P5/P6 students but Mr Rathakrishna Sarma was quite confident that the P3/P4 students could cope with it and they did not disappoint him.

SAIVA SAMAYA SCHOOL NAVARATHIRI VIZHA 2010

“A man’s character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation. ”

- Mark Twain

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The prizes were given away by Dr Subothini, Mr S Yogaraja, Mr S Kapilan, Mr S Mayurathan, Mr Siva Mahendran, Dr S Kasinathan, Dr R Theyvendran, Mr E Narasinghan who also gave away the Certificates of Appreciation to volunteers.

Our Trustee, Prof M Sornarajah, then draped Mr S Pakeerathan with a golden shawl, garlanded him and presented him with a Souvenir. Mr Pakeerathan, who actively participated in a number of the school activities, taught Thevarams was our liason with the Singapore Thirumurai Conference was migrating to Australia after having served the school and the community for more than 10 years.

The function came to an end at 1150 hrs with the singing of the school song.

The students had a sumptuous lunch, courtesy of Mr C Thiruchelvarayan, before going home.

“Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.”

-Abraham Lincoln

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NURSERYThevaram Recital Colouring

Rank Names Rank Names 1st Sumugan Kapilan 1st Sumugan Kapilan 2nd Srivarshini Gnanaharan 2nd Thievyan Koban 3rd Harrshetha Sunthar 3rd Sanjay Sureshkumar M Dhanya Kumaravel M Srivarshini Gnanaharan M Mathurija Mohanathasan M Arjun Madhan M Jivanthikaa Muthukumar M Jivanthikaa Muthukumar M Prawin Kuhanesan M Prawin Kuhanesan M Sanjay Sureshkumar M Mathurija Mohanathasan M Divaystri Subramania M Asvathaman Ramachandran M Thievyan Koban M Divaystri Subramania

KINDERGARTEN 1Thevaram Recital Colouring

Rank Names Rank Names1st Sayan Sayeeswaran 1st Abilla Tharmakumar2nd Thanuja Thayaparan 2nd Aran Arul Annam3rd Mathumai Selvakumar 3rd Sindhu SenthilnathanM Aran Arul Annam M Gayathri SubramaniaM Dhanyaa Raja M Dhanyaa RajaM Sureyaaprakash Kalaimahan M Arvind Arul GaneswaranM Sindhu Senthilnathan M Sureyaaprakash KalaimahanM Mathi Malar S Kannan M Thanuja ThayaparanM Rohan Kumar M Mathumai SelvakumarM Kumerra Sethuraman M Matesh Mohan Dass

KINDERGARTEN 2Thevaram Recital Colouring

Rank Names Rank Names 1st Amritha Kuhan 1st Amritha Kuhan 2nd Dhiren Krishnan 2nd Menujaa Mohanathasan 3rd Thakshika Mylvannan 3rd Thilak Saravanan M Arya Lakshmi Ravichandran M Hiren Koban M Thivyalakshmi Rajakrishnan M Eswar Sriram Ramamoorthy M Harikaran Sunthar M Anishpalan Prathapan M Nivish Valsalan M Harikaran Sunthar M Eswar Sriram Ramamoorthy M Vaaruni Ananda Ganesh M Menujaa Mohanathasan M Tivya Nhing Balasubramaniam M Anishpalan Prathapan M Jayshree d/o Gunalan

PRIMARY 1Thevaram Recital Speech

Rank Names Rank Names1st Anand Moorthy 1st Swetha Sureshkumar2nd Swetha Sureshkumar 2nd Deepsri Jayachandran3rd Sahana Gnananandam 3rd Naren JothibharathiM Deepsri Jayachandran M Vishal s/o SenthilkumarM Bhavyapramithaa Periasamy M Dilani SatheeskumarM Abirami Selvan M Anand MooorthyM Dilani Satheeskumar M Sakthisolai SaravanaM Akhilaa Brihenayagi Indrayogan M Luvnesh SuntharM Vishal s/o Senthilkumar M Herenyaah SaravananM Santana Shivani Sivakumar M Pragathi Ganesan

SRI SENPAGA VINAYAGAR SAIVA SAMAYA SCHOOL PRIZE WINNERS – 2010

“Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity”-Aristotle

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Rank Names Rank Names 1st Dheepthi Krishnan 1st Dheepthi Krishnan 2nd Shiva Bhuvaneshwari Sivasubramaniam 2nd Thirukish Kumars/o T. Sivanantham 3rd Yahavi Jayasanker 3rd Shiva Bhuvaneshwari Sivasubramaniam M Arunkumar s/o Dhanasekaran M Gail Gobikasri Rozario M Keerthiyan Tharmakumar M Shameera Ketheswaran M Raksha Saravanan M Jogindh Sivakumar


Rank Names Rank Names 1st Keethanna Jeyaseelan 1st Sundara Ramanan Niranjan2nd Sundara Ramanan Niranjan 2nd Aanaanthi Jegathesan3rd Aanaanthi Jegathesan 3rd Keethanna JeyaseelanM Suhhas Raja Mohan M Eswaran KunashekaranM Sai Krithika Natarajan M Sai Krithika NatarajanM Goutham Suresh


Rank Names Rank Names 1st Mathushan Mylvannan 1st Mathushan Mylvannan 2nd Sandhiya Dhanasekaran 2nd Sandhiya Dhanasekaran 3rd Shevaraman Manivannan 3rd Privina Ramanan M Privina Ramanan M Dhiyanesh Hariharasudan M Dhiyanesh Hariharasudan M Shaashiraj Selvanayagam M Shaashiraj Selvanayagam


Rank Names Rank Names 1st Aarani Senthilnathan 1st Aarani Senthilnathan2nd Shanker Dorairajan 2nd Peri Adhityan Sivalingam3rd Peri Adhityan Sivalingam 3rd Suvetha d/o RajalingamM Suvetha d/o Rajalingam M Malini Sri d/o GunalanM Malini Sri d/o Gunalan M Shanker DorairajanM Shree Suriya S/o Shree Murugan


Rank Names Rank Names1st Rajalakshmi Nageswaran 1st Rajalakshmi Nageswaran

SECONDARYThevaram Recital Speech

Rank Names Rank Names1st Thanushree Sivalingam 1st Lincoln Jegathesan2nd Lincoln Jegathesan 2nd Thanushree Sivalingam3rd Vathsala Balamitra Vairavelu 3rd Durga Sri d/o GunalanM Durga Sri d/o Gunalan M Vathsala Balamitra VairaveluM Thanesvaran Thedsanamoorthy M Bhairavi VairaveluM D.Acewaran M Thanesvaran Thedsanamoorthy

“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”

-Aristotle

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“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.”- Jim Rohn

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SAIVA SAMAYA SCHOOL STUDENTS VISIT SRI THENDAYUTHAPANI TEMPLE

About 80 students and teachers from the Saiva Samaya School visited Sri Thendayuthapani Temple at Tank Road on Sunday 24 October 2010.

At the temple we were met by officials of the temple and taken on a tour of the temple. A lively question and answer session followed in which students learned that in the old days (about 150 years ago) it was taboo to ship deities, and a Vel was installed. Since the Vel is installed in the garbagraha, there is no need for a kodistambam.

The temple has a number of unique features – a pandaram performs duties at the Vel shrine, while Brahmin priests perform the puja at the Sivan and Ambal shrine. The temple also has a shrine for Navagrahas.

After the question and answer session, the students were given vadai and drinks and it was time to take leave of Sri Thendayuthapani but not before posing for a photograph in front of the imposing Rajagopuram.

“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”

-Mohandas Gandhi

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Dhiren Krishnan Colouring Competition 2nd prize

Dhiren Krishnan Thiruvedam Competiton 3rd prize

Dhiren Krishnan Thevaram Recital 2nd prize

Thilak Saravanan Colouring Competition 3rd Prize

Mathumai Selvakumar Colouring Competition Motivation Prize

M Menuja Colouring Competition Motivation Prize

Amritha Kuhan Colouring Competition Motivation Prize

Thanuja Thayaparan Colouring Competition Motivation prize

Thanuja Thayaparan Thiruvedam Competiton Motivation prize

Sumugan Kapilan Thiruvedam Competition 2nd prize

Sumugan Kapilan Recital Competition Motivation Prize

Keshav Rogan Babu Thiruvedam Competition Motivation Prize

Dhanya Kumaravel Thiruvedam Competition Motivation Prize

Tarun Venkataraman Thiruvedam Competition Motivation Prize

Sayeeswaran Sayan Thiruvedam Competition 2nd Prize

S K Mathi Malar Thiruvedam Competition Motivation prize

S K Mathi Malar Thevaram Recital Competition 3rd Prize

Sinthu Senthilnathan Thiruvedam Competition Motivation prize

Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Saiva Samaya School 30 th Thirumurai Manadu 2010 Winners

“Truth is by nature self-evident. As soon as you remove the cobwebs of igno-rance that surround it, it shines clear.”

- Mohandas Gandhi

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Sinthu Senthilnathan Thevaram Recital Competition Motivation prize

Ariya Lakshmi Ravichandran Thiruvedam Competition Motivation prize

Ariya Lakshmi Ravichandran Recital Competition Motivation prize

Anishpalan Prathapan Thevaram Recital Competition Motivation prize

G Srivarshini Thevaram Recital Competition Motivation prize

S Kumeraa Thevaram Recital Competition Motivation prize

Suriyaa Prakash Kalai Maha Thevaram Recital Competition Motivation prize

Subaharri Meenakshi Thevaram Recital Competition Motivation prize

S Shiva Bhuvaneshwari Thevaram Recital Competition Motivation prize

N S Ramanan Thevaram Recital Competition Motivation prize

Mylvannan Mathushan Thevaram Recital Competition 2nd prize

Shanker Dorairajan Thevaram Recital Competition 2nd prize

S Raj Ragavan Thevaram Recital Competition Motivation prize

Thakshika Mylvannan Thevaram Recital Competition Motivation prize

Sruti Niranjan Oratorical Competition 2nd Prize

Peri Adhityan Sivalingam Oratorical Competition 3rd Prize

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”

-Buddha

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Rajalakshmi Nageswaran Thevaram Recital Competition 2nd prize

M Anand Thiruvedam Competition 2nd prize

M Anand Oratorical Competiton 2rd prize

M Anand Thevaram Recital Competition 2nd prize

Swetha Suresh Kumar Thiruvedam Competiton Motivation prize

Swetha Suresh Kumar Oratorical Competition Motivation prize

Dheepthi Krishnan Thiruvedam Competition 1st prize

Dheepthi Krishnan Oratorical Competiton 1st prize

Dheepthi Krishnan Thevaram Recital 3rd prize

Jivantikaa Thiruvedam Competition 1st prize

M Haridhoss Thevaram Recital Competition 1st prize

M Haridhoss Thiruvedam Competition 3rd prize

Arani Senthilnathan Oratorical Competiton 1st prize

Arani Senthilnathan Thevaram Recital Motivation prize

Sarvananthan Ragumayuran Oratorical Competition Motivation prize

Sarvananthan Ragumayuran Thevaram Recital Competition Motivation prize

SVT Saiva Samaya School Drama Competition 1st prize

SVT Saiva Samaya School Drama Competition 2nd prize

SVT Saiva Samaya School Group Singing Primary 2nd prize

SVT Saiva Samaya School Group Singing Open Category 3rd prize

“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the oppor-tunity in every difficulty.”

- Winston Churchill

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The workshop started with a thevaram by Mr P Rathakrishna Sarma, was held in two segments. The first session which emphasised planning and sharing was drafted and planned by Mr K Kuhan.

Inaugurating the workshop, School Supervisor Mr S Mayurathan stressed the need for periodical assessment on the way the school functions and how we can better serve the students. Teamwork was essential in ensuring that the worked flowed from one level to the other and making sure that all relevant topics were well understood by the students.

The Vice Principal, Mr R Sivasubramaniam, elaborated on the need for sharing and teamwork, which would lead to a better service culture in the school.

Mr K Kuhan, IT co-ordinator, using PowerPoint slides, spoke on how the teachers could use IT and how it could be a very useful tool in the teaching/learning process. His presentation which was supposed to be for 5 minutes went on for more than 30 minutes, because of lively discussions on the various topics. He summarised the usefulness of the various IT resources and suggested that for a start, teachers could consider the following.

IT Resource Usefulness

eMail To communicate with parentsTo communicate with secondary students

facebook SVT already has a facebook to disseminate informationWe shall have one for the school

blog Encourage P5/P6 & secondary to write journals

multimedia Teachers to use in the classroomGroup assignments for secondary & P5/P6

SSVT Saiva Samaya School Teachers’ Workshop

“Judge each day not by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant.”-Robert Louis Stevenson

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Mr T Prashanthan and Mrs M Mallika gave some tips on how Speech Training could help students, Mrs K Sorubi illustrated with examples on how worksheets could be planned to arouse the interest of students in the lessons.

The teachers were grouped as follows:

Mrs K Sorubi, Ms S Judy and Mrs T Anisha took on the task of how the teaching of Tamil in the Nursery/Kindergarten classes could be planned to create a smooth transfer of learning from one level to the other.

Mrs M Mallika, Mr P Rathakrishna Sarma and Mr S Thayalan were tasked to plan a topic that could be taught across the lower Primary classes.

Mr K Kuhan, Mr T Prashanthan and Mrs I Prashanthee set about how students could be made to do a project and present it to their classmates.

The three groups then worked out strategies and presented them.

The first part of the workshop was planned to end at 12 noon, but so keen were the discussions that it was almost 1 p.m. by the time we went down for lunch.

The second part which was conducted by the SCTA Education Secretary, Mr Siva Mahendran focussed on team building. After a short talk (illustrated by Power Point slides) the teachers were split into two groups and had games to foster team spirit.

The session ended by 1615 and all felt that it had been a worthwhile day.

Compliments to the Saiva Samaya School

“Last year she (daughter Jivantikaa, K1 ) learnt 4 Thevaram songs for the competition and still she recites them when she pray to God everyday or even when she plays alone..... This makes me happy in turn the organisers of the Sunday class at Senpaga Vinayagar Temple should be appreciated for their efforts and interest shown in bringing up the kids in the right path......”

Jaya Sudha

“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.”- Sydney J. Harris

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Compliments from a devotee I am Raja, a life member of SCTA. I would like to comment on the attitude of the temple staff.

I have always been very pleased with the Temple and the way the staff interact with devotees and visitors. They

have always been holding a high level of Integrity and Social Interaction with the devotees and visitors. I have

never had any doubt in these areas.

Recently my mother, my wife and I visited the Temple for my daughter's 41st day prayer. During the prayer

my daughter dropped her ring. We left for home and realised it much later. We tried searching our premises but

to no avail. Heavy heartedly we decided to ask the temple staff to see if they had found the ring.

Immediately the temple staff claimed that they had found it and it is safe for our collection.

I have always had pleasent experiences with the Temple and its staff. I have no words to express my gratitude.

As I feel proud to be associated with a Temple which exemplifies such code of conduct, I am always humbled

by their presence. I would like to thank everyone responsible.

As a little token of appreciation I have catered a lunch treat from Ananda Bavan for the staff.

Please thank them once again on my behalf.

With Greatest of Gratitude and Regards,Raja.

Our Busy Area RepresentativeThe Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple has eight Area Representatives who help the Temple by visiting our devotees at their homes to inform and update them about the Temple happenings and to collect their contribution for the Area Sathurthi.

Mr K. Ramanathan, a devout devotee of Lord Sri Senpaga Vinayagar is the Bukit Timah representative and has been serving the Temple for a good many years now. We appreciate his services and may Lord Vinayagar continue to bless him and watch over him. Bukit Timah Reps with Mr Kannathasan K. (91 Yrs)

Bukit Timah Reps with Mrs Ponnambalam (82 Yrs) Bukit Timah Reps with Mr Ragupathy R. S.

“Often quote myself. It adds spice to my conversation. ”-George Bernard Shaw

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Our Music and Dance Academy (MDA) proudly organised its 6th Academy Day on the 18th of September 2010 at Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple Kala Mandapam. We were delighted to see a crowd of over 600 people gathered in the hall to support our Academy students. The Guest of Honour Associate Professor Fatimah Lateef (MP Marine Parade GRC and Adviser to Marine Parade GROs) lighted the oil lamp and started the Academy Day. The Special Guest was Mr. Radha Vijayan (Music Director and Composer) who gave a mind blowing speech to motivate our teachers and as well our students.

At the end of every academic year we organise an Academy Day to give our students an opportunity to show case their talents and also to boost their confidence as an artist. This event will give a chance to all our talented academy students to perform an item.

The opening item for the evening was a dance performance called “Pushpanjali”, which was performed by Ms. Durga Manimaran’s students. After this devotional performance, next was a “Thillana”, which was performed by Ms. Maalika’s students. Apart from various dance pieces, we also heard Mrs. Bagya’s and Ms. Geetha’s students sing, Mr. Lazar’s and Adithiya’s students played the keyboard and violin, Mr. Kajan’s students played the Mridangam, Mr. Sanjeev’s the Tabla, Mrs. Thayapari’s students play Veena and lastly Ms. Kamala’s students the Sitar.

6th Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Music and Dance Academy Day

“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.”

-George Bernard Shaw

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We are pleased to announce that forty one of our academy students who were qualified to take the examination for their respective classes have passed it successfully. It’s worth mentioning that twenty six out of forty one students obtained higher distinction in their examination. All the students who passed the examination received a certificate on stage by their own teachers on that day. This was to honour the students and teachers and also to encourage them to push their limits to perform better in future.

Our Academy has a total of two hundred and thirty students enrolled in various dance, vocal and instrumental classes. To conduct these classes we have fourteen famous capable teachers in our team. Our academy is always looking for ways to expand to provide even more Fine Arts for our students and also to help them develop their unique talents.

6th Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Music and Dance Academy Day con’t

“If you’ll not settle for anything less than your best, you will be amazed at what you can accomplish in your lives. ”

-Vince Lombardi

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Jointly Organised by SSVT Music & Dance Academy & Kannada Sangha (Singapore)

5th February 2011, Saturday evening – The beautifully decorated auditorium reverberated with the melodious compositions of Karnataka Sangeeta Pitamaha, Shri Purandara Daasaru. The occasion was Purandara Namana 2011 - A homage to the Father of Karnatic Music, jointly organized by Kannada Sangha (Singapore) & Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple Music & Dance Academy.

Purandara Namana is organised annually by Kannada Sangha & achieves newer heights every year under the able guidance of Gana Kogile Smt. Bhagya Murthy, well supported by many cultural organisations and artistes from Singapore & abroad. This year’s programme was a beautiful tapestry of vocal and BharataNatyam presentations interwoven with a brief glimpse into the inner meanings of the compositions presented by the world renowned authority on Daasa Sahitya, Vidyavachaspathy Dr Aralumallige Parthasarathy from Bengaluru. The theme chosen for congregational singing this year was ‘Taatvika’ – krithis like manava shodhisabEku (one should analyse self on a daily basis) which contain philosophical and social messages in simple language easily understood by common man. The English narration helped the younger generation as well as non-Kannadigas understand and appreciate better the songs of Purandara Daasa while the combination of singing-dancing-narration made the entire celebration more meaningful and enthralling for an audience of over 400 music lovers.

Programme began with the ceremonial lamp lighting, followed by a welcome speech by Kamala Das of SSVT. An overview of the great composer’s life and compositions was presented by Dr. Parthasarathy. Prelude to congregational singing was a krithi in praise of Shri Purandara Daasa rendered in the beautiful vocals of Bhagya Murthy. The congregational singing lead by Bhagya, began with SwaraavaLi & Pillari GeethegaLu, followed by compositions oora dEvara mADabEkaNNa, kAgada bandide, rAgi tandirO, manava shOdhisabEku & ellAnu ballenembuviralla. The singing was interspersed with dance items presented by students of SriLakshmi of GICC, Maalika Panicker of Akash Ganga, Kanaka Sabha’s Dr. Siri Rama & Chitrakala’s Chitra Shankar. The beautiful costumes and props of GICC students and their wonderful coordination & presentation further enhanced the meaning of Murahara Nagadhara.

Similar synchronisation was exhibited by the students of Kanaka Sabha who danced to a rare composition devoted to Rama Bhakta Hanuman.

During the latter part of the evening, Dr.Parthsarathy was honoured by Kannda Sangha & SSVT while Dr.Vijay Kumar, President of Kannada Sangha presented the Vote of Thanks. Well known composition Tamburi MiTidava which drew cries of ‘Once More’ from the audience marked the finale with a concluding ugABhoga presented by Sahana Ramachandra. The programme was well supported by MDA Vidwan Shri Saravanan on flute, MDA Vidwan Shri Adithya on violin & Vidwan Shri Akhilesh on mridangam. Also from the MDA, Geetha and her students, Mrs Thayapari and Mrs Saras also participated. Vishalakshi hosted the programme while lead singers included Sahana Ramchandra, Shobha Raghu of Daasa Koota and Prathima Bellave among others.

The entire event was broadcast live worldwide, courtesy of

www.carnaticradio.comArticle written by: Vishalakshi Vaidya

Sri Purandara Dasa Event on 5th February 2011

“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.”

-Franklin D. Roosevelt

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During these special prayers, “Sakalakala Valli Malai” was sung by othuvar in various melodious tunes. The devotees, who witness this religious ritual celebration, were indeed blessed.

During the Navarathiri season, it is a custom to have ‘Kolu’ and cultural programmes in the Hindu temples and homes. In our temple too, cultural programmes were organised throughout 10 days. Local artistes of various talents such as Vocal, Violin, Veena, and Bharatha Natyam took place, just in front of the “Vasantha Mandapam” on the stage

Navarathiri is one of the most important festivals in Hindu Temples to worship the Mother Goddess in her different forms, Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathi for nine days. It is also a time to celebrate Indian Fine Arts and appreciate its divine nature.

The festival commemorates the victory of Goddess Paarvathy over the Demon King Mahishasuran. It is stated that the Demon King Mahishasuran was ill-treating the people to great extents and the people who could not bear his ill treatment approached Goddess Paarvathy, consort of Lord Siva and requested her to save them from the Demon King. To save the people from Mahishasuran, Goddess Paarvathy fought a battle with him for nine days and ultimately destroyed him on the 10th day, that day is celebrated as Vijayathasami.

Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple celebrated this festival very grandly with religious ritual ceremonies and with great cultural performances. Every morning SAKASRA NAMA archanai was offered to Goddess Manonmani Ambal. In the evenings, abishegams were conducted for Manonmani Ambal followed by special pooja offered to the Ambal at the “Vasantha Mandapam” during this festival season. The Ambal was beautifully decorated and her attire signified the day of the celebration.

NAVARATHIRI CELEBRATIONs

“ Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.”

-Leonardo da Vinci

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“Navarathiri Kalai Arangam”. The Temples invited selected Indian Fine Arts schools with the interest of promoting such arts among the Tamils in Singapore. The Temple’s aim was to identify and recognise the Fine Arts institutions providing such dedicated services to the nation and honoring them for such services. Secondly, the Temple created an opportunity for upcoming talented young students to demonstrate their talent to audience.

The 10th day, that is “Thasami” is considered a day of victory as it signifies the day when the Demon got destroyed after the nine day battle. Vijayathasami is a day to start new ventures in business or education. About 20 kids started their first education (Vidyaarambam) in our Temple. They were taught the first alphabet by our chief Priest. In the evening Lord Vinayagar was taken on the horse to cut the banana tree as to depict the killing of Demon Mahishasuran.

Overall the entire celebration was well celebrated in every aspect from religious rites to the Cultural performances with record crowds.

May Lord Sri Senpaga Vinayagar extend his grace and blessings to all who were part of the Navarathiri Festival.

“Success is getting what you want; happiness is wanting what you get.”-Anonymous

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NEWS

“ Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”-Confucius

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DEMISE OF MR K SELVARAJAH Mr K Selvarajah, a former committee member of the Singapore Ceylon Tamils’ Association and the Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple and Representative of the Bukit Timah Area passed away peacefully on 3rd March 2011, leaving behind his beloved family and friends.We pray that Lord Vinayagar’s blessings will guide his family in this time of grief.

DEMISE OF MRS. SARASWATHI SUNTHRAMURTHYMother of Sathyanithi and Sathanithi, members of SCTA and our Temple Regular Upayakarar - Karthigai Upayam passed away peacefully on Sunday 28 November 2010. The SCTA and SSVT extends their deepest condolences to the family.

MRS RANI SUNDARAM ON THE DEMISE OF HER BELOVED MOTHER

The SCTA and SSVT extends its deepest condolences to Mrs Rani Sundaram on the demise of her beloved mother and to our Ceylon Sports Club representative, Mrs Susheeta Manoharan on the demise of her beloved grandmother. We wish the family great strength to overcome their grief.

CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATE MR SELLAPAH THANABALASINGAMMr Sellapah Thanabalasingam, born on 23rd January 1923, attained eternal peace at the feet of Lord Siva on 15th January 2010, leaving behind wife, Jeyaluckshimi d/o A. Rajah, daughters Anuradha and Aruna, son-in-law, Darshak and his only grandson Rishav Dev. His passing has created a big vacuum that can never be filled, among his relatives and friends, who saw him as a “quiet reassuring constant.”

Everyone will always remember his kind and gentle ways and above all his sense of humour. He was a devoted husband and father and a friend to all.

May his soul rest in peace

Deepest condolences

Donation from the Estate of Krishnapillai Thiruganasothi The Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple is grateful to the family of the late Krishnapillai Thiruganasothi, who had bequeathed 2.5% of his estate to the Temple. May Lord Vinayagar bless the family and all their loved ones for their generosity.

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.”

-Abraham Lincoln

In GRATITUDE

LORD VINAYAGAR ITEMS ON SALENO ITEM PRICE

1 KEYCHAIN $2.00

2 PANJAMUGAVINAYAGAR $5.00

3 CARLABEL $5.00

4 VINAYAGARPICTURE $5.00


6 LUCKYVINAYAGAR $10.00


8 SREEGANDHA(SANSKRIT&KANNADA) CD $10.00

9 SREEGANDHA(TAMILDIVINEMELODIES)CD $10.00

10 SHIVASTOTRAMAALA CD $10.00

11 DEVIGEETAMAALA CD $10.00

12 ASHTOTRAMAALA CD $10.00

13 LALITAASAHASRANAAMASTOTRAM CD $10.00

14 SANSKRITSTOTRAMAALA CD $10.00

15 BUNCHOFKARNATICCLASSICALGEMS CD $10.00

16 BUNCHOFKARNATICCLASSICALGEMS VCD $15.00

17 SANDALWOODV. $15.00

18 VINAYAGARPIC(OVAL) $15.00

19 VINAYAGARPIC(SQUARE) $15.00

20 MARRIAGEGUIDELINES $15.00

21 LASTRITESGUIDELINES $15.00

22 JAFFNADYNASTY $20.00

23 SIVABOOK $20.00

24 DANCINGWITHSIVA $25.00

25 M.K.SOUVENIRPLATE $28.00

26 VINAYAGARPICFRAME $35.00

27 GOLDVINAYAGAR $211.00

28 GANESHM.M. $50.00

29 VINYAGARPENDANT S$5.00

30 VINYAGARINFRAME $36.00

31 VINYAGARINFRAME $45.00

32 HINDUISMTODAY $7.50


34 BRASSVINAYAGAR $50.00

35 GOLDMUSICALSET $150.00



38 VINAYAGARSTATUE $35.00

39 POSTCARDS $1.00

40 SATHYIALINGAM CD $18.00


42 VINAYAGARSTATUE $50.00


44 CARVINAYAGAR $10.00


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Phase 1- To rebuild the corner terrace house and build 32-feet statue of Lord Ganesha sitting on a Lotus Flower with an underground Meditation Room.

Phase 2- To have gold domes over the Lord Shiva and Goddess Amman Shrines.

Phase 3- To create ample car- park space with an Old Folks Home.

Phase 4- To erect a Goddess of Mercy statue making the area a Cultural Heritage Site for Hindus and Chinese devotees.

Mission Of The Building

Committee“To rebuild the

Temple with uniqueness,

without sacrific-ing religious,

traditional and customary prac-tices and to meet the aspirations of disciples both lo-cally and abroad who desire the

blessings of Lord Vinayagar.”

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2010/2011President - DrR.Theyvendran,PBMVice-President - MrA.DinakaranVice-President - MrE.NarasinghanHon.Gen.Secretary - MrS.KobanHon.Asst.Gen.Secretary - MrsMeenaSivamaniHon.Gen.Treasurer - MrV.RameshHon.Asst.Gen.Treasurer - MrSriSaravanSubramaniamCulturalSecretary - Dr.SubothiniSinnathambyEducationSecretary - MrS.MahendranSocial&WelfareSec. - MsGGanthaRubySportsSec./YouthWing - MrThanendranCommitteeMember - MrsRaniSundram - MrsSanthaDevi - MsA.Nirmala - MrsT.SakunthalaInternalAuditor - MrAnandakumar MrRBalasingam

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2010/2011Advisors - MrS.Moganaruban - MrA.Dinakaran - MrE.NarasinghanChairman - DrS.T.KasinathanVice-Chairman - MrR.MahendranHon.Secretary - MrS.MayurathanHon.Asst.Secretary - MrS.KapilanHon.Treasurer - MrG.PramathevanHon.Asst.Treasurer - MrS.ShanmugathasanC.M.–BukitTimah - MrK.RamanathanC.M.–Katong - MrsSwaminathanC.M.–PayaLebar - MrNSelvarajahC.M.–Queenstown - MrN.ShanmuganathanC.M.–Sembawang - MrR.RamananC.M.–SerangoonGardens - MrS.KarunesonC.M.–Siglap - MrsS.ParamanathanC.M.–TelokBlangah - MrN.KamalanathanOtherRepresentative - MrV.Ikkuvanam - MrV.M.Nanthakumar - MrStyvonV.T.Selvam - MrS.Venkat

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