Dr. Vijayalakshmy Subramaniam accompanied by Sri . VVS Murari and Mannarkoil Sri. J Balaji - 25th Nov, 2013
Concert at Ayyappan Temple - Anna Nagar
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HR
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Concert at Ayyappan Temple - Anna Nagar
Dr. Vijayalakshmy Subramaniam accompanied by Sri . VVS Murari and Mannarkoil Sri. J Balaji - 25th Nov, 2013
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rshankar
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Re: Concert at Ayyappan Temple - Anna Nagar
The ambience of this temple is like that in the basements of many temples in the US
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harimau
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Re: Concert at Ayyappan Temple - Anna Nagar
Do you mean to say there is a restaurant/madappalli in the basement selling dosas on a made-to-order basis and immensely crowded by rude, jostling people?rshankar wrote:The ambience of this temple is like that in the basements of many temples in the US
Because that is what stands out in my memory from the Lamont Temple outside Chicago.
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rshankar
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Re: Concert at Ayyappan Temple - Anna Nagar
Twooo, how twooo! (Like the guy from the Princess Bride)!harimau wrote:Because that is what stands out in my memory from the Lamont Temple outside Chicago.
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Re: Concert at Ayyappan Temple - Anna Nagar
RSachi seems to have beaten me to the description of Hindu temples in the US. :ymapplause:
http://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic. ... 25#p237184
Re: Top Hundred Words that describe South India
#32 Postby Rsachi » 21 Feb 2013 23:39
Sorry, I had to get this off my chest.
A few years ago, I was visiting US. my near and dear ones wanted to show me something I hadn't seen before. They drove to the Pittsburgh temple.
They stated how it was the cultural and spiritual focal point for the million plus Indians living in America.
I even bought the CD of MSS concert held during inauguration.
From a distance, its gopuram, sounds of Nadaswaram, sights of saree-clad women, was inspiring.
We spent maybe all of 3 minutes in the upper deck, where the deities are installed and pujas take place.
We then hurried downstairs, and spent an hour eating prasadam. My hosts were outdoing each other explaining the divine benefits of eating a large helping of the various items on offer.
They pointed out how the Pittsburgh temple was a bastion of our culture, promoting the best of traditions and having the best prasadam spread day after day cooked in pure ghee and sold at everyday low prices.
http://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic. ... 25#p237184
Re: Top Hundred Words that describe South India
#32 Postby Rsachi » 21 Feb 2013 23:39
Sorry, I had to get this off my chest.
A few years ago, I was visiting US. my near and dear ones wanted to show me something I hadn't seen before. They drove to the Pittsburgh temple.
They stated how it was the cultural and spiritual focal point for the million plus Indians living in America.
I even bought the CD of MSS concert held during inauguration.
From a distance, its gopuram, sounds of Nadaswaram, sights of saree-clad women, was inspiring.
We spent maybe all of 3 minutes in the upper deck, where the deities are installed and pujas take place.
We then hurried downstairs, and spent an hour eating prasadam. My hosts were outdoing each other explaining the divine benefits of eating a large helping of the various items on offer.
They pointed out how the Pittsburgh temple was a bastion of our culture, promoting the best of traditions and having the best prasadam spread day after day cooked in pure ghee and sold at everyday low prices.