A True Legend Passes On

It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that Smt. Jayalakshmi Ramachandran, attained Eternal peace on April 3, 2010, around 2:30pm at Trinity Hospital, in Chennai, India.

Born to Smt. Mangalam and Shri. Ramaswamy, she was the wife of Late Shri. T. S. Ramachandran.  Mother of Pujyashri Mathioli Saraswathy (Nandalala Family of Organizations – www.nandalala.com), and Smt. Bhuvana Ramakrishnan (Pondicherry).

Over the decades, she embraced and took in hundreds of us as her own family, participating in all of our experiences wholeheartedly.  She was fondly referred to as “paati”, “mami” by many. Her bright smile, cheerful personality, wit, “can do, should do” attitude, unconditional love, unwavering support, cajoling encouragement, culinary expertise and inspirational leadership will be sorely missed.

Please add your memories of mami through  comments in this blog dedicated to Smt. Jayalakshmi.

Let us collectively remember the wondrous life she led; please forward to your family and friends.

Sri Aparanji Mahotsavam Celebrations

Sri Aparanji Mahotsavam Live Webcast!

A live webcast of the events celebrating  Sri Akka’s 70th birthday.

www.nandalala.org

www.weblivecasting.com

Indian Standard Time:
Thu 31 Dec 2009, 5:30am – 1:30pm
Fri 1 Jan 2009, 5:30pm-8:00pm

Pacific Standard Time:
Wed 30 Dec 2009, 4:00pm – midnight
Fri 1 Jan 2010, 4:00am-6:30am

Other Recent Events


PujyaSri Akka’s 70th Birthday Celebrations

Jai Nandalala!

Please find below a forwarded message about planning details for the upcoming Aparanji Mahotsavam celebrations.  As stated in the details below, you may participate in any way you can.
If you would like to donate towards the Matru Seva Hall construction, such donations may be made to Nandalala Mission to avail of tax deductions.
Donations for any other religious event or gold / silver coins may please be sent directly to the contacts mentioned in the attachment, in Rupees, or in form of gold / silver.
If  you do not find the information, please reply to Nandalala Mission, and we will direct you.  Due to the immense amount of coordination and preparation needed, donations are being accepted starting immediately.
1.Amrita Mrityunjaya Homam will be held on 30th December, 2009

2.Aparanji Mahotsavam {Kanakabhishekam} will be celebrated on 31st December, 2009.

3.New Year Day celebrations and SRIAKKAs Darshan will be on 1st Jan 2010 in the evening

4. Voluntary Donations from the devotees are Welcome

5. Amount donated will be bifurcated between Nandalala Seva Samithi Trust{30%} and SriNandalala  Religious Trust{70%} .Receipts will be issued for all donations by cash or cheque or in kind.

6.Donations for Nandalala Seva Samithi Trust is for the Matru Seva Hall and is eligible for deduction under 80G of the Income Tax Act.

7.Donations to Sri Nandalala Religious Trust is for meeting the Mahotsavam expenses and for distribution of Prasadam coins.  For donations above Rs1000 and up to Rs. 2499 a silver coin, for donation from Rs. 2500 to Rs. 2999 a gold coin and for donation from Rs 3000 and above a gold and silver coin will be given as Prasadam.  Please refer the details of Donation Acceptance committee members to reach your voluntary donations and to obtain receipts.

8.Devotees desirous of donating in kind ie gold/silver are requested to do so after obtaining a valuation certificate to enable the Religious trust to give a proper receipt.The Trust will give a receipt after obtaining an indpendant valuation which donors are requested to treat as final assessment.

9.The Prasadam coins distribution for donation in other than cash or cheque will also be on the same basis as point 8 above.

10.For donation in gold/silver please contact Mrs.Indu Balaji for details .Tel no 044 6499 5159 and 044 24933726

International Women’s Day Celebration

Jai Nandalala

Dear All – Members Overseas

Attached is the invitation of International Women’s Day celebration to be held at Chennai on Sunday, the 8th of March.

Venue: Tatvaloka, 76, Eldams Road, Teynampet, Chennai 600 018
Time: 9 am

2008 Events Calendar

2008 Calendar of Events

Links to San Jose Family Shelter and EHC Center

2008 January

Sun Jan 13 9:00-11:00am Brown Bag Lunch (Delivery) San Jose Family Shelter
Sun Jan 20 5:00-7:30am Breakfast (On Site) San Jose EHC Center

2008 February

Sun Feb 10 9:00-11:00am Brown Bag Lunch (Delivery) San Jose Family Shelter

2008 March

Sat Mar 1 5:00-8:00am Breakfast (On Site) San Jose Family Shelter
Sun Mar 9
9:00-11:00am Brown Bag Lunch (Delivery) San Jose Family Shelter

2008 April

Sat Apr 5 5:00-7:30am Breakfast (On Site) San Jose EHC Center
Sun Apr 13
9:00-11:00am Brown Bag Lunch (Delivery) San Jose Family Shelter

2008 May

Sun May 11 9:00-11:00am Brown Bag Lunch (Delivery) San Jose Family Shelter

2008 June

Sat Jun 7 5:00-8:00am Breakfast (On Site) San Jose Family Shelter
Sun Jun 8 9:00-11:00am Brown Bag Lunch (Delivery) San Jose Family Shelter

2008 July

Sun Jul 20 5:00-7:30am Breakfast (On Site) San Jose EHC Center

2008 August

No events scheduled

2008 September

Sat Sep 6 5:00-8:00am Breakfast (On Site) San Jose Family Shelter
Sun Sep 14
9:00-11:00am Brown Bag Lunch (Delivery) San Jose Family Shelter

2008 October

Sat 4 5:00-7:30am Breakfast (On Site) San Jose EHC Center
Sun 12
9:00-11:00am Brown Bag Lunch (Delivery) San Jose Family Shelter

2008 November

Sun Nov 9 9:00-11:00am Brown Bag Lunch (Delivery) San Jose Family Shelter

2008 December

Sun 14 9:00-11:00am Brown Bag Lunch (Delivery) San Jose Family Shelter
Sat 6
5:00-8:00am Breakfast (On Site) San Jose Family Shelter