Ramagopalan Subramaniam

Japanese Bilingual. Mechatronics Engineer. Philozoic, Naturalist, Theophile, Pious.

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Devotees visit Sri Sringeri Saradha Peetam,Sri Kanchi Kamkoti Peetam,TTD Dewaswom,Guruvayur Dewaswom and Sabarimalai Dewaswom,Sri Ahobilam Matam,Sri Sakatapuram Matam,Sri Maharanyam Muralidhara Swamigal,Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Sri Puttabarthi Sai Baba,Bombay Prabhadevi Sri Siddhivinayak Mandir,Govindhapuram Sri Vittaldas Mandir,many more..
They go and pour crores of money,hand over cheques for 40L,50L, offer cash,kind,jewels..Silver Bars,Gold coins,Diamond Necklace,Diamond Crown..what not..
It is all good and fine.

You continue to make those matams richer and richer.

But look at this too,please,please.

In Thanjavur,Kumbakonam side,many temples in micro interior villages don't get oil to light the lamps.

No salary.

It is said, they are doing the service without getting anything.

e.g., Keezha Sooriya moolai temple.( Sun Parihara sthalam).

The Kurukkal is coming from Tiruloki by moped for morning poojai.

No rice from the temple property to prepare Swami Neivedhyam.

The priests are Not able to afford even a minimum living. How they manage fuel cost when they move in their small moped from one temple to another? No one knows? They visit 6,7,8 temples at a stretch or in parts.

Many Temple priests,Temples are not receiving adequate support from anyone.

It has been ages since they received handsome monetary support on a monthly basis to maintain their quality of life.

No medical attention,health insurance for their wives,children. I feel justice has to be done for them,their immediate families.

They are not living..but just surviving in a pathetic condition.
Where is Dharma,Dharma!!

Who will take care of them,those temples?

Years ago each sivan temple in Thanjavur Jilla had a dedicated Kurukkal. They lived in Agraharam,took care of the presiding deity, did nithyapadi poojai, 4 kala poojai,6 kaala poojai,as the case may be. Golden Days.
Each Vaishnava temple had a dedicated Archagar. They followed the agamam,performed thirumanajanam on Thirunakshathram etc., Mahasamprokshanam,Samvathsaram,Brahmothsavam were done as per the tradition. Golden period.
Over the years,due to many reasons, the situation has completely changed.

Today in and around Kumbakonam,Thanjavur you have one Kurukkal servicing 6,7 or even 8 temples.
The impact is two ways.
1. In order to sustain a minimum (in ultra rural area) living the Kurukkal has to accept,serve all of those temples
2. The Dharma Karthas have sought the support of Kurukkal to perform one kaala poojai atleast.

Just think about 10 -12 years down the line.

Why is that Archagars,Sivacharyals,Kurukkals,Bhattars are the deprived lot?

One Sivacharyal in Vadapathimangalam cycles at his old age to go to the temple. Widower,has a daughter who is widow ( with her daughter )

Another Archagar in Pancharamashethram,has a metal plate in his left leg,still performs his daily poojai in Ramar Koil. I saw everything with my own eyes. Hence this note.

Another Kurukkal,despite Asthma problem ( wheezing ) in Sithanvazhoor, continues his Koil poojai, living in the same Agraharam.
Another Kurukkal says he is getting monthly Rs.62/= from the TN Government in Alagaputhur,Near Nachiarkoil.

The Kurukkal in Sethanipuram Sivan koil writes about his wife 's insulin,medical needs every month,seeks support.

The Kurukkal in Thirukarukudi receives Paddy yearly once..he is my friend.

The Kurukkal in Masilamaneeswarar koil,Kadichambadi gets paddy.

....the Kurukkal's case in Avalivanaloor sivan koil is the same case.

The Kurukkal in Padagacheri sivan koil survives ( his sister and he )because of his Karnataka Government hotel pension..not getting any support other than the tea,coffee,dosa,food from his neighborhood. In Padagacheri,swami Neivedhyam is from other community lady.

All the above information is verified.

Aren't we here to deepdive into this sad state of affairs?

If not now,never.

Om Tat Sat

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இதைத்தான் ஆரம்பத்தில் இருந்து சொல்கிறோம் இது திமுக ஆட்சியின் நீட்சி என்று.. திமுக = தவெக..!

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[Ramagopalan Subramaniam @RamagopalanS]

@TheYogeshR @SuryahSG Congratulations, my friend! All the very best....

[Ramagopalan Subramaniam @RamagopalanS]

@tweets_tinku Same blooddd...

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[मङ्गलम् @veejaysai]

Today is the 148th birthday of Carnatic vocalist, author, composer, multifaceted genius ‘Gayaka Shikhamani’ Sangita Kalanidhi Dr Harikesanallur L Mutthaih Bhagavatar. (15th Nov 1877- 30 Jun 1945)

On the traditional Hindu calendar, it was Deepavali that day!

☺️🙏🏼☺️🙏🏼☺️

[Ramagopalan Subramaniam @RamagopalanS]

@TheVelacheryBJP @SuryahSG @SGSuryahOffice @annamalai_k @NainarBJP @BJP4TamilNadu https://t.co/vuyIMU3SVu - epaper

[Ramagopalan Subramaniam @RamagopalanS]

@TheVelacheryBJP @SuryahSG @annamalai_k @KesavaVinayakan All of the Above! 🥲

[Ramagopalan Subramaniam @RamagopalanS]

@TheVelacheryBJP We'll have to get the Thiruvanmiyur Vegie Market neat and organized. This is under the Marundeeshwarar temple, and the space is under utilised. A two floor commercial building can solve and greatly enhance.

[Ramagopalan Subramaniam @RamagopalanS]

This is a govt function with the District Collector present. As the MLA of the constituency, speaking to the Chief Minister in a pleasant tone is just normal protocol. I honestly don’t see what’s wrong with such a conversation.

[Sangh-e-Crocodile🚩 (மோடியின் குடும்பம்) 🇮🇳 @Croco_twtz]

என்ன @VanathiBJP யக்கா. @mkstalin கிட்ட இவ்ளோ சந்தோசமா பேசி மகிழ்ச்சியா இருக்கீங்க.

@annamalai_k அண்ணன் தலைவர் பதவியை வி��்டுட்டு போன பின்னாடி டம்மியா தலைவரை உட்கார வெச்சிட்டு எடுப்ஸை முதல்வர் அக்குவோம் னு பேசிட்டு @mkstalin கிட்ட நீங்க நெனச்ச மாதிரியே எதிர்க்கட்சி கூட்டணி அமைச்சாச்சின்னு சொல்லிட்டு சிரிக்கிறீங்களா.

பாஜகவில் சீட் இல்லைனா திமுகல ஐக்கியம் ஆக தயாராகிட்டிங்க.

தமிழக பாஜகவை ஒழிக்க எப்படியெல்லாம் ஆட்கள் இருக்காங்க.

[Ramagopalan Subramaniam @RamagopalanS]

So true! Diwali’s the one time everyone actually heads home, hearts full n lights on! A week off isn’t asking too much—it’s the festival that keeps the whole country glowing. Give it the break it deserves!

[THE SKIN DOCTOR @theskindoctor13]

Deepawali is the largest, and perhaps the only, pan-India festival that truly brings people back home, as those away from family make their way to native towns.

It deserves a full week of national holidays. If needed, revoke holidays like Gandhi Jayanti and few more, that don’t resonate with the masses and give Deepawali the recognition it deserves.

Other countries set a precedent too, with long holidays for festivals like Chinese New Year, Christmas in West, and Japan’s Golden Week.

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[𑀓𑀺𑀭𑀼𑀱𑁆𑀡𑀷𑁆 🇮🇳 @tskrishnan]

Reposting this as we commemorate the birth anniversary of Serfoji II, the Maratha ruler of Thanjavur, today. The preservation of the great temple built by Rajaraja Chola in Thanjavur, in the form we see it today, is largely due to his efforts.

After the Battle of Arcot, the Nawab, with British support, launched an attack on Thanjavur. Following the defeat of the Maratha king Thuljaji, the British seized control of the Peruvudaiyar Temple and converted it into a military base. Worship came to a halt, and bullet marks scarred its walls from target practice.

When Serfoji II later ascended the throne, the British demanded rights to collect taxes. Serfoji agreed, but only on the condition that they vacate the temple. Once the temple was restored to its sacred purpose, he undertook extensive renovation works, repaired damaged areas, and even constructed a brick platform. To ensure the continuity of worship, he went so far as to borrow money from the British themselves.

Tamilakam is deeply indebted to Serfoji II for safeguarding the great Chola legacy.

[Ramagopalan Subramaniam @RamagopalanS]

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