Namadwaar hosted the annual Madhurageetham Aradhana on 18th January. This event was organized by Smt. Gayathri Vasanth ji a renowned artist, teacher and an ardent disciple of Sri Swamiji. Sri Madhurageetham Arpana event is a celebration of the divine compositions of Sri Swamiji. By Sri Swamiji’s immense grace, this annual event has always attracted many participants. Kids and adults showcased their talent during the aradhana in the form of vocal both solo and group and dance performances.
The program commenced at 2.30 pm with Nama and the first offering of “Unnai padadha”. Satsang children and children from various music schools participated in the program. This vibrant celebration provided an engaging and enriching platform for kids and adults of all ages to display their talents and captivate the audiences with their soulful renditions of over 40 different Sri Madhurageethams. Satsang children accompanied the singers with different musical instruments like Mridangam, Harmonium to add to the vibrant atmosphere.
Kadai kannal parthal, Govinda Tera Nama, Premika Varadham pranamamyaham, ulagathil azhaganai pol, Govindapuram selveno
Group Brindavanam bhaje, Bhagyame Bhagyam, Ranganatha Parabrahmane Namah,Kalinga nardanam, Ananda Natanam, Kadai kelu, Sollithan parein Hari Namatha to name a few.
The singing performances were followed by dance recitals by participants from various dance schools from around Atlanta. The performances were a testament of the dedication and skills of the teachers and the children, The Bharatanatyam recitals were a combination of fluid movements and expressive facial expressions to create a deeply devotional and aesthetically beautiful performance. The performers with their elaborate costumes, intricate footwork and hand gestures enthralled the audiences with their unique story telling abilities portraying various emotions like devotion, joy, fear. Each performance was a unique interplay of emotions, expressions and rhythm conveying a story and capturing the audience’s imagination and filling them with joy and devotion. Certificates were awarded to all the participants. Namadwaar bhaktas telecasted the program live on Youtube
The program concluded around 8pm with Harathi and Dolotsavam.
Hanuman Chalisa Chanting by Children:
Atlanta Namadwaar was filled with the joyful voices of children participating in the Hanuman Chalisa offering on Sunday 19th January. The 1-hour program was organized at Atlanta Namadwaar by devout couple Smt Sumana ji and Sri Sridher ji.
Beautiful initiatives like this thrive on the support and the involvement of the community. By Sri Swamiji’s grace, the volunteers at Atlanta Namadwaar, the parents and children braved the cold weather and made it to Namadwaar in time for the chanting. Over 75 children between ages 5 -15 and their families chanted at Namadwaar to make this possible. The children chanted confidently and together in harmony showcasing their consistent practice and hard work.
Along with chanting Hanuman Chalisa, the kids and parents joined Sri. Kishore ji in a vibrant, uplifting and energized chanting of Rama Nama and Mahamantra for the pleasure of Sri Madhurisakhi Sametha Sri Premika Varadhan Takurji. Many new families joined the chanting. Living in a home away from home, initiatives like these are an effort to foster a connection and understanding of our cultural roots, instilling values of devotion, discipline, and respect for traditions in children.
The program concluded at 5pm with Harathi. All the kids were gifted with a beautiful picture of the divine couple and fruits.
Please click this link to watch Hanuman Chalisa chanting by children
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWkNpXIDiHQ
