As you’re aware, Semmangudi has also got more fame to its credit, being the native village of the well renowned doyen of Carnatic music, Sangeetha Kalanidhi Sri Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer.
Like any other village, Semmangudi village is blessed with 3 temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu, and Sri Maha Mariamman. Of all the three temples, Sri Maha Mariamman Temple has a holy history to cherish, which dates back to 70 years. When HIS HOLINESS SRI CHANDRASEKARENDRA SARASWATHI SWAMIGAL of SRI KANCHI KAMAKODI MUTT was camping in this village, he had developed symptoms of measles. HIS HOLINESS prayed to this Sri Maha Mariamman and soon HIS HOLINESS was relieved of the discomforts. This, the villagers realised, was only to convey how powerful the Deity is.
Though, most of the early inhabitants of the village have migrated to different parts of India and also abroad, there has been always consensus in periodical maintenance of the temples; only very recently Vishnu temple was consecrated and a few years back Shiva temple was also renovated , with every time one senior village member taking the responsibility.
Now, the villagers have undertaken the renovation work of Sri Maha Mariamman temple. Traditionally, responsibility of maintaining and undertaking the repairs and upkeep of this Sri Maha Mariamman temple has been vested with Sri SSN family with the aid of contribution from the villagers as in the case of other two temples for Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. The octogenarian, Sri N. Viswanthan, Retired Head Master of the Semmangudi Higher Secondary School, is the eldest family member of SSN family and keeping in tradition, he has now undertaken the responsibility of mobilising funds from various sources and completing the
renovation and consecration ceremony. After already having exhausted all the sources, including the villagers, he has arrived at a huge deficit in the collections so far vis-a-vis estimated expenditures to be carried over yet.
Hence, this appeal is made to all the philanthropists to make a little contribution to this partly completed task and take part in this noble cause.
Those desirous of contributing may either contact:
Sri. N. Viswanathan @ Semmangudi (04366) 269428/+91 94 435 85889 or
V. Shankar @ Chennai at +1 586 977 3930 (Vonage)/+91 98 401 62295
Donations can be directly remitted to the City Union Bank (CUB) account no. 16094, including the details of the remittance to his following address: Sri N. Viswanathan, Retd. Head Master, Semmangudi 612603, Tiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu, email: tarakayan@hotmail.com A receipt for the amount will be mailed to you.
The remitter in the USA can also send the remittances through CUB’s foreign correspondent bank through electronic transfer.
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The only additional information not found in the appeals is that the donations could be received only in Indian Rupees as special permission for donations in foreign currency has not been obtained by the Temple Committee.
So, NRIs may send in their remittances in Indian Rupees through their Indian sources / representatives and as printed in Tamil appeal, the donation may be sent by cheque drawn in favour of
The Hindu Colony Sri Varasiddhi Vinayagar Temple Thiruppani Committee
and sent to Sri Varasiddhi Vinayagar Temple, 18th Cross Street, Nanganallur, Chennai – 600061
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Loka Dharma Seva Foundation Trust
Hindu Temple Rejuvenation - Protocol
1. Main Deities of the temple, its Location, directions to reach the place etc.;
Kundaleeswarar – Located at Venbkkam village which is 7 kms from Singaperumal koil (western side). Singaperumal koil is on the national highway between Tambaram to Chingleput..
2. History of the temple and its present condition;
Sri yogambikai samedha Kundaleeswarar temple is situated in Venbakkam village which is 7 km West from Singaperumal koil which lies on the G.S.T road from Chennai to Chingleput. The ancient name of this village is kalvaadi. It is named after the hill which is behind this temple known for its rare variety of medicinal herbs. Sri Kundaleeswarar temple is situated on the banks of the lake and protecting the village. This temple is situated on the eesanai moolai of this
village. This is considered to be rare and very special. This temple is more than 300 years old. It is left un noticed for years and recently while cleaning the dense area the lingam and other idols were found. Now this temple is totally damaged and only shiva linga is left. The artha mandapam & grabagram is total damaged and need to be built. The other sannadhi’s to be built are Ambal, Vinayakar, Shanmugar, Chandigeswarar & Navagraha
3. Names of organizing Board and Trustees; telephone numbers and email Ids
SIVAN KOIL BAKTHA JANA SABHA
Address :63 Venbakkam, Venkatapuram Village, Singaperumal koil – 603204 Contact person : Balu & Narashiman (President & Secretary)
Contact No: 9360707073, 9444022133 Email - ramesh_krishnamurthi@yahoo.com
4. Budget estimates for renovation and Kumbabishekam; Monthly maintenance
expenses.
Construction of all sannadhi’s (Shivan, Ambal, Chandikeswarar, Vinayakar, Shanmugar & Navagraham) 20 Lakhs. Kumbabishekam exp – 3 Lakhs Monthly pooja & maintenance exp – Rs.6500
5. Bank Account Details including Swift account details. ACCOUNT NO : 939194895 INDIAN BANK – SINGAPERUMAL KOIL .
6. Two photographs of the temple at present, dilapidated state / construction.. Attached.
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Sri yogambikai samedha Kundaleeswarar temple is situated in Venbakkam village which is 7 km
West from Singaperumal koil which lies on the G.S.T road from Chennai to Chingleput. The ancient
name of this village is kalvaadi. It is named after the hill which is behind this temple known for its
rare variety of medicinal herbs. Sri Kundaleeswarar temple is situated on the banks of the lake and
protecting the village. This temple is situated on the eesanai moolai of this village. This is considered
to be rare and very special. This temple is more than 300 years old. It is left un noticed for years and recently while cleaning the dense area the lingam and other idols were found.
Now this temple is totally damaged and only shiva linga is left. The artha mandapam & grabagram is total damaged and need to be built. The other sannadhi’s to be built are Ambal, Vinayakar, Shanmugar, Chandigeswarar & Navagraha. Sivan koil baktha Jana Sabha is formed to carry out the renovation of this ancient temple. The cost of this stupendous task has been estimated at Rs.20 Lakhs. We appeal to all the bakthas and philanthropists to contribute generously for this noble cause and receive the blessings of Lord Kundaleeswarar for all prosperity in life. Kindly do participate in large numbers and in a big way to help achieve this great task.
Donations may be sent through crossed cheques / drafts favouring SIVAN KOIL BAKTHA JANA SABHA payable at Singaperumal koil. ACCOUNT NO : 939194895 INDIAN BANK – SINGAPERUMAL KOIL . Contact details: 9360707073, 9444022133
SIVAN KOIL BAKTHA JANA SABHA,
63 Venbakkam, Venkatapuram Village, Singaperumal koil – 603204
(Administrative office : # 1, III Cross Street, MES Road, Tambaram East, Chennai -600 059. )