Month: October 2024

We are happy to share the details of the 116th week of the Saturday Sangamam, held on October 19th at our Sailam. More than 110 elders participated from our regular villages, and this week, we welcomed new beneficiaries from various locations. Ms. Suba and Ms. Gowsi conducted the event with a refreshing new concept. The Sangamam began with a prayer song, expressing spiritual devotion. The prayer was sung by Mrs. Pushpam in her sweetest voice. Following this, Mrs. Lakshmi led the meditation session, which was followed by the elders. Upon completing the meditation, many felt a noticeable impact and mentioned feeling relieved from stress.

115th Week of Saturday Sangamam: Saraswathy Pooja and Vijayadashami Celebrations On the 115th week of Saturday Sangamam, we celebrated the auspicious occasions of Saraswathy Pooja and Vijayadashami over two days, on the 11th and 12th. On the 11th, we performed the Saraswathy Pooja, followed by the Vijayadashami Pooja on the 12th.

We are glad to share about the full moon day that we organized the gathering at our Sailam on 17th octoberil. More than 15 local elders participated, and our trustee, Mr. Muthukumarasamy joined with his family. Mr. Madasamy, a retired Headmaster of Sree Paramakalyani High School, Alwarkurichi, also graced the occasion and shared memories from his past. In his talk, Mr. Madasamy reminisced about his childhood, highlighting the generosity and sense of community that elders had during that time. He fondly recalled how, during moonlit dinners, families would share their venjanam (curry)
with neighbors. He emphasized the tradition of pillai soru (food for children) and how mindfully it was shared among children, a practice deeply rooted in their culture.

The 114th week of the Saturday Sangamam event was successfully held today at Pappakudi, where we organized a temple visit for the elders. Since it is the month of Purattasi, a special time for Perumal darshan, a trip was planned for Sree Lakshmi Narasimhar Trmple, Papakudi. On our request, Mr. Natarajan supported to conduct this event as an Active Ageing Group program. Elders gathered at Shri Thirukadigai Mundreeswarar Sivan Koil and had a prayer for the elders at the Sivan Temple. After the darshan, everyone gathered at temple and served. tea and biscuits.

Celebrating the wisdom of our elders- Vama trust along with the first year BEd students from Merit college of Education ,Idaikal celebrated International Day for Older Persons. Around 70 elders were entertained by 34 BEd students & 5 professors and Principal madam. Students sung old songs, danced and spoke importance of caring elders. Dr P Indumathy, MBBS, DDVL , a well known Dermatologist graced the occasion as Special Guest. She shared her thoughts on how elders to take care of themselves regularly with proper hygiene practices, right diets and small tips on caring skins etc.