Author: vamatrust

Greetings from Vama Charitable Trust
Today at Sailam, we have started Full Moon Dinner with elders. Around 24 elders who are our regular mid day meal beneficiaries and others gathers and spent their good evening and had dinner together.

Yesterday our students and elders celebrated 78th Independence Day. Elders shared their experiences and expertise to younger generations through culinary skills training. Several tips on cooking and kitchen related topics were shared.

Vama’s 104th Saturday Sangamam event was held yesterday, – 27/7/24. Around 90 elders participated from V.K. Puram, Mannarkoil, Alwarkurichi, Chettikulam, Sivasailam, Kalyanipuram, Sambankulam and Pappakudi. Physiotherapy team from Selvan Swaminathan Health Centre, Avvai Ashram came and treated elders for their various physical aches. Post basic checks, the doctor advised some of the patients to visit Avvai Ashram Campus for regular therapy.
Parallely, Ms. Subha and Ms. Gousalya engaged with elders with several activities including Yoga, Games, Songs and storytelling etc. Elders eagerly participated and enjoyed all the activities.

The 103th week of the Sailathil Saturday Sangamam event was held yesterday, July 20, 2024. Around 100 Elders from VK Puram,Alwarkurichy Kadayam and pottalputhur participated.
Aadi month has just started and in coming months bhakti overflows in a significant manner, starting with Aadi, which signals the start of festivities spreading over months. It is the sacred time for embarking on agricultural activity, of remembering our ancestors, and seeking divine blessings for prosperity and procreation. Smt Sivagami Amma from Agasthiyarpatti, V K Puram with her team of 30 members came and performed “

The 102nd week of the Sailathil Saturday Sangamam event was held on July 6, 2024. More than 90 Elders from VK Puram, Mannar kovil, Alwarkurichy Kadayam and pottalputhur participated.
The Sangamam commenced at 10.00 A.M. with a prayer song sung by Mrs. Puspam, who captivated everyone with her sweet voice. Following the prayer, the elders engaged in yoga exercises for relaxation and rejuvenation. The program then started with elders sharing stories that provided valuable morals to the audience.