Ennangalin Sangamam

அழைப்பிதழ்

2010-12-24T20:04:00.002+05:30

சமுதாய ஆர்வலர்களுக்கு,
நமஸ்காரம். நலம், என்றும் உங்களை நலமாக வை(கா)க்க இறைவனிடம் வேண்டும் J.P எழுதிக்கொள்வது.

வரும் ஜனவரி மாதம் 2ஆம் தேதி சென்னையில் இந்து கல்லூரியில் நாம் யாவரும் சந்திக்க போகும் நன்நாளிர்க்காக காத்துள்ளேன்.
பல நல்ல கருத்துகளும், அனுபவங்களும் கிடைக்க போகும் நாளான அன்று நீங்கள் யாவரும் வருவது மிக்க மகிழ்ச்சிக்குரியதாகும்.

மற்றபடி, நிறைய கலந்துரையாட ஆசைக்கொண்டு உங்களை சந்திக்க ஆவலுடன் N.D.S.Oவும், நானும் இந்நிகழ்ச்சிக்கு உங்களை வரவேற்ப்பதில் பெரும் மகிழ்வு கொண்டுள்ளோம் .

என்றும் உங்கள் பணிகள் சிறக்க வேண்டும் !!
அன்புள்ள

--
J P
J.Prabhakar,
Ennangalin Sangamam,
D-4, Varasidhi Vinayagar Apts,
10, 5 th Cross Street,
Trustpuram, Chennai - 600 024.
Mob: 94449 08317.

Report on the meeting on the 3rd January, 2010

2010-02-24T10:17:00.001+05:30

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New Website for the network

2009-01-03T16:31:00.002+05:30

NDSO is the trust under which Ennangalin Sangamam will henceforth function. Currently NDSO has launched its own website in which all the Ennangalin Sangamam information will henceforth be updated. The website is managed by Aum Murugan Muthaian, one of the core group members of the Trust. Please visit this website http://www.ndsoindia.org/

This blog was a stop gap arrangement before the website was born and will henceforth not be actively updated, however, the pages will remain for a short duration.

I personally have seen this network grow in the past few years and as an observer have been amazed by the diversity in talent, perceptions, views and humanitarian services it brings under its banner. It has been a privilege to have been of some assistance to this network of volunteers through the maintenance of this blog even if it be for a very short time.

I hope and pray that the network avoids the pitfalls of other similar networks in its growth and stays as the simple network of ordinary people that it has always been to me.

-- Ram, 3rd Jan 2009

Invitation for the Ennangalin Sangamam meeting, 4th Jan 2009

2008-12-22T14:27:00.000+05:30

Dear friends,

Ennangalin sangamam [confluence of selfless hearts] fourth year anniversary meeting on 4th jannury 2009 sunday at DRBCCC HINDU COLLEGE pattabiram,near chennai[from 10 am to 5 pm]. 300 service organisations from 20 distrct will participate in this celebration.

Dr.Alagar Ramanujam will give welcome address

Arutchelvar N.Mahalingam will preside over the function

Sri.G. Sundaramurthy,Collector of Tiruvallur district release a book ennangalin sangamam [confluence of selfless hearts]

Comisioner Incom Tax Department, Sri. Girish Pande will inagurat websight for ennangalin sangamam in the name of www.ndsoindia.org and

SWAMI MUKTHANANDAJI, Anandashram, will give benediction.

Please who are working whole heartedly for the benifit of mankind and for the nation come and join with me

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S/d J P
J.Prabhakar,
Ennangalin Sangamam,
D-4, Varasidhi Vinayagar Apts,
10, 5 th Cross Street,
Trustpuram, Chennai - 600 024.
Mob: 94449 08317.

Jaipur Foot Free Camp for Poor: Chennai, 15 -19 Dec 2008

2008-12-10T16:35:00.000+05:30

Tiruvarur Tiyagi: M.S.P. Tilagan

2008-10-16T17:13:00.000+05:30

Dharmapuri: Gandhiji Sevalayam

2008-10-16T17:11:00.000+05:30

Changing lives: Call from a distant land

2008-10-16T17:08:00.000+05:30

11-12 October 2008 Kuttralam Meeting -Report

2008-10-16T17:04:00.000+05:30

Report on the Kuttralam meeting of 'Ennangalin Sangamam' held at Sri Vivekananda Ashram, 159, Sarda Colony, Five Falls Road, Kuttralam on the 11th and 12th of October 2008

More than 40 representatives of organisations as well as individuals working towards a better society met at Kuttralam on the 11th and 12th of October 2008 to consider the direction and activities of the newly constituted trust, NDSO. The meeting was chaired by Thiru Jaganathan, the Secretary of NDSO.

On the 11th, the meeting commenced at 11am with all the attendees introducing themselves and speaking briefly about their work. The participants touched on the difficulties and challenges they faced. This session ended with lunch.

At 4:00pm the participants set out for Shenkottai where they took part in the innauguration of the Gandhi Mandran library. On behalf of Ennangalin Sangamam, Thiru Harihara Subramaniyan and Thiru Govindan spoke at the function. Selvi Sabrine presented a book on behalf of Ennangalin Sangam to the Gandhi Mandram library. Thiru Harihara Subramaniyan announced that he would donate 100 books to the library.

From Shenkottai, the participants went to Aayakudi where they visited the Amar Seva Sangam campus.They interacted with Thiru Sankar Raman, one of the founders of the Amar Seva Sangam. The participants watched a video presentation on Amar Seva Sangam. They also were conducted on a brief tour of the campus. All the participants were very impressed by the commendable work being done by the Amar Seva Sangam for persons with disabilities. After dinner at Amar Seva Sangam, the participants returned to Kuttralam.

The next session of the meeting commenced at the Sri Vivekananda Ashram at 9:30pm. The Secretary and Trustees put forward their vision and plans for the growth of NDSO. There was a lively discussion on these plans. The session ended at 11pm.

On the 12th morning most participants began the day with a refreshing bath at the 'Five Falls' which was close to the Ashram.

The first session began at 9:30am. New participants who had joined the meeting on the 12th introduced themselves. The Trustees announced the decisions that had been taken based on the previous evening's delibrations. The decisions are as follows.

1. All organisations and individuals intending to be members of NDSO will be sent a detailed application form which they need to fill out ond send back to NDSO. These completed application forms will be scrutinised by the Trustees and the District co-ordinator. Where necessary, the organisations will be visited and facts verified. Accepted organisations will be sent a letter of acceptance.

The application forms will be sent out by NDSO within the next 15 days.

2. All accepted members need to pay a 'Joining fee' of Rs. 500. All accepted organisations need to pay an annual membership fee of Rs. 1000. All accepted individuals need to pay an annual membership fee of Rs. 500. The annual membership fee for both individuals and organisations may be paid as a single sum every year or in ten (or five) monthly instalments of Rs.100.

3. The money so collected will be used to set up an NDSO office in Chennai equipped with necessary office equipment such as a computer, a fax machine and a telephone. The office will be manned by qualified staff. The office is being set up to assist and provide necessary information and help to members. A couple of rooms for NDSO members to stay when they visit Chennai will also be organised.

4. A souvenier (Malar) will be released in January to further raise funds for NDSO. A small committe consisting of Thiru Anandan of Thedal, Thiru Rajendran and Thiru Selvam will prepare a cost estimate for the souvenier (Malar) within the next few days.

5. The next meeting of 'Ennangalin Sangamam' is planned for the first Sunday in January 2009, (January 4th) at Chennai.

6. Thiru J Prabhakaran, Trustee, released the names of District co-ordinators for 15 districts. These are ad hoc appointments and may be revised later. The names of District co-ordinators for the other districts will also be released later.

7. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to Swamaiji for the hospitality provided at the Ashram. A big thank you was also said to Thiru Madan for the excellent food provided during the meeting.

Report By: Mr. David Barun Kumar

19-09-2008: Satish Ayya of Thiruvika Nagar

2008-09-20T20:51:00.000+05:30

Vanakkam, I spoke to Sathish Ayyah two days back over phone. He mentioned that there is a special pooja on the ocassion of the birthday of Vallalar on the 5th of October. He has requested people participation for this event. I wanted to share some of the things I learnt from him during the course of the conversation.

When the Arul Jyothi Anna Aalayam was started with the help of a few volunteers, an ordinary Sathish as a worker of Ennore Foundary took rice contributions from a few friends and fed needy people with gruel. Today thanks to his love and empathy, about 2000 needy people don't go hungry as they are fed every day by the Anna Aalayam. This is made possible through the voluntary contribution of the required food and materials by over 10100 households in the city of Chennai.

Today, Sathish Ayya has created the Aruljyothi Education Trust and manages Aruljyothi Paatasaalai in the small hamlet of lighthouse in the coastal Pazhaverkkadu on the northern pheriphery of the city. This fishing village today sends about 430 students to this school (upto class 6) which provides them education and values based on the teaching of Vallalar.

The small effort that started as annadaana of Sathish Ayya today has spread into also providing education and benefitting the residents of northern coastal border of Chennai. All this is made possible by a simple contribution of Rs. 50/- per household according to Sathish Ayya. This daana is collected at your doorstep by the volunteers of the Anna Aalayam.
Contact: Satish Adigalar, 044-25570770

J. Prabhakar, Convenor, Ennangalin Sangaman

06-09-2008: Sankaran Kovil, Sri. Pattamuthu - An appeal

2008-09-07T00:26:00.000+05:30

Vanakkam!

On 6th September, after visiting the temple at Sankaran Kovil, I started looking around the town to find any good deeds and individuals. Got to hear about Sri. Pattamuthu, who conducts Uzhavarappani in that area. It was wonderful to meet with this noble heart.

While discussing the idea of Ennangalin Sangamam, he mentioned his current situation. He has been trying to raise funds to support the engineering education of the daughter of the washerman in the house. The entry will cost about Rs. 80,000/- As a retired teacher, Sri. Pattamuthu does not possess enough financial resources on his own. However, during his tenure, he took free extra classes to many students to ensure that they got through their studies without any problems and as an explary teacher, he had made improved their scores significantly (those who came to him with 7 managed even 70). He approached some of his earlier students, who are in good jobs currently. One of them sent Rs. 20,000/- another contributed Rs. 3,000/-, the hunt continuous. Even as he said these, I could see that he was very pleased about what his earlier students could do today.

A dedicated teacher, thankful students and possibility of a poor girl getting a degree in Engineering. Such individuals and their stories is what keeps our network unique. Individual dedication, conviction and voluntary action stemming from them.

Contact: Sri. Pattamuthu, 04636 - 224751

J.P.

13-08-2008: Kancheepuram Karmegam - education to save young lives from poverty

2008-08-14T00:13:00.000+05:30

Vanakkam!

Last month after having the darshan of Ulagalandha Perumal at Kancheepuram, visited Sri. Karmegam of the Satyajyothi Karunai Illam whom we have been having in our network for over 3 years.

When I queried about the benefits of managing the Satyajyothi Karunai Illam, he immediately called Dhanalakshmi who studies third standard with the help of the Illam today and explained, 'her mother used to be a begger outside the temple in this town and was also training this girl to beg. A few friendly autorickshaw drivers without the mother's knowledge brought Dhanalakshmi to me. After a few days, we met the mother and explained the situation. She too concurred that Dhalakshmi can study, today, she is a fine and sharp student.

Like Dhalakshmi, Sri. Karmegam caters to about 61 children who would have otherwise not had this support for studies and their own progress in life. He also introduced Sasikala who has studied here and today is in a college. Sri. Karmegam says that support for food for the students under the Illam is not an issue, it is only with other expenses that there are issues. But, he shrugs away saying, 'we will somehow manage!', we too can try to give some shoulder to his burden.

Contact: Sri. Karmegam: 9345501053

J.P.