Monday, October 26, 2015

Vanathukul Tiruppur



Lyrics of Dr. Arunji's song and meaning.
வனத்துக்குள்  திருப்பூர்  சுந்தர திருப்பூர்  
In the green, is the adorable Tiruppur

நடுவது வெற்றுச் செடியல்லஇதுவே எங்கள் எதிர்காலம் 
What we plant is not a mere sapling, but our very future

காண்பது பகல் கனவல்லதிருப்பூர் நினைத்தால் நிஜமாகும் 
Not a day dream, a vision of Tiruppur soon to become a reality 

செடிகள் வளர்ந்து மரங்களாகும்இலைகள் விழுந்து உரங்களாகும்
The little sprouts will grow into lush greenery; their leaves shall manure the offsprings

மலர்கள் காலடி தடங்களாகும் பறவைகள் தங்கும் வனங்களாகும்
Pathways strewn with flowers, a veritable  haven for birds

இணைந்திட வேண்டும் லட்சம் கரங்கள்வளர்த்திட வேண்டும் லட்சம் மரங்கள்//
Let thousands of hands  join together and  nurture a massive green force

பெரியவர் சிறியவர் பேதமில்லாமல் பெண்களும் ஆண்களும் சேர்ந்துழைத்தால்
When this community of ceaseless crusaders rise above age and gender differences

சிந்திடும் வியர்வையின் ஒவ் வொருமுத்தும் மலராய் கனியாய் மரங்களில் சிரிக்கும்// 
Each ounce of our effort will beam with bliss in the flowers and fruits of elegant trees.

மழை வளம் ஓங்க  நீர்வளம் ஓங்க,  சுவாசக் காற்றில் மலர்மணம் கூட
When we ask for a raise in rain and reserves of water
When we ask for fragrant flowers to fill the air with aroma

அன்னை நம்மை கேட்கின்றாள்நெய்து தருவோம் பசுமைப் போர்வை
Mother Nature is asking us the resource for the same: a green blanket
Let’s weave it for her.  

Listen to the song sung by Dr. Arunji



Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Sampradaya - Festivity farsighted






Be it Ganesh Utsav, Dussera Durga Puja, Bombe Habba - Navaratri Kolu, display of idols and dolls occupy pride of place. When we explore the origin of these festivities, we cannot but admire the wisdom and farsightedness of our forebears. Traditionally ours being a strong pastoral, agrarian society, it became imperative to encourage dredging and de-silting of irrigation canals and riverbeds. To this end, idol-centric festivals provided strong fillip in demand for eco -friendly clay,sourced from such dredging operations.

Navaratri brings forth creative art & craft skills of family members on themes inspired by legends -Itihasas and Puranas. Pujas, rendition of sacred hymns and bhajans add to the flavour. In many locations, Garba is performed in honour of Devi followed by Dandiya in merriment with energy and enthusiasm. Yet another dimension of the festivity that brings people closer in joyful, interactive ambience.

Our Dussera greetings to all!