Kanchi Periyaval's Visit to Oriental School,Kumbakonam

Kanchi pontiff Shri.Jeyendra Saraswathi Swamigal visited the Oriental School, Kumbkonam on 25.9.2008 to inaugurate the official website of the school. During his visit many devotees thronged the school campus and received his blessings. Though he looked tired he carefully followed the programmes that were taking place. Here are some of the photos of that great occasion.

32nd Anniversary of Eves Club,Kumbakonam

Eves Club, Kumbakonam has stepped into its 33 year. A function was organized on 24.8.08 to celebrate its 32nd anniversary at Haritha Mahal, Kumbakonam. Mr.G.R.Moopanar, President Thiagaraja Brahmostava Committee, Thiruvaiyaru was the chief guest of the programme. Eves Club's President Mrs.Mythili Sivaraman and other office bearers and members of the club enthusiastically participated in the programme. Scholarships to the tune of 40000 rupees were distributed to students on that occasion. Prizes were also given to students and members who emerged victorious at the various competitions organised by the Eves Club. Mrs.Kowsalya Radhakrishnan,Secretary of Eves Club compered the function. The students of National Vidyalaya of Deaf and Dumb offered a variety of Cultural Programmes at the end. Let us also wish the club and its members to continue to serve the poor and the needy of Kumbakonam for ever.

Eye checking camp for Children

An eye-checking camp was conducted on 22.8.08 at Banadurai Higher Secondary School,Kumbakonam under the auspices of Kumbakonam Lioness Club. Children belonging to primary classes were checked and those with defective eyesight were referred to further medical treatment.Dr.Rajan,Ophthalmologist carried out the tests. The Lioness Club Members and the teachers of Banadurai Higher Secondary School helped the doctor and his team in the smooth conduct of the camp. Here are some of the snaps taken during the camp

Cancer Prevention Programme at KMU

Cancer of Uterus is one of the major causes of untimely death of women in India and expecially in Tamilnadu. Both city and rural women are totally unaware of its dangerous consequences. The reasons for this negligence is varied. However as it continues to be asymptomatic for a long period, it becomes hard for the individual who is affected by it to detect it. Only a seasoned doctor could identify this problem in its earlier stages. Once identified at an earlier stage, the cure is hundred percentage guaranteed and possible. On 17.8.2008, a medical camp on this subject was conducted at Ammachatram near Kumbakonam under the auspices of Rotract Club,Lions Club and Lioness Club of Kumbakonam. Under the able leadership of Dr.Meenakshi,Cancer Prevention Officer for Tanjore District, volunteers checked and councelled the ladies who attended this programme. Here are some of the snaps taken during the camp. Let us all thank Dr.Meenakshi and her team members as well as the members of Rotract,Lions and Lioness Club members who made this possible.

First Post

Dear Friends, the purpose behind this blog is to bring to light the important happenings at Kumbakonam, a temple-city situated some 45 kilometres away from Thanjavur in Tamilnadu State,India. Any activity that is aimed at making the lives of the people of Kumbakonam better and more qualitative, will definitely find a place here. As usual I expect the viewers' comments on everything in this blog. You are welcome to send me even a personal email if u feel so. I expect cooperation and constructive comments from all viewers. Bye for now. Let me come out with an important piece of news in my next post.