Varalakshmi Vrathamu

On 12^th August 2011, Friday, the Mahila Wing of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch have organised ‘Varalakshmi Vrathamu’ at Sri Venkateswara Devasthanamu, Sungai Sumun. Around 200 people have participated in the prayers to seek blessings from Goddess Lakshmi. 

Mahilas participating in the prayers

Mahilas participating in the prayers

Mahilas participating in the prayers

Mahilas participating in the prayers

Sri Khaara Naama Sanvatsara Kalaratri 2011

Date : 6th August 2011
Time : 8.00pm
Venue : Sri Venkateswara Devasthanmu, Sungai Sumun
Organised by : TAM Bagan Datoh Branch Youths
Organising Chairman : Sri Venkateswara Rao Sivanjalem
Chief Guest of Honour : YB Dato' Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Minister of Defence and Bagan Datok MP

Chiratalu performance by students

Dance by students

Chief guest of honour, YB Dato' Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivering his speech.

YB Dato' Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi singing '1 Malaysia' song with youths and students

Youths with students who performed in the cultural night

వరలక్ష్మి వ్రతము / Varalakshmi Vrathamu

భక్త మహాసయులారా!
రానున్న దివి 12.08.2011 శుక్రవారము నాడు మన శాఖ మహిళా మండలి విభాగము శ్రీ వేంకటేశ్వర దేవస్ధానములో వరలక్ష్మి వ్రతము ఉత్సవమును బహు విమర్శగా జరుపనున్నారు. ఆ దినము సాయింత్రము 6.30 గంటలకు ప్రారంభమగును. గాన, అందరును ఈ ఉత్సవములో పాల్గొని వ్రతమును జయ ప్రదముగావింప వినయముతో ఆహ్వానము పలుకుచున్నాము. పై వ్రాతములో కలుసుకొనదలచువారు రుసము RM10.00లతో సహా క్రింద గుర్తించిన వస్తవులు పట్టుకొనిరావలయను.

1. పంచముఖ దీపము
2. స్టీలు తట్ట
2. పూవులు, చిగురు అరటిఆకు
4. తామర పువు
5. బియ్యము (1 గ్లాసు)
6. తీర్దం గ్లాసు / పంచ పాత్రము
7. గరుకు గడ్డి
8. హారతి తట్ట
9. నెయ్యి
10. కొబ్బరి కాయ
11. అగర బత్తులు
12. దక్షణ RM 1.25

The Mahilas of Bagan Datoh Branch has gathered hand again to organise Varalakshmi Vrathamu on 12th August 2011 at Sri Venkateswara Devasthanamu, Sungai Sumun. The pooja will start at 6.30pm.

Significance of Varalakshmi Vrathamu
Eight forces or energies are recognised and they are known as Sri (Wealth), Bhu (Earth), Sarasvati (learning), Priti (love), Kirti (Fame), Santi (Peace), Tushti(Pleasure) and Pushti(Strength). Each one of these forces is called a Lakshmi and all the eight forces are called the Ashta Lakshmis or the eight Lakshmis of the Hindus. Vishnu is also called Ashta Lakshmi Padhi which is equivalent to saying that he is the asylum for the eight-Lakshmis or forces. In fact, Vishnu representing the preservative aspect of the universe, radiates these forces from him. These forces are personified and worshipped as Lakshmis, since abstract force is beyond the comprehension of the ordinary people. As health, wealth and prosperity depend upon the rythmic play of these forces, the worship of Lakshmi is said to be to obtain these three. Only a woman can sympathise with women. Lakshmi is a woman. So she will more readily sympathise with women. Hence this festival is observed largely by women, invoking the blessings of Lakshmi on them, their husbands and their children.

Come and join in the varalakshmi vrathamu to get blessings from Goddess Lakshmi.

For further information, please contact;
Smt. Thanalechumy (056468973)
Smt. Jayaletchumy (056489387)

Sri Khara Nama Sanvatsara Kala Ratri 2011

The youth wing of Bagan Datoh Branch are going to organise ‘Sri Khara Naama Sanvatsara Kalaratri’ as per details below;

Date : 6th August 2011
Time : 7.30pm
Venue : Sri Venkateswara Hall, Sungai Sumun

The ‘Kalaratri’ which features cultural and musical performances by students is an annual activity organised by our branch youths in collaboration with telugu students from schools in Bagan Datoh area.

Lucky draw will also be held during the event. Just buy a ticket for RM 2.00 and you stand a chance to win any one of the prizes offered which includes electrical appliances and food hampers.

Come and enjoy the various kind of mind-blowing performances by our students!

For further information, please don’t hesitate to contact the organising chairman, Sri Vengkateswara Rao (014-4602190) or our branch’s youth leader, Sri Venggataraman (016-4106777)

TAM Foundation's Official Launching and TAM Youth Convention 2011

Telugu Association of Malaysia is set to create another history in Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur on 22nd May 2011. Two mega programs are going to be held on that day.

Firstly, Official Launching of TAM Foundation. This launching program is going to start at 8am and will be completed by YB Dato’ Seri Hishamudin Tun Hussien, the Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister of Malaysia. Here is a brief description about TAM Foundation. Awards will be presented to Telugu children who have excelled in SPM or STPM examinations.

TAM Foundation, a wing under the parent body of Telugu Association of Malaysia (TAM) is a non-profit and non-governmental organization representing Telugu community in Malaysia. Its primary objective is to Foster, Develop and Improve Education and learning of all kinds by establishment and maintenance of scholarships and the provision of interest free study loans or subsidies to deserving scholars among Malaysian Telugus and also other races to enable them to complete their education at schools, colleges, or universities or to enable them to study or to acquire any skill or trade at any vocational or professional institutions or organizations. TAM Foundation will also assist Telugu Association of Malaysia in spreading Telugu education by formal and informal teachings and trainings; the establishment of Telugu Cultural Centers providing Cultural, Moral and Educational Values, Social Welfare, Community Development and Empowerment Programs and services to the Telugu Community in Malaysia; assisting the Malaysian Telugu entrepreneurs in developing their potential in tandem with the growth of the economy and any other purpose consistent with its charitable objects.

Secondly, National Youth Convention 2011. This youth convention is set to be the largest ever gathering of Telugu Youths in Malaysia. This mega event is to be officiated by YB Datuk Seri Shabery Cheek, Youths and Sports Minister of Malaysia and will feature programs as follows;

• Education Fair
• Jobs Fair
• PC & Mobile Fair
• Various Business and Corporate Expo
• Malaysian Telugu Youth Heritage Expo
• Cultural Presentation
• Talk by Prof. Dr. Suresh Govind ( President, Sathya Sai Council of Malaysia) on ‘Parenthood’ and ‘Values of Volunterism & Youths Towards the Nations Building’
• Talk by Dato’ Sri Edmund Santhara Kumar Ramanaidu, Group CEO, Masterskill Education Berhad.

Everyone is welcomed to witness the two mega programs. Jai Telugu Thalli!

Golden Jubilee Celebration of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch

It has been 50 years since the establishment of Telugu Association of Malaysia Bagan Datoh Branch (formerly known as South Perak Branch). Established in 1961, our branch has organised numerous activities ranging from social works, cultural, educational, spiritual and many more activities in line with the mission, vision and objectives of Telugu Association of Malaysia which are mainly to promote, preserve and safeguard the Telugu language, economic, social, cultural and spiritual of the Telugus as well as to provide educational guidance to the Telugus. TAM Bagan Datoh Branch has been the major pillar of strength of Telugu Association of Malaysia and plays an important role in developing the association throughout the years since its establishment.

In conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch, we are proud to organise a Golden Jubilee Celebration to commemorate the fifty years of establishment of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch. The details of the celebration are as follows;

Date : 25-26th June 2011
Time : 10.00am (Detailed agenda will be uploaded soon)
Venue : Coral Bay Resort, Pulau Pangkor

We would like to invite everyone to be a part of this celebration. The rates and details are as follows;

Single Occupancy - RM 310.00 per person

Twin Sharing - RM 240.00 per person

Triple Sharing - RM 235.00 per person

2 room Apartment (4 sharing) – RM 240.00 per person

3 room Apartment (6 sharing) - RM 240.00 per person

Children (5-11 years old) - RM 145.00 per person

*(room rate + telematch games + two way group ferry and taxi charges)

We hope that you could be a part of this celebration. Your cooperation and participation is highly appreciated.

For further enquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact;

Organising Chairman, Mr S.Duragaiya (013-2793344),

Branch Chairman, Mr Ramanaidu (016-6681240),

Branch Deputy Chairman, Mr Harinath Rao (012-5590603)

or e-mail your enquiries to ptmsouthperak@yahoo.com

మనసున్న మనసు / Forum Hati ke Hati

On 10 April 2011, the Mahila committee of Telugu Association of Malaysia Bagan Datoh branch organized a “Forum Hati ke Hati” in collaboration with the Teluk Intan Information Department at Sri Venkateswara Alaya Devasthanamu, Sungai Sumun, Perak. The programme started at 9.00 am and garnered the attendance of more than 150 people. Encik Bala, Officer of the Information officiated  the function. There were also his team of officers and also officers from the Registry Department of Teluk Intan.  Among the officers are Encik Shan, Encik Haris, Encik Hawani and Cik Imma.  They had a counseling session with those who were having problems regarding their identification cards and documents. Puan Normah Elizan from the Head Office of the Information Department, Ipoh also attended and supervised the programme. The attendance of YB Dato’ Sharani, ADUN for the Rungkup consistuency  made this programme a more successful one. In his speech, he congratulated students who achieved outstanding results in their recent SPM examination. Several games were organized to entertain the audience. Among the games were colouring competition, ‘muggulu’ competition and balloon throwing competition. The programme ended at about 3.00pm.

Among the games played

With the winning children

Mahila Committee members with district information and registry department officers

Telugu Association of Malaysia Charitable Work

In conjunction with Ugadhi (Telugu new year), Telugu Association of Malaysia (TAM) donated to two Japan Tsunami Disaster Funds namely ‘The Japanese Tsunami Relief Fund’ and ‘Girls Guides-Maybank Disaster Relief Fund’. Both of the funds received RM 10,000 each. Datuk Seri Sharizat Abdul Jalil, the Women, Family and Community Development Minister of Malaysia accepted the cheques from TAM on behalf of the two funds during a ceremony at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) on 2nd April 2011. Also present was Girl Guides Association of Malaysia KL branch president , Datuk Yeoh Soo Ken.

Apart from that, Datuk Seri Sharizat Abdul Jalil also presented hampers of food and daily necessaries which were donated by TAM to the patients in HKL wards.

Datuk Seri Sharizat Abdul Jalil congratulates and has mentioned that she is proud and happy of Telugu Association of Malaysia because even though Telugus form only a small community in Malaysia, yet they will be among the first to lend their hand to help in such charitable works.

New Year gift: Shahrizat at the cheque presentation at HKL. With her are Girl Guides Association of Malaysia KL branch president Datuk Yeoh Soo Keng (standing next to her), TAM president Dr Achaiah Kumar Rao,  TAM Youth Chief, Sri Mahendra Rao and TAM Women chief Srimati Dhanalaxmi



Newspaper article

Newspaper article

This is yet another charitable work by Telugu Association of Malaysia. On behalf of Bagan Datoh Branch, we would like to congratulate the organising team and thank the donors for making it happen. We hope that Telugu Association of Malaysia could continuously organise such charitable works.

Jai Telugu Thalli.

Click here to view The Star newspaper article on this

Three Programs in three consecutive days

It has been a hectic weekend for Bagan Datoh branch folks with three programs being organised in three consecutive days. Here is the summary of the three programs.

TAM Youth Convention 2011 Road show
 

Dr Achaiah Kumar Rao, TAM President launching the roadshow

TAM Leaders at the Road show

On Saturday, 2nd of April 2011, TAM National Youths have organised a road show at Sri Venkateswara Devasthanamu, Sungai Sumun to explain to the Bagan Datoh branch Telugus about the “TAM Youth Convention” program which is going to be held on 22nd May 2010 at Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. The road show was kicked off with offering of prayers to Sri Venkateswara Swami followed by bhajan and annathanam. Soon after that, Sri Venggataraman, the Youth Leader of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch has welcomed everyone that present in his speech followed by speeches from Sri Ramanaidu, chairman of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch and Sri Mahendra Rao, TAM Youth Chief. The road show then continues with Sri Govin Rao, TAM Youth Deputy Chief’s speech. Sri Govin Rao, who is also the organising chairman of the “Tam Youth Convention 2011” program explained in detail about the convention. Dr Achaiah Kumar Rao, TAM president also delivered his speech. In his speech, he has wished luck to the TAM Youth for their mission of gathering 3,000 Telugu youths for the program. He has also suggested to the TAM Youth to form a TAM Youth Fund by identifying at least one thousand well to do Telugu Youths who are capable of donating RM 1,000 each to the fund. He has also taken the opportunity to congratulate SPM and STPM top scorers from Bagan Datoh Branch. Finally all TAM leaders and ex-leaders were called onto the stage to complete the launching ceremony of the road show.


Motivational Talk for UPSR, PMR and SPM students

Students listening to the speakers

Students listening to the speakers

On Sunday, 3rd April 2011 at 8.30am, TAM Bagan Datoh Branch have organised Motivational Talks for students who are going to sit for UPSR, PMR and SPM examinations. Around 100 students participated in the motivational talk. Few well-knows and experienced teachers took turn in motivating the students by teaching them about the efficient way of studying, time management, preparation for examinations as well as reminding the students of their responsibilities as a student. Four students who have excelled in their SPM and STPM examinations respectively have also shared their secret of success with the students.

 

Asking question to the District Information officer

Apart from that, there was also a dialog session with District information officer, youths and parents. Some of those who were present took the opportunity to ask and clarify their problems on any matters related with government departments. 

Ugadhi Celebration

Pallaki procession

Bhajan

Ugadhi Celebration

Ugadhi Celebration

On Monday, 4th April 2011 at 7.01am, around 250 people gathered at Sri Venkateswara Devasthanamu to celebrate “Ugadhi”, the new year of Telugus. Celebration begins with offering of prayers followed by bhajan. After that, pallaki procession was held followed by dhaatu bhajan by a large group of people. “Annathanam” was served. Without forgetting, delicious food especially Gaarulu, Buurulu, Ponggadalu, Aresulu, Payasam and most importantly Ugadhi Pacchadi were served. We would like to thank all Mahilas who took the trouble to cook the delicious food for us.

Forum Hati ke Hati / “మనసున్న మనసు”

Biro wanita Persatuan Telugu Malaysia Cawangan Bagan Datoh dengan kerjasama Jabatan Penerangan Daerah Hilir Perak menganjurkan

“Forum Hati ke Hati”

Tarikh : 10 April 2011 (Ahad)

Masa : 8.30 pagi

Tempat : Dewan Sri Venkateswara, Sungai Sumun

Turut diadakan ialah seminar kesedaran pencegahan penyakit-penyakit dan pertandingan-pertandingan tradisional. Semua dijemput hadir.

మహాశయా,

“మనసున్న మనసు”

దిగువ పేరా జిల్లా ప్రచార శాఖతో కలిసి క్రింద గుర్తించిన కాలమానము ప్రకారము "మనసున్న మనసు" అన్న కార్యక్రమము జరుపబడుతుంది.

తేది : 10.04.2011 ఆదివారము

సమయము : ఉదయము 8.30 గంటలకు

స్ధలము : శ్రీ వేంకటేశ్వర మండపము, సుంగై సుమున్

కావున తెలుగు కళాభిమానులందరు కార్యక్రమమునకు విచ్చేసి విజయవంతము చేయ వినయ విధేతలతో ఆహ్వానము పలుకుతున్నాము.

ఇట్లు

బగాన్ డత్తో శాఖ మహిళా విభాగము

శ్రీ ఖర నామ ఉగాది శుభాకాంక్షలు Sri Khaara Naama Sanvatsara Ugadhi Shubhakankshalu!

మలేసియా తెలుగు సంఘము బగాన్ డత్తో శాఖ తరపున, మీ అందరికి మా యొక్క శ్రీ ఖర నామ ఉగాది శుభాకాంక్షలు తెలియచేసుకుంటున్నాము . పచ్చని తోరణాలతో, ముంగిట ముగ్గులతో, చిన్నారుల చిరునవ్వులతో ఈ ఉగాది పండుగను మీరు కొనియాడాలని ఆశిస్తున్నాము. మీరు మరియు మీ కుటుంబ సభ్యులు అందరు సకల సౌబాగ్యములతో నిండి ఉండాలని భగవంతుడుని ప్రార్తిస్తున్నాము.

జై తెలుగు తల్లి!

ఇట్లు,
మలేసియా తెలుగు సంఘము
బగాన్ డత్తో శాఖ
అధ్యక్షులు మరియు కార్యవర్గీయులు

On behalf of Telugu Association of Malaysia, Bagan Datoh Branch, we would like to take this oppurtunity to wish all Telugus worlwide "Sri Khaara Naama Sanvatsara Ugadhi Shubakankshalu". We hope that you and your family will be blessed by joy, prosperity and happiness throughout this "Khaara" year. We too hope that all Telugus worldwide could celebrate this auspicious day together with their families according to our culture and tradition.

Not forgetting, celebrate the day with delicious food especially Gaarulu, Buurulu, Ponggadalu, Aresulu and most importantly Ugadhi Pacchadi!

Jai Telugu Thalli!

Motivational Talk and Dialog Session

మలేసియా తెలుగు సంఘము బాగన్ డత్తో శాఖతో సహా దిగువ పేరా ప్రచార శాఖ ఆదర్యములో UPSR, PMR, SPM పరిక్షలలో పాల్గొను విద్యార్ధులకు మరియు యువకులు, తల్లి దండ్రులకు ఒక సదస్సు ఏర్పాటు చేయబడియున్నది.

తారిఖు : 3.4.2011 ఆదివారము

కాలము : ఉదయము 8.00 గంటలకు

స్ధలము : శ్రీ వేంకటేశ్వర మండపము

On the 3rd of April 2011, Telugu Association of Malaysia Bagan Datoh Branch in collaboration with the Information Department of Hilir Perak District are organising Motivational Talks for those students who are going to sit for UPSR, PMR and SPM examinations. The motivational talks will start at 8.00am and the venue is Sri Venkateswara Hall, Sungai Sumun. These motivational talks will be conducted by few well experienced teachers and motivators. The main aim of this talk is to motivate students to study efficiently and get excellent results in their respective examinations. There will also be a session where a number of successful students from Bagan Datoh area will share the secret of their success to the students.

Apart from that, there will be also a dialog session for youths and parents which will be conducted by officers from the District Information Department. The main purpose of this dialog session is to enhance parents’ and youths understanding on parental care and their responsibility and role in shaping their children to be a better student in studies and a better person in the community.

Everyone is welcomed to this motivational talk and dialog session.

Your presence is our happiness!

జై తెలుగు తల్లి! Jai Telugu Thalli!

Sorry...

Hi everyone. Anthariki Namaskaramu. It has been some time since i update this blog due to some hectic campus life. I would like to sincerely apologize for the inconvinience caused. TAM Bagan Datoh Branch's Blog will be updated frequently after this.

Jai Telugu Thalli!

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TAM Youth 1st Meeting on 1.1.11 at 11.11am

The National Youths of Telugu Association of Malaysia have held their first meeting yesterday at Sri Venkateswara Devasthanamu, Sungai Sumun. 11.11am and 1.1.11 was chosen as the time and date for the meeting as it is special since it comes only once in thousand years, so the newly elected TAM National Youths would like to make their first meeting for the term to be a significant one and a good start for their mission. Apart from the TAM National Youth Committee Members, another 30 youths from Bagan Datoh, Simpang Empat, Sitiawan and Seremban Branch have participated in the meeting.

In the meeting, Sri Mahendra Rao, TAM Youth Chief with his committee members have introduced their plan which is a “5 Years Plan on TAM Youth Development”. The plan emphasizes on recruiting more than 1000 new youths as TAM life members. Apart from that, he has also mentioned that TAM Youth activities for the next 2 years will give importance to cultural, social and sports activities, youth camp as well as education and career development. All the youths also had an ubhayam at Sri Venkateswara Devasthanamu.



On behalf of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch, we would like to wish all the best to the newly elected TAM National Youths Committee Members on their mission in connecting Telugu Youths. We will throw our support and cooperation for any activities organised by TAM Youths which are beneficial to our Telugu community. Jai Telugu Thalli!