'Kairavini Pushkarini' - the thirukulam of Sri
Parthasarathi Swami Temple - a pond of lily flowers ~ gave the place the name 'Thiruvallikkeni' .. Thiruvallikkeni,
the abode of Sri Parthasarathi Perumal has pristine glory and puranic past. By some accounts, the Temple has existed for more than 5000 years now. Going by the
stone inscriptions found in the temple and by the fact that it is sung by Pey
Azhwar, Thirumazhisai Azhwar and Tirumangai Azhwar, it can safely be concluded
that this temple has existed for a minimum of more than 1200 years now.
There is inscription of Pallava King - Danti Varman dating (779-830); in effect
Triplicane also has existed for more than 1200 years by now, if not more.
The name Tiruvallikeni by natural laws of
linguistics, was crudely rolled and twisted out of shape by the English tongue
as Triplicane. It is a place where religion, nationalistic fervour,
patriotism, sports, education and the individual dignity have interspersed for
the benefit of the State and the larger interests of the Nation. Chennai
city was the chief centre from which the British rule
expanded in the sub-continent and it remains a
standing monument of British contribution
to India.
What
it takes to keep the surroundings clean and hygienic. SYMA’s answer is : WE can
make a difference to the place around us – all that is required is ‘indomitable
will, few leading from the front and people cooperating ’ – This morning,
SYMA launched a ‘Cleaning Campaign’ – not a single day job –
with vision to keep Streets of Thiruvallikkeni divyadesam clean forever.
7th December 2014 [Sunday] catalysed
Triplicane residents into action. With brooms in their hands, pledge on their
lips imbued with enthusiasm to make the Divyadesam, a model place – a clean,
hygiene place – volunteers of SYMA and passionate residents went around Mada Streets launching cleanliness campaign making
the Streets around the Temple – ‘Litter-free Zone’, a clean area, where bakthas
can walk with bare-foot around the Temple.
SYMA is at the forefront in making the residents of Triplicane realise
that a clean litter-free environment is possible, if only, we all dedicate
ourselves in that. For three months from now on South Mada Street, Thulasinga Perumal Kovil
Street [TP Kovil St] and Peyalwar Kovil Street are adopted and maintained by
SYMA as a “Pilot Project”. We are creating the necessary infrastructure,
spread the awareness making the residents getting involved in keeping our place
clean.
The Cleaning campaign kicked-off with a grand
campaign @ 7 am on Sunday, 7th Dec 2014. More than 200 residents representing various associations
including : Sathyananda Yoga, Soundarya
RAthinamala Isaikuzhu, Mrs Lalitha of Pasumai
Iyakkam, Nanbargal kuzhu participated.
The Awareness procession started from Bharathiyar Illam, was flagged off
by Mr Thirugnana Sambandham, Project Director, Ramky. 116 ward Councillor Mr B Srinivasan@ MGR
Vasan, uniformed students and teachers of Hindu Sr Secy School, Patel Scout
Group, Corporation workers and SYMA volunteers participated. Immediately after the ‘awareness rally’ –
volunteers swept the streets of Triplicane ensuring its cleanliness.
It
certainly does not stop here … more needs to be accomplished. Together, we will ensure a neat, clean, hygiene
environment – it starts with Us, our Family, our Street, our Area, ………. Our
Nation.
Come,
Join us …… Together, we will strive to ensure that the Society is a better
place to live. Do contact us through e-mail
[srinivasyoungmensassociation@yahoo.co.in] or our Office bearers by phone
@ 044-28445050.
SYMA
in service to Society
Yours
Truly – S. Sampathkumar, Secretary, SYMA
Sir great Initiative.....
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