Tiruppugazh Sangamam Chennai

Dec 2004 - Jan 2005 program of activities

Route of Tiruppukaz Sangamam Kadirkama Yatra, January 16-21, 2003

Atop Kathiramalai, Kataragama

Devotees before main gate to Kataragama Maha Devale

Ravana Vettai, dramatic gorge at Tiru Koneswaram

Manikka Gangai, Sella Kathirkamam

Relaxing at the Rosen Renaissance Hotel, Kataragama

Tiruppugaz Sangamam members visit Rathinagiri

Sangamam members visit Valli Malai, October 2001

Arupadai Veedu complex, Chennai

Objectives of the Tiruppugazh Sangamam
(© 2001 Tiruppugazh Sangamam)

1. To spread Arunagirinathar's Tiruppugazh songs and its message amongst humanity;
2. To conduct annual Tiruppugazh conferences in India and, ultimately, worldwide;
3. To help, support, honour and coordinate all the organisations, Tirupugazh music groups as well as Individuals involved in spreading Tiruppugazh;
4. To undertake research work to locate and publish new Tiruppugazh songs from palmleaf manuscripts;
5. To teach Tiruppugazh in schools/colleges and conduct singing/speech classes and contests for children of all ages;
6. To collect all available information (papers, songs etc.) on Murugan devotion and also establish a library-museum on all the aspects of Kaumara;
7. To publish newsletters on Murugan bhakti and to conduct monthly programmes on the above objectives;
8. To bring out a directory of all Tiruppugazh societies from all parts of India and other parts of the world.
9. To coordinate and help in spreading Tiruppugazh all over the world.

Audio Cassettes and CDs released to date (all in Tamil).

1. Tiruppugazh - 66
   66 ragas in two cassettes (60 min each with booklet) by noted Tiruppugazh vocalist-devotee T.V. Sundaravalli and Party. Two cassettes for Rs. 100 (US$ 3)
2. Swamimalai Tiruppugazh
   cassette (60 min) by T.V. Sundaravalli (with booklet) Cost: Rs.50 (US$ 1.50)
3. Abhishekangalil Alagu Murugan and Archanai Tiruppugazh
   a selection of Tiruppugazh describing the abhishekam and archanai such as nadabindu namo namo (60 min cassette) Cost: Rs.50 (US$ 1.50)
4. Arulvai Arumuga
   selected Tiruppugazh, other songs and two slokas - a unique collection of Murugan songs 60-min cassette by T.V. Sundaravalli. Cost: Rs.50 (US$ 1.50)
5. Tiruppugazh 108
   Eight 60-min cassettes (total playing time 7 hrs 30 mins) by Tiruppugazh Ganasaraswati T.V. Sundaravalli and V.G. Akshaya in 115 ragas. An excellently produced collector's item for Muruga bhaktars available for Rs. 400 (US$ 10.00). Also available as a set of seven CDs for Rs. 1200 (US$ 40)

1. Muzhudum Alagiya Kumaran (authentic study of the Iconography of Lord Muruga with illustrations.) Rs. 100 ( US$ 3.00)
2. Maheswara Vadivangal (authentic study of the Iconography of SIVA with illustrations) Rs. 250 (US$ 6.00)
3. Tirupporur Sannidhimurai (the first Sannidhimurai on Tirupporur Murugan by Siagnana Swamigal) Rs. 100 ( US$ 3.00)
4. Tiruppugazh -- 66 Rs. 15 (US$ 0.50)
5. Tiruppugazh -- 108 Rs. 70 (US$ 2.00)
6. Tiruttandakam -- 66 Rs. 15 (US$ 0.50)
7. Veduvathu Alikkum Velavan Tiruppugazh Rs. 30 ( US$ 1.00)
8. Tirumuraigalil Tirumurugan Rs. 40 (US$ 1.00)
9. Swamimalai Tiruppugazh Rs. 15 (US$ 0.50)
10. Namchchvaya Tiruppatigamgal Rs. 50 (US$ 2.00)

Prices in rupees and in dollars are applicable for delivery in Chennai only. Contact us for purchase details.

Activities of the Jnanamalai Murugan Devotees Group: September 2003

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