Monthly Highlights – March 25 – Sri Kameswari Foundation

Greetings Everyone!!!

At Sri Kameswari Foundation,we celebrated the traditional Telugu New Year,Ugadi,with many new and exciting beginnings.Some of these are presented in this March newsletter,while others will be shared with you in the coming months.These new initiatives have deepened our commitment to bringing eternal knowledge to the modern world.

As we heard that this year, Viswavasu, is believed to bring good fortune to the world, what greater fortune can there be than gaining knowledge of the self?Every small step in that direction is a blessing and we are thrilled that our upcoming projects align with this vision.

With best wishes to everyone welcoming the New Year,Viswavasu,we present the notable updates of March in this newsletter!

Highlights of MARCH 2025

1. Field trip of our Veda Pathashala students to Witness the Pāundarīka Yāgam@Chinna Kanchi,near Vijayawada – (02-03-2025)

Our Vedam guruvugaru,Kunapuli Ganesh Kartikeya Ghanapathi garu,took his students to the Chinna kanchi temple near Nunna,close to Vijayawada,to witness the Trishahasragni Yukta Samooḍha Pāundarīka Yāga in person.

The purpose of this visit was to help the students observe the ritual firsthand and understand the practical application of the Vedic mantras they have been learning.

You can learn more about this journey and the details of the Pāundarīka Yāga through this video.

Heartfelt thanks to guruvu garu and Garlapati Phani garu for organizing and successfully executing this trip, bringing great joy to the students and creating a wonderful memory for them.🙏

Link to watch the video: https://youtu.be/Ni4yEJAawdU

2.Visit of Sri Sridhar Potaraju garu and Sri Ramana Kumar garu to Sri Kameswari Center for Vedic and Shastric Studies – (09-03-2025)

On March 9, 2025,Sri Kameswari Center for Vedic and Shastric Studies had the honor of hosting Sri Sridhar Potaraju garu,a distinguished advocate practicing before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India,along with his elder brother Sri Ramana Kumar garu,a practicing Chartered Accountant from Hyderabad.

Sri Sridhar Potaraju garu,known for his deep engagement with Bharatiya scriptures and his contributions to the Sri Ramjanmabhoomi case,shared his insights on the relevance of Itihasas and Puranas in contemporary legal and social frameworks.

His scholarly approach,integrating ancient wisdom with modern jurisprudence,resonated deeply with the ethos of our institution.

Sri Ramana Kumar garu, an esteemed financial expert,also engaged in discussions on the significance of traditional knowledge in financial governance and ethical business practices.

Their visit was marked by meaningful exchanges with our scholars,reinforcing the center’s commitment to preserving and applying Bharatiya knowledge systems in diverse fields.

We extend our gratitude to Sri Sridhar Potaraju garu and Sri Ramana Kumar garu for their visit and valuable interactions which continue to inspire our efforts in Vedic and Shastric studies.

3. EK Spiritual Services – Medical Camp – 16-03-25

Dr. Gopal Rao Garu and his team successfully conducted a comprehensive homeopathy medical camp at the Abhayanjaneya Swamy Temple in RTC Colony.

This initiative benefited students, parents, and local community members, providing essential treatment for chronic ailments.The camp served as a valuable healthcare opportunity and the foundation was honored to host such a holistic and community-centered effort.

We are grateful to Dr. Gopal Rao garu for taking the time and effort to conduct this medical camp every month, traveling all the way from Kothagudem to Hyderabad despite his advanced age. We pray for his health and happiness.

4.A Special Ugadi: Celebrated the Telugu New Year with a New Addition – 30-Mar-25

We welcomed Viswavasu Ugadi with a joyous addition to our Kameswari family. Our co-founder, Jammalamadaka Suryanarayana garu and his wife Pravallika garu were blessed with another baby boy on 25-March-25. We extend our heartfelt wishes to their family and pray for the well-being of both the mother and the newborn.

Despite this special occasion, our Veda Pathashala has continued seamlessly for the first ten days without any disruption.The way their family managed everything is truly inspiring and their unwavering commitment to Veda Adhyayanam deserves special appreciation.

5.Conducted Monthly Veda Pariksha at our Gurukulam – 26-Mar-25

The monthly Veda Pariksha was conducted by Gunturu Revanth Ghanapathi garu for our Veda Vidyarthis.These exams help teachers assess each Vidyarthi’s progress and enhance students confidence in appearing for the Pariksha.