Seva Activities - November 2024

 

Our bi-monthly seva at the Ayya Temple, Farlim was held on Saturday, 2nd November.  Despite the rain, many turned up to receive their parcels of dry rations, etc.  Vegetables were also distributed to The Little Sisters of the Poor.

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Ganesha Chaturthi 2024

 

"Pranams to the elephant-faced Lord of the Ganaas, who receives the first prayer, who is the giver of bliss, the embodiment of Pranava Om and destroyer of obstacles in the path of spiritual practices."

We held prayers and bhajans on Sunday, 8th September to mark the auspicious occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi.  Prayers concluded with Swami's Divine Message and Arathi, after which prasadam was served to all attending.

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Annual Memorial Prayers (Zhongyuan Jia)

 

Our annual memorial prayers (Zhongyuan Jia) were held on Sunday, 18th August.  These prayers are held in conjunction with the Hungry Ghost Festival which falls on the 7th month of the Chinese lunar calendar.  Devotees dedicated these prayers to their departed loved ones by writing their names on a card and placing it on lotus candles on the altar.  Offerings of fruit and kueh were also made.

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Krishna Janmashtami Bhajan

 

We celebrated Krishna Janmashtami on the evening of Sunday, 25th August with prayers and soulful renditions of Krishna bhajans (see video above).  At the end of bhajans, we recited the Vasudeva Sutram Devam mantra 9 times which was followed by other Sai mantras.  The evening ended with prasad for all.

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Some Seva Activities (August/Sept)

Breakfast for the residents of Thiru Home and also for Sai Ram Home.

Vegetables for Thean Oon Home, Sai Ram Home and The Little Sisters of the Poor.

Adult pampers for Thean Oon Seniors' Home.

Narayana Seva on 7th and 8th September to 20 poor families in the Farlim area, Paya Terubong, Kampung Melayu, Rifle Range flats, Free School Road flats and Desa Green.  Five members of NED assisted in the distribution of dry rations.

Distribution of food items and vegetables at Ayya Temple, Farlim on 14th September.  Some fresh vegetables were also donated to an OKU home and old folks' home in Butterworth.  Breakfast was also served to the old folks of Thiru Home and to an orphanage, Pusat Jagaan Sinar Ceria, BM.

We also distributed some personal care and sanitary items for Thiru Home and the Sai Ram Seniors' Home on 28th September.

Guru Poornima Prayers

 

We celebrated Guru Poornima on the evening of Sunday, 21st July 2024 with prayers commencing with Vedam, Sai Archana (x 108), Bhajans, Swami's Divine Message and ending with Mangala Arathi.  The evening was charged with divine vibrations as everyone sang wholeheartedly to express gratitude to Swami for His guidance and love.  Prasadam was served after prayers concluded.

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Some Seva Activities (July)

 

Our bi-monthly distribution of vegetables and dry rations at the Ayya Temple, Farlim was carried out on Saturday, 6th July.  Usually about 80 needy people are served.

Apart from the above, we also distributed same to four old folks' homes and orphanages in Penang island and mainland.  The Little Sisters of the Poor also received a variety of vegetables.

A bag of vegetables was also given to this family (see video above). The little girl showed us that she is learning from a book given to her earlier.  This book programme for children was launched last year as part of our seva.

Bi-monthly Narayana Seva on 13th and 14th July providing dry rations to 21 poor families in and around Farlim, Paya Terubong, Kampung Melayu, Rifle Range flats, Free School Road flats and Desa Green involving 5 volunteers from NED Centre.

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Wesak Day Celebrations

 

Devotees lining up to bathe the Little Buddha

Our Wesak Day celebrations were held at 10.00 a.m. at the Centre on Wednesday, 22nd May.  Prayers began with Veda chanting followed by bhajans, Buddhist and Sai mantras and after Arathi, devotees had the opportunity of bathing the Little Buddha.  About 30 devotees attended the prayers

Short video taken during the prayers

May Lord Buddha enlighten us on the path of love, light, peace and harmony!

JAI SAI RAM

Mother's Day Treat

 

We were very happy to give the children of The Children's Protection Society a vegetarian lunch on Sunday, 12th May to celebrate Mother's Day.  The children number 35 and are very polite and disciplined.  We look forward to another opportunity to serve them in the near future.

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Some Seva Activities (May)

 

Bi-monthly food and vegetable distribution at the Ayya Temple, Farlim for around 80 needy people.

22 packs of adult diapers for the Thean Oon Seniors' Home.

Breakfast for the residents of Thiru Home and also vegetables.

Eggs and vegetables for Sai Ram Old Folks Home plus toiletries and detergent.

Vegetables for The Little Sisters of the Poor.

Donation of adult diapers and a 1000L aluminium water container by a member of NED to Thiru Home.

Bi-monthly Narayana Seva to 21 poor families in and around Georgetown, Penang.

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Aradhana Mahotsavam (NED) - 24th April

 

In conjunction with Sri Sathya Sai Aradhana Mahotsavam, we held prayers on the evening of Wednesday, 24th April to express our gratitude to Bhagawan for His grace and blessings. Our prayers began with Veda chanting followed by Namavali, Bhajans and Mangala Arathi.  

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