Mahara Nombu (Ambu Podudhal) 2022 – London Nagarathar Sangam

Oct 16, 2022 – LNS conducted first of its kind Mahara Nombu in UK at London Sri Murugan Temple and it was well attended by all members.

MAHARA NOMBU EVENT MINUTES

Venue: LONDON MURUGAN TEMPLE HALL

Date / Time: Sunday 16^th OCTOBER 2022 5:45pm To 8:30pm

This year for the first time in LNS, we hosted the Mahara Nombu event at London Sri Murugan Temple hall.
The meeting started off by lighting the lamp by Mrs.Sivakami Achi and Mrs.Sornam Achi, followed with Prayer song sung by Mstr.Adityavel and Miss.Valliammai.
Our Sangam President Mr.Manikandan kick started the event with welcome speech.
Next was an oratory by Mrs.Sujatha Sethuraman by providing us with insights and significance of Mahara Nombu.
This was followed by the soulful bajan sung by Mrs.Valli Lakshmanan ,Mrs.Alagu Meenal and Mrs.Meena Manickam.
Next, 108 Potri recited by Mr.Allan Ramanathan Annan.
Next came the main agenda for the day (Ambu Poduthal) and was presided by Murugan Koil gurukkal , starting off with a Pooja to Murugan deity then followed by ambu poduthal. All our members from seniors to juniors actively took part in this ritual with great enthusiasm.
When all our members had finished with the Ambu Poduthal, Mr.Vairavan Sockalingam concluded the event with a Vote of thanks to all members, sponsors & event organizers.
Scrumptious dinner from Hotel Saravana Bavan was enjoyed by everyone.
All the kids were presented with gifts before leaving.
Our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors for the event
Mrs.Geetha Karuppaiah Achi
Mr.Kasiviswanathan Ramanathan
Mrs.Nachu Manikandan (Gifts)
Mrs Alagu Meenal Achi (Flowers)

LNS Committee would like to sincerely thank all those who participated in the Mahara Nombu Event and in particular
Mr.Allan Ramanathan Annan for their support in coordinating the event with London Sri Murugan temple
Mr.Chidambaram Arunachalam for his support in procurement of Vazhai maram & flowers.
Mr.Thenappan Annan and Sita Achi for their support of the event.
Mrs.Meena Thyagarajan and Mrs Meena Manickam for arranging the Ambu.
Mrs.Subathra Ramanathan for the Velli Kilikki.
Mr.Karuppaiah for taking amazing photos.
And every member who helped us in making this event a successful one.

Finally, thanks to all of our members who registered, attended & helped us throughout the event.

Thank you all

LNS Committee 2022-2023