Thursday, May 10, 2012

Dr. Rajkumar


Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju (24 April 1929 – 12 April 2006), better known by his screen name Rajkumar was a popular actor and singer in the Kannada film industry. He is considered a cultural icon of Kannadawhere he is also known as Rajanna, Natasarvabhouma (emperor of acting),Gaana Gandharva (singer in the court of Gods), and as Annavru (beloved elder brother).

Rajkumar entered the film industry at the age of eight and got his first break as a lead in the 1954-film Bedara Kannappa and went on to work in over 220 films. At the age of 71, he was kidnapped in Gajanur (the place where he brought up) by forest brigand Veerappan until a 108-day ordeal when he was released. He died of cardiac arrest at his residence in Bangalore on 12 April 2006.

In his film career, Rajkumar received nine Karnataka State Film Awards, ten South Filmfare Awards, two National Film Awards and a National Film Award for Best Playback Singer. He was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Mysore,and is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award

I had an oppurtunity to meet the Kannada Legend at his residence (Dec 23, 2004) through my friend Mr. Badrinath and his family to capture the event (Video and Fotos)









Awards and honors

Rajkumar was awarded numerous State and National awards. He was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan award, a doctorate from Mysore  University, and the Karnataka Ratna, the highest civilian honour of the State of Karnataka, recognizing him as a "Jewel of Kannada films." In 1995 he received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his outstanding contributions to the Kannada film industry. In 2011, during the 83rd birth anniversary of Rajkumar, the Chief Minister of Karnataka announced that the state government is recommending Rajkumar for a Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award of the country for his outstanding contribution to the film industry.

Closeup Pics of the greatest Legend of
Kannada Cinema taken by me
 National Film Awards
1992 - Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Naadamaya Ee Lokavella" from the movie Jeevana Chaitra
1995 - Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Filmfare Awards South
Rajkumar is a ten-time winner of South Filmfare Awards in the Best Actor category (a record which was later levelled by Kamal Haasan and Mammootty). Some of the films which fetched him a Best Actor awards 
include:
Gandhada Gudi in 1973
Mayura in 1975
Shankar Guru in 1978
Keralida Simha in 1981
Aakasmika in 1993



Other awards and honors
Honorary Doctorate from the Mysore University in 1976
The Nadoja Award (an honorary doctorate) from Hampi University in 1999
Nine Karnataka State Film Awards in the Best Actor category
Two Karnataka State Film Awards in the Best Playback Singer category
Padma Bhushan award in 1983
ETV Kannadiga of the Year Award in 2003
NTR National Award for the year 2002.
Karnataka Ratna in 1992 and "Nata Saarvabhowma" (The Emperor of Acting) in 1967 by the Government of Karnataka.
Kentucky colonel honorary title by the governor of Kentucky, U.S in 1985.






 A 6-kilometre (3.7 mi) road has been named "Dr. Rajkumar Road" after Rajkumar. The road stretches from Government Soap Factory in Yeshwanthpur to Prasanna Theater, Magadi Road in Bangalore.


Death and aftermath
Rajkumar died at his home in Sadashivanagar, Bangalore on April 12, 2006 following a cardiac arrest. As per his wishes, his eyes were donated to 2 people the next day.
His death precipitated a statewide reaction. Following the news of his death, there was major unrest in the city of Bangalore]. The then Chief Minister, H. D. Kumaraswamy, later claimed that the violence was instigated by vested political interests. However the opposition blamed it on lack of timely arrangements by responsible organizations. An unofficial bandh (closure of all shops and other establishments) was announced. More than 1000 vehicles were burnt and eight people were killed in police firing. Several people attempted suicide after hearing of Rajkumar's death; most of them were rescued. Around two million people followed his remains.Some of the unrest was caught on film during the "Outsourcing" episode of the Morgan Spurlock show 30 Days.
The Karnataka government announced its intention to make a 10 crore memorial in memory of Rajkumar at Kanteerava Studios. After Rajkumar's demise, as a tribute and remembrance his fans have unveiled more than 50 statues of Rajkumar, spread across Bangalore city.

ನಿಧನ
ಮಾಧ್ಯಮಗಳಿಂದ "ಅಂತಿಮ ನಮನ, ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರೆ" ಅಂತಿಮ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮಂಡಿನೋವು ಹಾಗು ಎದೆನೋವಿನಿಂದ ಬಳಲಿದ ಡಾ.ರಾಜ್, ೧೨ ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್, ೨೦೦೬ ಬುಧವಾರದಂದು ಮಧ್ಯಾಹ್ನ ೧:೪೫ರ ಸುಮಾರಿಗೆ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ತಮ್ಮ ಕೊನೆಯುಸಿರೆಳದರು.

ಕನ್ನಡ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗದ ದಂತಕಥೆಯಾಗಿದ್ದ ಡಾ.ರಾಜ್ ಅವರ ಅಗಲಿಕೆಯಿಂದ, ಒಂದು ಸುವರ್ಣ ಯುಗದ ಅಂತ್ಯವಾದಂತಾಯಿತು. ಡಾ.ರಾಜ್ ಅವರ ಸ್ವ-ಇಚ್ಛೆಯಂತೆ, ಮರಣೋತ್ತರವಾಗಿ ಅವರ ಕಣ್ಣುಗಳನ್ನು ನಾರಾಯಣ ನೇತ್ರಾಲಯಕ್ಕೆ ದಾನ ಮಾಡಲಾಯಿತು. ಮೃತರ ಪಾರ್ಥಿವ ಶರೀರವನ್ನು ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳ, ಬಂಧುಮಿತ್ರರ ದರ್ಶನಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಕಂಠೀರವ ಕ್ರೀಡಾಂಗಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಇಡಲಾಗಿತ್ತು. ಅಪಾರ ಸಂಖ್ಯಯ ಜನಸ್ತೋಮ ಅಂತಿಮದರ್ಶನದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಾಲ್ಗೊಂಡಿತ್ತು.
೧೩ ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ ೨೦೦೬ರಂದು, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ನಂದಿನಿ ಲೇಔಟ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಕಂಠೀರವ ಸ್ಟುಡಿಯೊ ಆವರಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಡಾ.ರಾಜ್ ಪಾರ್ಥಿವ ಶರೀರದ ಅಂತ್ಯಸಂಸ್ಕಾರವು ನಡೆಯಿತು. ಇವೆರಡು ದಿನ (ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ ೧೨ ಮತ್ತು ೧೩), ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಕ್ಷುಬ್ದ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿ ಉಂಟಾಗಿತ್ತು.


Sunday, May 6, 2012

Narasimha Jayanthi-May 2012

Balepet Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, 

Narasimha Jayanthi is celebrated during Vaikunta Shudha Chaturdashi and F
ull Moon (Pournami) day or on the day of Swathi Nakshathra(star). On this particular day Lord Vishnu took the avatar of "Narasimha". 

In the morning at 5:00 AM Abhisheka will be performed to the Lord NARASIMHA. Afterwards Vishesha (Special) Alankara Thirumanjana is performed. Alankara thirumanjana means ritual bath will be performed through Shanka(Conch) Nidhi and Padma Nidhi (special type of utensils which contains 1000 holes) to the god with turmeric powder, Kumkum, milk, curd, Honey, Ghee and Tender coconut water. Alankara Thirumanjana seva is the speciality of this temple which will be performed to the god only during Narasimha Jayanthi. There after Vishesha Hoovina Alankara(Special Floral Decoration) and Bhagavada Aradhane will be performed. On this day special manthras will be chanted during the sevas.

Balepet Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy the home god of mine, visited  and had a darshan along with all my family members on 06th May 2012













Brief Information about the Temple
History:

About two hundred to three hundred years ago the city of Bangalore was confined to the markets in and around the present Kempegowda Road. Bangalore comprised of the densely populated stretch from Cottonpet to City Corporation Office.Bangalore was all of cottonpet, akkipet, chickpet, doddapet, halasurupet, sultanpet, mandipet and balepet. Rest of the neighbourhood consisted of agricultural land and many different villages. Bangalore at that time was a residential cum business centre and different sects used to live in groups. 

The visitors to Bangalore used to enter Bangalore through Balepet which had small bye lanes, houses and flower gardens. Since Balepet is at the beginning of Bangalore, the same was named as Bengaluru Bagilu(Door of Bangalore). Lord Narasimha used to protect the entire city. Hence the people of Bangalore started to call this deity Balebagilu Narasimha (Narasimha of Balebagilu)

The elders used to narrate the historical incident about Sri Balebagilu Narasimha.In the past one night a person got a dream. In the dream he saw almighty and he told him that the two idols in the Suvarnamukhi lake of Bannerghatta should be installed .Later the person went to priest Narsimhacharya and informed about the dream. When the villgers searched the Suvarnamukhi lake they found two idols.One idol was installed behind champdame temple in Bannerghatta and the other idol was brought to Balebagilu by the villagers. The idol which was called Shri Prasanna Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy was installed behind Pillanjaneya Gudi. The idol measured three to three and a half feet in height and was made up of saligrama shile. The idol had four hands and a Shankhchakra. One hand embraced ShriLakshmi and the other one was abhayahastha. In the padmapeetha where Narasimha was installed, Garuda was also present and looks like the Garuda is carrying Lord Narasimha.

Everyday different kind of Trikala seva is performed for Lord Narasimha. During Vaishaka Shudha Chaturdashi day of every year in the presence of Chitta Swamy Nakshathra Brahmotsava will be performed with pomp and splendour. Balebagilu Narsimha temple was built using stones with ancient style of architecture. There is a main door next to Garudagambha which is in front of Lord Narsimha idol. There is only one samll gopura over the main door.

Opening And Closing Time:
7:00 AM to 12:30 PM 
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM 
Brahmarathotsava day
5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Timings may vary on special days.

Distance From City To temple:

The temple is located in central business area of Balepet (Bangalore) which is at a distance of about one Km from Kempegowda (KSRTC) Main Bus Stand.

Nearest Bus stop:

Bangalore main BMTC bus station and Kempegowda (KSRTC) Main Bus station are located at a distance of about one Km from the temple. The devotees may use BMTC Buses for local transport and KSRTC buses for out station transport.

Nearest Railway Station:

Railway stations near to the temple are

Bangalore Central Railway Station About 1 Km
Cantonment Railway Station About 5 Kms
Malleshwaram Railway Station About 3 Kms
Yeshawanthapur Railway Station About 4 Kms

Nearest Airport

Bangalore International Airport is located within the city limit at a distance of about twelve kms from the temple. The airport operates both domestic and international fiights. The Bangalore airport is a major hub for feeder routes in South Zone.

Nearest Bank and ATMs
Vijaya Bank, Karnataka Bank are the nearest banks and ATMs to the temple.

SEVAS

Daily Sevas:

Sl no.
Seva Name/ Pooja
Seva Charges Rs.
Seva Timings
 1
Astothara namavali
5/-
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM(Morning) 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM(Evening)
 2
Panchamrutha abhishekha
150/-
8:30 AM to 9:15 AM(Daily Once)
 3
Sahasranama
30/-
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM(Only evening)
 4
Puliyogare
150/-
10:30 AM Onwards(Morning)
 5
Dadhyodhana Nivedane(Mosaranna)
100/-
10:30 AM Onwards(Morning)
 6
Prakarotsava
600/-
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM(Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday)
 7
Kalyanotsava
3000/-
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM(Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
 8
Shashwatha seva
2000/-
10:30 AM Onwards(Morning)

Temple Postal Address:
Shree Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple, 
No-17 Balepet Main Road,
Near Majestic Theatre,
Bangalore.
Pin - 560053

Contact person & Address:
Executive Officer,
Shree Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple,
No-17 Balepet Main Road,
Near Majestic Theatre,
Bangalore.
Pin - 560053

Telephone no: 9845876506
Fax No:---
E-mail Address: 



source: 
wikipedia.org
http://karnatakatemples.kar.nic.in