New Kalpathy Grama Samooha Projects

The draconian Kerala Act 1967 snatched away the little landed properties the temple had without any compensation and the villagers suddenly found themselves with no funds for conduct of even regular poojas at the temple. For few years there after festivals and poojas became a very low-key affair. Each householder used to contribute Rs.1/- per month and a little quantity of oil for continuing the daily poojas. Maintenance of temple could not be attended to for want of funds. Then during 1972, The New Kalpathy Grama Jana Samooham, which remained a dormant body all these years, was activated with a new set up and concept. They floated the popular Nitya - Nivedyam found to supplement the paltry income from the endowments. Within a few years, thanks to the generous and spontaneous contributions from our villagers the Samooham established itself on a sound financial footing and villagers were able to look ahead and conceive progressive schemes to tackle their social problems, simultaneously taking care of the reasonable needs of our temple for Nitya Pooja, Vedaparayanam, conduct of festivals etc., The Maha Ganapathy Kalyanamandapam is one such project which is very popular and patronized by even the surrounding villagers as they have no commercial interest in this project. This has been completed at a total cost of Rs.25 lakhs and is fully equipped. We are extending now financial assistance to the needy among the villagers for continuing education, conduct of obligatory religious functions, medical expenses etc., in a moderate way. Future projects of the Samooham with special emphasis on social and cultural matters : Establishing a Vedic study center. Established of a Sanskrit study center which will enable the students to handle Sanskrit easily for studying our scriptures, smrithis and ancient scientific treatises and their correct interpretation. Appointment of vedic scholars on monthly salary basis + other perks to conduct obligatory religious rites and functions of the community. Establishment of a library cum reading room. Extension of financial assistance to brilliant students for continuing higher education. Extension of financial assistance to the needy in matters relating to obligatory religious functions such as conduct of Upanayanam, marriage, funeral, obsequies etc. Purchase of an Ambulance van and extending service to the same to the community. Training of women in spare time gainful vocational subjects. Establishing a centre for promotion of art and culture. We can also plan to acquaint our younger generations about the richness of our tradition and values so as to insulate them against the modern day bad influences