In 2006, Global Organisation for Divinity invited Ramanujam Mukundagiri and Poornima, senior disciples of Swamiji to visit Australia. Ramanujam and Poornima toured Australia during the months of August and September and gave several lectures in many residences and public places in Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.
2006 – SYDNEY PROGRAM
Worship and Bhajans (Songs)
Date: Fri 11th Aug
Time:7:00-9:00pm
Topic:Lecture on “THE POWER OF CHANTING THE DIVINE NAME” by Ramanujam in English
Venue: Dundas Community Centre, Sturt Street, Dundas (as part of the “Darshan at suburbs” project by Sri Venkateswara Temple, Helensburgh)
Lectures on Bhagavatham
Date: Sat 12th Aug-Fri 18th Aug
Time: 7:30-9:00pm
Topic: 7 DAY Lecture series on “ESSENCE OF SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM” by Poornima in Tamil
Venue: Homebush Boys High School, Bridge Rd, Homebush
Lectures on Spiritual Practice
Date: Sun 13th Aug
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Topic: Lecture on “BHAJAN & NAMASANKIRTAN – A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE” by Ramanujam in English
Venue: Girls Scout Hall, Plympton Rd, Carlingford ( opposite to Carlingford North Shopping Centre)
Universal Aspects of Indian Spirituality
Date: Sat 19th Aug
Time: 7:30-9:00pm
Topic: Lecture on “UNIVERSAL ASPECTS OF INDIAN SPIRITUALITY” by Ramanujam in English
Venue: Willow Park Community Centre, 25 Edgeworth David Road, Hornsby
Lectures on Bhagavatham
Date: Sun 20th Aug
Time: 10:30-Noon
Topic: Lecture on “ESSENCE OF SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM” by Ramanujam in English
Venue: Hare Krishna (ISKCON) temple at New Gokula Farm, Lewis Lane, off Mt. View Rd, Millfield, near Cessnock
Lectures on Devotion
Date: Tue 22nd Aug
Time: 1:30-3:00pm
Topic: Lecture on “SABARI – THE EPITOME OF DEVOTION” by Ramanujam in English
Venue: The Blavatsky Lodge of The Theosophical Society, 484 Kent St , Sydney
Lectures on Thirupavai
Date: Wed 23rd Aug-Fri 25th Aug
Time: 7:30-9:00pm
Topic: 3 DAY Lecture series on “ESSENCE OF THIRUPAVAI” by Poornima in Tamil
Venue: Residence at WATTLEGROVE
Worship and Prayers
Date: Sat 26th Aug
Time: 9:00-11:00am
Topic: Lecture on “GREATNESS OF MAHA PERIYAVA” (Kanchi Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Swamigal) by Poornima in Tamil
Venue: Girls Scout Hall, Plympton Rd, Carlingford ( opposite to Carlingford North Shopping Centre)
Lectures on Saivam Topics
Date: Mon 28th Aug-Thu 31st Aug
Time: 7:30-9:00pm
Topic: 4 DAY lecture series on “VARIOUS SAIVAM TOPICS” by Ramanujam and Poornima in Tamil
Venue: Sydney Murgan Temple Cultural Hall, Sydne Murugan Temple, Westmead
Lectures on Upadesa Saram
Date: Mon 4th Sep-Fri 8th Sep
Time: 7:30-9:00pm
Topic: 5 DAY lecture series on “UPADESA SARAM” (Composed by Sri Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi) by Ramanujam in English
Venue: Dundas Community Centre, No. 21 Sturt Street, Dundas
Lectures on Devi Kalotram
Date: Sat 9th Sep- Sun 10th Sep
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Topic: 2 DAY lecture series on “Essence Of DEVI KALOTRAM (composed by Sri Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi) by Ramanujam in English
Venue: Navasakthi Temple, 1039 Old Northern Rd, Dural
Lectures on Sadh Darshanam
Date: Sat 16th Sep-Sun 17th Sep
Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Topic: 2 DAY lecture series on “Essence of SADH DARSHANAM” (Composed by Sri Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi) by Ramanujam in English
Venue: Residence at 37 Windamere Ave, Woodcroft
Lectures on Ramayana
Date: Sat 23rd Sep
Time: 10:30am-Noon
Topic: Lecture on “Values from RAMAYANA” ( as part of SVT Vidyalaya program) by Poornima in Tamil
Venue: Sri Venkateswara Temple, Temple Rd, Helensburgh
Lectures on the Divine Name
Date: Tue 26th Sep
Time: 1:30-3:00pm
Topic: Lecture on “THE POWER OF DIVINE NAME” by Ramanujam in English
Venue: The Blavatsky Lodge of The Theosophical Society, 484 Kent St, Sydney
Lectures on Bhaktha Vijayam
Date: Wed 27th Sep
Time: 10:00-Noon
Topic: Lecture on “Bhaktha Vijayam – Life histories of great Indian Saints” by Poornima in Tamil
Venue: Pennant Hills Community Centre, Yarrara Rd, Pennant Hills,Yarrara Road, Pennant Hills
Seminar for University students
Seminars and workshops were held for university students in University of Sydney. A 3 day seminar was delivered by Ramanujam Mukundagiri.
Program: 3 day Seminar
Venue: University of Sydney, Sydney
Period: Aug – Sep 2006
Lecturer: Ramanujam Mukundagiri
Age group: 18+
Program schedule/topic:
Day 1 – Introduction to Hinduism – creation of Universe and karma cycle
Day 2 – Karma cycle and final goal in life – as per Hinduism
Day 3 – Karma cycle and practical application of Hinduism in the modern day life of a University student
Day retreat for children
The Association conducted an all day retreat for children in 2006
Date and Time: 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday 2nd September 2006
Venue: Cherrybrook Manor Hall, Cherrybrook
Teachers: Ramanujam Mukundagiri and Poornima Kumarasami (during their Australian tour)
Number of children: 30
Age group: 5 – 15 years
Program schedule: Chanting, prayers, talk and discussion on importance of prayer, worship and festivals, Yoga, exercises, discussion on health and food. Lunch and morning tea and afternoon tea were provided to the children.
2006 – MELBOURNE PROGRAM
| DATE | TIME | TOPIC | VENUE |
| Tue 12th
Sept |
6:30 – 7:30 PM
8:30-9:00Pm |
Lecture on “Role of Temple and Importance of Temple Worship” by Ramanujam in English
Questions & Answers |
Sri Vakrathunda Vinayagar Temple
1290-1298, Mountain Highway The Basin VIC 3194
|
| Wed 13th
Sept |
7:30-8:30 PM | Lecture on “Sri Pamban Swamigal Charithram” by Poornima in Tamil
|
Melbourne Murugan Temple
17-19 Knight avenue North Sunshine Vic 3020
|
| Thu 14th
Sept |
7:15-8:15 PM
8:15-9:15 PM |
Lecture on “Essence of Srimad Bhagavatham” by Ramanujam in English
Lecture on “Values fromf Srimad Ramayana” by Poornima in Tamil |
Mr Venkatraman’s Residence
11, Winners Circle Aspendale Gardens Vic 3195 |
|
Fri 15th Sept |
7:30-9:30 PM |
Lecture on “Meditation and Path to Self enquiry” by Ramanujam in English Followed by Bhajans/ Chanting – Led by Poornima
|
Scouts Hall Cnr of Orchard Street and Cherry Street David Crawford Reserve Glen Waverley
Vic 3150 (MEL 62 A10)
Organised by Prabakar (0407) 858 008 |
| Sat 16th
Sept |
7:00-8:00 AM
8:00-9:00 AM
|
Lecture on “Practical aspects of Meditation” by Ramanujam in English
Lecture on “Bhakthi Marga and power of chanting the divine name” by Poornima in Tamil |
Mr. Ganapathy’s Residence
25, Madigan Drive Glen Waverly VIC 3150
|
Seminar for University students
Seminars and workshops were held for university students in University of Sydney. A 3 day seminar was delivered by Ramanujam Mukundagiri.
Program: 3 day Seminar
Venue: University of Sydney, Sydney
Period: Aug – Sep 2006
Lecturer: Ramanujam Mukundagiri
Age group: 18+
Program schedule/topic:
Day 1 – Introduction to Hinduism – creation of Universe and karma cycle
Day 2 – Karma cycle and final goal in life – as per Hinduism
Day 3 – Karma cycle and practical application of Hinduism in the modern day life of a University student
Day retreat for children
The Association conducted an all day retreat for children in 2006
Date and Time: 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday 2nd September 2006
Venue: Cherrybrook Manor Hall, Cherrybrook
Teachers: Ramanujam Mukundagiri and Poornima Kumarasami (during their Australian tour)
Number of children: 30
Age group: 5 – 15 years
Program schedule: Chanting, prayers, talk and discussion on importance of prayer, worship and festivals, Yoga, exercises, discussion on health and food. Lunch and morning tea and afternoon tea were provided to the children.
Weekly Sunday devotional music Classes
Deepak Vinod conducted weekly devotional music classes for children and adults during 2009.
Day: Sunday
Time: 9 am to 12 noon
Venue: 30, Hollows Place, Bonnyrigg
Teacher: Deepak Vinod
Target group: Children and adults
Content of the class: To teach how to play the musical instrument, Harmonium and songs/bhajans and recital of Ramayana