Chennai: Children of various schools such as Ahobila Math Oriental Higher Secondary School, Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, Little Oxford Matriculation Higher Secondary School, BS Mootha Girls Higher Secondary School, are all set to chant Sri Vishnu Sahasranama on 7 August between 9 and 9.30 am.
A press release said, the event is organised by Viswas Institute of Vishnu Sahasranama, covering several other schools in the city and from other States, on the same day at the same time, under the banner ‘Mazhalaiyin Mozhiyil Madhavanin Namamgal.’
Speaking about the event, S Sivasubramanian, one of the organisers said, “Our institution, a charitable organisation, aims to focus on creating awareness and passion in learning, chanting, understanding and propagating Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam among the younger generation, especially among school students. This event was started in 2011.”
“Initially children from ten schools took part and the number increased to 46 schools with over 65,000 students taking part in the subsequent edition and this year being the 19th edition, children from over 200 schools in places like New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra are also taking part.”
“For supporting our venture, we need more volunteers to co-ordinate the event at these schools.”
For details, contact 95001 77505.