District Welfare Committee Headed by Trichy District Collector K.Rajamani, IAS offered Rs.15000 for newly married five visually challenged couples.

District Welfare Committee Headed by Trichy District Collector K.Rajamani, IAS offered Rs.15000 for newly married five visually challenged couples.Eye donation promoter K.Selvaraj, a former employee of BHEL Trichy organised a mass marriage on 4^th Sep for 5 couples with the support of like-minded persons and institutions. What was striking about this ceremony is that 5 couples, one normal and other visually challenged, got an opportunity to get married. The marriage of 5 couples took place in BHEL, Manamahil Mandram. The families of five couples bride and bridge groom were happy to see the marriage. The five couples were T.Mahendran -Ramya, Ragupathy-Symaladevi,Thiruimeni-Andiammal,Thirpathi-Vanitha,and Amalraj-Gayatri. The wedding ceremonial 68 gifts such as home utility vessels and other basic required contributions were presented to the newly married couple.BHEL Deputy General Manager K.Maheswaran, Noted Writer and orator Nandalala, Trichy Red-Cross Chairman G.Rajasekaran,M.Karuppan,T.Vasudevan congratulated the newly married couple.It is noted that so far Eye donation promoter K.Selvaraj arranged and conducted 101 such marriages. K.Selvaj mentioned,’ throughout their younger years, visually challenged people dedicate a great deal of time learning how to adapt in order enjoy the same independence as sighted people do. As they grow, their family grows with them, and learns how to adjust their own attitudes as their loved one continues to gain independence. Marriage for a visually   challenged person is just like any other, caring and commitment to make sure that both partner’s needs and desires are met. By the time a visually challeged person reaches the point where they are ready to commit to marriage, they have most likely become accustomed to the disability and comfortable in finding the way most situations alone. It is difficult to then merge this world with a sighted person, but not impossible. By indulging the need to help, the sighted partner will learn faster just how capable their blind spouse is”.-Govin

SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pettavaithalai contributes Rs.15060 for the purchase of flood relief materials for Kerala flood victims

Pupils of SSMHSS handing over Rs.15060 to HM of the School

The Pupils of SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pettavaithalai contribute Rs.15060 for the purchase of flood relief materials to Kerala flood victims. Kerala was struggling with floods with intense rain throughout the state for around two weeks. At many places, people are forced to remain in relief camps at Schools, College and Community halls etc, food and medical assistance are being supplied by district administration / NGO / public  / others for survival.  Alapuzha and Ernakulam districts are

Procurement of Hand-loom item to be handed over to Kerala

being seriously affected bringing down houses and uprooting coconut palms. Also, these districts continued to be submerged, many of the  members are badly affected. The Pupils representatives of SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School collected Rs.15060 from their parents and handed over to the Head Mistress of the School. At the advice of School education authorities, the school masters purchased Blankets and Bed sheets from Co-optex for this amount and handed over the same to School Education Department. The consignment will be sent to Kerala in due course.Thanks to the SEVAI Shanthi Matric.Higher School in Trichirapalli for their gesture.-Kris

Over 550 children rescued by SEVAI-RCI in the round-the-clock Child Assistance Booth at the Trichy Railway Junction.

SEVAI-RCI Child Assistance booth in Trichirapalli Railway Junction

A round-the-clock Child Assistance Booth functions round the clock at the Trichy Railway Junction and rescued over 550 kids, the runaway and missing children in 7 months duration. It prevents trafficking and to prevent violence against children to strengthen protection services for children in vulnerable situations. It is the initiative of SEVAI; a Trichy based NGO-Railway Children, with the Financial and accompaniment support of Railway Children India. The booth was set up in Platform No.1 of Trichy Railway Junction; one of the significant Railway Junctions in Southern Railway Junction, the space has been provided by the Railway authorities.  The DGM, Southern Railways, Chennai inaugurated the Booth on 31^st January.2018.SEVAI Team of 16 members manages, working in shifts; the booth functions round-the-clock at the station. The objective behind setting up the booth was to rescue runaway and missing children and prevent trafficking of minors. The rescued children are brought to the booth immediately to make them feel comfortable and shift them to the SEVAI-Open Shelter approved by Government of Tamilnadu situated near central bus stand. Thereafter, the Open shelter staff members  attends to their basic needs such as providing food and space for taking rest, counseling and vocational education, care and support and 10 more staff members take care the open shelter. The children feel more comfortable in such environment. The SEVAI professional team and Field officer of RCI and manages the Open Shelter and interact with the rescued children to ascertain their whereabouts and produce the rescued children before the Child Welfare Committee as per the mandated procedure to reunite with their parents. The children are provided with balanced diet in Open shelter. Most runaway children preferred train as a mode to get away from their homes since it provided them access to travel to longer distances. Child Friendly Space have been created in Open Shelter  where the child's right to feel safe, to learn and to play in SEVAI-RCI’s Child Friendly Spaces provide a safe place for some of the  most vulnerable children as designed to address children's specific needs depending on the crisis state of affairs. India's huge, bustling railway stations are perfect for abusers looking to prey on lonely, desperate, vulnerable children. Children are constantly at risk of sexual violence, misuse and violence. Many children resort to drugs and substance abuse to get through each day. Trichirapalli Junction Child Help Assistance Booth is ‘child-friendly’ set up with the help and engagement of SEVAI-RCI.-Kris

Trichy DWFC Kalaiarangam is to be renovated as Kalyanmandapam

Child help Desk inaugurated in Trichy Railway Junction inaugurated -SEVAI/ RCI

SEVAI SSMHSS Establishes Faith Centre as Shanthinivasam

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BalaMurugan temple in Shanthinivasam, the Faith centre in SEVAI SMHSS.

Balamurugan in Shanthivasam Sannathi of SEVAI SMHSS

SEVAI SMHSS establishes a separate Sannathi in Shanthinivasam for God BalaMurugan. BalaMurugan brings Success to young people, physical comfort and wealth, peace of mind and avoids risks, Keep finances under control. God Karthikeya (Muruga) is the Hindu God of war who is also referred to as Karthikeya, Skanda, Kumara, Swaminatha and Subramaniya. He is the commander-in-chief of the army of Devas and is the son of God Shiva and Goddess Parvathi. Some popular folk tales form Tamil Nadu. Murugan is the younger brother of Ganesh, The reference of Murugan in Tamil literature came at about 14th century AD and all the legends came after that. Murugan is primarily worshipped in South India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Mauritius. All these places have significant Tamil population and a good influence of the language. Arupadaiveedu are six temples dedicated to Murugan and all of which are

image of God Murugan

located in Tamil Nadu. The six abodes are Tirupparamkunram, Thiruchendur, Thiruavinankudi, Swamimalai, Thiruthani, Pazhamudircholai. The god is known by different names in all these temples and these six abodes are mentioned in a Tamil Sangam Literature written by Nakeerar. Architectural findings of pottery in several places in Tamil Nadu and  elsewhere had ideographic inscriptions of his name as far back as 3rd century BC. Students of Shanthivasam of SSMHSS pray God Balamurugan regularly for better education and prosperity.

SEVAI :Sarasvathi, The Goddess of Learning situated in SEVAI Shanthi Matric.Higher Secondary School,in Shanthinivasam.

Sri Vidya Saraswathi Goddess

The Vidya Sarasvathi temple is around 22 kilometers from Trichy in SEVAI Arumbuhal Nagar, Sirugamani village.SEVAI Shanthi Matric Higher Secondary School in  Arumbuhal Nagar, Sirugamani village has established a renowned Sri Vidya Saraswathi temple . The temple premises has praharams for Sri Vidya Ganapathi Temple, Sri.Iswaria Lakshimi Temple, Lord Bala Murugan Temple. Surrounding this temple there are painting Temples which were painted. These painted temples are Ventajalapathy,Prasanna Venketachalapathy,Hanuman, Mum moorthihal, Ranganathar, Mariamman, Ramar Pattabishekam,Rock Fort, Annai Velankanni, Makka-Mathina, Lord Siva, Rathinagreeswarar etc. . Saraswati, means the flowing one. She is the goddess of knowledge and learning in Hinduism. She is extolled in the Vedas both as a goddess and as the sacred river by the same name.

Originally, she was a river goddess. Later became popular as the consort of Brahman and the goddess of knowledge and learning. She has seven sisters and helps the gods by destroying their foes. She also dispels the darkness of our minds. During dharsan time around 000's of devotees visit the temple every day.

Saraswati Mantra illuminates the minds of those seeking knowledge be it

Image of Goddess Saraswathi

related to the educational field or spiritual world. Saraswati mantra is believed to instill onfidence and imparts strong communicative skills. Saraswati Mantra also helps in developing our speech, removes Vani Dosha and helps us in making the appropriate use of our words. Mata Saraswati is the deity of Saraswati Mantra. Saraswati Devi is the goddess of speech, arts, music, knowledge, and mind power. Saraswati Devi is also called 'Vak Devi' the goddess of speech and sound. Saraswati Devi revealed language to man. Goddess Saraswati is depicted as a beautiful woman dressed in pure white representing purity; sits on a white swan symbolizing knowledge and truth, her four hands holding a veena through the strings of which flows all creativity and art form and a book symbolizing the Vedas (the original source of all Knowledge); a sphatik mala representing the power of meditation and a pot of sacred water having rejuvenative and purifying powers.

SEVAI Shanthi Secondary School establishes Faith Centre,the Shanthivasam.

Vidya Saraswathi/ Ayiswaria Lakshimi

The Faith centre,Shanthivasam offers in SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School has been developed from discussions with head Masters and key teachers, students and portents to help schools identify interfaith and cultural awareness opportunities for their children, young people and families in order to maximise their potential. This faith centre provides opportunities for your young people to have a better understanding of belief, faith and culture, having a positive impact on achievement and attainment in the classroom. SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School offers integrity in  Whole school assemblies, Visits from speakers from different

Goddess Laxshimi image

faiths, Workshops tackling controversial issues, Cultural celebration days, Faith trails, Training for staff, Mentoring and leadership. The Interfaith Education Centre is part of the school Children’s Services and sits within the Diversity and Cohesion Service.  Spirituality is just as important to student health as regular exercise and good eating habits. Many students find that their own wellbeing is enhanced by faith related activities. In recognition of this, the school has space allocated for students to sit in quiet reflection and/or for student faith based groups to congregate. There are several events, and opportunities to connect with others as well as opportunities to explore your own views and thoughts related to various faiths and beliefs. The Faith and Peaceful Relations Group explores the role of faith can play in achieving more peaceful and just societies. Faith can be a driver of peace, reconciliation and social justice. The school considers faith deserves more academic attention and emphasizes collaborative and participatory approaches.

Vidya Ganapathy

Lord Murugan

Mothers Love

faith centre-SEVAI 

Hanuman-SEVAI

Venketachalapathy

Prayer by a student

Prasanna Peruma