Our Mission
"Paropakaaraartham Idam Shareeram"
With Prayers to our Acharyas, Sri MahaPeriyava Manimandapam NJ USA – NAMMA PERIYAVA KOVIL is dedicated to “Service to Mankind” through 5 facets
- Sruthi
- Vidhya
- Bhakthi
- Paropakaram
- Sampradhayam
Sruthi: Preserve the Vedic heritage through regular recitation of Vedas and performing the prescribed rituals such as Ganapathi Homam, Avahanti Homam, Medha Suktha Homam, Mahanyasa Purvaka Ekadasa Rudra Abhishekam , for global harmony
Vidya: Nurture our future generation with the global values embedded in our traditions through educational initiatives via Center of Oriental Learning & Living (COOL), Sankara Gurukulam, Periyava Puranam, Periyava Times, Periyava Akashvani, Indian Language study groups and other Indic research and fellowship programs.
Bhakthi: Promote devotion to our Acharya Parampara and reinstate our indebtedness to them through observances of Acharya Jayanthi (Birth Nakshatra) and Aradhana (Day of Siddhi) in a traditional manner and follow their teachings through regular reading sessions.
Paropakaram : Dedicate time and resources to serve our community through the distribution of Prasadam from our monthly Pooja and conducting Food and health awareness drives in various communities.
Sampradhayam : Adhere to our age-old traditions and festivals such as Navarathri, Deepavali, Sankaranti, Upakarma, Guru Poornima & many more, understanding their significance and maintain a Gho Shala (Shelter for Cows and Bulls) to perform cow worship as prescribed in our scriptures.
परोपकारार्थमिंद शरीरं
“Paropakaaraartham Idam Shareeram“