Preserve Promote Ancient Temples

For over three hundred years, the Sri Malaiyalabaghavathi Astrology Temple sat quietly on the edge of the forests performing its ancient rites and prayers for those who may come in need. The Temple preserved and promoted the cultural and spiritual values of Indian society. Founded more than 375 years ago, the Temple served the agrarian society on the surrounding farmlands. For generations, the Temple's priests and custodians performed an essential role in maintaining and performing the rites and prayers for the sick, downtrodden and poor.

Today, Mr Kanagasabapathi is the 7th Generation Priest, custodian of the Sri Malaiyalabaghavathi Astrology Temple. His title is known as Sri Mayala Bahavalhi Anugragam petra Astrologer. He explained that:

The Sri Malaiyalabaghavathi Astrology Temple faces the north. In India, most temples face the South. Temples which face the North are very powerful and send good vibrations. North facing Temples include Sri Kaali and Sri Durga.

The deity honoured at the Temple is also known as Kali. Some information about this deity can be found in the following links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kali

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhadrakali

As you know, the ancient cultural heritage of our human society is constantly under challenge. Do we wish to preserve our multifaceted society. If so, can we play a part?

The custodians of the Sri Malaiyalabaghavathi Astrology Temple believe we can. But they need all the help they can get today.

The 375 years old Sri Malaiyalabaghavathi Astrology Temple was rebuilt by Mr Kanagasabapathi and reopened on 14 January 2014. The Temple was rebuilt largely by funds from Mr Kanagasabapathi and well wishers and supporters. The operation and renovation of the Temple have depleted Mr Kanagasabapathi's personal finances. He had to take loans from banks and pawn his wife's jewellery. The Temple's expenses include the celebration of Indian cultural and religious prayers for the poor, the sick and the downtrodden.

The current fund raising is to discharge loans so that the Custodian and Temple are debt free. Interest bearing loans should be cleared so that the Temple can operate without an interest burden. The following outstanding figures are original debts not taking into account interests accrued to-date and still accruing and other loans:

	Indian Rupees		SGD
1	225400	0.021	$4,733.40
2	57000	0.021	$1,197.00
3	235811	0.021	$4,952.03
4	100000	0.021	$2,100.00
5	252000	0.021	$5,292.00
6	55000	0.021	$1,155.00
7	213000	0.021	$4,473.00
8	Other loans expenses approx.		$31,947.40
			$55,849.83

There are plans to build accommodation and provide basic amenities to the Temple so that guests and visitors could take part in the ceremonies and rites conducted throughout the year for the preservation and promotion of the cultural and social values of the ancient priestly duties and the Temple's support of the local communities. The Temple had been providing free access to everyone at the expense of well wishers and Mr Kanagasabapathi. The villagers have always been allowed to attend the prayers and participate in the rites without charge. As his personal finances are now severely limited, help is needed to support and promote such social causes to bring greater good to the villages and communities surrounding these ancient cultural heritage of our world.

Temple Address: 43/3A Thiruppathur Road near Travellers Bangalow Ram Nagar Devakottai PIN 630303

Contact Email: [email protected]

William had been engaged in various social causes since before 1995. Examples over the years include support, financial or otherwise, for Malay children, Tibetan children, medical supplies to India, Temple construction and other efforts in Malaysia, India, China, Japan as well as pro bono consultancy in Singapore. The beauty of our human spirit and heritage blossoms from our diversity in race, culture, religion and spirituality.

In 2011, William became acquainted with Mr Kanagasabapathi. Apart from the Temple, Mr Kanagasabapathi was also behind rebuilding efforts for other temples including the SRI SELVA VINAYAGAR TEMPLE, SRI BALAMURGAN TEMPLE in Parambakudi, Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu, India. After Mr Kanagasabapathi approached William concerning his efforts to rebuild and maintain the Temple and its operations, Mr Kanagasabapathi had kept in touch with William about the operations and affairs of the Temple.

If you are interested in contributing in any way, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately.

三百年来，Sri Malaiyalabaghavathi占星术寺庙静静地坐立于森林边缘，为可能需要帮助的人们举行古老的火供仪式和祷告。祂保护和促进了印度社会的文化和精神价值。三百七十五多年前，寺庙开始为周边农业社会服务。寺庙的祭司和保管人一代传一代地维护和执行为病人，陷入低谷和贫困的人而进行的火供仪式和祷告而发挥了重要社会动力。

今天，Kanagasabapathi先生是Sri Malaiyalabaghavathi占星术寺庙的第七代牧师，保管人-名字是Sri Mayala Bahavalhi Anugragam petra Astrologer。他解释说：

Sri Malaiyalabaghavathi占星术寺面向北方。在印度，大多数寺庙面向南方。面向北方的寺庙非常强大，发出良好的磁场。北面的寺庙包括Sri Kaali和Sri Durga。

在圣殿供奉的神也被称为卡利。关于卡利神的一些信息可以在以下链接中找到：

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kali

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhadrakali

如你所知，我们人类社会的古代文化遗产不断受到挑战。我们是否希望维护我们的多元化的社会。如果我们是希望，我们有能力吗？

Sri Malaiyalabaghavathi占星学寺庙的保管人相信我们可以。但是他们需要大家帮助。

375年的Sri Malaiyalabaghavathi占星术寺庙由Kanagasabapathi先生重建，并于2014年1月14日重新开放。寺庙主要由Kanagasabapathi先生和好友以及支持者的资金重建。神庙的运作和改造耗尽了Kanagasabapathi先生的个人财务。他不得不从银行贷款，并典当了他妻子的首饰。寺庙的日常费用包括为村民，穷人，病人等等举办印度文化和宗教祈祷活动。

目前的筹资目的是偿还所有贷款，使保管人和寺庙免于债务。清算利息贷款，使寺庙能够在没有利息负担的情况下运作。以下未偿还的数字是债务原本数额，不包括到期至今仍然累积的利息和其他贷款：

	Indian Rupees		SGD
1	225400	0.021	$4,733.40
2	57000	0.021	$1,197.00
3	235811	0.021	$4,952.03
4	100000	0.021	$2,100.00
5	252000	0.021	$5,292.00
6	55000	0.021	$1,155.00
7	213000	0.021	$4,473.00
8	Other loans expenses approx.		$31,947.40
			$55,849.83

计划当中也包括建造住宿，为寺庙提供基本设施，让客人和信徒能够参加常年不时举办的火供仪式和祷告，保护和促进古代祭司职责的文化和社会价值观以及寺庙支持的当地社区心灵生活。神庙一直为所有人提供免费的火供仪式和祷告，耗尽了善心人和Kanagasabapathi先生的经济能力。村民一向受允许参加祷告，免费参加仪式。由于个人财务现在受到严重的限制，寺庙需要帮助和支持促进这些社会事业，为世界为这些古老的文化遗产周围的村庄和社区带来更大的利益。

寺庙地址：43 / 3A Thiruppathur Road near Travelers Bangalow Ram Nagar Devakottai PIN 630303

联系电子邮件：[email protected]

William自1995年前一直从事各种社会事业。多年来，例子包括对马来儿童，藏族儿童，为印度提供医疗用品，在马来西亚，印度，中国，日本等地支持寺庙建设等其他，金钱或其他非金钱贡献，新加坡的无偿咨询服务等等。您的贡献是因为我们人类精神和文化遗产的美丽来自于种族，文化，宗教和心灵生活的多样性和包容性。

William 于2011年，熟悉了Kanagasabapathi先生。除了寺庙，Kanagasabapathi先生也重建了其他寺庙，比如SRI SELVA VINAYAGAR TEMPLE, SRI BALAMURGAN TEMPLE，Parambakudi, Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu, India。在Kanagasabapathi先生联系上William之后，Kanagasabapathi先生持续与William保持联系，不时提供了圣殿的行动和事务信息。

如果您有兴趣以任何方式进行贡献，请随时与我们联系。