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2446 E Ballard Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Phone: (847) 275-6027 E-Mail: info@geethamandalam.org Our mission is to promote Hindu Dharma, its values and teachings, support humanitarian causes, promote inter-religious and cultural understanding, and foster Indo-American goodwill and understanding through educational and cultural exchanges. |
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Masam
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17 - August 16)
The First day of Karkidakam, 1185, (Saturday, July 17th, 2010) heralds the beginning of Ramayanamasam, or "the month of Ramayana." On this day, like our parents, grandparents, and their parents before, Geethamandalam member families have continued the tradition to start reading the epic Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu written by Thunchath Ramanujan Ezhuthachan, and complete reading it in a span of 31 days. During this month, year after year, Geethamandalam member families have opened their hearts and homes to host Ramayanam reading. We look forward to another season of Ramayanam reading. Reading will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis. If you would like to host Ramayanam reading at your residence, please contact:
Summer Picnic & Annual Sports Competition 
Upcoming Events
Support Geethamandalam Since its inception in 1978, the Geethamandalam has played a key role in preserving our culture, religion, and tradition in the Chicagoland Malayalee community. However, it has played a larger role in uniting us as a family. It is about the person who offered help when you needed a ride to a doctor’s office. This kinship is about the buddy you grew up with, a brother or sister you never had. This organization is about the only Aunty or Uncle your little one has seen. This community is about those special occasions when we shared a prayer, a meal, or a little laughter together. This is about that bond that makes you teary-eyed when you find out someone you know for many years is not keeping good health. The Geethamandalam is all of the above, and much more to us. On his visit to England and Europe, Mahatma Gandhiji once said, and I am paraphrasing here, “…human nature is much the same, no matter under what climate it flourishes, and that if you approached people with trust and affection you would have ten-fold trust and thousand-fold affection returned to you.” Geethamandalam was built upon a foundation of trust and affection for it to have thrived these many years. Now, more than ever, Geethamandalam needs your support and participation. Please join us at 6:00 PM last Saturday of each month at Dee Park, Des Plaines for our monthly prayer meeting. Please support your Geethamandalam.
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July 17, 2010 - Ramayanam Reading
Heralding the first day of Ramayanam Masam, Geethamandalam conducted the first reading at the residence of Sri Vasudevan Pillai and Smt. Sukumari Pillai. Stay tuned for detailed news... April 17, 2010 - 2010 Vishu Celebrations
2010 Geethamandalam Vishu Celebrations were held at Apollo School, Des Plaines. Stay tuned for detailed news... April 10, 2010 - Chenda Melam Competition Win
Geethamandalam Chendamelam Group won the 2010 Chendamelam competition organized by the Chicago Malayalee Association. Stay tuned for detailed news... December 26, 2009 - Ayyappa Pooja
Geethamandalam celebrated Swami Ayyappa Pooja at the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago, Lemont, IL. Stay tuned for detailed news... September 12, 2009 - Onam 2009
Geethamandalam celebrated its 32nd Annual Onam Celebrations at Apollo School, Des Plaines. Stay tuned for detailed news... August 22, 2009 - Vibhava Sandhya 2009
Geethamandalam fundraising program, Vibhava Sandhya 2009, was held at Apollo School, Des Plaines. Stay tuned for detailed news... |
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