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From: Aravinda Pillalamarri (ap191_at_columbia.edu)
Date: Sun Jan 14 1996 - 18:44:50 PST
just now I have come from reciting the Vishnu Sahasranamam at my favourite temple, which is in Ashland, Massachusetts; and so I feel that it is a propitious time to introduce myself in this group devoted to vaishNava bhakti and prapatti. I am not a tamizh person, but I have become very much interested in Andal's tiruppAvai. During this dhanurmAsam I was able to go one day to the Bridgewater temple (in NJ) where they have elaborate dhanurmAsa puja, including tiruppAvai recital, every morning. I felt very blessed for this occasion, I was happy to learn that there was a group of people who might be able to share with me their own traditions pertaining to tiruppAvai, dhanurmAsam, and sankrAnti. Looking forward to learning and possibly contributing myself, I hope that you will welcome me to your group. sincerely, Aravinda