Panchajanyam Trust proudly presents Sri Vedanta Desika’s GHANTAVATHARAM | கண்டாவதாரம் . This is a non-commercial Tamil feature film for Future Generation & Sanathana Dharma, a present for future about the Life history of a great Acharya Venkatanathan alias Swami Vedanta Desika who is incarnation(Avatharam) of the holy Bell (Ghantai) of Thirumala Temple. Screenplay and Direction by Sri APN Swami.

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Get to know about the Movie on Swami Vedanta Desika Ghantavatharam

What is Ghantavatharam?
It is a non-commercial tamil feature film that depicts the life of Sri Vedanta Desikan. It brings out the exemplary skills of Swami Vedanta Desikan, one of the greatest poet and philosopher who lived during the 13th and 14th centuries and portrays the many incidents in his life.

Who is Swami Vedanta Desikan?
Swami Desikan (1268–1369) was a guru and philosopher who re-established the doctrines of Sri Ramanuja and in this process, reinforced Sanatana Dharmam and Vaishnavam.

Swami Vedanta Desikan was born in a small village called Thooppul near Kanchipuram in the 13th century, and was instrumental in spreading the Vishishtadvaita philosophy propagated by Sri Ramanuja. He is considered to be the greatest Acharya after Swami Ramanuja and all through his life, he has brought about many miracles that have impacted people to follow his preaching. He focussed on a life strictly as prescribed by Shastras. Though many tried to influence him with wealth, he chose to live a very simple life away from any material accumulation. He was always ready to help others and this can be seen in the incident where he rushes to a village afflicted by plague and prays to Sri Sudarshana to cure them. Likewise, he was known for his magnanimity in accepting even others who hated him, thereby showing us the right path to live. He has written more than 120 works across many languages. His erudition was par excellent and he was conferred the title “Kavitarthika simham” or the Lion Among Poets by none other than Lord Sri Ranganathar and Goddess Ranganayaki Thayar of Srirangam. He was also adept in many forms of arts and has demonstrated the same throughout his life. This is why he is known as “Sarvatantra Swatantran” or the Master of All Arts.

Swami Desikan is the avatharam (incarnation) of the ghanta (sacred bell) of Lord Sri
Venkateshwara of Tirumala and this is why this movie is called Vedanta Desika’s
Ghantavatharam to denote the same.

What is the purpose of this film?
The aim of this film is to showcase the enormous skills, devotion, simplicity, and perseverance of Swami Desikan for future generations. It is hoped that this film will be a big step in creating a pride about our Vaishnava Guruparamparai Acharyas in the minds of our children.

Who is the producer of this film?
This film is produced by Panchajanyam trust.

Who is the director of this film?
Ghantavatharam‘s Screenplay and Direction by Vachaspathy Dr. Sri. U. Ve Mukundagiri Vankeepuram Ananntha PadmaNabhachariar, fondly called as Sri APN Swami a famous Upanyasakar & writer of our ancient Sanathana Dharma.

Sri APN Swami is a famous Upanyasakar & writer of our ancient Sanathana Dharma. He is also the editor of the renowned Sri Nrisimhapriya(Tamil edition) magazine, published by Sri Ahobila Mutt for more than 75 years. Sri APN Swami is an immensely talented and multi-faceted person who dons many hats. We often see upanyasakars as those who are proficient in public speaking, but Sri APN Swami is also an excellent writer with more than 50 books written to his credit in multiple languages such as Tamil, English, and Kannada and this includes many historical novels as well. His well-known script in Sanskrit (a three-hour drama) titled Vedanta Desika Vijayam and he
staged it when he was just 25 years old. This sanskrit drama is notable for many aspects of direction and execution, at a time when advanced technology was not available.
He has learned immensely from these experiences and has now raised the bar and reached a new threshold by directing a full-length feature film – something that you don’t expect from either an upanyaskar or a writer! He continuously challenges himself and in the process, enthralls his followers and showcases his knowledge through many platforms.

Ghantavatharam is one such platform that portrays the hard work and skills of Sri APN Swami, as it takes much more than mere imagination to create a movie with amateur artists and volunteer actors who are a part of an organization called Sampradya Abhimana Rakshana Abhiman (SARAN) started by Sri APN Swami to protect and propagate our vedic tradition. He has put in his heart and soul into the movie and has taken care of even the smallest aspects by guiding our team of SARAN sevaks in the right direction. Despite the many small and big mistakes by our team, the hardwork and togetherness is visible through these efforts.

Watch the movie to see more new dimensions of this famous upanyasakar.

Does this movie have any songs?
Yes, this movie has many interesting songs. The songs are available in YouTube and links to the songs are available in this page too. Music by Sri Sathish.

What is meant by non-commercial?
Non-commercial means this film is not aimed for profit and is available free of cost for all viewers.

When is this movie being released?
First Private Screening was held on 29th December 2019, 10PM at Tagore Auditorium, Tamilnadu Music College, Greenways Road, Chennai under the august presence of Shri. Shailesh Kumar Yadav, IPS., ADGP – Social Justice & Human Rights as the Chief Guest. The first Private Screening happened on 31st December 2019, 6PM under the blessings of Sri Dharwad Sri Narayanacharya Swami.

Click link to the see the screenign updates of Ghantavatharam: https://www.facebook.com/pg/APNswamy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2529822950671560

Where can I see this film?
Screenings are happening across Chennai, Bengaluru and many cities in India and around the world. Since the aim of this movie is to propagate our tradition and culture to the current and future generations, there are no tickets and everyone is welcome to watch it free of cost. The screening schedule of this movie is shared regular basis on Sri APN Swami’s Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/APNswamy/

How to arrange screening in our area?

Audience: Person who want to screen Ghantavatharam need to gather the audience for the movie through your local WhatsApp groups, Sathsang and temple devotees. Ensure you encourage Kids and Youngers to participate.

Screening Logistics: Identify the logistics like venue, audience count (minimum 50), date based on the local feasibility. No age group restriction. Please ensure HD projectors, big screen and good sound system for best experience of the movie if you are planning to screen in a hall.

Person who is coordinating the screening need to confirm Screening Date, Place, Time, Email to SriAPNSwami@gmail.com. Our team of SARAN Volunteers will connect with you and guide you further.

Note: Organizers need to screen it free of cost.

If you’d like to screen Sri Vedanta Desika’s Ghantavatharam Non-Commercial Tamil Film in a venue of your choice e.g Apartment, Sathsang, Temples, Family Functions please reach to us.

Mail Id: sriapnswami@gmail.com

Why should I see this movie?
This movie will help you know more about Swami Vedanta Desikan, his work, and teachings. It will also help you to better understand the Vaishnavam principles laid down by Sri Ramanujar. Above everything, it makes for an enjoyable watch with an interesting time travel.

More on Ghantavatharam

Ghantavatharam is a non-commercial period film that transports the audience to the 13th century and gives us a glimpse of the houses, attire, and the way of life of people who lived then. APN Swami has taken great pains to recreate these aspects to give a realistic feel and to truly take us on a journey through history, starting from the events that led to the birth of Swami Vedanta Desikan to his death. A notable scene is when he takes Sri Ranganathar’s idol for protection against invaders. The path through which Swami Desikan travels, the presence of dead bodies of people who were killed by the invaders, and the camouflaging of himself amidst these dead bodies are sure to bring tears to every viewer. In particular, this movie conveys the vairagyam (mental strength to stay away from material pleasures) and the determination of Swami Desikan. The Turkish invasion at Srirangam and the events that unfolded before and after are depicted in great detail. Showers of gold coins during the recitation of Sri Stuti, the emergence of Garuda to protect Swami Desikan from a poisonous snake, the sculpting of his own idol, penance at Sathyagalam, etc.are some of the other highlights of this movie that are sure to entertain audiences of all ages. The final scene is sure to bring tears to your eyes as Swami Desikan yearns to reach Paramapadam.
This non-commercial movie also has many songs that are truly transcendental and
mesmerizing. The lyrics for many of these songs are from Swami Desikan’s works though
some of them have been written by Sri APN Swami for our enjoyment. Music is scored
appropriately by Sri Sathish.
Overall, this movie makes for a fascinating watch without distorting the incidents and
greatness of Swami Desikan in any way. It is being screened at many places in India and
around the world for the current and future generations to know more about our Acharyas and their ways of life.

Updates about the Movie Ghantavatharam

5 Songs from the movie Ghantavatharam released on Social Media as the movie was getting ready.
First Look Poster was released on 24-Dec-2018 at Bengaluru on the occasion of 10th year of PadukaSahasra Mahothsavam under the guidance of Sri APN Swami.
Two Teaser / Trailer of the Movie Ghantavatharam Released on 15-Dec-2019 at Myalpore SVDD temple.
First Private Screening held on 29th December, 10PM at Tagore Auditorium, Tamilnadu Music College, Greenways Road, Chennai under the august presence of Shri. Shailesh Kumar Yadav, IPS., ADGP – Social Justice & Human Rights as the Chief Guest.
Second Private Screening held on 29th December, 1PM at Tagore Auditorium,
Third Private Screening held on 29th December, 1PM at Ramaneeyam Hall, Besant Nagar
Ghantavatharam Get-together and felicitation of people who acted, contributed to the movie held on 29th December 2019, 4PM at Ramaneeyam Hall, Besant Nagar
First public screening held at Sri Venugopalan Krishnan Temple at Malleswaram, Bengaluru on 31st December at 6 PM.
Followed by this the movie is currently screened across the Cities in India and around the world. Since the aim of this movie is to propagate our tradition and culture to the current and future generations, there are no tickets and everyone is welcome to watch it free of cost.

If you’d like to screen Sri Vedanta Desika’s Ghantavatharam Non-Commercial Tamil Film in a venue of your choice e.g Apartment, Sathsang, Temples, Family Functions please reach to us.

Mail Id: sriapnswami@gmail.com

Please follow us on social media to get updates on the release updates, screening dates and screening venues in a location near by your place.

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Press Release

Vedanta Desika’s “Ghantavataram” – A New

Paradigm in Divinity and Spirituality Released in December 2019

Vedanta Desika’s “Ghantavataram”, a non-commercial Tamil film written and directed by Sri APN Swami and produced by Panchajanyam Trust was released on December 29, 2019 at Tamilnadu Music College, Greenways Road, Chennai under the august presence of Shri. Shailesh Kumar Yadav, IPS., ADGP – Social Justice & Human Rights as the Chief Guest.

The first public screening was held at Sri Venugopalan Krishnan Temple at Malleswaram, Bengaluru on 31st December under the august presence of Sri Narayanachariar. This is being followed by screenings across Chennai and many cities in India and around the world. As on 15-Jan-2020, Ghantavatharam has completed 15 screenings and many more are planned across the globe. Since the aim of this movie is to propagate our tradition and culture to the current and the future generations, there are no tickets and everyone is welcome to watch it, free of cost.

This movie talks about Swami Vedanta Desikan, one of the greatest reformer, poet and philosopher who lived during the 13th and 14th centuries.

Swami Vedanta Desikan

Swami Desikan is the avatharam (incarnation) of the ghanta (sacred bell) of Lord Sri Venkateshwara of Tirumala and this is why this movie is called Vedanta Desika’s Ghantavatharam to denote the same.

This movie is written and directed by Vachaspathy Dr. Sri. U. Ve Mukundagiri Vankeepuram Ananntha PadmaNabhachariar, fondly called as Sri APN Swami.

Sri APN Swami

Sri APN Swami is an immensely talented and multi-faceted person who dons many hats. We often see upanyasakars as those who are proficient in public speaking, but Sri APN Swami is also an excellent writer with more than 50 books written to his credit in multiple languages such as Tamil, English, and Kannada and this includes many historical novels as well. His well-known script in Sanskrit (a three-hour drama) titled Vedanta Desika Vijayam and he staged it when he was just 25 years old. This sanskrit drama is notable for many aspects of direction and execution, at a time when advanced technology was not available.

He has learned immensely from these experiences and has now raised the bar and reached a new threshold by directing a full-length feature film – something that you don’t expect from either an upanyaskar or a writer! He continuously challenges himself and in the process, enthralls his followers and showcases his knowledge through many platforms.

Ghantavatharam

In particular, this movie conveys the vairagyam (mental strength to stay away from material pleasures) and the determination of Swami Desikan. The Turkish invasion at Srirangam and the events that unfolded before and after are depicted in great detail. Showers of gold coins during the recitation of Sri Stuti, the emergence of Garuda to protect Swami Desikan from a poisonous snake, the sculpting of his own idol, penance at Sathyagalam, etc.are some of the other highlights of this movie that are sure to entertain audiences of all ages. The final scene is sure to bring tears to your eyes as Swami Desikan yearns to reach Paramapadam.

This non-commercial movie also has many songs that are truly transcendental and mesmerizing. The lyrics for many of these songs are from Swami Desikan’s works though some of them have been written by Sri APN Swami for our enjoyment. Music is scored appropriately by Sri Sathish.

Overall, this movie makes for a fascinating watch without distorting the incidents and greatness of Swami Desikan in any way. It is being screened at many places in India and around the world for the current and future generations to know more about our Acharyas and their ways of life. Since this is a non-commercial film, there are no tickets for it and every member of the public is invited to watch this movie.

For details of public screening, follow Sri APN Swami on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) or stay tuned to his blog

(https://apnswami.wordpress.com/srivedantadesikamovie-ghantavatharam/)

We also welcome individuals and organizations who wish to screen it for their audiences.

Contact Info:

Email: sriapnswami@gmail.com

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ஸ்ரீ வேதாந்த தேசிகனின்

ஸ்ரீ வேதாந்த தேசிகனின்

கண்டாவதாரம்

(வியாபார நோக்கமற்ற முழு நீள தமிழ் திரைப்படம் உலகெங்கும் இலவச திரையீடு)

ஏபிஎன் சுவாமி என்று அன்புடன் அழைக்கப்படும் அனந்தபத்மநாபாசார்யாரை ஆன்மிக உலகில் அனைவரும் அறிவர். பழம் பெரும் சனாதன தர்மமாகிய ஹிந்து தர்மத்தை ப்ரசாரம் செய்திடும் ஏபிஎன் சுவாமிகள், இத்திரைப்படத்தை இயக்கியதின் மூலம் ஒரு புது அவதாரம் எடுத்துள்ளார். அவரின் எண்ணம், எழுத்து, இயக்கத்தில் சுவாமி வேதாந்த தேசிகனின் வாழ்க்கை வரலாறு ஒரு முழுநீள திரைப்படமாக (வியாபார நோக்கமின்றி) தற்பொழுது வெளிவந்துள்ளது.

சுவாமி வேதாந்த தேசிகன்:

பகவத் ராமானுஜருக்குப் பின்னர் வைணவக் கோட்பாடுகளை பரவச் செய்த பெருமைக்குரியவர் சுவாமி வேதாந்த தேசிகனாவார். இவர் காஞ்சி வரதராஜப்பெருமாள் திருக்கோயிலுக்கு அருகிலுள்ள தூப்புல் எனும் சிறிய அக்ரகாரத்தில் பதிமூன்றாம் நூற்றாண்டு பிறந்தார். இவரின் பிறப்பே ஒரு அற்புத நிகழ்ச்சியாகும். குழந்தை பாக்கியமற்ற இவரின் பெற்றோர், திருப்பதி ஸ்ரீநிவாஸனை சேவித்த போது, அப்பெருமானின் பூஜைமணி இவரின் தாயாரின் வயிற்றினுள் புகுந்ததாக கனவு கண்டனர். என்ன ஆச்சர்யம் பெருமாளின் சன்னிதியில் பூஜை மணியும் மாயமாக மறைந்தது. அன்று முதல் திருப்பதி பெருமாளுக்கு பூஜைமணி இல்லாமல் பூஜை நடைபெறுவது கண்கூடு.

இப்படி பிறவி முதல் தெய்விகத்தன்மையுடன் திகழ்ந்த தேசிகர், மகாலட்சுமி ஸ்தோத்திரம் பாடிய பொழுது ஆகாயத்திலிருந்து தங்க காசு மழை பொழிந்தது. தனக்கென்று எதையும் ஆசை கொள்ளாத அம்மகாத்மா, ஒரு ஏழை இளைஞனுக்கு அதனை வாரி வழங்கினார்.

திருப்புட்குழி கிராமத்தில் மர்மகாய்ச்சல் பரவியதால் அனைவரும் பாதிப்புக்குள்ளாயினர். தொண்டுள்ளம் கொண்ட தேசிகர் தன்னுயிரையும் பொருட்படுத்தாமல் அங்கு சென்று அவர்களுக்காக சுதர்சநசக்ரத்தை வழிபட்டு நோய் தீர்தார். அந்நியப்படையெடுப்பில் ஸ்ரீரங்கத்துக்கு பேராபத்து நேர்ந்த போதும் ரங்கநாதரை வெகு சாமர்த்யமாக காப்பாற்றித் தந்தார். பின்னர் செஞ்சியின் அரசன் கோபணார்யனின் துணைகொண்டு விரோதிகளை வென்று திருவரங்கத்தில் மறுபடியும் பெருமாளை ப்ரதிஷ்டை செய்தார்.

ரங்கநாதன், ரங்கநாயகித்தாயார் என பெருமாள்களுடன் நேரிடையே பேசும் தெய்வீக அருள் பெற்ற தேசிகனின் வாழ்க்கையின் அற்புதங்கள் நம்மை மெய்சிலிர்க்கச்செய்யும். விஜயநகர மன்னர்கள் அவைக்கு அழைத்த போதும் வைராக்யத்தினால் பட்டம், பதவிகளை மறுத்து எளிய வாழ்க்கை வாழ்ந்தார்.

நூற்றியொரு வருடங்கள் வாழ்ந்த தேசிகர் இயற்றிய நூல்கள் நூற்றுக்கணக்கானவை. ஆழ்வார்களின் திவ்யப்ரபந்த தமிழ் பாடல்களின் ஏற்றத்தை உலகெங்கும் பறை சாற்றிய பெருமை இவரையே சாரும். மேலும் ஓரிரவிற்குள் ஆயிரம் பாடல்களை ஸம்ஸ்க்ருதத்தில் பாடி தனது அபார அறிவுத் திறனையும், தெய்வீகத்தன்மையும் வெளிப்படுத்தினார்.

இத்தகைய அற்புதங்களை நிகழ்த்திய அவதார புருஷனின் வாழ்க்கை வரலாற்றை, இருபத்தைந்து வருடத்திற்கு முன்பு முழு நீள ஸம்ஸ்க்ருத நாடகமாக, தனது கல்லூரி பருவத்தில் மேடை ஏற்றிய ஏபிஎன் சுவாமி, தற்போது முதன்முறையாக வியாபார நோக்கமற்று ஒரு முழுநீள தமிழ் படமாக வெளியிட்டுள்ளார். இப்படத்தின் காட்சி அமைப்புகளும், அரங்க வடிவங்களும் நம்மை பதிமூன்றாம் நூற்றாண்டு கால கட்டத்திற்கே அழைத்துச் செல்லும். எளிமையின் திருவுருவமாகத் திகழ்ந்த தேசிகன் உபயோகித்த மர, மண் பாத்திரங்கள், ஓலைச்சுவடிகள் இப்படத்தில் உபயோகப்படுத்தப்பட்டுள்ளன.

பசுமையான கிராமங்கள், மலைகள், அருவிகள், பழமையான ஒட்டு வீடுகள் என ஒளிப்பதிவு நமது உள்ளத்தை கொள்ளை கொள்ளும்.

இதயத்தை வருடும் இன்னிசை தேசிகரின் திவ்யப்ரபந்த பாடல்களை, புதிய பரிமாணத்தில் நமக்கு அறிமுகப்படுத்துகிறது. குறிப்பாக “அத்திகிரி அருளாளப்பெருமாள்” எனும் பாடல் காஞ்சி வரதர் கோவில் உத்சவ காலத்தில் இசைக்கப்படும் வாத்யங்களுடன் மட்டும் பாடலாக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது சிறப்பானது.

ஏபிஎன் சுவாமியின் சிஷ்யர்களான “சரன்” சேவகர்கள் நடித்துள்ள இப்படத்தில் அனைவரும் புதுமுகம் எனும் எண்ணமே தோன்றாமல் நடித்துள்ளனர். குறிப்பாக சுதர்சநசூரி, பால தேசிகன், நாட்டியகாரி பத்மினி, திருமங்கை, வயதான தேசிகன் முதலானோரின் நடிப்பு பாராட்டுக்குரியது.

எவ்வித முன் அனுபவமில்லாமல் இப்படியொரு ப்ரம்மாண்டமான திரைப்படத்தை துணிச்சலாக எடுத்துள்ளார் ஏபிஎன் சுவாமிகள். “பாஞ்சஜன்யம் ட்ரஸ்ட்“ இதனை தயாரித்துள்ளது.

சென்னையில் டிசம்பர் 29ஆம் தேதி உயர்திரு. Shailesh Kumar Yadav,IPS., ADGP – Social Justice and Human Rights, அவர்கள் தலைமையில் சென்னையில் க்ரீன்வேஸ் சாலையில் அமைந்துள்ள, தமிழ்நாடு மியூசிக் காலேஜில் உள்ள தாகூர் திரையரங்கில் முதற்காட்சி திரையிடப்பட்டது.

டிசம்பர் 31ம் தேதி பெங்களூரு மல்லேஸ்வரத்தில் மாலை ஆறு மணிக்கு பொதுமக்களுக்காக முதல் காட்சி திரையிடப்பட்டது மக்களின் பெரு வரவேற்பினால், மறு நாள் மற்றுமொரு காட்சியும் திரையிடப்பட்டது.

இந்த படமானது 2020 ஜனவரி மாதத்தில் தமிழகமெங்கும் இருபதிற்கும் மேற்பட்ட காட்சிகள் திரையிடப்பட்டுள்ளன. மேலும் வெளி நாடுகளில் பதினைந்துக்கும் மேற்பட்ட காட்சிகள் திரையிடப்பட்டுள்ளன. இதனைத் தொடர்ந்து ஆங்காங்கு உலகமெங்கும் திரையிட ஏற்பாடுகள் நடைபெற்று வருகின்றன.

நம்முன்னோர்கள் கலை, இலக்கியம், பண்பாடு, நாகரிகம், பழமை என கலாச்சாரப் ப்ரதிபலிப்பினை இக்கால இளைஞர்கள் அறிய நல்லதொரு வாய்ப்பாக இத்திரைப்படம் வெளிவருகிறது. ஆன்மிக சிந்தனையாளராக, எழுத்தாளராக நமக்கு அறிமுகமான ஏபிஎன் சுவாமியின் இம்முயற்சிக்கு வாழ்த்துக்கள். எல்லோரும் தங்கள் தொகுதியில் இந்த திரைப்படத்தை திரையிடும் வாய்ப்பை பயன்படுத்திக்கொள்ளவும்.