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Training Classes In Veda/Devaram

The scheme aims to conduct training classes in Veda, Devaram, and Nalayira Divya Prabantham for divine worship/Poojas. It benefits eligible candidates by providing religious training in Saivaite and Vainavaite temples, and provides an honorarium of ₹1,000/- per month to the instructing pandits.

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About This Scheme

The scheme Training Classes in Veda/Devaram was launched by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Wakf Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The scheme offers specialized training classes in Veda, Devaram, and Nalayira Divya Prabantham. These subjects are required for divine worship/Poojas. The classes are conducted in various Saivaite and Vainavaite temples in the Puducherry region to provide instruction to eligible candidates. The instructing pandits (teachers) are provided an honorarium of ₹1,000/- per month. Applications are collected by receiving them from some of the important temples of the Puducherry region.

Benefits

₹1.0K · monthly

  • Provision of training classes in Veda, Devaram, and Nalayira Divya Prabantham, which are required for divine worship/Poojas.
  • Instructing pandits are provided an honorarium of ₹1,000/- per month.
  • The honorarium is given once every three months.
  • The honorarium is disbursed upon the pandits furnishing attendance particulars of the students who attended the Veda classes.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant must be an eligible candidate to receive the training.

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    The applicant must be a resident of Puducherry.

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    The applicant must know how to read, write, and speak Tamil fluently.

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    The applicant must be interested in receiving specialized training classes in Veda, Devaram, and Nalayira Divya Prabantham.

Required Documents

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    Residence Certificate.
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    Recommendation From Two Responsible Persons Of The Applicant's Locality.
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    Proof Of Educational Qualification.
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    Birth Certificate/Proof Of Age.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents.

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form, along with the documents, to the concerned authority at the temple.

*The processing time for the application shall be 15 days.