The Balaji Temple on Elizabeth Avenue on April 29 held one of 10 days’ worth of cultural events to celebrate the millennial birthday of Sri Ramanujar, a teacher revered by temple members.
The birthday celebration was to conclude on April 30 with prayers in the temple, then a ballet depicting Ramanujar’s life, which was to be performed at the township Senior/Community Center.
In the video below, Vijay Poondi, the temple’s president, and Srini Rajagopalan, the temple’s vice president and treasurer, explain the significance of the celebration.