Published 22:18 IST, August 21st 2020
SP Balasubrahmanyam's health: 'Usha puja' held for a speedy recovery of veteran singer
A Usha puja was held for veteran singer SP Balasubrahmanyam's health and speedy recovery at Sabarimala temple on Kerala. He is suffering from COVID-19.
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SP Balasubrahmanyam's health deteriorated in last few days after which singer was admitted in hospital. Worried and concerned fans conducted Usha Festival at Sabarimala temple to pray for speedy recovery of celeb. He is currently under treatment for Coronavirus at Chennai's MGM Healthcare. Here's what this is about.
Usha puja for SP Balasubrahmanyam
special Usha puja took place on Friday at holy and famous Sabarimala temple. It is located inside Periyar Tiger Reserve in Perinad Vill of Kerala's Pathanamthitta district. puja was offered to resident God, Ayyappa who is also hailed as 'God of growth'.
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This came after Chennai's MGM hospital released a statement saying that SP Balasubrahmanyam's condition continues to be critical. He is on ventilator and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support in Intensive Care Unit. veteran singer had earlier confirmed on August 5 that he had contacted Coronavirus and had mild symptoms. This was said through a video mess on his official Facebook account. He also posted mess on Instagram.
SP Balasubrahmanyam had given a detailed report of his symptoms. He said how he was suffering from a "little discomfort" for past two days. He also said that he had chest congestion and on and off fever. This led him to test for disease and found himself to be positive.
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Many of his friends and well-wishers from industry wished a speedy recovery of SP Balasubrahmanyam's health. list included biggies like Rajinikanth. Take a look at ir posts:
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Fans of veteran singer called SPB hosted prayer meet for ir idol at Big Temple in Thanjavur, Madurai, Salem, Erode and Coimbatore. Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Vijay's fan clubs also held prayer meets for SP Balasubrahmanyam. Hashtags like #GetWellSoonSPBSIR and #SPBalasubrahmanyam started trending on social media as fans poured in wishes online.
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Bharathirajaa, an old friend of singer held a one-minute silence mass prayer on Wednesday at 6 pm. Rajinikanth himself was a part of it and had asked people to join in. Or prominent names included Saroja Devi, director Thankarbachan and actors like Sivakumar and Prabhu. Tamil television channels played his songs and "Padum Nila Balu Va" (Come singing moon Balu) was general slogan on placards during prayer meet.
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22:18 IST, August 21st 2020