Sunday, 15 January 2012

Ramana Jayanti Celebrations

The Ramana Jayanti Celebrations were held in Narasaraopet, Andhra Pradesh  under the banner of Ramana Bhakta Mandali Trust, Bangalore and with the guidance and blessings of Sri Donepudi Venkayya. The function started with the inviting of the Chief Guest Sri K.Sitaramaiah Garu. The meeting was presided over by Sri Donepudi Venkayya. After the invitations to all the present dignitories, the function started with singing of prayer by Smt Swarnalatha. Upadesasaram, written by Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, was brought out in a small booklet containing translations of explanations by Sri Donepudi Venkayya. This booklet was released by Sri K.Sitaramaiah Garu. Thereafter, Bhajans and songs were sung by various devotees. The Chief Guest was honoured by Sri D Venkayya by presenting a shawl. Sri D Venkayya, Smt Kameswari, Smt Swarnalatha and Sri C.J.M.Rao were also honoured on the occasion by Ramana Bhakta Mandali Trust, Bangalore. The function concluded after the General Secretary Sri C.L.Giridhar's speech and vote of thanks by the Vice President of the trust Sri K.M.Sarma. Some of the related photos are posted below.