31th May 2008 - Saturday

Volunteers of Sri Datta Humane Services (SDHS) sitting in the form of number 66 during the volunteers parade function in the morning.

Pujya Sri Swamiji along with the volunteers.

Principal Chief Post Master General of Karnataka Smt. Meera Datta releasing the special cover of Nada Mantapa to commemorate its 10th Anniversary.

Release of the special "Permanent Pictorial Cancellation" of Nada Mantapa.
This seal will be available in Ashrama's SGS Post office.

Annual Gnana Bodha Sabha Conference - Trustees of SGS Trust presenting the annual report to Pujya Sri Swamiji.

Sri Swamiji releasing the Datta Peetham Activities book for 2007-2008

Two english books "Glimpses of Bhakti Mala" - part 1 and part 2, containing selected speeches from Ashrama's monthly publication BHAKTI MALA was released. Sri Prabhu & Smt. Parimala, who compiled this book, are seen.

Release of Marathi book "Guru Mahima - the translation of the english book "Wonders of the Holy Master".
Mr. Srinivas Sawrikar of Hyderabad, who translated this book, is seen.

Renowned Hindustani Classical vocalist Vid. Ajoy Chakrabarty releasing the audio CD "Bhajans on Flute".
Famous flautist Vid. B.V. Balasai (right) has rendered Sri Swamiji's Bhajans in this album.

Australian Arts Orchestra and renowned Mridangam maestro Vid. Karaikudi R. Mani & group gave an excellent musical show in the Nada Mantapam at 7 pm. The fusion of the Jazz and Carnatic Indian music was a real treat to the packed audience in Nada Mantapa.

Sri. Suresh on Ghatam, Sri. Karaikudi R. Mani on Mridangam, Sri. B. V. Balasai on flute and Sri. Raju on Mandolin.

The musicians with His Holiness Sri Swamiji.

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