EVENTS IN CHRONOLOGY

(updated in October 2020)

Given below is a record of important events in the history of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti (SNMS) for the last 57 years. These events have been taken from the available records and every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. It is quite possible that some events may have been missed for want of records. Comments and suggestions to improve the contents will be highly appreciated:

First official meeting for constituting an organization in Mumbai (called “Bombay” at that time) the name of Sree Narayana Guru was held on 23 August 1963. The purpose was to build a befitting memorial for Sree Narayana Guru and to propagate Guru’s Teachings. Venue of the meeting was the Residence of Mr.P. Sucheendran at Chembur. There were 11 participants in the meeting.Shri. N.A. Bharathan chaired the meeting.

A Committee of three people viz. S/Shri.P. Sucheendran, N.A Bharathan and O.K. Madhavan was constituted to give shape to the organization. The work involved contacting interested persons , Drafting the constitution or the memorandum of association with the objectives , Rules and regulations or bye-laws, Registering it with the Registrar of the societies and with the Charity Commissioner, Forming the structure of the organization etc.

Further meetings were held on 22/09/63, 06/10/63 and 3/11/63 at Tilak Nagar open stage. Several interested persons participated in these meetings.

Drafts of constitution and bye-laws were finalized and a decision to call a general body meeting on 17/11/63 was taken.

The First General meeting of the proposed Organization was held at Poddar College, Matunga 17/11/1963. The meeting was presided over by Shri. Muliyil Karuvan who was elected as the founder President.

About 600 people participated. Constitution and Bye-laws were adopted. Objectives of the Organization adopted were establishing educational institutions, Community Halls, and Gurumandiram in Bombay. It was also decided to establish 20 Regional units in and around Bombay. It was decided to provide for ten Office bearers (President, Chairman, Vice-president, General Secretary, Treasurer, and five joint secretaries in charge of five regional units each. 20 Unit Members in charge (presently Unit Secretary) and 4- 5 Council members in each unit (presently 6 Council members per unit) were also decided. Shri. Muliyil Kuruvan was confirmed as President. Dr. K K Damodaran, Senior Scientist of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (Govt. of India) was elected as the Founder Chairman.

General Council was to comprise office Bearers (OB), Unit Members in charge (presently Unit Secretary) and Council members with full powers.

Board of Management consisting OBs and Unit Member in charge (presently Unit Secretary) were with limited powers to run the day to day affairs of the Samiti. With effect from June 1966 Patrons are also included in the Board of Management.

Name of the organization was adopted as Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti (SNMS) at the first general meeting of 17/11/1963 itself. The meeting also unanimously agreed on the names of first set Office Bearers, Unit Members in charge (Unit Secretary) and Council Members.

SNMS got Registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 (BOM 44/64 dated 8.04.1964) and under Bombay Public Trust Act of 1950 (F-1185 Bom dated 13.07.1964). The registered office being “Belle Ville”, Hormusji Adenwalla Road, Matunga, Bombay-400019. Membership drive for enrollment of Life Members with membership fee of minimum Rs. 5/- was started from 1964.

President Shri. Muliyil Karuvan left for heavenly abode on 02.02.1964.

Patronship was introduced in SNMS on payment of Rs. 5000. Shri. K. Somasundaram was enrolled as the first Patron on 31.12.1964. Shri. Bankey Agrawal took over as President in January 1965.

Constitution (Bye-Laws) were suitably amended to enlarge the scope of social service activities and to attract large scale donations. It was necessary to avail of income tax exemption to such donations under Sec.80G of the Income Tax Act. The amendments were drafted byS/ Shri. M.R. Narayanan, N.A.Bharathan and Dr.K.K.Damodaran.

First Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-3-1965 was held on 26-12-1965 at 9.00 AM at Guru Nanak Khalsa College Hall, King Circle, Matunga, Bombay – 400 019. Total Income during the completed year was Rs. 47,363/- and the Total Asset was Rs. 47,349/-. New Office Bearers were elected as per the Bye laws.

First Anniversary of the Samiti was held on 06.03.1966 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall, Bombay. Chief Guest : P.K.Sawant, Minister of Food Agriculture, Maharashtra. Guests of Honour :Shri P.T.Borale, Principal, Siddhartha College of Law and Dean of faculty of law , University of Bombay, Devaki Gopidas (M.P) and Swami Mangalananda of Narayana Gurukulam. Guest Speaker : Guru Nitya Chaitanya Yati. Cultural Program : Bharata Natyam by Smt.Kamala and Kumari Vasanti. Fund collection drive started through souvenir advertisements.

During the year Dr.Nataraja Guru was given a reception when he arrived in Bombay for a European visit.

First Special General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti was held at 9.00 AM on 17-04-1966 at Podar College Lecture Hall Matunga, Bombay – 400 019 for the adoption of Memorandum of Association and Rules Regulations and it was adopted. Second Special General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti was held at 9.00 AM on 26-06-1966 at Podar College Lecture Hall, Matunga, Bombay – 400 019 for Final Adoption of Memorandum of Association and Rules Regulation.

Second Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti was held at Podar College Lecture Hall, Matunga, Bombay – 400 019 for the year ended 31-03-1966 at 10.30 AM on 26-06-1966. Total Income of SNMS during the year was Rs.42,720/- and Total Asset was Rs.89,797/-. Election was held for the post of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, Treasurer, Five Joint Secretaries, Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors.

First SNMS Office was purchased in 1966. It was at Navin Asha, 126 dada Saheb Phalke Road, Dadar, Bombay 400014 (present Registered Office) and was inaugurated on 23.10.1966 by Harkishndas T.Agarwal, Chairman, Devi Dayal Cable Industries. First Guru Mandiram was established in the said office premises.

Prepared plans to acquire a plot of land to start an English Medium School and support facilities in a backward area to benefit the children from poor families

Decided to celebrate Guru Jayanthi (Chathayam day) and SNMS Anniversary on a grand scale every year and to publish souvenirs. Fund raising drive started.

Samiti started a Reading Room at its Dadar Office on 01-01-1967. with 35 newspapers and periodicals (English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarathi, Malayalam) for the use of General Public. The facility was extensively used by the Local Population. They used to eagerly wait outside the office to avail the opportunity when the office opened in the afternoon. Marriage Functions, Naming Ceremonies, Vidyarambam etc. were conducted at the Dadar office of the Samiti for the benefit of its Members.

Fully paid Patrons inducted to the Board of Management (26.06.1966). Vice-President re-designated as Vice-Chairman. The post of Assistant Treasurer was introduced as an Office Bearer

The Second Anniversary was held on 02.04.1967 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest : Dr.P.V.Cherian, Governor of Maharashtra. Guest of Honour : S.G.Suratkar, Collector of Bombay. Guest Speaker : Swami Aryabhatan, Varkala. Cultural Program : Bharata Natyam by Vaijayantimala and party.

Publication of Guru’s Stamp by Postal department, Govt of India.(21.08.1967). Post Telegraph department published a note on Guru on 21.08.1967

Registration of SNMS for Income Tax for Exemption under sec.80G of Income tax Act was done in 1967.

Third Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1967 was held at 9.30 AM on 25-06-1967 at Podar College Lecture Hall, Matunga, Bombay – 400 019. Election was held for the post of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretary, Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Total Income for the year was Rs. 25,170/- and total Asset was Rs.1,21,618/-. Shri. M.R. Narayanan was the General Secretary , Shri. S. Peethambaran was Vice – Chairman, Shri. U.H.Pandya Shri. M.N. Purushothaman were Internal Auditors.

113th Jayanti was celebrated on 21.08.1967 at King George High School Hall, Dadar. Chief Guest : Swami Dharmananda of the Mahabodhi society. Mayor of Bombay Shri. Leon J D’Souza. Postmaster General Released the Commemorative stamp of Sree Narayana Guru.

Dadar office was expanded in 1968 with the purchase of an adjoining shop.

SNMS got income tax exemption under Sec. 80G of IT Act with effect from 1/04/1968 (PAN No. AACTS1177L). Income tax exemption certificate for the period from 1.4.1968 to 31.3.1971 was issued by the income tax dept. on 3.4.1968.

Third Anniversary was held on 07.04. 1968 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest : Shri Jagjivan Ram, Union Minister for Food and Agriculture. Govt. of India. Guests of Honour :Panampilli Govinda Menon, Minister of Law, Govt of India, G.P.Nair, ( J.P. Bombay), Swamy Rasajnananda, Ramakrishna Ashram, Bombay. Cultural program : Musical Evening by Mannade Geeta Dutt, Dance Recital by Ritha Devi

Fourth Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1968 was held at 10.00 Am on 09-06-1968 at Podar College Lecture Hall, Matunga, Bombay – 400 019. Election was held for the post of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretary, Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Total Income for the year was Rs.51,992/- and Total Asset was Rs.1,59,425/-.

114th Jayanti of Sree Narayana Guru was held on 08.09.1968 at Podar College Hall, Matunga. Chief Guest :Dr. P. T. Borale, Ex-Mayor of Bombay and Principal of Siddharth College of Law. Guest of honour : Swami Rasajnananda. Guest Speaker : Ezhikkara Ambujakshan.

Fourth anniversary of the Samiti was held on 23.03.1969 at Shanmukhananda sabha Hall.

Chief Guest : Dr. R.N.Kulkarni, Mayor of Bombay. Guest of Honour : Shri. M.P.Moothedath (Sree Narayana Bhakthothahmsa). Guest Speaker : Swami Sivarupananda, Ramakrishna Ashram, Bombay.

Fifth Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1969 was held at 10.00 Am on 25-05-1969 at Podar College Lecture Hall, Matunga, Bombay – 400 019. Election was held for the posts of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretary, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs. 98,990/- and Total Asset Rs.2,56,697/-

115th Jayanti of Sree Narayana Guru was held on 31.08.1969 at Podar College Hall. Chief Guest: Shri. Chidanand Nagarkar. Guest Speaker: Swami Vimalanandji.

The Fifth Anniversary of the Samiti was held on 22.02.1970 at Shanmukhananda sabha hall. Chief Guest : Shri. S.P.Kotwal, Governor of Maharashtra. GuestsSpeaker : (1) Swami Dharmanandji, Mahabodhi Society, Bombay and (2) Prof. T.V.Ramanujam, Justice of peace, Bombay.

Sixth Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1970 was held at 10.00 Am on 31-05-1970 at Podar College Lecture Hall, Matunga, Bombay – 400 019. Election was held for the posts of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, Five Joint Secretary, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs. 65,473/- and Total Asset Rs.3,02,917/- .

116th Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was held on 19-09-1970 at Shanmukhananda Hall, Matunga. Shri. B.K.Boman Bahram,Mayor of Bombay was the Chief Guest. Swami Sivarupananda of Shri. Ramakrishna Ashram was Guest Speaker. Malayalam Drama “Kurukshethram” was presented by Adam Theaters

The Sixth Anniversary of Sree Narayana Mandiri Samiti was celebrated at Shanmukhananda Hall, on 21-02-1971. Shri. V.S. Page Chairman, Legislative Council Maharashtra was the Chief Guest. Swami Geethananda of Sivigiri Mutt, was the Guest Speaker. Bharatanatyam by Shetty’s Sisters, Songs by Mahendra Kapoor and Hemlata, Mimicry by Rao Brothers were performed. Surplus from Anniversary was Rs. 39,228/-.

Seventh Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1971 was held at 9.30 Am on 20-06-1971 at Podar College Lecture Hall, Matunga, Bombay – 400 019. Election was held for the post of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretary, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs. 68,101/- and Total Asset Rs. 3,58,756/-. Total Number of Patrons 21, Life Members 2313. Income Tax exemption Under Section 80 G was extended upto 31-03-1972.

Samiti signed an Agreement for the purchase of Land at Chembur measuring about 14,300 Sq. yards by paying an earnest money of Rs. 25,000/-

117th Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was held on 05-09-1971 at Podar College Lecture Hall, Matunga, Bombay – 400 019. Shri. Shantilal Jain, J.P. was the Chief Guest. Swami Sivarupananda of Shri Ramkrishna Ashram was Guest Speaker. Malayalam Drama “Karuthavelichal” by Art Cultural Wing of Samiti was performed.

43rd Guru Samadhi was observed on 20-09-1971

The Seventh Anniversary was celebrated on 27.02.1972 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest Dr. J.K.Somani, Chairman Managing Director, Eve's Weekly(P) Ltd, Bombay. Guest Speaker : Swami Gautamananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay. Entertainment :Ramayanam by Padmini and party. Surplus from the Anniversary was Rs. 36,852/-

Eighth Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1972 was held at 9.30 Am on 18-06-1972 at Podar College Lecture Hall, Matunga, Bombay – 400 019. Election was held in for the post of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretary, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs. 71,339/- and Total Asset Rs. 4,19,411/-. Total Number of Patrons 22, Life Members 2386.

Rs. 24,500/- was paid to the Solicitors for Stamp Paper and preparation of Sale Deed of Chembur Land agreed to be purchased.

118th Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 25-08-1972, Shanmukhnanda Hall. Shri. Poruthiyil Narayanan Vaidyar, Governing Director of Madhava Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ernakulam was the Chief Guest. Swami Dharmanandaji of Mahabodhi Society Bombay was Guest Speaker. Malayalam Drama “Akkaldama” was presented by Art Cultural Wings of Samiti.

44th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 20-09-1972 at Samiti premises.

Deed of conveyance of chembur land (14288 sq.yards) registered on 19.10.1972. Solicitors M/s. Divekar Company helped Samiti in land dealing. Property was secured by Barbed Wire Fencing, a Watchman was also appointed. M/s. Studiarch, the Architects helped Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti free of Cost for the Purchase of land and preparation of Plans for School Building Hall.

Birth Centenary of Mahakavi Kumaran Ashan was celebrated on 07-01-1973 at Poddar College. A Symposium on the works of Kumaran Asan was conducted on the occasion. Pappanamkott Prabhakaran and Ezhikkara Ambujakashan participated. Kathaprasangam by Shri. V. Sambashivan Party on Kumaranasan was also performed.

The land purchased at Chembur was reserved by BMC for housing. However at the efforts of Shri. Vyomakesan, the Architect 6300 sq. yards was permitted by BMC to be used for educational purposes.

Eighth Anniversary was held on 25.02.1973 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest :Shri. D.P.Rupavate, Minister of state for housing, social welfare Fisheries, Maharashtra. Guest Speaker : Swami Sivarupananda, Ramakrishna ashram, Bombay. Cultural Program :Asha Parekh Gopi Krishna (Image of India). Indian Classical Dance’s “Image of India” was presented by Yogendra Desai with Asha Parekh, Gopi Krishna Troupe. Eight Anniversary surplus was Rs. 34,504/- .

Ninth Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1973 was held at 9.30 Am on 24-06-1973 at Podar College Lecture Hall, Matunga, Bombay – 400 019. Election was held for the post of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretary, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs. 51,062/- and Total Asset Rs. 4,60,058/-. Total Number of Patrons 23, Life Members 2397.

Shri. R.Shankar Shri. Nataraja Guru expired during the period.

119th Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 30-09-1973 at Shanmukhananda Hall. Shri. C.R.Kesavan Vaidyar of S.V. Products Irinjalakuda was Chief Guest. Swami Gautamananda of Ramakrishna Ashram was Guest Speaker. A Ganamela by Shri. Jaychandran, Shri. Brahmanadan, Smt.Vasantha Shri. Anto were presented under occasion.

45th Samadi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1973

The Foundation Stone for the School Building at Chembur was laid by Shri. M.K.Somani on 07-10-1973. Swami Vipasi of Mahabodhi Society, Parel offered special prayers for the successful completion of the project. Architects invited Tender for the construction of the Ground First floor of the School building, upto plinth level of the community Hall and compound wall. Construction contract was awarded to M/s. Hill Rock construction at a cost of Rs. 7,50,000/-. Estimate for earth filling was Rs. 1,00,000/- .

Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti decided to sell 8017 Sq. Yards of land for the financing the construction cost of School Building. An advertisement was given in Newspaper. Highest offer for Rs. 4,00,000/- from M/s. Atomica Co-operative Housing Society (proposed), A society formed by staff of BARC at the initiative of Dr. K.K. Damodaran, was accepted and earnest money amounting to Rs. 4,00,000/- was received. Agreement was signed on 14-12-1973 after obtaining permission from Charity Commissioner.

K.K.Vishwanathan, Governor of Gujarat Visited Samiti on 4.1.1974.

Construction of school building, Community Hall and Guru Mandiram started in January 1974 (Architect: Shri. Vyomakesan of M/s Studiarch). Two more residential complexes (Sree Narayana Cooperative Housing Society and Chempazhanthy Cooperative Housing Society) surrounding the school area were promoted to facilitate transformation of the area into a residential locality and to support SNMS activities. Large scale fundraising drive to finance the cost of construction of educational complex was initiated. Several Donors and Patrons enrolled.

Ninth Anniversary of the Samiti was held on 24.02.1974 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest : Lata Mangeshkar, Renowned Singer; Guest Speaker : Swami Gautamananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay. Dance Ballet “Train” “Srinagar” by Sachin Shankar Troupe and songs by Usha Mangeshkar, Vani Jayram and Nitin Mukesh were also performed. Surplus from Ninth Anniversary was Rs. 30,979/- In order to raise funds for school construction, Samiti organized a Ganamela of renowned singer Shri. K.J. Yesudas on 28-04-1974 at Shanmukhananda Hall.

Tenth Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1974 was held at 9.30 Am on 30-06-1974 at Podar College Lecture Hall, Matunga, Bombay – 400 019. Election was held for the post of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretary, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs. 1,09,364/- and Total Asset Rs. 5,93,922/-. Total Number of Patrons 28, Life Members 2422. An appeal for Donations for the construction of School Building was issued along with 10th AGM Notice.

120th Guru Jayanti was celebrated on 11.09.1974 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest : Shri. Harkishandas T.Aggarwal, Chairman, Devidayal Cable Industries Ltd. Guest speaker : Swami Gautamananda of Ramakrishna Ashram. Dance Drama “Anarkali” was presented by Yogendra Desai and Asha Parekh.

The 46th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1974.

Deed of conveyance for the sale of land measuring 8071sq yards to M/s. Atomica Co-operative Society was executed on 07-11-1974. Samiti paid its share of stamp duty amounting to Rs. 28,000/- as per the agreement. For fund collection Samiti organized a Drama festival at Shanmukhanand Hall 6,7 8th December 1974. Drama presented by Kalidasa Kalakendram, Quilon were “Rashtrabhavan”, “Pravahan” “Chakravarthi”.

Tenth anniversary was held on 23.02.1975 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest : (Information not available). Guest Speaker : Swami Gautamananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay. Entertainment programs: Songs by Manna Dey, Talat Mahmood, Tun Tun Kavita Krishnamoorthy; Bharata Natayam by Vanni Meera of Shri. Rajarajeshwari Bharatha Natya Kala Mandir and Film Dance by Kalpana. Surplus from the Tenth anniversary was Rs. 35,887/-.

Construction cost of first phase i.e. ground plus first floor, plinth of hall, plinth of principals Bungalow and compound wall was revised from 8.5 lakhs to 10.25 lakhs due to increased depth of columns. In order to finance the construction cost, Samiti availed a loan of Rs. 3,00,000/- from Dena Bank, Khodadad Circle Branch, Dadar @ of 16 % interest repayable within 5 years. Loan papers were signed on 14-04-1975. Ground floor and first floor of school building completed in June 1975.

Eleventh Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1975 was held at 9.30 Am on 22-06-1975 at Podar College Lecture Hall, Matunga, Bombay – 400 019. Election was held for the post of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, Five Joint Secretary, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs. 65,791/- and Total Asset Rs. 9,79,247/-. Total Number of Patrons 28, Life Members 2431.

SNMS started its first school (Sree Narayana Guru High School) with two Senior KG Divisions (73 students) in 1975.

121st Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 19-09-1975 at Shanmukhananda Hall. Shri. Natwarlal Vora of M/s. Natwarlal Shamaldas Group of concerns was Chief Guest. Swami Gautamamanda of Ramakrishna Ashram was Guest Speaker. There was an entertainment program by Shri. Mahesh Kumar Party.

47th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 25-09-1975.

SNMS got an Income tax registration certificate (NS/6287 dated 27.09.1975) with eligibility for exemption under Section 80 G of the IT Act with effect from 1.04.1968.

The Eleventh Anniversary was held on 22.02.1976 at Shanmukhananda sabha Hall. Chief Guest : Shri. Raja Kulkarni, M.P. Guest of Honour :Shri. V.K.Tembe, M.L.A. Guest Speaker: Swami Gautamananda, Ramakrishna, Mission, Bombay. Entertainment by Hema Malini their Troupe – Dance Drama “Shri Krishna Parijathan”. Surplus form the 11th Anniversary was Rs. 72,193/-.

Samiti at its Dadar Office felicitated Shri. Sukumar Pottekkatt of Mathrubhumi, Cochin and Mahakavi Shri. P.Kunhiraman Nair, during the period.

Twelfth Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1976 was held at 9.30 AM on 06-06-1976 at Sree Narayana Guru High School, P.L.Lokhande Marg, Chembur, Bombay – 400 089. Election was held for the posts of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretary, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs.1,193,54/- and Total Asset Rs.11,82,134/-. Total Number of Patrons 42, Life Members 2474. Construction of the first phase of the Chembur complex was over completed in 1976.

122nd Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 05-09-1976 at Shanmukhananda Hall. Chief Guest : (information not available). Guest Speaker: Swami Sidharthananda of Ramakrishna Ashram. There was entertainment by Zaveeri Tunes on the occasion.

48th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1976.

Samiti sold the Shop No.2 Garage No.1 at Dadar after obtaining permission from the charity commissioner for an amount of Rs. 80,000/-. Samiti felicitated Shri. Udayabhanu, Resident Editor of Mathrubhumi. Calicut on 27-11-1976 at Samiti premises at Dadar.

Twelth Anniversary of the Samiti was held on 20.02.1977 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest : Shri. K.K.Vishwanathan, Governor of Gujarat. Guest Speaker : Swami Sivarupananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay. S/Shri. Premnath Vinod Mehra were Guests of Honor. There was an entertainment of “Mahendra Kapoor Nite” by Mahendra Kapoor, Arunada Podwal, Pramodini Desai, Rajendranath Coca-Cola. Surplus from 12th Anniversary was Rs. 51,870/-.

Thirteenth Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1977 was held at 9.30 AM on 12-06-1977 at Sree Narayana Guru High School, P.L.Lokhande Marg, Chembur, Bombay – 400 089. Election was held for the posts of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretary, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs. 1,10,941/- and Total Asset Rs.12,88,696 /-, income from school Rs. 8,698/-. Total Number of Patrons 46, Life Members 2533.

Standard One in SNG School started with Two Divisions in June 1976 Standard Two with Two Divisions in June 1977.

123rd Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 18-09-1977 at Shanmukhananda Hall. Smt. Kamala Raman, M.L.A was the Chief Guest. Swami Sivarupananda of Ramakrishna Ashram was Guest Speaker. Dance program by Rajarajeshwari Dance Academy was presented on occasion.

49th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 21-09-1977.

Thirteenth Anniversary was held on 19.02.1978 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest :Dr. Padam Singhvi (ESIS Hospital, Worli) Special Executive Magistrate. Guest Speaker : Swami Sivarupananda Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay. There was entertainment by Babla his Orchestra on the occasion. Surplus from 13th Anniversary was Rs. 66,724/-

Fourteenth Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1978 was held at 9.30 AM on 11-06-1978 at Sree Narayana Guru High School, P.L.Lokhande Marg, Chembur, Bombay – 400 089. Election was held for the posts of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretary, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs.1,81,207/- and Total Asset: 13,17,504 /-, income from school Rs. 1,206/-. Total Number of Patrons 51, Life Members 2572.

124th Jayanti of Sree Narayana Guru was held on 15.09.1978 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest : Balakrishna Limbaji Patil, Hon:State Minister of Maharashtra for Animal Husbandry Dairy Development. Guest Speaker : Prof. M.K.Sanoo. Guest of Honour: Swami Sivarupananda of Ramakrishna Ashram. The Book “Narayana Guru” written by Shri.M.K.Sanoo and published by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan was released on the occasion. There was an entertainment by “Melody Makers” on the occasion.

50th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1978. Primary section of the school was approved by the Education Department (1979).

Fourteenth Anniversary of the Samiti was held on 08.03.1979 at Shanmukhananda Sabha hall. Chief Guest : Smt. Jaya Chakravarthy. Guest Speaker :Swami Nihswanananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay. Guest of Honour : Swami Krishnananda. Entertainment : Musical Evening by Shri. K.J.Yesudas and Smt Sujatha. Surplus from 14th Anniversary was Rs. 82,986/-

Fifteenth Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1979 was held at 9.30 AM on 24-06-1979 at Sree Narayana Guru High School, P.L.Lokhande Marg, Chembur, Bombay – 400 089. Election was held for the posts of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretary, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs. 2,32,501/- and Total Asset Rs.14,29,712 /-, income from school Rs. 23,897/-. Total Number of Patrons 63, Life Members 2622.

Work of Outhouse construction was done during 1978 – 1979. Contract was given to M/s. Hill Rocks Construction for an amount Rs. 80,000/-. Repayment of bank loan from Dena Bank was completed in 1979.

125th Jayanti on 06.09.1979 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest : Shri. Raja Chimbulkar, Mayor of Bombay. Guest Speaker : Swami Nirmayananda, President of Ramakrishna Ashram. There was entertainment by Smt. Pramila Dattar Troupe on the occasion.

51st Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1979.

A Medical Camp was organized by Dr. B.Gopalakrishnan under the guidance of eminent Pediatrician Dr. W.K. Kandoth on 17-11-1979. A group of 9 Doctors checked-up school Children. 750 Students took advantage. Vitamin Tablets and other Medicine were supplied to Students.

Fifteenth Anniversary was held on 02.03.1980 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest :Shri R.Y.Gaikawad, I.A.S, Additional Collector , Bombay. Guest Speaker :Swami Kedarananda, Ramakrishna Ashram, Bombay. Entertainment : Musical Evening by Shri.K.J.Yesudas and Smt.Sujata. Surplus from 15th Anniversary was Rs. 79,182/-

A Marriage Bureau was set up in the Samiti for the benefit of its Members during the year. Fund collection drive was activated by keeping donation boxes at Guru Centers.

Sixteenth Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1980 was held at 9.30 AM on 22-06-1980 at Sree Narayana Guru High School, P.L.Lokhande Marg, Chembur, Bombay – 400 089. Election was held in for the post of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, Five Joint Secretary, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs. 2,17,484/- and Total Asset Rs. 16,02,931 /-, income from school Rs. 54,135/-. Total Number of Patrons 66, Life Members 2667.

126th Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 26-08-1980 at Shanmukhananda Hall. Shri. A.M.Thomas, Chairman, Khadi Village Industries Commission was the Chief Guest. Guest Speaker : Swami S. Pithambarananda of Ramakrishna Mission Ashram. There was an entertainment Dance program by Smt. Vimala Nair Songs by Shri. K.J.Kuruvilla.

52nd Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1980.

16th Anniversary of the Samiti was held on01.03.1981 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest : Premanand Awale, Minister of state for housing, Slum Improvement, Small Savings and jail, Maharashtra. Guest Speaker : Swami Kedarananda, Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, Bombay. Guest of Honour : Gopaldas C. Farswani, Chairman of Powai Industrial Association. Entertainment : Tabassum Hit parade. Surplus from 16th Anniversary was Rs. 1,20,174/-. Shri. V.R. Prabhakaran got the rolling Trophy for collecting maximum advertisement for souvenir on behalf of Zone II.

127th Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 14-09-1981 at Shanmukhananda Hall. Swami Geethananda, President of Sree Narayana Dharma Sanghom Trust Sivgiri, Varkala was the Chief Guest. Swami Nijananda of Sree Narayana Dharma Sanghom Trust Sivgiri, Varkala Guest Speaker. There was an entertainment of Dance program by Shri. Gopikrishna.

53rd Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1981.

17th Anniversary of Samiti was celebrated on 07.03.1982 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest : Guru Nitya Chaitanya Yati.’ Narayana Gurukulam, Fernhill, Ooty. Guest Speaker : Swami Kedarananda, Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, Bombay. Guest of Honour : A.M.Thomas, Chairman, Khadi Village Industries Commission. There was an entertainment program by Mahesh Kumar party. Surplus from 17th Anniversary was Rs. 1,04,876/- Shri. V.R. Prabhakaran got the rolling Trophy for collecting maximum advertisement for the Souvenir on behalf of Zone II.

18th Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1982 was held at 9.30 AM on 27-06-1982 at Sree Narayana Guru High School, P.L.Lokhande Marg, Chembur, Bombay – 400 089. Election was held for the posts of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretary, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs. 2,01,513/- and Total Asset Rs. 19,81,964/-, School Rs. 21,469/-, Total Number of Patrons 110, Life Members 2929.

In 1982 the functioning of school switched over to the shift system in the Morning Afternoon due to paucity of space . Standard I to IV in the morning V to VI in the afternoon. Meanwhile, work for construction of Hall started and it was awarded to M/s. Modern Enterprises for a Lump sum of Rs. 5,00,000/- (Cement to be supplied by Samiti.). By 1982- 1983 student strength in school increased to 1330 (upto Std. VII). The school got Govt. recognition upto V Std.

Construction of Guru Mandiram and adjoining office was completed in 1982. Full Size Marble Statue of Sree Narayana Guru (donated by Shri. K.P. Balan) was installed at Guru Mandiram and consecrated on Chathayam day by Swami Geethananda, President of Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust (SNDST), Sivagiri on 03.09.1982.

Marriage bureau started functioning in 1984 under the convenorship of Shri. P.G.Balakrishnan. Employment bureau started functioning in 1984 under the convenorship of Shri. M.Suseelan. Accommodation bureau started functioning in 1984 under the convenorship of Shri. V.Peethambaran. Relief Bureau started in 1984.

In the academic year 1983- 1984 student strength in school was 1452 (upto Std. VIII). 6328 sq. mtrs. of land was allocated to Samiti on lease by the government of Maharashtra as a playground for the school at a lease rent of Rs. 6581.15.

128th Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 03-09-1982 at Shanmukhananda Hall. Swami Geethananda, President of Sree Narayana Dharma Sanghom Trust Sivgiri, Varkala was the Chief Guest. There was an entertainment of Kathaprasangam by Smt.Uma Sadasivan Party about Guru his teachings.

54th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1982. Seminars and study classes on Guru's teachings also started in 1982.

18th Anniversary of the Samiti was held on 06.03.1983 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest : Swami Kedarananda, Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, Bombay. Guest Speaker : Shri. Dinesh Hingoo. Surplus from 18th Anniversary was Rs. 1,45,664/- Shri. V.R. Prabhakaran got the rolling Trophy for collecting maximum advertisement for souvenir on behalf of Zone II.

The Goregaon Unit office of 450 Sq. ft in Prem Bindu Building, Goregaon (W) purchased for Rs. 90,000/- . It was taken possession on 20-03-1983 and made into Goregaon Guru centre. The office for Bhandup unit in a flat of 600 Sq. Ft. was also purchased in 1983 for Rs. 90,000/- Construction of the Chembur Community Hall with a capacity of 1000 people was also completed in 1983.

19th Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1983 was held at 9.30 AM on 26-06-1983 at Sree Narayana Guru High School, P.L.Lokhande Marg, Chembur, Bombay – 400 089. Election was held in for the post of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretary, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs. 3,20,065/- and Total Asset Rs. 22,90,210/-, School Rs. 4,444/-, Total Number of Patrons 149, Life Members 3074.

Samiti created a few sub-committees for its efficient functioning. They were the School committee, works committee, fundraising committee, statute committee, reading room committee souvenir committee.

129th Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 16-10-1983 at Chembur complex of the Samiti. A symposium on Sree Narayana Guru was organized on the occasion. Shri. M.K.Sanoo presided over the meeting. Shri. N.Ramanan Party performed Kathaprasangam.

55th Samadhi of Sree Narayan Guru was observed on 21-09-1983.

Nineteenth Anniversary of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti was Celebrated on 04.03.1984 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest :Dr(Mrs) Lalita Rao, Minister for public Health, Maharashtra. Guest Speaker :Swami Thejomayananda, Chinmaya Mission, Bombay. Surplus fund from 19th Anniversary was Rs. 1,24,565/- Shri. T.K.Narayanan got the rolling Trophy for collecting maximum advertisement for the souvenir on behalf of Zone II.

Decided to purchase an office for Ambernath Unit /Guru centre and booked a flat of 450 sq feet in 1984. Chembur School laboratory Furniture was donated by Shri.K.A.Lohidakshan.

Twentieth Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1984 was held at 9.30 AM on 24-06-1984 at Sree Narayana Guru High School, P.L.Lokhande Marg, Chembur, Bombay – 400 089. Election was held for the post of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretary, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs.5,71,428/- and the total Asset of Samiti accumulated over the years was Rs. 26,65,912/-.Total Number of Patrons 189, Life Members 3162.

A few more sub-committees were established (in 1984) for the improved functioning of the Samiti. The School committee was headed by Shri. K.P.Balan, works committee headed by Shri. K.S.Nalana, Fundraising committee was headed by Shri. V.R.Prabhakaran, Prayer Hall Committee headed by Shri. N.K.Raman, Entertainment committee headed by Shri. V.S.Gangadharan, Purchase Committee headed Shri. Harilal Pottath, Goregaon Zonal Office Committee headed by Shi. K.K.Kesavan and, Bhandup Zonal office committee headed Shri. N.A.Bharathan. Weekly get together on Sundays at 9.30 AM has started attracting more more people for Pooja prayer. Marriage bureau continued functioning under the convenorship of Shri. P.G.Balakrishnan. Employment bureau continued functioning under the convenorship of Shri. M.Suseelan. Accommodation bureau continued functioning under the convenorship of Shri. V.Peethambaran.

Also in 1984, Samiti got additional FSI from the Municipality for the construction of 2 more floors on the school building. The Community hall construction suffered a setback due to the collapse of a folded roof slab while casting. Luckily there was no casualty. As per the advice of Architect M/s. Studiarch and RCC consultant, M/s. Parikh Kulkarni, Load testing of roof was conducted by specialists from IIT, Powai. M/s. Modern Enterprises completed the work in June 1984. Primary school got recognition for Std. I to IV, Secondary School got recognition for Std. V to VIII. Lease land was developed as a playground.

130th Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 09-09-1984 at Chembur complex of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti. A symposium on Sree Narayana Guru was conducted on the occasion. Shri. Krishnana Parapalli, a famous poet presided over the meeting.Shri. N.Ramanan Party performed Kathaprasangam a ganamela was performed by Shri. Premkumar party. There were fireworks and illumination arranged by Shri. T.V. Madhavan

56th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1984.

Twentieth Anniversary of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti was celebrated on 03-03-1985 on 03.03.1985 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest : Lion Suresh Mehta, District Governor(323A), Bombay. Guest Speaker : Swami Shastrananda, Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, Bombay. uest Speaker : Brahmachari Prakash. Entertainment : Dance Ballet Program “Image of India” performed by Asha Parkeh, Gopi Krishna Party. Surplus from 20th Anniversary was Rs. 1,42,675/-. Shri. T.K.Narayanan got the rolling Trophy for collecting maximum advertisement for the souvenir on behalf of Zone II.

Twenty-first Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 30-03-1985 was held at 9.30 AM on 30-06-1985 at Sree Narayana Guru High School, P.L.Lokhande Marg, Chembur, Bombay – 400 089. Election was held for the posts of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretaries, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs.6,27,586/- and Total Asset built up so far was Rs. 31,22,917/-. Total Number of Patrons 203, Life Members 3347. An advance of Rs. 32,616/- was paid for the purchase of another Zonal/ Unit office at Ambernath.

131st Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 01-09-1985 at Chembur complex of Samiti. A symposium on Sree Narayana Guru was conducted on the occasion. Shri. Sukumar Azhicode, Head of the Department of Malayalam, Calicut University. presided over the meeting. There was an entertainment program organized by Shri. Ezhikara Ambujakshan. Lunch for about 1200 participants was sponsored by S/Shri. K.P.Balan V.R. Sadasivan. There were fireworks illumination arranged by Shri. T.V.Madhavan, Parton.

57th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1985

Shri. Kalesan Natesan donated (1985) Teak Wood stage in Community Hall, Chembur. Lions Club and Shenoi welfare services gave freeship to students. A conference in Malayalam on the life teachings of Sree Narayana Guru was organized at Chembur complex on 08-12-1985. Many eminent persons spoke on the occasion.

Twenty First Anniversary of the Samiti was celebrated on 07.03.1986 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest : Shri. S.Krishnakumar, Dy. Minister of health, family welfare, New Delhi. Guest Speaker : Swami Saswathikananda, President of Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust, Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala. Entertainment : Dance Programme - Bharatanatyam Recital by Sudha Chandran, the wondergirl, Heroine of Mayuri Film. Musical Evening by Zankar Orchestra, organized by Vinod Gidh. Mimicry by Johny Lever. Surplus generated from 21st Anniversary was Rs. 1,34,079/-. Shri. T.K.Narayanan got the rolling Trophy for collecting maximum advertisement for the souvenir on behalf of Zone II.

Twenty-Second Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 30-03-1986 was held at 10.00 AM on 29-06-1986 at Sree Narayana Guru High School, P.L.Lokhande Marg, Chembur, Bombay – 400 089. Election was held for the posts of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretaries, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Members Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs. 7,21,714/- and Asset totalled up to Rs. 37,29,516/-, Total Number of Patrons 214, Life Members 3642.

There were 17 Sub committees formed during the year. Weekly get together held on Sundays at Chembur Guru Mandir and it attracted many people for Pooja prayers. People continued to use the prayer hall Community Hall for various functions such as Marriages, naming Ceremonies and Vidyarambam.

Decided to purchase an office for Kalyan unit and advance of Rs. 30,000/- was paid on 31-03-1986 for an apartment of 356 Sq. ft .

Samiti started the Sree Narayana Guru College of Commerce (SNGC) on 21-07-1986. Professor M.D. Limaye, the Ex-Pro. Vice- Chancellor of Bombay University inaugurated. Professor G.Y.Kamat was appointed Principal. The SNG College started with first year courses Junior college (FYJC) and Degree college (FYBCom).

First batch of SSC students from SNG School (SNGHS) passed out in 1986. In the same year, the Second and third Floors of the School Building was completed in 1986. The new SNG College also shared the building as a temporary arrangement.

132nd Jayanti on 24.08.1986 at Sree Narayana Guru Hall of the Samiti , Chembur. Chief Guest : Shri. Bhargavan Vaidyar , Ayurvedacharya. Trivandrum. Guest of Honour : Shri. A.M.Thomas, Chairman, Khadi Village Industries Commission. There was an entertainment program consisting of devotional songs and film music in Malayalam Hindi as well as Mimicry presented by Tharangini orchestra. Lunch for the participants was sponsored by Shri. V.S.Gangadharan. There were fireworks illumination sponsored by Shri. T.V.Madhavan, Parton.

58th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1986.

Ambernath Guru Centre was inaugurated on 25.01.1987 by Chief Guest Shri.Sitaldas k.Harchandani, MLA SEM and Guest of Honour Shri.Eknath N. Shinde. Kalyan Guru Centre was inaugurated by Shri.Nakul P.Patil, MLA on 14.12.1986.

A get together and seminar in Malayalam on the life and teachings of sree narayana guru was organized at Bhandup zonal office on 18-01-1987. Shr. Krishnan Parapally, the first Changampuzha award winner was Chief Guest. Shri. K.K.Ramakrishnan Shri. P. Chandran kaimal were the guest speaker.Shri. K.Sadanandan, patron sponsored the expenses of the program.

Twenty second Anniversary of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti was celebrated on 01.03.1987 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest : K.Nalinakshan, IAS (MD of CIDCO). Guest Speaker : Swami Prof. K. Ananda Maha Chera, Mahabodhi Society, Bombay. Entertainment by way of musical evening was presented by Mahesh Kumar Party. Surplus from 22nd Anniversary was Rs. 1,10,558/-

Twenty-Third Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 30-03-1987 was held at 09.30 AM on 28-06-1987 at Sree Narayana Guru High School, P.L.Lokhande Marg, Chembur, Bombay – 400 089. Election was held for the posts of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretaries, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Members Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs. 10,01,061/- and Samiti’s Total Assets added up to Rs. 49,07,697/-, Total Number of Patrons 233, Life Members 4001.

Malayalam classes for children started June 1987. Conducted on Sundays in the school. People continued to use the prayer hall Community Hall for Marriages, naming Ceremonies Vidyaramba.

133rd Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 06-09-1987 at Chembur complex of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti. Swami tattwarupananda of Ramakrishna Mission was the Chief Guest. Variety of entertainment programs consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of Sree Narayana Guru High School. Dance program by Kum. Sreeja Janardhanan Party was also presented on the occasion. A Group of people from Goregaon zonal office performed the bhajan. Lunch for the participants was sponsored by S/Shri. Harilal Pottath, K.P.Gopinathan Pillai, N.K.Prabhakaran. There were fireworks illumination arranged by Shri. T.V.Madhavan, Parton.

59th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1987.

Samiti started the publication of “Journal of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti of Bombay”,- Gururatnam- a quarterly publication in 1987.

The centenary of Aruvipuram Shiva Pratishata by Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated by Samiti on 14-02-1988 at chembur complex. Prof. G.Balakrishnan Nair, Mukhya Acharya , Brahma Vidalya, Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust, Sivgiri, Varkala was the chief guest. Dr. K.K.Damodaran Shri. N.A Bharthan attended as delegates in the centenary celebration at Aruvippuram on 15th 16th February 1988 where Prime Minister Shri. Rajiv Gandhi was the Chief Guest. Samiti welcomed “Vahana Jadha” Carrying the National Integration Flagged off by Dr. Farooq Abdulla Honorable Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir from Jammu on their way to Aruvippuram. Four Samiti Members, namely, S/Shri. K.Kuttapan, N.K.Baiju, K.Babu B. Muralidharan accompanied Jadha to Aruvipuram.

First batch of HSC (SYJC) students passed out of SNG College in 1988. Ayurveda Dispensary started at Dadar Office (1.04.1988). The Women's Wing of SNMS was also formed in 1988.

Twenty third Anniversary of the Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti was Celebrated on 05.03.1988 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest : Dr.Ramesh Yeshwant Prabhoo, Mayor of Bombay. Guest Speaker :Swami Bhavaharananda, Ramakrishna Mission Bombay.Main Speaker : Shri. N.A.Bharathan. Entertainment of musical night “Ghazal Dhara” by Najmal Babu Party from Calicut. Surplus from 23rd Anniversary was Rs. 1,51,214/-

Twenty-Fourth Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti (SNMS) for the year ended 30-03-1988 was held at 09.30 AM on 26-06-1988 at Sree Narayana Guru High School, P.L.Lokhande Marg, Chembur, Bombay – 400 089. Election was held for the post of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretaries, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Members Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs. 5,71,568/- and Total Asset of Saminiti went up to Rs. 54,61,904/-, Total Number of Patrons 253, Life Members 4300.

134th Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 28-08-1988 at Chembur complex of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti. Dr. K.K.Rahulan, Thrissur was the Chief Guest. Swami Bhavaharananda of Ramakrishna Mission was the Guest Speaker. Shri. Prabhakar Kunte chairman MHADA was Guest of Honor. A colourful procession from Amar Mahal Junction to Chembur Complex was held in the morning. Variety of entertainment programs consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of Sree Narayana Guru High School. Youth and students from various Samiti units also presented their talents. Orchestras by Swapna Theaters, Bombay supported the performances. Surplus from the Jayanthi function was Rs. 41,428/-. There were also fireworks illumination sponsored by Shri. T.V.Madhavan, Parton.

60th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1988.

24th Anniversary of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti was celebrated on 04-03-1989 at Shanmukhananda Hall. Dr. W.R. Sherekar Hon. Minister, Maharashtra was the ChiefGuest. Swami Bhavaharananada Ramakrishna Ashram was the Guest Speaker. Film stars Shashi Kapoor Randhir Kapoor were Guests of Honor. Samiti’s Silver Jubilee Year was inaugurated during the occasion. Shri. Shashi Kapoor released stickers Key chains. Entertainment was Musical night by “Swaranjalee Orchestras”. A souvenir was released on the occasion. Surplus from 24th Anniversary was Rs. 1,68,195/-

Twenty-Fifth Annual General Body of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1989 was held on 25-06-1989 at Sree Narayana Guru High School, P.L.Lokhande Marg, Chembur, Bombay – 400 089. Election was held in for the post of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretaries, and Members in charge for 20 Units, Council Members Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs. 6,76,691/- and Total Assets of Samiti added up to Rs. 57,71,301/-, Total Number of Patrons272, Life Members 4716.

135th Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 17-09-1989 at Chembur complex of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti. Swami Tattwarupananada of Ramakrishna Ashram was the Chief Guest. Shri. P.K.Gopalakrishnan Ex-Deputy Speaker Kerala Assembly was the Guest Speaker. Shri. Chandrakand Handore, Municipal Councilor was the Guest of Honor. A colourful procession from Amar Mahal Junction to Chembur Complex was held in the morning. A variety of entertainment program consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of Sree Narayana Guru High School, students from various classes conducted by unit centers, children of members of the Samiti. Bhajan by Goregaon Bhajan Group was performed. Shri. V.S. Gangadharan sponsored Jayanthi feast. There was fireworks illumination arranged by Shri. T.V.Madhavan, Parton.

61st Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1989. First batch of BCom degree students passed out of SNGC in 1989. Thane Unit Office and Guru Center was inaugurated (10.12.1989)

Twenty Fifth anniversary and Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Samiti were celebrated on 29, 30 and 31st of December 1989 at Shanmukhananda Sabha hall and Chembur Complex . S/shri. V.S.Gangadharan and K.Nadarajan were the Chairman and Secretary for the celebrations. Function at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall was on 29.12.1989. Chief Guest : Swami Tattwarupananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay. Guest Speaker : Shri. P.R.Krishnamoorthy, Executive Editor, Times of India. Guest of Honour :S/Shri.Sashi Kapoor and Randir Kapoor, Film Actors. Entertainment Program :”Kalyanji Anandji Nite”

The Function on 31.12.1989 was held at Chembur Complex. There was a Symposium on Ideals Teachings of Sree Narayana Guru on the occasion. Chief Guest : Prof.Sukumar Azhicode. Guests of honour :Subrahmanian Vailoppilli Elayedath Venugopal. Dance program by Smt. Asha V. Nair, teacher from SNGS, was held on the occasion.

The Function on 31.12.1989 was also held at Chembur complex. Chief Guest : Shri.Y.S.Pakala, Group Manager, RCF Ltd. Guests of Honour : Swami Ramanujananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay, Shri.Savinder S.Rekhi, District Governor of Lions international and Shri.P.K.Ravindranath, Press Advisor to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Founder members of the samiti were felicitated on the occasion. Shri. N.K.Prabhakaran received rolling trophy for Zone II for collecting maximum advertisement during 24th Anniversary. A colourful souvenir was released onn the occasion. Entertainment Programme :” Tabassum Hit Parade”. About 5000 people participated.

Silver Jubilee celebrations were also held at all the Zones of the Samiti. A Seven feet high silver Jubilee monument was unveiled by Dr.K.K.Damodaran on 31.12.1989. The Monument was designed by Shri. A.P. Prajnabhushan Shri. Harilal Pottath. It was constructed by Shri. K.P.G. Pillai. Cost of the monument was borne by Shri. T.V.Madhavan. Surplus of silver jubilee celebration was Rs. 1,18,410/-.

Dombivali Guru Centre purchased on 27-04-1990 and inaugurated on 10-06-1990..

136th jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 09-09-1990 at chembur complex. Shri. Varkala Radhakrishnan, Speaker of Kerala Assembly was the chief guest. Film artist Madhu was the guest of honor. Swami Tattwarupananada of Ramakrishna Ashram was the guest speaker. A colorful procession from Amar Mahal Junction to Chembur Complex was held in the morning. A variety of entertainment program consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of Sree Narayana Guru High School, and students from various classes conducted by unit centers. Fireworks illumination were sponsored by Shri. T.V.Madhavan.

62nd Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1990.

Twenty-sixth Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1990 was held at 09.30 AM on 24-06-1990 at Sree Narayana Guru High School, P.L.Lokhande Marg, Chembur, Bombay – 400 089. Election was held for the posts of President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary, ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, ,Treasurer, Asstt.Treasurer, Five Joint Secretary, and Member in charge for 20 Units, Council Member Two Internal Auditors. Income for the year was Rs. 5,17,881/- and Total Asset of Samiti was Rs. 63,70,467/-, Total Number of Patrons 285, Life Members 5527.

Malayalam classes were on Sundays in the school. Dance classes were also conducted at Chembur complex. People continued to use the prayer hall Community Hall for Marriages, naming Ceremonies Vidyaramba. Organized a National seminar on life and teachings of Sree Narayana Guru. Eminent scholars like Justice K. Sukumaran, Prof. Nabeesa Ummal, Muni Narayana Prasad participated (01.12.1991).

Twenty Sixth Anniversary of the Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti was celebrated at Chembur Complex on 10.02.1991. Chief Guest : Prof. Javed Khan, Minister of Housing, Maharashtra.Guest of Honour : C.R.Hirani, Advocate High Court. Main Speaker ; H.H.Swami Purushothamananda, Chinmaya Mission, Bombay. Entertainment of Musical evening of hindi film by Actors playback singer Mrs. Sulakshana Pandit record beakers orchestras. Surplus from the anniversary Rs. 2,12,987/-. Samiti setup a committee under the chairmanship of Shri. V.S.Ganagadharan to give relief to Gulf returnees from Kuwait due to war. 550 people were helped by Samiti. Kerala Chief Minister Shri. E.K.Nayanar opposition leader Shri. K.Karunakaran appreciated the services rented by the samiti.

Students of Std III IV donated Rs.21,650/- to Indian Leprosy Foundation. Freeships were given to 96 poor and deserving students of SNGHS.

Justice K.Sukumaran and Justice (Mrs) Usha Sukumaran were felicitated on their appointments as Judges of Bombay High Court and Kerala High Court, respectively, on 14.04.1991 at Chembur complex.

27th AGM of the Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1991 was held at chembur complex on 13-06-1991 at 9.30 AM. Dr. K.K.Damodaran was appointed as Advisor to Samiti. Income Rs. 6,94,927/- Assets valued at Rs. 70,16,856/-. Homeo charitable dispensary started at chembur complex on 17-05-1991. Shenoi welfare services gave freeship to 84 school students. Retention wall constructed at one side of lease land at the cost Rs. 2,00,000/-.in 1991.

137th jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated at chembur complex on 01-09-1991. Justice Shri. K.Sukumaran of Bombay High Court was the chief guest. Smt. Usha Sukumaran of Kerala High Court was Guest of Honor. Brahmachari shaswata chaitannya yati of Chinmaya Mission Powai was the guest speaker. A colorful procession from Amar Mahal Junction to Chembur Complex was held in the morning. A variety of entertainment program consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of Sree Narayana Guru High School, students from various classes conducted by unit centers, children of members of the Samiti. Firework illumination were sponsored by Shri. T.V.Madhavan.

63rd Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 29-09-1991.

Seminar on the life and teachings of Sree Narayana Guru was held on 01.12.1991 at Chembur complex. Chief Guest: Swami Muni Narayana Parasad of Narayana Gurukula. Chief Speaker: Nabeesa Ummal, Ex.M.L.A, Kerala. Guest Speaker: Justice K.Sukumaran Justice (Mrs) Usha Sukumaran.

Twenty Seventh Anniversary of the Samiti was Celebrated on 09.02.1992 at Chembur Complex. Chief Guest: Shri.C.V.Padmarajan, Honourable Minister, Kerala. Guest Speaker :Swami Bhavarupananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay. Guests of Honour : Justice K. Sukumaran and Mr.Innocent, Film Actor. There was entertainment by “Balram Orchestra”. Surplus from the anniversary Rs. 2,63,244/-.

28th AGM of sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1992 was held at Chembur complex on 21-06-1992. Election was held for the posts of Office Bearers, Unit Secretaries and Council Members. Shri. N.A.Bharthan was made Advisor to the Samiti. Income Rs. 9,46,393/- Asset Rs. 80,69,743/-, Life Members - 6065, Patrons – 277.

138th Jayanti of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 13.09.1992 at Chembur complex. Chief Guest :Swami Saswathikananda. Guest Speaker : Prof.(Dr.) Geetha Suraj. Guest of Honour : Swami Tattwarupananda of Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay. A colorful procession from Amar Mahal Junction to Chembur Complex was held in the morning. Variety of entertainment programs consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of Sree Narayana Guru High School, students from various classes conducted by unit centers, children of members of the Samiti. Firework illumination were sponsored by Shri. T.V.Madhavan. Samadhi of sree narayana guru was observes on 21-09-1992.

SNGC became an aided college in 1992. Tarapur Unit inaugurated on 5.02.1993.

Twenty Eighth Anniversary of the Samiti was held on 27.02.1993 at Chembur Complex. Chief Guest : Shri.V.R.Krishna Iyer, Supreme Court Judge(Rtd). Guest of Honour : Swami Tattwarupananda, Ramakrishna Mission Bombay. : Shri.Innocent, Malayalam Actor. Guest Speaker : Justice K.Sukumaran. Entertainments by Play back singer Shailendra Singh Party and Comedy King Johnny Lever.

Vasai Unit Office and Guru Center was inaugurated (27.03.1993) in a flat of 184 sq.ft. purchased by the Samiti.

29th AGM of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1993 was held in a chembur complex on 27-06-1993. Income Rs. 14,09867/- Asset Rs. 91,85,166/- life members – 6247 , partorns 297.

Samiti got allotment of 1500 sqm. of land for social and cultural centre plus 1300 sqm for accompanying garden at Nerul by CIDCO. Earnest money of Rs. 63,750/- was paid.

139th jayanthi of sree narayana guru was celebrated at chembur complex on 05-09-1993. Ayurveda acharya Shri. Bhargavan Vaidyan, Gurudeva pharmacy Trivandram, was the chief guest. Swami Avyayananda, Sivgiri Mutt was the guest speaker. Shri. K.D.Chandran film producer was the guest of honor. A colorful procession from Amar Mahal Junction to Chembur Complex was held in the morning. A variety of entertainment program consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of sree narayana guru high school, students from various classes conducted by unit centers, children of members of the Samiti. Firework illumination were sponsored by Shri. T.V.Madhavan.

64th Samadhi of sree narayana guru was observed on 21-09-1993.

Twenty Ninth Anniversary was held at Chembur complex on 27.02.1994.Chief Guest : R.R.Singh, Mayor of Bombay. Guests of Honour : Swami Tattwarupananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay. Shri.R.T.Kadam, Ex-Chairman of Standing Committee, Bombay Municipal Corporation. There was a program by magician shri.Gopinath Muthukad.

Samiti donated Rs. 51,000/- towards the chief minister relief fund to help the Latur earthquake Victims. Purchased 2800 sqms of land (later named as Gurudevagiri) at Nerul, Navi Mumbai from CIDCO to start a social and cultural center (International Center for Sree Narayana Guru Studies).

30th AGM of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1994 was held in a chembur complex on 31-07-1994 at 9.30 AM. Income Rs. 27,16,841/- Assets went up to Rs 94,41,710/- life members – 7393 , partorns 351.

Gurudevagiri plot was taken possession for construction of building Bhomi Pooja was done on 05-06-1994 by H.H.Swami Saswatikananda, President, Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust, Sivagiri.

140th jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated at chembur complex on 28-08-1994. Swami Saswathikananada the president sree narayana dharma sanghom trust was the chief guest. Dr. Vellayani Arjunan, Ex-Director institute of encyclopedia kerala was the guest of honor. A colorful procession from Amar Mahal Junction to Chembur Complex was held in the morning. A variety of entertainment program consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of the dance classes conducted at various units.

65th Samadhi of sree narayana guru was observed on 21-09-1994.

First Annual sports meet was held at Anushakti Nagar Junior college Play ground on 20-11-1994 about 500 athletics from Samiti’s Units participated in 30 events. Certificates and medals were awarded. S/Shri. R. Sugathanandan T.K.Rajan were the organizers.

Foundation stone laying ceremony at Nerul for the international center for sree narayana guru studies were held on 5-02-1995 by swami saswathikananda, President, SNDST. The place was christened “Gurudevagiri”. National seminar on Sree Narayana Guru and his teachings with participation of eminent scholars like Prof. M.K. Sanoo, Justice K. Sukumaran and Swami Saswathikanada were also held on 5.02.1995. Musical evening by Smt. Usha Uthup was held at the sports pavilion at Vashi. A colourful souvenir was released. Surplus generated from the event was Rs. 3,19,917/-. Samiti appreciated the services provided by S/Shri. K.S.Bahuleyan, T.P.Vamanan, K. Janardhanan for the procurement of land and construction of buildings at Gurudevgiri complex.

Thirtieth Anniversary of SNMS was held at Chembur complex on 30.04.1995. Chief Guest : P.C.Alexander, Governor of Maharashtra. Guests of Honour : Smt.Ackama Alexander. Swami Bhavaharananda, Ramakrishna Mission , Bombay. Surplus generated from the event was Rs. 2,36,883/- .

31st AGM of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1995 was held in a Chembur complex on 16-07-1995. Income for the year was Rs. 17,73,911/- Asset accumulated up to the year was Rs 1,14,38,074/-. During the year Samiti booked a flat at Powai for a new guru center there.

141st jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated at Chembur complex on 10-09-1995. Swami Saswathikananada, President, Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust was the chief guest. Shri. Kadavoor Sivadasan Ex-Minister Kerala was guest speaker. Film director Lenin Rajendran, Actors Shanti Krishna , R.T.Kadam (Ex-Mayor of Bombay), Velu Swami and Kunnure Municipal Councilors were the Guests of Honor. Malayalam cassette “Guru Vandanam'' composed and sung by Premkumar was released by Shri. Kadavoor Sivadasan. In the morning a colourful possession was held from Amar Mahal Junction to Chembur complex. A variety of entertainment program consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of the dance classes of various Samiti Units.

66th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1995. Powai guru center was inaugurated 10-12-1995. Second annual sports meet was held on 14-01-1996 at Tilak Nagar ground chembur, more than 600 athletes participated. Shri.V.S.Gangadharan donated T-Shirts for the participants. Shri. Vanidas Balaji donated trophies.Shri. A.V. Kishorbabu donated caps for the participants.

Thirty First Anniversary of the Samiti was held on 24.02.1996 at Chembur Complex.Chief Guest : Smt. Gouri Amma, M.L.A Ex-Minister of Kerala. Guests of Honour : Shri. R.T.Kadam, Mayor of Bombay, Shri Manoj Shinde, Corporator, Bombay Municipal Corporation and Shri.D.G. Parab, architect. Guest Speaker : Swami Tattwarupananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay. Surplus generated from the event was Rs. 5,73,780/- .

Swami Avyayananada of Sivigiri Mutt conducted classes on guru from 16-03-1996 to 31-03-1996 at chembur, Dadar, kalayan, Ambernath , Bhadup , powai , Thane, Goregaon, Sakinaka , Dombivali , Vasai Road Tarapur.

32nd AGM of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1996 was held in Chembur complex on 30-06-1996. Income for the year was Rs. 24,77,936/-, Assets Rs 1,44,59,883/- ,life members – 7727 , partorns- 388.

Ambulance service of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti was inaugurated on 12-05-1996. In 1996 Samiti decided to purchase 9606 sq. yrds. of land adjoining Chembur complex reserved for municipal primary school and playground for 65 lakhs and earnest money 6.5 lakh paid. Also decided to purchase a land of 11,511 sq. mtrs. at Tarapur for Rs. 11,11,111/-. Earnest money was paid. Again, Samiti decided to purchase another land of 1800 sq. yrds. at Kalyan East for Rs. 6.5 lakhs.

142nd jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated at Chembur complex on 01-09-1996. Shri. Narayan Rane, Minister of Maharashtra was the chief guest. Prof. M.S. Jayaprakash was the guest speaker. Smt. Rajashree Film Actress Shri. Ratnakar P.Narkar M.L.A. were the Guests of Honor. A colourful possession was held from Amar Mahal Junction to Chembur complex in the morning. The evening function was followed by a variety of entertainment program consisting of dance and songs performed by talented students of the dance classes conducted at various units.

67th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1996. Purchased the additional land of 9602 square yards adjoining the Chembur premises. Construction of Gurudevagiri Project started on 21.10.1996 (Dussehra day). Construction work was awarded M/s. Laxmi Enterprises for Rs. 66.59 lakhs. D.G.Parab was appointed as the Artietech . Total estimated cost for the project was 3 crores. Shri . A.P.Prajnabhushan, supervised the construction as Chairman of the Steering Committee.

Third annual sport meet was held at Khalsa college ground Matunga, on 19-01-1997 about 700 athletes participated. Shri. Chandrakant Goyal M.L.A. was the chief guest. Chief Guest: Smt Chandrakantha Goyal, MLA.Sion Koliwada unit sponsored lunch and refreshments for the meet.

Thirty second Anniversary of the Samiti was held on 22.02.1997 at Chembur Complex. Chief Guest : Shri. Ramnarayan Manudhane, Industrialist. Guests of Honour : Dr. V.Subrahmanian, Ex-Minister of Maharashtra, Shri.N.Parameshwaran, Hon: Secretary of Shanmukhananda Sabha (Matunga), Shri. Prabhakar Desai and Miss. Rageshwari, Film Actress. Guest Speaker : Swami Tattwarupananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay. There was an grand entertainment of “Gunjan orchestra” on the occasion. Surplus Rs. 5,64,309/- Patronship fee increased to Rs: 7500 (28.02.1997).

33rd AGM of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1997 was held in a chembur complex on 29-06-1997. Income Rs. 28,78,754/- Asset 2,06,38,298 /- life members7941,partorns- 366.

Sakinaka Guru center was inaugurated (14.04.1997).

143rd jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated at chembur complex on 07-09-1997. Shri. Jonny Joseph , I.A.S. (Secretary Dept. Of Revenue Forest Maharashtra) was the chief guest. Prof. S.N.Rao was guest Honor. A colourful possession was held from Amar Mahal Junction to Chembur complex. A variety of entertainment program consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of the dance classes conducted at various units.

69th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1997. Purchased 3 Acres of land at Tarapur (26.09.1997). Fourth Annual sports meet was held at R.C.F Sports complex on 11-01-1998. About 1000 athletes participated. Prizes certificate were given to 300 winners. Shri. Sharat Acharya Ex-mayor inaugurated the meet. Shri. U.K.Krishnan was the chief guest.Reception Given to Vellappally Natesan, Gen. Secretary of SNDP Yogam on 18.01.1998

Thirty Third Anniversary of the Samiti was held on 07.03.1998 at Chembur Complex. Chief Guest : Shri.Kulwant Singh Kohli, Sheriff of Mumbai. Guest of Honour :Shri.Sharat Acharya, Ex-Mayor of Bombay. Guest Speaker : Swami Tattwarupananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay. There was an grand entertainment of Musical night by “orchestra music makers” on the occasion. Surplus Rs. 3,36,911/- .

Ayurveda Dispensary at Anushakti Nagar inaugurated by Shri. K.Balu, Director,FR NWMG, BARC on 12.04.1998.

Marathi Medium School started (June 1998) with 105 students (KG and First standard)

34th AGM of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1998 was held in a chembur complex on 19-07-1998. Income Rs. 28,64,830/- Asset 2,36,51,252 /- life members : 8171 , partorns- 386.

144th jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated at chembur complex on 06-09-1998. Shri. R.K.Krishna Kumar Manging Director Taj Group of Hotels was the chief guest. Prof. M.K.Sanoo , scholar Critic orator was the guest speaker. A colorful possession was held from Amar Mahal Junction to Chembur complex. A variety of entertainment program consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of the dance classes various units.

70th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1998. Second Marriage Alliance meet held on 08.11.1998.

Cultural wing of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti was inaugurated on 31-01-1999 by swami Sachinanada. Cultural wing organized seminars at various guru centers. Sachidananda swami conducted classes at Nerul, Malad, Goregoan, Thane, Kalyan, Bhandup Sakinaka.

Samiti formed the Women’s Wing in 1998. Best teacher award was introduced 1998 -1999 in the school. The award was sponsored by shri. U.K.G. Panicker.

Thirty Fourth Anniversary of the Samiti was held on 21.02.1999 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest : Shri.K.Nalinakshan, IAS; Principal Secretary, Urban Development, Maharashtra. Guest of Honour : Ms. Sudha Chandran, Dancer. Entertainment program organised by Shri. Mani Nair, Prop.”Twinkle Melodies”. Guest Speaker : Swami Bhavaharananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Mumbai. Surplus Rs. 4,52,834/- .

Samiti conducted 2 lucky draws for financing Gurudevagiri construction project and proposed ITI projects. It collected Rs. 7,86,500 and Rs. 3,04,800/-, respectively, by way of Rs. 100/- donation coupons. Prizes given were Maruti Car and Motor cycle, respectively.

35th AGM of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1999 was held in a chembur complex on 27-06-1999. Income Rs. 30,08,918/- Asset 2,67,31,040/- life members : 8506,partorns-412. Sachidananda swami performed the 3 day “Dhyanam Havana Yagnam” at Thane on 12,13, 14 November 1999. He also conducted classes at Kalyan , Bhandup , Malad, Vashi , Nerul , Airoli Sakinaka.

Samiti formed Youth Wing (YUVA) in 1999.

145th jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated at chembur complex on 29-08-1999. Shri. R.K.Krishna Kumar Managing Director Taj Group of Hotels was the chief guest. Shri. Champadan Vijayan , Scholar , Critic , orator was the guest speaker. Shri. Govindan Thampi, Chief Commissioner of Customs Mumbai Shri. Ravindra Pawar, Dy. Leader of Opposition,Municipal Corporation, Mumbai were the Guests of Honor. A variety of entertainment program consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of the dance classes conducted at various units.

71st Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-1999.

Sree Narayana Guru High School celebrated silver jubilee on 17,18 19 of December 1999.

Thirty Fifth Anniversary of the Samiti was celebrated on 20.02.2000 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall. Chief Guest : Shri.P.Janardhanan, Advocate General, Govt. of Maharashtra. Guest of Honour : Shri. Ramdas Athavale, MP. Shri.Ravindra Pawar, Chairman of M-Ward committee of Mumbai Municipal Corporation. There was a grand entertainment program by “Harmony Entertainment” of Pradeep Manjrekar and Party. Surplus Rs. 3,62,386/- .

Shri. Vayalar Ravi , M.P. AICC General Secretary incharge of Maharashtra state was felicitated by Samiti at Chembur complex on 04-03-2000.

36th AGM of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-2000 was held in a chembur complex on 09-07-2000. Income Rs. 34,33,744/- Asset 3,01,62,633/- life members : 8875, partorns-452.

146th jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated at chembur complex on 17-09-2000. Shri. R.K.Krishna Kumar Manging Director Taj Group of Hotels was the chief guest. Guest of Honour: Govindan Thampy, Chief Commissioner of Customs,Mumbai.Shri. K.P.A.Raheem was the guest speaker. Shri. Champadan Vijayan and Shri. Ravindra Pawar were the Guests of Honor. A variety of entertainment programs consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of the dance classes of various units.

72nd Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-2000 at Chembur and at all guru centers. Free cancer detection and AIDS awareness camp was held at chembur complex on 01-10-2000.

Patrons meet was held at Gurudevgiri on 19-11-2000 to mobilize fund for Gurudevgiri project. Rs. 2,48,500/- was received as donation Rs. 10,25,000/- was received as loan without interest from the members.

Tarapur guru centre was inaugurated on 05-01-2001 by Swami Sachidananda. Samiti donated Rs. 50,000/- for the relief work for the people affected by the earthquake in Gujarat on 26-01-2001.

Gurumandiram Shivamandiram prathishta at Gurudevgiri was done on 11-02-2001. Shivamandiram was donoted by shri. Sasi Damodaran. Gurumandiram was donoted by Shri. M.I.Damodaran. total expenditure incurred for Gurudevagiri project upto 31-03-2001 was Rs. 1,49,80,652/- Installation of a full size Marble statue of Sree Narayana Guru in the Guru Mandiram and the prathishta of Sivalingam in the Siva mandiram at Gurudevagiri,Nerul was performed by Brahmashri Sachidananda Swami of Gayatri ashram, Chalakudi, Kerala with the assistance of Damodaran Thantri and Babu Swamy on 11.02.2001. Shri. P N Bhaskaran donated the first floor Auditorium at Gurudevagiri in memory of his son Anandraj. Shri. N Shyamaprakash donated the Library Hall at Gurudevagiri. Decided to introduce Gurudevagiri Theerthdanam to be held every year to coincide with the Prathishta day.

Thirty Sixth anniversary of the Samiti was held on 18.02.2001 at Chembur Complex. Chief Guest : Javed Khan, Chairman, CIDCO. Guest of Honour : Shri. R.K.Krishna Kumar. Guest Speaker :Swami Bhavarupananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Mumbai. There was a grand entertainment program by “Kalakar Orchestra”. A colorful souvenir was released. Surplus Rs. 4,75,361/- .

37th AGM of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-2001 was held in a chembur complex on 15-07-2001. Income Rs. 51,81,997/- Asset 3,54,31,852/- life members :9425, partorns-483.

Computer institute by the name Sree Narayana Guru Institute of Information Technology was started in June 2001.

Amendments to Samiti Bye laws (Memorandum of Association, election rules code of conduct) were carried out in a special general body meeting held on 15-07-2001 and confirmed on another special general body meeting held on 19-08-2001. These amendments came into force on filing a change report to the charity commissioner on 18-10-2001. By way of these amendments, the term of elected office bearers, unit secretaries and council members was made three years and a new post of Assistant Secretary was introduced. The posts of Joint Secretary were redesignated as Zonal Secretary. Member in charge of the Unit was redesignated as Unit Secretary.

147th jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated at Chembur complex on 09-09-2001. Justice K.K.Usha retired Chief Justice of Kerala High Court was the chief guest.Shri. M.P. Abdu Smad Samadani, Member of Parliament was the guest speaker. There was a grand procession from chedda Nagar to Chembur Complex. A variety of entertainment program consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of the dance classes conducted at various units.

73rd Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-2001 at Chembur complex and at all guru centers.

First Gurudevagiri Theerthadanam was held along with the first anniversary of Prathishta on 10th and 11th of February 2002. Swami Sachdananda and Swami Sudhananda performed poojas in the temples. They also conducted discourses on the life and teachings of Sree narayana Guru. The theerthadanam involved a grand procession of devotees from various units of the Samiti followed by public functions and variety entertainments.

Thirty Seventh anniversary of the Samiti was held on 17.02.2002 at Chembur Complex. Chief Guest : Shri.R.K.Krishna Kumar, Tata Sons. Guest of Honour : Brahmacharini Kirti Chaitanya, Chinmaya Mission, Thane. Guest speaker: Shri. Jaya C. Suvarna, President of Billawar Association and Chairman of The Bharat Co-operative Bank Ltd. There was a grand entertainment program of Musical evening by Playback singer Shri. Unni Menon Group. A beautiful souvenir was released on the occasion. Surplus Rs. 3,63,036/- .

Virar Unit was inaugurated on 24.03.2002. Guru prathishta at Kalyan Unit was performed on 23.08.2002.

38th AGM of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-2002 was held in a chembur complex on 30-06-2002. Income Rs. 47,08,376/- Asset 3,95,06,200/- life members :9880, partorns-534. Election of Office Bearers, unit secretaries and council members were held for the next 3 years on the AGM day.

Sree Narayana Guru Cooperative Bank Ltd. initiated by the Samiti became a reality after obtaining necessary statutory approvals. The Bank started functioning at Chembur complex on 2.06.2002 with 4200 shareholders.

148th jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated at Chembur complex on 25-08-2002. Shri. K.Nalinakshan IAS, Principal Secretary (Home), Maharashtra was the chief guest. Dr. B. Seerapani was the guest speaker. There was a grand procession from chedda Nagar to Chembur Complex. Variety of entertainment programs consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of the dance classes conducted in various units.

74th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-2002 at chembur complex and at all guru centers.

Samiti organized an All Religions Conference on communal harmony at Gurudevagiri on 02-10-2002. Scholars from various religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Zorashtrianism, Jainism, Sikhism) and religious philosophers presented papers. There were about 2000 delegates. Speeches of scholars collected in advance were compiled and released on the same day of the conference among the delegates.

Swami Bodhi Teertha of Narayana gurukula conducted classes on “Atmopadesha Satakam” from 18-11-2002 to 28-11-2002 at Gurudevagiri. Samiti started the Children's Wing (Balavedi) in 2002.

Samiti members as a group for the first time participated in Sivagiri Theerthadanam in 2003. 65 members under the leadership of Dr. K.K.Damodaran went by special train.

Second Gurudevagiri Teerthadanam along with the 2nd anniversary of the prathishta was celebrated from 9th to 11th of February 2003. A grand procession was organized on the occasion. Swami Padmasanan and Shri. Nedumkunnam Gopalakrishnan, President of Sree Narayana Samskarika Samiti, Kerala gave discourses on the life and teachings of the Samiti.

Thirty Eighth anniversary of the Samiti was held on 16.02.2003 at Chembur Complex. Chief Guest : Janardhan Poojari, MP and President of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, (Former Central Minister). Guest of Honour : Shri. Kripashankar Singh, Minister of Home and Parliamentary affairs, Maharashtra. Guest Speaker : Swami Tattwarupananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Mumbai. There was a grand entertainment program of “Shruti Orchestra”. A colorful sovuneri was released o the occasion. Surplus Rs. 4,75,361/- .

Malad Unit was inaugurated on 20.04.2003. SNMS started its own Website www. snms.in by the efforts of Shri.V.V.Chandran

39th AGM of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-2003 was held in a chembur complex on 29-06-2003. Income Rs. 71, 79,585/- Asset 4, 32,46,163/- life members :10397, partorns-584. In 2003 Samiti purchased a premises of 540 sq.ft. along with 960 sq.ft. terrace for Airoli Guru centre for an amount of Rs. 9,00,000/- .In the same year, Samiti also purchased a premise of 840 Sq. ft. for Rs. 6,50,000/- for Virar Guru center.

149th jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated at chembur complex on 14-09-2003. Shri. Vakkom Purushothaman , Hon. Speaker of Kerala Legislative Assembly was the chief guest. Shri. Thottam Rajashekaran, former Public relation director kerala was the guest speaker. There was a grand procession from Chedda Nagar to Chembur Complex. Variety of entertainment programs consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of the dance classes conducted at various units followed by a grand entertainment program by “Harmony Music”. A souvenir was released. Surplus Rs. 4,66,647/- . Repayment of loan taken from Abhyudaya Co-operative bank Ltd. was completed in the same year..

75th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-2003 at chembur complex and at all guru centers. Nineth Marriage Alliance Meet was held on 21-09-2003. Divya Prabhodanam and Dhyanam by Sachidananda swami was held at Gurudevgiri, Sakinaka and Chembur in 2003.

Airoli Unit and Guru Center was inaugurated on 28.12.2003. Ayurveda Dispensary started at Tarapur on 11.01.2004.

Samiti received the Holy Teeth of Sree Narayana Guru on 11-01-2004 at Gurudevgiri through Shri. Shivdasan Madhavan. Shri. R.K. Krishnakumar received and handed over to Dr. K.K.Damodaran it is kept in a special gold gasket donated by Shri. R.K.Krishnakumar. The gasket was made without charging any making charge by Shri. Padmanabh Rao, jeweler, and Patron of Samiti at the initiative of Shri. V.V.Chandran. It has been protected at Gurudevgiri in a special temple made for the purpose.

3rd Gurudevagiri Teerthadanam and Anniversary of the Pratishta was celebrated from 8th to 11th 0f February 2004. A grand procession was organized from Shivaji Chowk, Nerul to Gurudevagiri. Smt. Deepti Ajit, Govt.Pleader, High Court of Kerala and state president of SNDP Yogam(Women’s Wing) was the Chief Speaker on the occasion. Rakesh Tanthri performed various poojas in the temples. The Holy teeth of the Guru were displayed for the darshan of the devotees.

39th Anniversary of Sree Narayana Manidar samiti was celebrated at Chembur complex 15-02-2004. Shri. B.A.Desai, Ex-Minister of Maharashtra was the chief guest. Shri. B.H.Wadhwa, Architect for Samiti was the Guest of Honor. There was a grand entertainment program by “Harmony Music”. A colorful sovuneri was released. Surplus Rs. 4,66,647/- .

40th AGM of SNMS for the year ended 31-03-2004 was held in a Chembur complex on 27-06-2004. Income Rs. 60,43,449/- Asset 4,54,63,550/- life members :10739, partorns-612.

First Women's Conference was organized at Chembur complex on 25.07.2004). About 1000 women delegates participated.

NAAC Accreditation obtained for SNGCC 2004 with a high B Grade.

150th jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated at Chembur complex on 05-09-2004. Shri. Gokulam Gopalan was the chief guest. Shri. P.T. Manmadan, Secretary Youth Movement SNDP Yogam was the guest speaker. There was a grand possession from Chedda Nagar to Chembur Complex. Variety of entertainment programs consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of the dance classes conducted at various units.

76th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-2004 At chembur and at All guru centers.

International Library was established at Gurudevagiri in 2004 with a large collection of books on Sree Narayana Guru, Guru’s teachings and philosophy, vedic and other religious / philosophy books. Samiti organized a grand musical program by Playback singer Smt. K.S.Chitra on 07-11-2004 at Shanmukhananda Hall. Shri. Mukhesh, Malayalam cine actor graced the occasion.

40th Anniversary of the Samiti was celebrated 27.02.2005 at Chembur Complex. Chief Guest : Dr.K.S.Sugathan, IAS, Jt. Secretary, Ministry of Home affairs, Govt. of India. Guest of Honour : N.K. Premachandran, M.P. Shri. Ganesh Naik, Minister of Maharashtra State inaugurated the Gurudevagiri International Library.

4th Gurudevagiri Theerthadanam was held from 11th to 13th February 2005. The Pratishta day was on 11th when special pooja ceremonies were held. Inauguration of Gurudevagiri International Centre for Sree Narayana studies was performed by Shri .K.R.Narayanan, former President of India on 12th February 2005. A Biography of Dr. K K Damodaran written by Shri. V V Chandran was also released on the occasion. Inauguration of the International Library was done on the same day by Shri Ganesh Naik, Minister, Govt. of Maharashtra. A grand Theerthadanam procession was held on 13th followed by a public meeting in which Professor M K Sanoo was the Chief Guest. Guests of Honour : Shri. Sanjiv Naik, Mayor of Navi Mumbai, Swami Sachidananda, Swami Sudhananda., Justice K.Sukumaran, Shri.B.Aravindakshan, Gen.Secretary, Sree Narayana World Council, New York and Dr. Vijayalayam Jayakumar

41st AGM of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-2005 was held in at chembur complex on 17-07-2005. Elections for the new office bearers, unit secretaries and council members were held on that day during the AGM. Income Rs. 6438,212/- Asset 5,25,11,437/- life members :11019, partorns-625.

151st jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated at chembur complex on 28-08-2005. Prof. G.Sathyan, Assistant Secretary SNDP Yogam was the chief guest. Smt. Annie Shekar, M.L.A. was the guest of honor. There was a grand possession from Chedda Nagar to Chembur Complex. Variety of entertainment programs consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students/ youth from various units.

77th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-2005 at chembur and at all guru centers. Her Holiness Mata Amritananda Mai visited Gurudevagiri on 7.02.2006.

5th Teerthadanam was held on 11th and 12th of February 2006. Prathishta anniversary was celebrated on 11th February. Grand procession was held on 12th February. Smt.Manisha Sashikant Bhoir, Mayor of Navi Mumbai flagged off the procession from the Shivaji Chowk at Nerul. Shri. Babu Divakaran, Minister for Labour and Rehabilitation, Govt. of Kerala was the Chief Guest. H.H.Saigon Swamigal was the Chief Speaker. An exhibition was organised at Gurudevagiri consisting of the photos of Guru, the temples consecrated by Guru and other places of importance in Guru’s life. Shri. R.K.Krishnakumar inaugurated the exhibition.

41st Anniversary of SNMS was celebrated at Chembur complex 26-02-2006. Shri. Ganesh Naik, Minister of Maharashtar Govt. was the chief guest. Shri. Kishor M.Shah (Business) was the Guest of Honor. Samiti felicitated S/Shri.N.A.Bhartan, V.R.Prabhakaran, A.S.Kumaran and C.K.Sreedharan on the occasion for their outstanding contribution to Samiti’s progress. There was a grand entertainment program by “Sweet Melodies”. A colorful sovuneir was released on the occasion. Surplus Rs. 8,01,669/-.

In 2005 Samiti started its website www.snms.in (later in 2011 converted into www.snms.co.in). Another Website dedicated to life and work of Guru: “sreenarayanaguru.in” was also started by Samiti in the same year.

A Medical Seminar was organized at the initiative of Women’s Wing on 04-06-2006 at chembur. Smt. Anna Dhani, I.A.S, Principal Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra inaugurated the seminar. Dr. Mrs. Varsha Parkeh M.D.(Bomb), Dr. P.T.V.Nair, Dr. K.Sasidharan, M.D. (AY). Dr.Prakash Jose Nelapane, Dr. N. Sukumaran participated as invited guests in the seminar.

Ulhasnagar Guru Centre was inaugurated on 11-06-2006. Samiti purchased a flat of 700 sq.ft. area at Ulhasnagar at the cost of Rs. 6,22,800/- for this purpose.

42nd AGM of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-2006 was held in a chembur complex on 23-07-2006. Income Rs. 67,14,709/- Asset 5,58,15,412/- life members :11442, partorns- 646.

152nd jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated at chembur complex on 10-09-2006. Commander M.R. Aajaykumar, Chief Commanding officer , I.N.S. Agnibahu was the chief guest. Shri. Perumpadavom Sreedharan was the guest speaker. There was a grand possession from Chedda Nagar to Chembur Complex. A variety of entertainment program consisting of dance and songs was performed by talented students of various units.

78th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-2006 at chembur and at all guru centers. Samiti felicitated Swami Prakashananda, President Sree Narayana Dharma Sagham Trust and Swami Rithambaranananda, General Secretary of the Triust on 04-11-2006. Samiti released its publications in Hindi, English Marathi on the life teachings of Sree Narayana Guru. There was a grand entertainment program by “Taragini Orchestra ”. A colorful sovuneir was released on tye occasion. Surplus Rs. 7,95,599/-.

Samiti Life Membership fee raised to Rs. 500 and Patron fee raised to Rs:10000 in 2006. Gururratnam, quarterly magazine of SNMS was inaugurated in January 2007.

6th Gurudevagiri Teerthadanam was held from 4th to 11th February 2007. From 4th to 9th February, H.H. Saigon Swamigal conducted classes on Stress Management for the devotees. On 10th there was Mahaganapati Homam and Maha guru pooja. The grand Theerthadanam procession was held on 11th February followed by the public meeting which was inaugurated by Smt.Manisha Sashikant Bhoir, Mayor of Navi Mumbai. The Chief Guest was Shri. N.K.Premachandran, Minister of Water resources, Govt. of Kerala. Malayalam Cine Actor Shri. Tilakan and Shri.Sandesh Mayekar, General Secretary of Akhil Bharatiya Bhandari Samaj Mahasangh were the Guests of Honor.

42nd Anniversary of the Samiti was celebrated on 25.02.2007 at Chembur Complex. Chief Guest : Dr.C.V.Anand Bose, I.A.S, Jt.Secretary to the Govt. of India, Department of Atomic Energy. Guest of Honour : Shri. Navin Chandra Bhandivdekar, President, Akhil Bharatiya Bhandari Samaj Maha Sangh. There was a grand entertainment program by “Taragini Orchestra ”. A colorful Souvenir was released onn the occasion. Surplus Rs. 7,95,599/-.

43rd AGM of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-2007 was held in a chembur complex on 22-07-2007. Income Rs. 16,99,635/- Asset 6,17,11,906/- life members :11777, partorns- 673.

Saki-Naka Unit started on 14.04.2007. SNG College started its M.Com course in 2007. Work on construction of a seven storey college building at Chembur complex also started in 2007.

153rd Jayanti of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated at Chembur complex on 02/09/2007. Chief Guest : Shri. R.K.Krishna Kumar, Vice Chairman, Tata Sons Ltd. Guest Speaker : Shri.R.Anilan, Deputy Director Western Ghat Cell planning economic affairs, Govt. of Kerala was the guest speaker. There was a grand possession from Chedda Nagar to Chembur Complex. A variety of entertainment program consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of various units.

79th Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21-09-2007 at chembur and at all guru centers. Samiti conducted a seminar at chembur complex at the centenary of the great poem “Veenapoovu” written by Mahakavi Kumaran Ashan on 04-11-2007. Shri. E.I.S.Tilakan, Shri. C.N.N.Nair other eminent Poets/ Personalities participated in the seminar.

Samiti organized a conference on education organization at Nerul on 16-12-2007 as part of Platinum Jubilee of Sivagiri Theerthadanam. Swami Rithambarananda, Swami Prakashananda , Swami Sachidananda , Justice B.S.Swami Hyderabad , Dr. C.V.Ananda Bose, Chairman Atomic Energy education society, Dr. K.S.Sreenivasan of international Institute of Population of studies, Smt. Sathya Bhai Sivadas, Hyderabad, etc., were the main speakers. The Talks given by them were compiled and released by the samiti as a Book.

7th Gurudevagiri Teerthadanam was held from 9th to 11th February 2008. On the 9th evening there was a cultural programme presented by the members of the Samiti and their children. The Grand procession was held on 10th February. It was flagged off by Smt Anjani Prabhakar Bhoir, Hon’ble Mayor of Navi Mumbai. In the public meeting that followed, Shri. Vayalar Ravi, Hon’ble Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs, Govt. of India was the Chief Guest. H.H. Swami Sachidananda was the chief speaker. Dr.P.Chandramohan, Eminent Cardiologist and Vice-Chancellor of Kannur University and Shri.V.Jayaprakash, President of S.N.D.P.union, Muscat were the Guest of Honours. The Holy teeth of Guru was displayed for the darshan of devotees at Gurudevagiri on 10th February2008. Seventh anniversary of the Prathishta at Gurudevagiri was also celebrated on11th February with a special Pooja.

43rd Anniversary of the Samiti was celebtated on 24.02. 2008 at Chembur Complex. Chief Guest : Shri. Johny Joseph, I.A.S. , Chief Secretary to Govt. of Maharashtra. Guests of honour : Dr.S.Parasuraman, Director/Vice- Chancellor, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and Shri. N.Sasidharan, Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai.

44th AGM of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-2008 was held in a Chembur complex on 20-07-2008. Elections to the new office bearers, unit secretaries council Members for the next 3 years were held during the AGM. Income Rs. 95,13,975 /- Asset 6,67,02,971/- life members :12007, partorns- 763.

Marathi Medium School got recognition from Maharashtra State Govt in 2008. First batch of Marathi medium students were presented for SSC examination in April 2008.

Patronship fee increased to Rs. 25000 with effect from 1.07.2008.

154th Jayanti of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 14.09.2008at at Chembur complex. Chief Guest : Dr. N. Gopalakrishnan, Director, IISH.

8th Gurudevagiri Teerthadanam was held from 8th to 11th February 2009. On 8th there was a grand procession. It was flagged off by Shri. Ganesh Naik, Hon. Minister, Excise and Environment, Maharashtra. Smt Anjani Prabhakar Bhoir, Mayor and Shri Sashikant Birajdar, Dy.Mayor, of Navi Mumbai, respectively, were also present. Shri. M.G.Pushpakaran, a leading business man and social worker in the Middle East was the Chief Guest during the meeting that followed the procession. Prof. (Dr) Geetha Suraj was the Chief Speaker. A book written by Shri. C.N.N.Nair on “Daivadasakam” in English was released on the occasion. On remaining days there were regular poojas in the presence of Swami Sachidananda and also entertainment programmes. There was discourse by Saigon Swamigal during 15th to 22nd February at Gurudevagiri. Holy teeth of Guru was displayed for the darshan of devotees at Gurudevagiri on 8th February2009.

44th Anniversary of the Samiti was held on 01.03.2009 at Chembur Complex. Chief Guest :Shri. P.K.Rajan, Chairman, Spectrum Group of Companies, U.A.E. Guest of honour : K.S.Harshan, Executive Director, Federal Bank.

45th Anniversary of the Samiti was held on 28.02.2010 at Chembur Complex. Chief Guest : Mrs.T.F.Thekekara, IAS, Principal Secretary, Govt. of Maharashtra. Guests of Honour : Shri.R.K.Krishna Kumar, Director, Tata Sons Ltd and N.Sasidharan, Member Settlement Commission. Shri.R.K.Krishna Kumar was felicitated for receiving “Padma Shri”

Sree Narayana Guru College of Education with BEd Course and DTEd course started in 2009.Published books on Life and Teachings of Guru in English, Hindi and Marathi.

155th Jayanti of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 06.09.2009 at Chembur Complex. Shri. P.Rajendra Prasad, President, Sevanam, U.A.E was the Chief Guest. Shri..P. Vijayan, IPS, Superintendent of police, Ernakulam and Smt Beena Vijayan, I.A.S, District Collector of Ernakulam were the Guests of Honour. There was a Grand Procession from Chhedda Nagar to Chembur Complex followed by Public Meeting and Cultural programmes by the children of the Members of the Samiti.

81st Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21.09.2009 at Chembur complex and the unit centres of the samiti. Food packets were distributed among the poor.

Bye Laws of Samiti (Aims and Objectives) were amended in 2010 so as to make its enrolled membership confined to south Indians in general, and Keralites in particular, while retaining the nature of activities and services open to all general public.

9th Gurudevagiri Teerthadanam along with 9th Prathishta was celebrated from 11th to 14th February 2010. H.H.Swami Sachidananda of Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala led the poojas on 10th 11th. Mahasivaratri Mahotsav and held on 13th. Pitrutarpanam was held on 14th. Grand procession was also held on 14th flagged off by Shri.Shashikant Virajdar, Deputy Mayor of Navi Mumbai. In the public function that followed, Dr. N.Gopalakrishnan, Hon’ble Director of Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage, Thiruvananthapuram, was the Chief Guest. Holy teeth of Sree Narayana Guru was displayed for the darshan of devotees at Gurudevagiri on 11th February.

Sakinaka Guru centre and Prathishta of Guru, Siva and Devi was done on 16.03.2010.

46th AGM of the Samiti for the year ended 31.03.2010 was held at Chembur Complex on 25.07.2010. Total No.of Life members as on 31.03.2010 was 12474 and the patrons 813. Income of the Samiti during the year was Rs.14330494.00 and the Asset as on 31.03.2010 was Rs. 95044934.00. Samiti published books on the life and teachings of Sree Narayana Guru in Hindi , Marathi and English to educate our students and general public the ideals and teachings of Guru. Samiti conducted twelve day Classes on Guru’s “Atmopadesa Satakam” by Prof.( Dr)Geetha Suraj. The Verses were recited during the class by Smt. Beena AjayaKumar.

46th Anniversary of the Samiti was celebrated on 28.02.2010 at Chembur Complex. Mrs. Thanksy Francis Thekkekara, IAS, Principal Secretary to Govt. of Maharashtra was the Chief Guest. Shri. N.Sasidharan, IRS, Member of Settlement Commission (Govt. of India) was the Guest of Honour. A colorful Souvenir was released on the occasion . Surplus from the function was Rs. 10,53,216/-

SNGC expanded in July 2010 with Self Financing courses (BSc-IT, BMS, BCom-Banking Insurance). Construction of four storeys of the college building at Chembur was completed 2010.

156th Jayanti of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 29.08.2010. .Shri. Vishwa Sadasivan, Member of Parliament, Singapore was the Chief Guest.Shri. A.V.Anoop, Managing Director of the Medimix group of companies was the Guest of Honour. Smt. K.P.Sasikala, Palakkad was the Guest Speaker. There was a variety entertainment programme presented by members and children from various units.

82nd Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21.09.2010 at Chembur complex and at all Unit centres. Food packets were distributed among the poor. Cultural competitions for children were held at Gurudevagiri on 21.11.2010. Competitions were also held in Essay writing, Elocution, Chanting of Guru’s poems, Keerthanas, etc. Certificates and prizes were given to the winners of the competition

Mira Road Guru centre Prathista was held on 23 January 2011.

Global Convention on Universal Brotherhood was held in Colombo, Srilanka on 19 th and 20th December 2010. The Convention was based on Sree Narayana Guru Philosophy organised by Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti in association with Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust, Sivagiri, Varkala and Sree Narayana Guru Society, Colombo. The delegates from various Sree Narayana Guru Organisations world over attended the Convention. There were 120 delegates from Mumbai, mostly Members of SNMS. Eminent Scholars, Philosophers, Social thinkers from across the Globe participated in the deliberations. The themes deliberated in the philosophical session included Praxis and Dharma in South Asia, teachings of The Buddha to Sree Narayana Guru, Transformative pathways to Alternate future in South Asia, tracking the concept of justice and unraveling the mystique of truth.

The Srilankan Convention was followed up by conferences conducted at Kochi in November 2011, Thiruvananthapuram in July 2012 (27th to 30th July) and agin at Kochi in July 2013 (19th to 21st July)i. These conferences were under the title “Metaphysics and Politics” attended by Eminent Scholars, Philosophers, Social thinkers from across the Globe, and representatives from the Sree Narayana Guru organizations engaged in the propagation of Guru’s ideals. These conferences are now an yearly feature. The papers presented in these conferences and outcome of discussions in these conferences are published by Oxford University Press in the name of “Backwaters Collectives''.

A Convention of Youth (mainly children of SNMS members) was organized for the first time on 29.01.2011. About 150 youngsters participated and gave shape to Youth activities in SNMS. They deliberated on possible creative activities for the youth under the banner of SNMS and decided to unite under the band “ YUVA”. The YUVA Convention was followed up with several programs for the youth including sports and cultural festivals. The YUVA continues to be a strong arm of the SNMS in the implementation of its programs.

47th Anniversary of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti was held on 27.02.2011 at Chembur complex. Shri. K.Sankaranarayanan, Governor of Maharashtra was the Chief Guest. T.S.Vijayan, Chairman, Life Insurance Corporation of India was the Guest of Honour. There were colourful entertainment programmes presented by SNMS members and families. A colorful Souvenir was also released on the occasion.

47th AGM of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31.03.2011 was held at Chembur complex on 31.07.2011. Elections for new Office bearers were held to elect them for the next three years. No.of Life members as on 31.03.2011: 12713. No of Patrons as on 31.03.2011 : 815. Income during the tear : Rs.89,80,444.00. Assett of Samiti at the end of the year : Rs.13,46,45,463.00.

A Seven day class on Janani Navaratna Manjari and Kali Natakam was conducted by Dr. Geetha Suraj in April 201 for the benefit of members and families. 24 Members of SNMS participated in a Simla conference on Guru’s Philosophy held in June 2011.

Silver Jubilee of SNGC (Sree Narayana Guru College) was celebrated on 30th July 2011. Maharashtra Governor H.E. Shri. K, Shankara Narayanan was the Chief Guest. More Self Finance courses , namely, BCom (Accountancy), BMM were started in SNGC in July 2011.

157th Jayanti of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated at Chembur Complex on 11.09.2011. Shri. L.Radhakrishnan, I.A.S, Chairman Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Navi Mumbai was the Chief Guest. Shri. Nedumkunnam Gopalakrishnan was the Guest Speaker. Cultural programmes by the talented children of the Members of the Samiti were the highlights of the function. Merit awards were given to the students who had excelled in the academic results during the jayanthi celebration.

83rd Samadhi day was observed on 21.09.2011 at chembur complex and unit centres. Food packets were distributed among the poor people.

The first Residential Camp for the Children (age group 12-18) was held at Gurudevagiri from 30.10.2011 to 04.11.2011. Swami Sudhi Chaitanya and Swami Atma Jnanananda Giri conducted the camp which included lessons on personality development and Sree Narayana Guru’s teachings. During this period Swami Sudhi Chatanya also conducted discourses on Guru’s philosophy for the benefit of elders.

The 90th birth anniversary (navathi) of SNMS Founder Chairman, long time President (and current President Emeritus), Dr. K.K. Damodaran was celebrated on a grand scale. A large public function was held on 13.11.2011. Chief Minister of Kerala Shri. Oommen Channdy was the Chief Guest. About 3000 people from all walks of life attended the function and felicitated Dr. Damodaran.

Organized Global seminar on Metaphysics and Politics with participation of eminent philosophers and thinkers at Kochi from 12.11 to 16.11.2011. A Cultural festival was organised at Chembur complex on 27.11.2011. Competitions were held in Essay writing, Elocution, Chanting of Guru’s poems, Keerthana, etc. Certificates and prizes were given to the winners of the competition.

A Conference of YUVA (Youth wing) of the Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti was organised at Chembur complex on 29.01.2012. About 200 youth participated. A documentary film on the damage caused to the environment caused by human beings and their atrocities prepared by Shri. Unnikrishnan was screened on the occasion. A Core group consisting of Shri. Anish Damodaran, Shri.Unnikrishnan and Dr.Vinod was constituted to coordinate the activities of YUVA.

11th Gurudevagiri Theerthadanam was celebrated on 11th and 12 theof February 2012. On Pratishta day (11.02.2012) a special pooja was performed by Swami Sachidananda. Organized a Legal Services Conference with participation by Kerala Legal Services Authority and Maharashtra Legal Services Authority. Eminent persons from Judiciary, namely : Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair of Kerala High Court and Chairman Kerala Legal Services Authority; Shri. D. Mohandas, District Judge and General Secretary of the Authority participated. Shri. Suresh Gopi, prominent Malayalam Cine Artist and Brand Ambassador for the Kerala Legal Services Authority was Guest of Honor (11.02.2012). On 12.02.2012 there was a grand procession from S.I.E.S college to the Gurudevagiri. About 4000 devotees particicpated. It was followed by a public meeting. Shri.Ganesh Naik, Minister, Maharashtra was the Chief Guest. H.H.Swami Sachidananda, H.H.Swami Irudambarananda of Sivagiri Mutt, P.K.Mohamed, President, S.N.Mission, Bhilai were Guests of Honour. Dr.Raman, Rtd. Professor, Medical College Calicut was the Guest Speaker. Holy Teeth of Sree Narayana Guru was exhibited for public Darshan during Theerthadanam.

47th Anniversary of the Samiti was celebrated on 26.02.2012 at Chembur Complex. Shri. T.K.A.Nair, Advisor to the Prime Minister was the Chief Guest. Shri. R.G.Rajan, Chairman and Managing Director of R.C.F.Ltd was the Guest of Honour There were colourful entertainment programmes. A Souvenir was also released on the occasion

48th AGM of samiti for the year ended 31.03.2012 was held at Chembur complex on 12.08.2012. Life Members:12944. Patrons :825. Income : 7318690.00. Asset: 147147216.00. Construction of four floors (five storey) of the new college building at Chembur was completed during the year.

Consecration of Temple complex (Lord Siva, Guru, Sarada Devi idols) at Kurar (Malad East): was performed during 14 to 16 April 2012. This coincided with the centenary celebrations of the first Sarada Devi Temple consecrated by Guru at Sivagiri.

Mid day meal program was introduced for 1400 children of SNGHS with sponsorship from RCF in 2012. Inspection of SNGC by NAAC Team was accomplished in 2012 and Accreditation with high B Grade was received (August 2012).

158th Jayanti of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 02.09.2012 at Chembur complex. Shri. Pramod Hindurao, Chairman, CIDCO graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Shri. Biju Pulikkaledath was the Guest Speaker. The Public Function was followed by Cultural Programme by the talented children of the Members of the Samiti. A Kavi Sammelan (recitation of Poems by Malayalam poets) was organized at the international study center (21.10.2012). Second Residential camp for children on personality development was organised at Gurudevagiri from 31.10 to 4.11.2012. A Women's Conference organized at Chembur Complex on 9.12.2012. The theme was “Economic Independence of Women''. Shri.K.S. Money, IAS (Rtd), former Secretary General of National Human Rights Commission was the Chief Guest. About 1000 participants. Kalamboli Unit Office was inaugurated in December 2012.

A Perspective Plan (five year plan 2012-2017) for the Samiti was prepared and approved by the General Council giving direction to the future activities of the SNMS.

48th and 49th Anniversary of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti was celebrated at Chembur complex on 24.02.2013. Golden Jubilee celebrations of SNMS was also inaugurated on the same function to last for one year. Shri. T.K.A.Nair, Advisor to the Prime Minister of India graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Shri.L.Radhakrishnan, Chairman Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Navi Mumbai and Shri. Devan, Leading Film actor were the Guests of Honour. A lot of programmes are planned for execution during the Golden Jubilee year. The concluding event was proposed to be held in April 2014 as a grand Golden Jubilee function.

Law College started with IPR postgraduate diploma course in January 2013. Free School uniform (two pairs each) was provided to 1400 school children with sponsorship from ONGC, Mahindra Mahindra and Hemant Kothari Foundation (January 2013). Freeship granted to 70 Marathi medium students (Feb. 2013).

12th Gurudevagiri Theerthadam and Prathishta anniversary were held during 9, 10 and 11 Feb. 2013.

49th AGM for the year ended 31.03.2013 was held at Chembur complex on 11.08.2013. Life Members ;13245. Patrons: 837, Income :12526285.00. Assett:168775020.00. Samiti received the Malayalam Minority status from Government of Maharashtra.(2013)

• Golden Jubilee related events

• Anniversary functions

• Jaytanthi celebrations

• Theerthadanams

• Guru Samadhi

• All other events.

SNMS TODAY

(October 2020)

I. Headquarter Office at Chembur and 25 Regional Units having territorial jurisdiction at:

1. Ambernath

2. Ulhasnagar

3. Kalyan

4. Dombivili

5. Thane

6. Bhandup

7. Powai

8. Sakinaka

9. Ghatkopar

10. Chembur I

11. Chembur II

12. Dadar

13. Anushakti Nagar

14. Mumbai Central

15. Goregaon

16. Malad (Kurar)

17. Mra Road

18. Vasai

19. Virar

20. Tarapur

21. Airoli

22. Vashi

23. Nerul

24. CBD-Belapur

25. Kalamboli.

II. Life members: 13164

III. Patrons: 836

IV. Land and Buildings:

15902 square yards own land and 6500 square yards lease land (total about 5 acres) at Sree Narayana Nagar, P.L.Lokhande Marg , Chembur, Mumbai -400089.

2800 square meters of land at Gurudevagiri, Nerul

3 Acres of land at Tarapur

Five storey School building at Chembur

Five Storey College Building at Chembur

Community Hall at Chembur

Gurumandiram and Samiti Office building at chembur

Marathi Medium school building at Chembur

Open grounds at Chembur

Ayurveda Dispensary started at Anushakti Nagar (1.04.1998).

Five storey building at Gurudevagiri, Nerul (includes temples, public halls and library)

Own Unit Offices and Guru centers at 17 Units.

V. Establishments:

Sree Narayana Guru College of Commerce (SNGCC): Aided college

SNGCC Junior College of Commerce :(Aided section)

Self Financing degree courses at SCGCC

SNG Junior College of Science (Self Financing section).

SNG College of Education (BEd and DTEd)

SNG Law College

SNG High School and Primary School (English Medium)

SNG High School and Primary School (Marathi Medium)

Kumaran Asan Pre-primary School (English and Marathi medium)

KAN KIDZ Nursery school

International Center Library for Sree Narayana Guru studies (Gurudevagiri)

Three Temple complexes (Gurudevagiri, Sakinaka, Kurar)

SNG Cooperative Bank (independent)

VI. Other services:

Mid-day meal program for school childrenFree uniforms for school children

Freeship granted to poor children

Employment guidance and assistance

Marriage alliance meets (once in six months)

Pre-marriage Counseling

Study classes on Guru’s teachings and philosophy

Discourses and seminars on Guru’s philosophy and teachings

Coaching classes for children in Arts and Culture

Cultural programs and competitions

Global and National Conferences on Universal brotherhood and Religious harmony.

Sports competitions

Children’s camps

Ayurveda dispensaries

Medical camps and medical aid programs

Women’s programs

Youth programs

Miscellaneous services of humanitarian nature.

VII. Student Community

Colleges: 2116

Schools: 2815

VIII. Staff:

Teaching: 95 (Colleges: 34 , Schools: 61)

Non teaching: 50 (including SNMS, colleges and schools)