Given below is a record of important events in the history of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti (SNMS) for the last 50 years prepared in the context of Golden Jubilee Celebrations. 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 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 arround Bombay. It was decided to provide ten Office bearers (President, Chairman, Vice-president, General Secretary, Treasurer, and five joint secretaries in charge of five regional units each. 20 Unit Member in charge (presently Unit Secretary) and 4- 5 Council members in each unit (presently 6 Council members per unit) were also decided.
General Council were 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.80 G 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.
Guest of Honours :Shri P.T.Borale, Principal,SidharthaCollegeof Law and Dean of faculty of law , University of Bombay, Devaki Gopidas (M.P) and Swamy Mangalananda of Narayana Gurukulam.
Guest Speaker : Guru Nitya Chaitanya Yati.
Cultural Program : Bhatata 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 Europian visit.
First Special General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti was held at 9.00 AM on17-04-1966 at Podar College Lecture Hall Matunga, Bombay – 400 019 for the adoption of Memorandum of Association and Rules & Regulation 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 Samiti’s office 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 in 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 news papers and periodicals (English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarathi, Malayalam) for the use of General Public. The facility was extensively used used by the Local Population. They used to eagerly wait outside the office to avail the opportunity when the office open in the afternoon.
Marriage Functions, Naming Ceremonies, Vidyarambam etc. were conducted at the Dadar office 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
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 Speake : 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 in Income Tax and Exemtion under sec.80G of Income tax.
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 in 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 and Post master General Released the Commemorative stamp of Sree Narayana Guru.
Dadar office was expanded in 1968 with purchase of 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 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.
Guest of Honour :Panampilli Govinda Menon, Minister of Law, Govt of India,
:G.P.Nair,( J.P. Bombay),
: Swamy Rasajnananda, Ramakrishna Ashram, Bombay.
Cultural program : Mannade & Geeta Dutt
(Musical Evening)
Dance Receital :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 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. 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.
Fifth Anniversary of the Samiti was held on 22.02.1970 at Shanmukhananda sabha hall.
Chief Guest : Shri. S.P.Kotwal, Governor of Maharashtra.
Guest Speaker : Swami Dharmanandji, Mahabodhi Society, Bombay.
Guest of Honour : 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 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. 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
Samiti observed Samadhi Day of Sree Narayana Guru on 21-09-1970 at Samiti Premises.
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, Sivigiri Varkala was the Guest Speaker. Bharatnatyam 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 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. 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 a 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
Seventh Anniversary was celebrated on 27.02.1972 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall.
Chief Guest Dr. J.K.Somani, Chairman& Managing Director, Eves Weekly(P) Ltd, Bombay.
Guest Speaker : Swami Gautamananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay..
Entertainment :Ramayanam by Padmini and party
Surplus of the Anniversary was Rs. 36,852/-
Eight 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 Laborites, 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 Podhar College.
A Symposium on the works of Kumaran Asan was conducted on the occasion.
Pappanamkott Prabhakaran and Ezhikkara Ambujakashan participated.
A Kathaprasangam by Shri. V. Sambashivan & Party on Kumaranan Ashan was also performed.
The land purchased was reserved for housing. However at the efforts of Shri. Vyomakesan, the Architect 6300 sq. yards was permitted by BMC to be used for educational purpose.
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 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 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. 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.Keshavan Vaidyar of S.V. Products Irranjalakuda 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
Foundation Stone for the School Building 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.
Architect invited Tender for the construction of Ground & First floor of the School, Principal’s Bungalow, 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 t of School Building. An advertisement was given in Newspaper. Highest offer for Rs. 4,00,000/- from M/s. Atomic 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 Chempazhanthi 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 fund raising drive to finance the cost of construction of educational complex was initiated. Several Donors and Patrons enrolled.
Ninenth Anniversary of the Samiti was held on 24.02.1974 at shanmukhananda Sabha Hall.
Chief Guest : Lata Mangeshkar, Renouned Singer
Guest Speaker : Swami Gautamananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay.
Dance Ballet “Train” & “Sringar” by Sachin Shankar & Troupe and songs by Usha Mangeshkar, Vani Jayram and Nitin Mukesh was also performed.
Surplus from Ninth Anniversary was Rs. 30,979/-
In order to raise funds Samiti organized Ganamela of 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 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. 1,09,364/- and Total Asset Rs. 5,93,922/-. Total Number of Patrons 28, Life Members 2422.
An appeal for Donations for the contractions of School Building was issued along with 10th AGM Notice.
120th Jayanti on 11.09.1974 at Shanmukhananda Sabha Hall.
Chief Guest : Shri. Harkishandas T.Aggarwal, Chairman,
Devidayal Cable Industries Ltd.
Guest speaker : Swami Guatamananda of Ramakrishna Ashram
Dance Drama “Anarkali” was presented by Yogendra Desai and Asha Parekh.
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. Automatica 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 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 could not be gathered.
Guest Speaker : Swami Gautamananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay.
Songs by Mana Dey, Talat Mahmood, Tun Tun & Kavita Krishnamoorthy , Bharata Natayam by Vanni & Meera of Shri. Rajarajeshwari Bharata Nataya Kala Mandir and Film Dance by Kalpana.
Surplus during 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, Khodaded Circle Branch, Dadar @ of 16 % interest repayable within 5 years. Non 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 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. 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)
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 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.
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 “Shrikrishna Parijathan” surplus during 11th Anniversary was Rs. 72,193/-.
Samiti at its Dadar Office felicitated Shri. Sukumar Pottakkatt of Mathrubhoomi, Cochin and Mahakavi Shri. P.Kunhiraman Nair, during the period.
Twelth 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 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.1,193,54/- and Total Asset Rs.11,82,134/-. Total Number of Patrons 42, Life Members 2474.
Construction of first phase of Chembur complex was over.
122nd Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 05-09-1976 at Shanmukhananda Hall.
Chief Guest : Could not be gathered.
Swami Sidharthananda of Ramakrishna Ashram was Guest Speaker.
There was an 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 charity commissioner for an amount of Rs. 80,000/-.
Samiti felicitated Shri. Udayabhanu, Resident Editor of Mathrubhoomi. 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 Gujrat.
Guest Speaker : Swami Sivarupananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay.
S/Shri. Premnath & Vinod Mehra was Guest 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 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. 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 school started with Two Division 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 an 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 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.1,81,207/- and Total Asset13,17,504 /-, income from school Rs. 1,206/-. Total Number of Patrons 51, Life Members 2572.
Electric power and water connection obtained for school building.
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.
Swami Sivarupananda of Ramakrishna Ashram was Guest of Honour.
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 hel 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.on the occasion
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 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. 2,32,501/- and Total Asset Rs.14,29,712 /-, income from school Rs. 23,897/-. Total Number of Patrons 63, Life Members 2622.
Repayment of loan taken from Dena Bank completed.
Work of outhouse construction was started during 1978 – 1979 contract was given to M/s. Hill Rocks Construction for an amount Rs. 80,000/-
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 an entertainment by Smt. Pramila Dattar & Troupe on the occasion.
51st Samadhi of Sree Narayan Guru was observed on 21-09-1979.
A Medical Camp was organized by Dr. B.Gopalkrishnan under the guidance of eminent Pediatrician Dr. W.K. Kandoth along with a group of 9 Doctors to check-up school Children on 17-11-1979. 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 setup 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 Narayan Guru was observed on 21-09-1980.
Sixteenth 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 Narayan Guru was observed on 21-09-1981.
Seventeenth Anniversary was held on 07.03.1982 at Shanmukhananda SabhaHall.
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& Villege Industries.
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 souvenir on behalf of Zone II.
Eighteenth 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 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. 2,01,513/- and Total Asset Rs. 19,81,964/-, School Rs. 21,469/-, Total Number of Patrons 110, Life Members 2929.
The functioning of school changed to shift system Morining & Afternoon. Standard I to IV in the morning & V to VI in the afternoon.
Work contract for construction of Hall was awarded to M/s. Modern Enterprises for a Lump sum of Rs. 5,00,000/- (Cement to be supplied by Samiti.)
In 1982- 1983 student strength 1330 (upto Std. VII) school got recognition upto V Std.
Construction of Guru Mandiram and adjoining office completed
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.
Weekly get together and prayers started in the prayer hall on Sundays.
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 1983- 1984 student strength 1452 (upto Std. VIII).
6328 sq. mtrs. of land was allocated to Samiti on lease by government of Maharashtra as a play ground 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 Narayan Guru was observed on 21-09-1982.
Seminars and study classes on Guru's teachings started
Eighteenth 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 Goregoan Unit premise of 450 Sq. ft in Prem Bindu Building, Goregaon (W) purchased for Rs. 90,000/- was taken position on 20-03-1983.
The Bhandup flat of 600 Sq. Ft. was also purchased for Rs. 90,000/-
Construction of Community Hall with a capacity of 1000 people completed.
Nineteenth 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 few sub-committees for the efficient functioning of the Samiti. They were School committee, works committee, fund raising committee, statute committee, reading room committee & souvenir committee.
Two Zonal officers at Goregoan (western Zone) and Bhandup (north eastern Zone) were purchased for involving more members in Samiti activities.
129th Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 16-10-1983 at Chembur complex of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti.
A symposium on Sree Narayana Guru was conducted 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 from 19th Anniversary was Rs. 1,24,565/-
Shri. T.K.Narayanan got the rolling Trophy for collecting maximum advertisement for souvenir on behalf of Zone II.
Ambernath Guru centre of 450 sq feet was booked in 1984.
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 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.5,71,428/- and Total Asset Rs. 26,65,912/-, Total Number of Patrons 189, Life Members 3162.
Samiti created few sub-committees for the year for efficient functioning of the Samiti. They were School committee Shri. K.P.Balan, works committee Shri. K.S.Nalan, fund raising committee Shri. V.R.Prabhakaran, Prayer Hall Shri. N.K.Raman, Entertainment Shri. V.S.Gangadharan, Purchase Shri. Harilal Pottath, Goregaon Zonal Offfice Committee Shi. K.K.Kesavan, Bhandup Zonal office committee Shri. N.A.Bharthan.
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.
Samiti got additional FSI from the Municipality for the construction for 2 more floors on school building.
Community hall construction suffered a setback due to the collapse of folded roof slab while casting. However there was no casualty. As per the advice of Architect M/s. Studiarch, M/s. Parikh & Kulkarni, R.C.C consultant. Load testing of roof was conducted by specialist 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 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 was fire works and elimation arranged by Shri. T.V. Madhavan
56th Samadhi of Sree Narayan 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.
Guest Speaker : Brahmachari Prakash
Entertainment of Dance Ballet : Program “Image of India” was performed by Asha Parkeh & Gopi Krishna & Party.
Surplus from 20h Anniversary was Rs. 1,42,675/-
Shri. T.K.Narayanan got the rolling Trophy for collecting maximum advertisement for 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 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.6,27,586/- and Total Asset Rs. 31,22,917/-, Total Number of Patrons 203, Life Members 3347.
Samiti created few sub-committees for the year for efficient functioning of the Samiti. They were School committee Shri. K.P.Balan, works committee Shri. V.R.Sadasivan, fund raising committee Shri. V.R.Prabhakaran, Prayer Hall Shri. N.K.Raman, Entertainment Shri. V.S.Gangadharan, Goregaon Zonal Offfice Committee Shi. K.K.Kesavan, Bhandup Zonal office committee Shri. N.A.Bharthan.
Weekly get together on Sundays at 9.30 AM has started attracting more & more people for Pooja & prayer.
People started using the prayer hall for Marriages, naming Ceremonies & Vidyaramba.
An advance of Rs. 32,616/- was paid for the purchase of another Zonal office at Ambernath.
131st Jayanthi of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 01-09-1985 at Chembur complex of Sree Narayana Mandira 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 orgainsed by Shri. Ezhikara Ambujakshan.
Lunch for about 1200 participants were sponsored by S/Shri. K.P.Balan & Shri. V.R. Sadasivan.
There was fireworks & illumination arranged by Shri. T.V.Madhavan, Parton.
57th Samadhi of Sree Narayan Guru was observed on 21-09-1985
Shri. Kalesan Natesan donated 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 speakers 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 Sanghom Trust, Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala.
Entertainment : Dance Programme Bharthanatyam Recital by Sudha Chandran, the wondergirl, Heroine of Mayuri Film was performed.
Musical Evening by Zankar Orchestra. Organized by Vinod Gidh
Mimicry by : Johny Lever
Surplus from 21st Anniversary was Rs. 1,34,079/-
Shri. T.K.Narayanan got the rolling Trophy for collecting maximum advertisement for 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 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. 7,21,714/- and Total Asset Rs. 37,29,516/-, Total Number of Patrons 214, Life Members 3642.
There were 17 Sub committees during the year.
Weekly get together on Sundays at 9.30 AM has started attracting more & more people for Pooja & prayer.
People continued to use the prayer hall & Community Hall for Marriages, naming Ceremonies & Vidyaramba.
An advance of Rs. 30,000/- was paid on 31-03-1986 for the purchase of an apartment of 356 Sq. ft for Kalyan Unit.
Samiti started a Commerce College on 21-07-1986 Professor M.D. Limaye, the Ex-Pro. Vice- Chancellor of Bombay University inaugurated. Professor G.Y.Kamat was the Principal
SNMS started its first college (Sree Narayana Guru College of Commerce - SNGCC): Junior college and Degree college with FYJC and FYBCom courses.
First batch of SSC students from school passed out of SNGHS.
Second Floor of School / College Building completed.
132nd Jayanti on 24.08.1986 at Sree Narayana Guru Hall of the Samiti , Chembur.
Chief Guest : Shri. Bhargavan Vaidyar , Ayurvedaacharya. Trivandrum.
Guest of Honour : Shri. A.M.Thomas, Chairman, Khadi& Village
Industries Commission.
There was an entertainment program of musical program consisting of devotional and film songs in Malayalam & in hindi and Mimicry by Tharangini orchestra.
Lunch for the participants were sponsored by Shri. V.S.Gangadharan Patron & Classroom donor.
There was fireworks & illumination arranged by Shri. T.V.Madhavan, Parton.
58th Samadhi of Sree Narayan Guru was observed on 21-09-1986.
First batch of 40 S.S.C students appeared for Board Exam.
Booked flat at Kalyan for Guru Centre (356 Sq feet)
SNG College( Junior) inaugurated by Prof. M.D.Limaye, Ex.Pro Vice-Chancellor on21.07.1986
Bhandup Zonal Office was inaugurated on 28.09.1986 by Swamy Sumangalananda.
Seminar on the Life and Teachings of Sree Narayana Guru was held at Chembur Complex on 18.01.1987. Chief Guest : Krishnan Parappilly, Poet and 1st Changampuzha Award Winer.
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, partron sponsored the expenses of the program.
Construction of Second and Third floor of school / college building completed.
Ambernath Unit Office and Guru center was inaugurated (21.01.1987).
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, Mahabhodi Society, Bombay.
Entertainment of musical evening by Mahesh Kumar & Party was performed.
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 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. 10,01,061/- and Total Asset Rs. 49,07,697/-, Total Number of Patrons 233, Life Members 4001.
There were 10 Sub committees during the year.
In Guru Mandiram daily pooja is performed at 9.00 AM & 7.00 PM. Special Guru Pooja is performed at 9.45 AM on Sundays. Special Pooja is being performed on Chatayam day every Month.
Malayalam classes conducted at 10.00 AM on Sundays in the school.
People continued to use the prayer hall & Community Hall for Marriages, naming Ceremonies & Vidyaramba.
Construction of Second & Third floors of School Building started in November 1985 by employing Labor Contractors.
Construction of Second floor completed Third floor is in progress. Samiti took a loan of Rs. 9,00,000/- from Abhudaya Co-operative Bank @ 15% interest
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.
A variety of enternatimne program consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of sree narayana guru high school.
Dance program by Kum. Sreeja Janardhanan & Party was presented on the occasion.
Bhajan group of goregaon zonal office performed bhajan.
Lunch for the participants were sponsored by S/Shri. Harilal Pottath, K.P.Gopinathan Pillai, N.K.Prabhakaran.
There was fireworks & illumination arranged by Shri. T.V.Madhavan, Parton.
59th Samadhi of Sree Narayan Guru was observed on 21-09-1987.
Samiti started the publication of “Journal of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti of Bombay”, a quarterly publication in 1987. Several donors gave donation for classrooms / lecture halls.
The centenary of Shiva Pratishata by Sree naryana Guru at Avipuram was celebrated by samiti on 14-02-1988 at chembur complex.
Prof. G.Balakrishnan Nair, Mukhya Acharya , Brahma Vidalya, Sree Narayana Dhama Saghom Trust, Sivgiri, Varkala was the chief guest.
S/Shri. Dr. K.K.Damodaran & N.A Bharthan attended as delegates in the centenary celebration at Aruvipuram 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 Mininster of Jammu & Kashmir from Jammu on their way to Aruvipuram.
Four of our Members namely S/Shri. K.Kuttapan, Shri. N.K.Baiju, Shri. K.Babu & Shri. B. Muralidharan accompanied the Jadha to Aruvipuram.
Aruvippuram Prathishta Centinary was celebrated at Chembur complex (14.2.1988)
First batch of HSC (SYJC) students passed out of SNGCC
Ayurveda Dispensary started at Dadar Office (1.04.1988)
Women’s Wing of SNMS formed.
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 at Calicut was performed.
Surplus from 23rd Anniversary was Rs. 1,51,214/-
Twenty-Fourth Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti 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 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. 5,71,568/- and Total Asset Rs. 54,61,904/-, Total Number of Patrons 253, Life Members 4300.
There were 10 Sub committees during the year.
In Guru Mandiram daily pooja is performed at 9.00 AM & 7.00 PM. Special Guru Pooja is performed at 9.45 AM on Sundays. Special Pooja is being performed on Chatayam day every Month.
Malayalam classes conducted at 10.00 AM on Sundays in the school.
Dance classes are conducted at Chembur complex.
People continued to use the prayer hall & Community Hall for Marriages, naming Ceremonies & Vidyaramba.
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.
A variety of enternatimne 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.
Orchestras by Swapana Theaters, Bombay & Bhajan by Goregaon Zonal office Guru were also performed.
Surplus from the function Rs. 41,428/-
Feast for the participants were served.
There was fireworks & illumination arranged by Shri. T.V.Madhavan, Parton.
60th Samadhi of Sree Narayan 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 Guest of Honor.
Silver Jubilee year was inaugurated.
Shashi Kapoor released stickers & Key chains.
Entertainment of musical night “Swaranjalee Orchestras” musical waves was presented.
A beautiful souvenir was relased.
Surplus from 24th Anniversary was Rs. 1,68,195/-
SNMS Silver Jubilee programs inaugurated (6.03.1989)
Twenty-Fifth Annual General Body Meeting of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31-03-1989 was held at 09.30 AM 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 Asset Rs. 57,71,301/-, Total Number of Patrons272, Life Members 4716.
There were 10 Sub committees during the year.
Total students from KG to Std. X : 2345. Head Teacher Shoba J. Lawand, Head mistress. Miss Hunsar Lodaya
Construction of 2ns & 3rd floor of school building completed.
Repayment of loan to Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank Ltd.
Students in college 575
L.M.C. Chairman Shri. N.A. Bharathan
In Guru Mandiram daily pooja is performed at 9.00 AM & 7.00 PM. Special Guru Pooja is performed at 9.45 AM on Sundays. Special Pooja is being performed on Chatayam day every Month.
Malayalam classes conducted at 10.00 AM on Sundays in the school.
Dance classes are conducted at Chembur complex.
People continued to use the prayer hall & Community Hall for Marriages, naming Ceremonies & Vidyaramba.
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.Gopalakrishna 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 Narayan Guru was observed on 21-09-1989.
First batch of BCom degree students passed out of SNGCC
Thane Unit Office and Guru Center was inaugurated (10.12.1989)
Twenty Fifth anniversary and Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Samiti
was held on 29, 30 and 31st of December 1989 at Shanmukhananda Sabha hall and Chembur Complex . S/shri. V.S.Gangadharan and K.Nadarajanwere the Chairman and Secretary respectively 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 Shri. Randir Kapoor, Film Actors
Program :”Kalyanji Anandji Nite”
Function at Chembur Complx on 30.12.1989. There was a Symposium on Ideal & Teachings of Sree Narayana Guru on the occasion.
Chief Guest : Prof.Sukumar Azhicode.
Guest of honour :Subrahmanian Vailoppilli &
: Elayedath Venugopal.
There was an entertainment programme of dance by Smt. Asha V. Nair teacher from SNGS on the occasion.
Function at Chembur Complex on 31.12.1989.
Chief Guest : Shri.Y.S.Pakala, Group Manager, RCF Ltd.
Guest of Honour : Swami Ramanujananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay.
: Shri.Savinder S.Rekhi, District Governor of Lions international.
: Shri.P.K.Ravindranath, Press Advisor to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Founder members of the samiti was felicitated.
Shri. N.K.Prabhakaran received rolling trophy for Zone II for collecting maximum advertisement during 24th Anniversary.
A colourful souvenir was released.
Entertainment Programme :” Tabassum Hit Parade” About 5000 people participated.
Silver Jubilee celebrations were also held at all the Zones of the Samiti.
The Seven feet high silver Jubilee monument was unveiled by Dr.K.K.Damodaranon31.12.1989. the Monument was designed by Shri. A.P. Prajnabhushan & Shri. Harilal Pottath. It was constructed by Shri. K.P.G. Pillai. Cost of monument was born by Shri. T.V.Madhavan. Surplus of silver jubilee Rs. 1,18,410/-.
Dombivali Guru Centre purchased on 27-04-1990 and inaugurated on 10-06-1990..
Every Saturday pooja is done at 7.30 pm.
136th jayanthi of sree narayana guru was celebrated on 09-09-1990 at chembur complex.
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 enteraintment 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.
Fireworks & illumination was done by Shri. T.V.Madhavan.
62nd Samadhi of sree narayana guru was observed on 21-09-1990.
Journal of sree Narayana manidra samiti (quarterly) continued to be published.
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 in for the post 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 Rs. 63,70,467/-, Total Number of Patrons 285, Life Members 5527.
There were 12 Sub committees during the year.
In Guru Mandiram daily pooja is performed at 9.00 AM & 7.00 PM. Special Guru Pooja is performed at 9.45 AM on Sundays. Special Pooja is being performed on Chatayam day every Month.
Malayalam classes conducted at 10.00 AM on Sundays in the school.
Dance classes are 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 Rs. 70,16,856/-.
Homeo charitable dispensary started at chembur complex on 17-05-1991.
Shenoi welfare services gave free ship to 84 students.
Retention wall constructed at one side of lease land at Rs. 2,00,000/-.
136th Jayanti on 09.09.1990 at Sree Narayana Guru Hall of the Samiti, Chembur.
Chief Guest : Shri. Varkala Radhakrishnan.
Guest Speaker : Swami Tattwarupananda of Ramakrishna
Mission, Bombay
137th jayanthi of sree narayan 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 by Shri. T.V.Madhavan.
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.
Guest of Honour : Mr.Innocent, Film Actor. & 27th Anniversary of Sree Narayana Manidar samiti was held at chembur complex on 09-02-1992. Shri. C.V. Padamarajan Minister Kerala chief guest.
Swami Tattwarupananda of Ramakrishna ashram was the guest speaker.
Film star Shri. Innocent & Justice K.Sukumaran were guest of honor.
There was an orchestra by “Balram Orchestra”.
Surplus from the anniversary Rs. 2,63,244/-.
Adv. R.Gangadharan president of sree narayana dharma samajam , sivigiri, Varkala, visited chembur complex.
28th AGM of sree narayana mandira samiti for the year ended 31-03-1992 was held at Chembur complex on 21-06-1992.
Shri. N.A.Bharthan was Advisor to the samiti.
Income Rs. 9,46,393/- Asset Rs. 80,69,743/-, Life Members - 6065, Patrons – 277.
138th Jayanti on 13.09.1992 at Sree Narayana Guru Hall, Chembur.
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.
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 by Shri. T.V.Madhavan. Samadhi of sree narayana guru was observes on 21-09-1992.
SNGCC became aided college.
Tarapur Unit inaugurated (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 Comedy Actor.
Main Speaker : Justice K.Sukumaran.
Entertainment by Play back singer Shailendra Singh & Partyand Comedy King Johny Lever.
Vasai Unit Office and Guru Center was inaugurated (7.03.1993).
Vasai guru centre started on 27-03-1993. Adjacent flat of 184 sq.ft. was purchased & added to the guru center.
29th AGM of sree narayana mandira samiti for the year ended 31-03-1993 was held in a chembur complex on 27-06-1993
Sub committees : 11
Income Rs. 14,09867/- Aesst Rs. 91,85,166/- life members – 6247 , partorns 297.
Samiti got allocated 1500 sq. m. of land plus 1300 sq. mtrs. For garden at Nerul by CIDCO for social & cultural centre.
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 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.
Guest 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 donoted Rs. 51,000/- towards chief minister relief fund to help the Lattur earthquake Victims.
Purchased 2800 square .mtrs of land at Nerul (Navi Mumbai) from CIDCO to start an 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/- Aesst Rs 94,41,710/- life members – 7393 , partorns351.
Swami Vijaya Vas who is looking after the Mandiram at chembur complex conducted classes on Guru from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm.
Total students in a school: 2900 (KG to Std. X)
Total Teachers : 52 & Non Teaching Staff : 20
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 sanghom trust, sivgiri.
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 chembur , bhandup thane, goregoan , kalian , domibavali , New Bombay, Anushakit Nagar & Tarapur.
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 participated in 30 events. Certificates and medals awarded S/Shri. R. Sugathanandan & T.K.Rajan were the organizers.
Foundation stone laying ceremony at nerul for international center for sree narayana guru studies were held on 05-02-1995 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 (5.02.1995).
Musical evening by Smt. Usha Uthup was held at sports pavilion at Vashi.
A beautiful souvenir was released. Surplus Rs. 3,19,917/-.
Samiti appreciated the services provided by S/Shri. K.S.Bahuleyan, T.P.Vamanan, & K. Janardhanan for the gurudevgiri complex.
Thirtieth Anniversary was held at Chembur complex on 30.04.1995.
Chief Guest : P.C.Alexander, Governor of Maharashtra.
Guest of Honour : Smt.Ackama Alexander.
Swami Bhavaharananda, Ramakrishna Mission , Bombay.
30th Anniversary of Sree Narayana Manidar samiti was held at chembur complex on 30-04-1995.
Dr. P.C.Alexandar Governor of Maharashtra was the chief guest.
Smt. Ackama Alexander was the guest of honor.
Swami Bhavaharanananda of Ramakrishna Ashram was the Guest Speaker.
Surplus 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 at 9.30 AM
Income Rs. 17,73,911/- Asset Rs 1,14,38,074/- life members – ?, partorns ?.
Swami Vijaya Vas who is looking after the Mandiram at chembur complex conducted classes on Guru from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Samiti booked a flat at Powai for a new guru centre there.
141st jayanthi of sree narayana guru was celebrated at chembur complex on 10-09-1995. Swami Saswathikananada the president sree narayana dharma sanghom trust was the chief guest.
Shri. Kadavoor shivdasan 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 by handing over copy to Smt. Shanti Krishna.
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 chembur , bhandup thane, goregoan , kalian , domibavali , New Bombay, Anushakit Nagar & Tarapur.
66th Samadhi of sree narayana guru was observes on 21-09-1995.
Powai guru center was inaugurated 10-12-1995. Guru pooja is conducted on every suday at 7.00 pm
Second annual sports meet was held on 14-01-1996 at Tilak Nagar ground chembur, more than 600 athletes participated. S/Shri. T.K.Rajan with the help C.V.Sukumaran and others organized the meet.
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.
Guest of Honour : Shri. R.T.Kadam, Mayor of Bombay.
: Shri Manoj Shinde, Corporator, Bombay Municipal Corporation.
: D.G. Parab architect
Guest Speaker : Swami Tattwarupananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Bombay.
Surplus 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 a chembur complex on 30-06-1996 at 9.30 AM
Income Rs. 24,77,936/- Asset Rs 1,44,59,883/- life members – 7727 ,partorns- 388.
Ambulance service of sree narayana mandira samiti was inaugurated on 12-05-1996 at 10.15 .
Samiti signed an agreement to purchase 9606 sq. yrds. Of land reserved for municipal primary school and playground for 65 lakhs and earnest money 6.5 lakh paid.
Swami Atmaprasad of sivgiri mutt who is looking after the Mandiram at chembur complex conducted classes every Saturday on Guru from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Samiti decided to purchase a land of 11,511 sq. mtrs. At Tarapur for Rs. 11,11,111/-. Earnest money paid.
Samiti decided to purchase a 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. Naryan Rane Minister of Maharashtara was the chief guest.
Prof. M.S. Jayaprakash was 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.
A variety of entertainment program consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of the dance classes conducted at chembur , bhandup thane, goregoan , kalian , domibavali , New Bombay, Anushakit Nagar & Tarapur.
67th Samadhi of sree narayana guru was observed on 21-09-1996.
Purchased additional land of 9602 square yards adjoining the Chembur premises
Construction of Gururdevagiri Project started (21.10.1996)
Construction of first phase of gurudevgiri project started on 21-10-1996 (Dasserha Day).
Construction work awarded M/s. Laxmi Enterprises for Rs. 66.59 lakhs. D.G.Parab was the Artietech . Total estimated cost for the projet was 3 croers
Shri . A.P.Prajnabhushan, Chairman of Steering Committee supervised.
Third annual sport meets 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.
Guest of Honour : Dr. V.Subrahmanian, Ex-Minister of Maharashtra.
: Shri.N.Parameshwaran, Hon: Secretary of Shanmukhananda Sabha, Matunga.
: Shri. Prabhakar Desai.
: 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).
Sakinaka guru centre inagurarted on 14-04-1997.
Ambulance was donoated by shri. Manoj Ganghadharan in Memory of his mother Shanta devi Gangadharan.
33 rd AGM of sree narayana mandira samiti for the year ended 31-03-1997 was held in a chembur complex on 29-06-1997 at 9.30 AM
Income Rs. 28,78,754/- Asset 2,06,38,298 /- life members7941,partorns- 366.
Sakinaka Guru center was inaugurated (14.04.1997).
Advisory board was constituted on 29-06-1997. Harilal Pottath was the chairman.
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 chembur , bhandup thane, goregoan , kalian , domibavali , New Bombay, Anushakit Nagar & Tarapur.
68th 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.
Ayurveda dispensary at Anushakti nagar was inaugurated on 12-04-1998.
Ayurveda Dispensary started at Anushakti Nagar (1.04.1998).
Marathi medium School started (June 1998)
Marriage Alliance Meets started at the initiative of Shri.O.K.Prasad
34th AGM of sree narayana mandira samiti for the year ended 31-03-1998 was held in a chembur complex on 19-07-1998 at 9.30 AM
Income Rs. 28,64,830/- Asset 2,36,51,252 /- life members : 8171 ,partorns- 386.
Samiti started Marathi medium school in June 1998 with 65 students in Ist Std. and 40 in KG.
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 conducted at chembur , bhandup thane, goregoan , kalyan , domibavali , New Bombay, Anushakit Nagar & Tarapur.
Samadhi of sree narayana guru was observed on 21-09-1998.
Second Marriage Alliance meet on 08.11.1998.
Cultural wing of sree narayana mandira samiti was inaugurated on 31-01-1999 by swami Sachinanada.
Cultural wing organized four seminar sets at various guru centers.
Sachidananda swami conducted classes at nerul, Malad, goregoan, Thane, Kalyan, bhandup & Sakinaka.
Samiti formed women’s wing.
Best teacher award was introduce during 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.
: Shri. Mani Nair, Prop.”Twinkle Melodies”
Guest Speaker : Swami Bhavaharananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Mumbai.
Surplus Rs. 4,52,834/- .
Samiti conducted 2 number draws for financing gurudevagiri and proposed ITI projects. It collected Rs. 7,86,500 and Rs. 3,04,800/- 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 at 9.30 AM
Income Rs. 30,08,918/- Asset 2,67,31,040/- life members : 8506,partorns-412.
Sachidananda swami performed 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.
145th jayanthi of sree narayana guru was celebrated at chembur complex on 29-08-1999. Shri. R.K.Krishna Kumar Manging Director Taj Group of Hotels was the chief guest. Shri. Champadan Vijayan , Scholar , Critic , & orator was the guest speaker.
Shri. Govindan Thambi Chief Commissioner of customs Mumbai:& Shri. Ravindra Pawar, Dy. Leader of Opposition,Municipal Corporation, Mumbai were the 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 chembur , bhandup thane, goregoan , kalyan , domibavali , New Bombay, Anushakit Nagar & Tarapur.
71st Samadhi of sree narayana guru was observed on 21-09-1999. At chembur and at All guru centers.
Sree narayana guru high school celebrated silver jubilee on 17,18 & 19 of December 1999.
Thirty Fifth Anniversary of the Samiti was held 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-WardcommitteeMumbai Municipal Corporation.
There was a grand entertainment program by “Harmony Entertainment” by 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.
Satyananada Tritha looked after gurumandiram at Chembur. Shri Sasi Damodaran donated Nagam of 5 kg Silver in Shivamandiram at gurudevgiri.
36th AGM of sree narayana mandira samiti for the year ended 31-03-2000 was held in a chembur complex on 09-07-2000 at 9.30 AM
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 Guest of Honor.
A variety of entertainment program consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of the dance classes conducted at chembur , bhandup thane, goregoan , kalyan , domibavali , New Bombay, Anushakit Nagar & Tarapur.
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 effected by earthquake in Gujarat on 26-01-2001.
Gurumandiram & Shivamandiram prathista at gurudevgiri was done on 11-02-2001 by swami sachidananda of gayatri ashram chalakudy. 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.
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 beautiful sovuneri was released.
Surplus Rs. 4,75,361/- .
Shri. P.N.Bhaskaran donated first floor auditorium at gurudevgiri complex in memory of his son shri. B. Anandraj.
Shri. N.shyama prakash donated library hall at gurudevgiri.
Fourth Marriage alliance Meet was held at chembur complex on 25-02-2001 around. 1000 people attended.
Four storey building structure at “Gurudevagiri'l completed for International Center for Sree Narayana Guru Studies along with two mandirams at the front dedicated to Lord Siva and Sree Narayana Guru. Guru Mandiram was donated by Shri. M.I. Damodaran, Siva Mandiram was donated by Shri. Sasi Damodaran and the First floor auditorium was donated by Shri. P.M. Bhaskaran in memory of his son Anandraj.
Consecration of the two temples at Gurudevagiri (11.02.2001).
Theerthadanam introduced on Prathista day every year.
37th AGM of sree narayana mandira samiti for the year ended 31-03-2001 was held in a chembur complex on 15-07-2001 at 11.00 AM
Income Rs. 51,81,997/- Asset 3,54,31,852/- life members :9425, partorns-483.
Computer institute in the name as sree narayana guru institute of information technology was started with the help of M/s. stustain software pvt. Ltd. w.e.f. june 2001.
Amendement to election rules & code of conduct carried out in special general body meeting held on 15-07-2001 and confirmed on special general body meeting held on 19-08-2001 was implemented after filing change report to the charity commissioner on 18-10-2001.
Satyananada Tritha looked after gurumandiram at Chembur. Shri Sasi Damodaran donated Nagam of 5 kg Silver in Shivamandiram at gurudevgiri.
147th jayanthi of sree narayana guru was celebrated at chembur complex on 09-09-2001. Justic K.K.Usha retired Chief Justics Kerala High Court was chief guest.
Shri. M.P. Abdu Smad Samadani Member of Parliament 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 the dance classes conducted at chembur , bhandup thane, goregoan , kalyan , domibavali , New Bombay, Anushakit Nagar & Tarapur.
73rd Samadhi of sree narayana guru was observed on 21-09-2001 At chembur and at All guru centers.
First Anniversary of the prathishta was performed as a Teerthadanam on 10th and 11th of February2002. Swami Sachdananda and Swami Sudhananda performed poojas in the temples. They also conducted discourses on the life and teachings of Sree narayana Guru.
Thirty Seventh anniversary of the Samiti was held on 17.02.2002 at Chembur Complex.
Chief Guest : Shri.R.K.Krishna Kumar, Tata Sons was the chief guest.
Guest of Honour : Brahmacharini Kirti Chaitanya, Chinmaya Mission, Thane.
: 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.
Surplus Rs. 3,63,036/- .
Virar Unit inaugurated on 24.03.2002.
Guru prathishta at Kalyan Unit (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 at 10.00 AM
Income Rs. 47,08,376/- Asset 3,95,06,200/- life members :9880, partorns-534.
Election of office berares unit secretaries and council members were held for the next 3 years on the AGM day.
A new post of assistant secretary was introduced.
2.06.2002: Sree Narayana Cooperative Bank Ltd. Started at Chembur with 4200 shareholders.
Re-designated Joint Secretary as Zonal Secretary.(July 2002)
Member in Charge of Unit was re-designated as Unit Secretary.(July 2002)
Introduced the post of Assistant Secretary as an Office Bearer (July 2002)
Tenure of Office Bearers, Unit Secretaries and Council Members increased to three years (July 2002).
Seminar on Sree Narayana Guru Held at Chembur on 14.07.2002.
148th jayanthi of sree narayana guru was celebrated at chembur complex on 25-08-2002. Shri. K.Nalinakshan I.A.S. principal Secretary (Home) Maharashtra was chief guest.
Dr. B. Seerapani 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 the dance classes conducted at chembur , bhandup thane, goregoan , kalyan , domibavali , New Bombay, Anushakit Nagar & Tarapur.
74th Samadhi of sree narayana guru was observed on 21-09-2002 At chembur and at All guru centers.
Samiti Organized 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. About 2000 participants.Speeches of scholars collected in advance were combiled 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 gurudevgiri. Samiti started children wings (balavedi)
Seminar on Guru’s Teachings and its universal relevance: Vashi (29.12.2002).
Pre-primary Marathi School (Balwadi) started.
65 members of samiti went as pilgrims to shivagiri teerthadanam under the leadership of dr. K.K.Damodaran in special train. Initiative for the pilgrimiage was taken by sakinaka guru center.
2nd Teerthadanam and the 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.
Seminar on Guru’s teachings and its universal relevance; Goregaon (26.01.2003).
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 beautiful sovuneri was released.
Surplus Rs. 4,75,361/- .
Malad Unit was inaugurated on 20.04.2003.
SNMS statted its 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 at 10.00 AM
Income Rs. 71, 79,585/- Asset 4, 32,46,163/- life members :10397, partorns-584.
Samiti purchased a premises of 540 sq.ft. and 960 sq.ft. terrace for Airoli Guru centre for an amount of Rs. 9,00,000/- .
Samiti purchase a premise of 840 Sq. ft. for Rs. 6,50,000/- for Virar Guru center.
Ladies wing of Neru Unit started Malayalam classes, dance classes & self employment scheme.
149th jayanthi of sree narayana guru was celebrated at chembur complex on 14-09-2003. Shri. Vakkom Purushothaman , Hon. Speakar of Kerala was the chief guest.
Shri. Thottam Rajashekaran, former Public relation director 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 the dance classes conducted at chembur , bhandup thane, goregoan , kalyan , domibavali , New Bombay, Anushakit Nagar & Tarapur.
There was a grand entertainment program by “Harmony Music”.
A beautiful sovuneri was released.
Surplus Rs. 4,66,647/- .
Repayment of loan taken from Abhyudaya Co-operative bank Ltd. is completed.
75th Samadhi of sree narayana guru was observed on 21-09-2003 At chembur and at All guru centers.
Nineth Marriage alliance was held on 21-09-2003.
Divya Prabhodanam and Dhyanam by Sachidananda swami was held at gurudevgiri sakinaka and chembur.
Airoli Unit and Guru Center was inaugurated on 28.12.2003.
Ayurveda Dispensary started at Tarapur on 11.01.2004.
Samiti received Holly Teeth of sree narayana guru on 11-01-2004 at gurudevgiri through shri. Shivdasan Madhavan. Shri. R.K. Krishnakumar recived 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 smaiti at initative of Shri. V.V.Chandran. it has been protected at gurudevgiri in a special temple made for the purpose.
3rd 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 presdent of SNDP Yogam(Women’s Wing) was the Chief speaker on the occasion. Rakesh Tanthri performed various poojas in the temples. Holy teeth of the Guru was displayed for the darsan of the devotees.
39th Anniversary of Sree Narayana Manidar samiti was held at chembur complex 15-02-2004.
Shri. B.A.Desai Ex-Minister of Maharashtrra was the chief guest.
Shri. B.H.Wadhwa Artichect for samiti was the Guest of Honor
There was a grand entertainment program by “Harmony Music”.
A beautiful sovuneri was released.
Surplus Rs. 4,66,647/- .
Repayment of loan taken from Abhyudaya Co-operative bank Ltd. is completed.
Tenth Marriage alliance was held on 22-02-2004.
40th AGM of sree narayana mandira samiti for the year ended 31-03-2004 was held in a chembur complex on 27-06-2004 at 10.00 AM
Income Rs. 60,43,449/- Asset 4,54,63,550/- life members :10739, partorns-612.
Mandiram is looked after by swami Sathyananda Teertha.
Organized the First Women's Conference at Chembur complex (25.07.2004). About 1000 women participated.
NAAC Accredtation obtained for SNGCC.
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 Secretrary youth Movement SNDP Yogam 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 the dance classes conducted at chembur , bhandup thane, goregoan , kalyan , domibavali , New Bombay, Anushakit Nagar & Tarapur.
76th Samadhi of sree narayana guru was observed on 21-09-2004 At chembur and at All guru centers.
International Library established at Gurudevagiri with large collection of books on Sree Narayana Guru and his philosophy, vedic and other religious / philosophy books.
4th Teerthadanam was held on 11th And 13th of February 2005. 11th was Prathishta anniversary. 12th was the inauguration of International Centre for Sree Narayana Guru Studies and Library by. Shri.K.R.Narayanan, Former President of India and Ganesh Naik, Minister of Maharashtra respectively. 13th was the grand procession. Prof. M.K.Sanu was the Chief Guest.
40th Anniversary of Sree Narayana Manidar samiti was held at chembur complex 27-02-2005.
Dr. K.S.Sugathan I.A.S. Phd. was the chief guest.
Shri. N.K.Premachandran, M.P. was the Guest Speaker.
Samiti fecilitated Shri. K.P.Balan & Donor of Statue of Guru in Gurumandiram, Chembur.
There was a grand entertainment program by “Tarangini Orchestra”.
Samiti feilitated Shri. Oommen Chandy C.M. of Kerala , Shri.Vakkom Purushotham Minister Kerala , Shri. K.V.Thomas former Minister on 03-10-2004.
Samiti organized a grand musical program by Playback singer Smt. K.S.Chitra on 07-11-2004 at Shanmukhananda Hall. Superstar Shri. Mukhesh graced the occasion.
A beautiful sovuneri was released.
S/Shri. P.P.Sadasivan , V.V.Chandran and C.C.Sudakaran conducted a 1 month tour on behalf of samiti during 01-12-2004 to 31-12-2004 from Mangolore to Kanyakumari visiting important sree narayana guru organization / temples / personalities for collecting books on sree narayana guru for the library.
The books collected from places to places were sent to the library at gurudevgiri.
Fourtieth Anniversary of the Samiti was held on 27.02.2005 at Chembur Complex.
Chief Guest : Dr.K.S.Sugathan, IAS, Ph.D, Jt. Secretary, Ministry of Home affairs,
Govt. of India.
Guest of Honour : N.K. Premachandran, M.P.
Shri. Ganesh Naik inaguarted the Library.
Samiti relased at the hands of Shri. K.R. Narayanan the Biography of Dr. K.K.Damodaran written by Shri. V.V.Chandran on 12-02-2005.
Inaguration of Samiti’s International Centre for Sree Narayana
studies, Gurudevagiri, Nerul on 12.02.2005.
Chief Guest : K.R.Narayanan, Former President of India.
Inaguration of the Library at International Centre for Sree Narayana Guru
studies at Gurudevagiri, Nerul on 12.02.2005.
Chief Guest : Shri. Ganesh Naik, Minister, Govt. of Maharashtra.
Guests of Honour : Sanjiv Naik, Mayor of Navi Mumbai.
:Swami Sachidananda
:Swami Sudhananda
: Justice K.Sukumaran.
: Prof. M.K.Sanoo
: Shri.B.Aravindakshan, Gen.Secretary, Sree Narayana
World Council, New York.
: Dr. Vijayalayam Jayakumar
Virar Guru center prathishta (27.03.2005)
International center of sree narayana guru studies at gurudevgiri, nerul was inaugurated on 12-02-2005 by shri. K.R.Narayanan former President of India.
Shri. Ganesh Naik Minister of Maharashtra and shri. Sanjiv Naik Mayor Navi Mumbai were guests of honor.
Swami sudhananda, swami sachidananda , prof. M.K.Sanoo, Justice K.Sukumaran, Vijayalayam Jayakumar , B.Arvindakshan (General Secretary, S.N.World council New York) graced the occasion by their presence.
World Class Library was inaugurated by Shri. Ganesh Naik, Minster of Maharashtra at Gurudevagiri (12.02.2005).
Samiti relased at the hands of Shri. K.R. Narayanan the Biography of Dr. K.K.Damodaran written by Shri. V.V.Chandran on 12-02-2005.
41st AGM of sree narayana mandira samiti for the year ended 31-03-2005 was held in a chembur complex on 17-07-2005 at 10.00 AM
Election for the new office berares, unit secretaries and council memebres were held on during AGM.
Income Rs. 6438,212/- Asset 5,25,11,437/- life members :11019, partorns-625.
There was discourses by Saigon Swami from 09-10-2005 to 15-10-2005 at chembur and on 16-10-2005 at gurudevgiri.
151st jayanthi of sree narayana guru was celebrated at chembur complex on 28-08-2005.
Prof. G.Sathyan Assisstant 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.
A variety of entertainment program consisting of dance and songs were performed by talented students of the dance classes conducted at chembur , bhandup thane, goregoan , kalyan , domibavali , New Bombay, Anushakit Nagar & Tarapur.
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 (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.
Gurudevgiri Teerthadnam on 11 & 12 of February, 2006.
There was a grant procession from Shivaji Chowk, Nerul to Gurudevgiri.
Smt. Manisha Bhoir, Mayor Navi Mumbai flaged of the procession. More than 5000 devotees participated.
Shri. Babu Divakaran Minister of Kerala was the chief guest.
Saigon swami sree narayana dharma ashramam, kalady was the guest speaker.
An exhibition of the photos of guru, the temples consigrated by guru, the places of importants in guru lifes were exhibited in gurudevgiri. The photos were donated by shri. M.Sureshkumar. Shri. R.K.Krishnakumar inaugurated the exhibition.
41st Anniversary of Sree Narayana Manidar samiti was held at chembur complex 26-02-2006.
Shri. Ganesh Naik Minister Maharashtar was the chief guest.
Shri. Kishor M.Shah, Buisness Magnet was the Guest of Honor.
Samiti fecilitated S/Shri.N.A.Bhartan, V.R.Prabhakaran, A.S.Kumaran, C.K.Sreedharan on the occasion for their outstanding contribution to Samiti’s progress.
There was a grand entertainment program by “Sweet Melodies”.
A beautiful sovuneir was released.
Surplus Rs. 8,01,669/-.
Samiti started its websites www.snms.in & Website dedicated to life and work of Guru “sreenarayanaguru.in”the websites were created at the instantce Shri. V.V.Chandran.
Women’s wing organized a one day medical seminar on 04-06-2006 at chembur. Smt. Anna Dhani, I.A.S. , principal Secretary Government of Maharashtra inaguarted 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 in the seminar.
Shri. V. N. Pavitharan conducted classes regualarly on every Sundays afternoon.
Forty First anniversary of the Samiti was held on 26.02.2006 at Chembur Complex.
Chief Guest : Shri.Ganesh Naik, Minister for Excise, Environment
and Labour.
Guest of Honour : Adv. Yusuf Abrahani, M.L.A.
: Lion: Kishor M. Shah, Business Magnate.
Fourteeth Marriage Alliance was held on 05-03-2006.
Ulhasnagar Guru Centre was inaguarted on 11-06-2006.
700 sq.ft. premises was purchased by samiti for Rs. 6,22,800/- for this purpose.
H.H.Mata Amritanandamayi visited Gurudevgiri.
42nd AGM of sree narayana mandira samiti for the year ended 31-03-2006 was held in a chembur complex on 23-07-2006 at 10.00 AM
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 were performed by talented students of the dance classes conducted at chembur , bhandup thane, goregoan , kalyan , domibavali , New Bombay, Anushakit Nagar & Tarapur.
78th Samadhi of sree narayana guru was observed on 21-09-2006 At chembur and at All guru centers.
Samiti feclilated Swami Prakashananda president sree narayana dharma saghom trust and swami Rithambaranananda General Secretary sree narayana dharma saghom trust on 04-11-2006 for their election to the new post.
Samiti published the books in hindi, English & Marathi on the life & teachings of sree narayana guru.
There was a grand entertainment program by “Taragini Orchestra ”.
A beautiful sovuneir was released.
Surplus Rs. 7,95,599/-.
Life Membership fee raised to Rs. 500 and Patron fee raised to Rs:10000.
Gururratnam, quarterly magazine by SNMS (January 2007)..
6th 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. 11th was the grand procession. Shri.L.Sivanandan, Managing Director of Maharaja Super Market , Kochi flagged off the procession from the S.I.E.S.College Junction. The meeting that followed was inaugurated by Smt.Manisha Sashikant Bhoir, Mayor of Navi Mumbai. Chief Guest was Shri. N.K.Premachandran, Minister of Water resources, Govt. of Kerala. Malayalam Cine Star Shri. Tilakan and Shri.Sandesh Mayekar, General Secretary of Akhil Bharatiya Bhandari Samaj Mahasangh were also present.
Forty Second anniversary of the Samiti was held on 25.02.2007 at Chembur Complex.
Chief Guest : Dr.C.V.Anand Bose, I.A.S; Ph.D, Jt.Secretary to
Govt. of India, Department of Atomic Energy.
Guest of Honour : Shri. Navin Chandra Bhandivdekar, President,
Akhil Bharatiya Bhandari Samaj Maha Sangh.
42nd Anniversary of Sree Narayana Manidar samiti was held at chembur complex 25-02-2007.
Dr. C.V.Ananda Bose, I.A.S. Phd., Jt. Secretary Governemnt of India, Dept. of Atomic Energy was the chief guest.
Shri. Navin Chandra B. Bandivdekar , president Akhil Bhartiya Bhandari Samaj was the Guest of Honor.
There was a grand entertainment program by “Taragini Orchestra ”.
A beautiful sovuneir was released.
Surplus Rs. 7,95,599/-.
42nd AGM of sree narayana mandira samiti for the year ended 31-03-2006 was held in a chembur complex on 23-07-2006 at 10.00 AM
Income Rs. 67,14,709/- Asset 5,58,15,412/- life members :11442, partorns- 646.
Sixth anniversary of the Prathishta at gurudevgiri was celebrated from 4th to 11th February, 2007. There was procession from S.I.E.S. college to Gurudevgiri. The procession was flagged of by Shri. L.Shivanandan M.D. of Maharaja Supermarket, Ernakulam. Smt. Manisha Sashikant Bhoir Mayor, Navi Mumbai was the guest of Honor.
Shri. N.K.Premachandran Minister kerala was the chief guest.
H.H.Sachidananda Swami, Film actor Shir. Tilakan, Shri. Sandesh Mayekar, General Secreatary, Bharatiya Bhandari Mahasang graced the occasion by their presence.
Samiti started Gururatnam Mazgine (Quarterly) first issues was relased by Shri. N.K.Premchandran Minister on 11-02-2007.
43rd Anniversary of Sree Narayana Manidar samiti was held at chembur complex 24-02-2007.
Shri. Johny Joseph ,I.A.S. Chief Secretary Governemnt of Maharashtra was the chief guest.
Dr. S.Parasuraman, Director Tatat Institue of Social Sicences was the Guest of Honor.
A beautiful sovuneir was released.
Surplus Rs. 11,29,148/-.
43rd AGM of sree narayana mandira samiti for the year ended 31-03-2007 was held in a chembur complex on 22-07-2007 at 10.00 AM
Income Rs. 16,99,635/- Asset 6,17,11,906/- life members :11777, partorns- 673.
Organized a Conference on Education and Organization at Gurudevagiri (16.12.2007).
Saki-Naka Unit started (14.04.2007).
M.Com course started at SNGCC.
Work on construction of a seven storey college building started at Chembur complex(2007)
153rd Jayanti on 02.09.2007at Sree Narayana Guru Hall, Chembur
Chief Guest : Shri. R.K.Krishna Kumar, Vice Chairman,
Tata Sons Ltd.
Guest Speaker : Shri.R.Anilan.
153rd jayanthi of sree narayana guru was celebrated at chembur complex on 02-09-2007.
Shri. R.K.Krishnakumar Vice Chariman Tata Sons Ltd. was the chief guest.
Dr. R. Anilan Deputy Director Western Ghat Cell planning & economic affairs department 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 the dance classes conducted at chembur , bhandup thane, goregoan , kalyan , domibavali , New Bombay, Anushakit Nagar & Tarapur.
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 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. Shri. K.S.Venugoplan, Zonal Secretary recited the poem beautifully.
Samiti organized a conference on education & organization at Nerul on 16-12-2007 as part of Platinum Jubliee of sivagiri Teerthadanam.
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 international insitutue of Population of sciene, Smt. Sathya Bhai Sivadas Hyderabad etc., delibrated. The Talks given by them were combiled and relased by the samiti as a Book.
7th 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. Grand procession was held on 10thFebruary. It was flagged off by Smt Anjani Prabhakar Bhoir, Hon’ble Mayor of Navi Mumbai. In the 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.
Holy teeth of Guru was displayed for the darsan of devotees at Gurudevagiri on 10th February2008.
Seventh anniversary of the Prathishta at gurudevgiri was celebrated from 9th to 11th February, 2008. There was procession from S.I.E.S. college to Gurudevgiri on 10-02-2008.
Shri. Vayalar Ravi Union Minister was the chief guest.
Dr. P.Chandramohan , Cardologist , Vice Chancellor of Kannur Univerty was the guest speaker.
Shri. V.Jayaprakash president SNDP Union Mascat & H.H.Sachidananda Swami were the guest of honor.
Forty Third anniversary of the Samiti was held on 24.02. 2008 at Chembur Complex.
Chief guest : Shri. Johny Joseph, I.A.S. , Chief Secretary to
Govt. of Maharashtra.
Guest of honour : Dr.S.Parasuraman, Director/Vice- Chancellor, Tata
Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.
: 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 at 10.00 AM
Election to 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.
Swani Rishichaitainya looked after the Mandiram.
Marathi Medium School got recognition (2008)
First batch of Marathi medium students presented for SSC examination (April 2008).
Patronship fee increased to Rs. 25000 (1.07.2008).
154th Jayanti on 14.09.2008at Sree Narayana Guru Hall, Chembur
Chief Guest : Dr. N. Gopalakrishnan, Director, IISH.
8th 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 darsan of devotees at Gurudevagiri on 8th February2009.
Forty fourth 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.
Forty Fifth 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.
Guest of Honour : Shri.R.K.Krishna Kumar, Director, Tata Sons Ltd
: N.Sashidharan, Member Settlement Commission.
Shri.R.K.Krishnakumar was felicitated for receiving “Padma Shri”
155thJayanti on 06.09.2009at Sree Narayana Guru Hall, Chembur
Chief Guest : Shri.P.Rajendra Prasad, President, Sevanam, Ajman, U.A.E.
Guest Speaker : Shri. P.Vijayan, IPS, Supdt. Of Police, Ernakulam
: Smt. Beena Vijayan, District Collector, Ernakulam.
Started Sree Narayana Guru College of Education with BEd Course and DTEd course
Published books on Life and Teachings of Guru in English, Hindi and Marathi.
155th Jayanti 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 Guast of Honour. Grand Procession from Chhedda Nagar to Chembur Complex, Maha Guru Pooja, Public Meeting, Feast, Cultural programmes by the children of the Members of the Samiti were the highlights of the programme.
81st Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru were observed on 21.09.2009 at chembur complex and the unit centres of the samiti. Food packets were distributed among the poor.
Shri.K.K.Damodaran inaugurated the D.Ted Marathi college on 10.11.2009 after obtaining permission from NCTE,Bhopal on 31.10.2008 and from Govt. of Maharashtra on 08.10.2009.
Samiti conducted several competitions at Gurudeva giri on 28.11.2009 such as Elocution, Essay writing, Recitation etc. based on Sree Narayana Guru and his writings and teachings.
Aims and Objectives of SNMS in its Bye-laws amended 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.(2010)
9th Teerthadanam was celebrated from 11th to 14th February 2010
9th Prathishta anniversary was celebrated in the presence of H.H.Swami Sachidananda of Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala.
10th & 11th poojas and entertainment programmes. 12th Mahasivaratri Mahotsav, 13th Pitrutarpanam and on 14th grand procession.Procession was flagged off by Shri.Sashikanth Virajdar, Deputy Mayor of Navi Mumbai. Dr. N.Gopalakrishnan, Hon’ble Director of Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage, Tiruvananthapuram, was the Chief Guest and Chief Speaker for the meeting held in the afternoon.
Holy teeth of Sree Narayana Guru was displayed for darsan of devotees at Gurudevagiri on 11th February.
Temple Prathishta at Saki-Naka – Guru, Siva and Devi (16.03.2010)
46th AGM of the Samiti for the year ended 31.03.2010 was held at Chembur Complex on 25.07.2010Total No.of Life members as on 31.03.2010 Were 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.Geeta Suraj. The Verses were cecited during the class by Smt. Beena AjayaKumar.
The construction of New college building started in 2009 is progressing fast to accommodate new cources being started. Samiti started B.Ed & D.T.Ed colleges in 2009. It is recognized by NCTE and affiliated to Mumbai University. Smt. Nidhi Pradhan inaugurated the B.Ed college.
Fourty Fifth Anniversary of the Sami was celebrated on 28.02.2010 at Chembur Complex
Mrs. Thanksy Francis Thekkekara, IAS, Principal Secretary to Govt. of Maha rashtra was the Chief Guest. Shri. N.Sasidharan, I.R.S, Member Settlement Commission, Central Excise Was the Guest of Honour. A beautiful Souvenir was released on the occasion . Surplus from the function was Rs. 10,53,216/-
Sakinaka Guru Centre shifted to new premises on 23.03.2010. In new temple complex having an area of 2000 sq feet there are three temples of Guru, Siva And Maha Maya.
SNGCC expanded with Self Financing courses (BSc-IT, BMS, BCom-Banking & Insurance)(July 2010).
Four storeys of new college building at Chembur completed.
156th Jayanti of Sree Narayana Guru was celebrated on 29.08.2010. There were Maha Guru Pooja, Public meeting , feast, and cultural programmes organized by the talented children of the members of the Samiti.
Shri. Vishwa Sadasivan, Member of Parliament, Singapore was the Chief Guest.
Shri. A.V.Anoop, Managing Director of the Medimix group 0f companies was the guest of honour. Smt, K.P.Sasikala, Palakkad was the Guest Speaker.
82nd Samadhi of Sree Narayana Guru was observed on 21.09.2010 by Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti at its Chembur complex and at all its Unit centres. Food packets were distributed among the poor.
Cultural competition for children were held at Gurudevagiri on 21.11.2010. Compititions were held in Essay writing, Elocution, Chanting of Guru’s poems, Keerthans etc. Certificates and prizes were given to the winners of the competition
Global convention on Universal Brotherhood Colombo Srilanka on 19 the and 20th December 2010
Mira Road Guru Prathishta (23.01.2011)
Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti , Mumbai in Association with Sree Narayana Dharma Sanghom Trust, Sivigiri Varkala and Sree Narayana guru Society , Colombo conducted the Global Convention on universal Brotherhood based on Sree Narayana Guru Philosophy. The delegates from various Sree Narayana Guru Organisations world over attended the convention. There were 120 delegates from Mumbai. Eminent Scholors, Philosophers, Social thinkers from across the Globe participated in the deliberations. The themes deliberated in the philosophical session include Praxis and Dharma in South Asia, 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 above convention was followed up by conferences conducted in November 2011 at Kochi, in July 2012(27th to 30th July) at Tiruvananthapuram, and in July 2013 (19th to 21st July) at Kochi. These conferences were attended by Eminent Scholors, Philosophers, Social thinkers from across the Globe, representatives from the organizations engaged in the propogation of Sree Narayana Guru ideal and teachings. After deliberation they have prepared draft documents for being presented in the Universities, and for publication.
A Convention of Youth (mainly children of SNMS members) was organized for the first time (29.01.2011). About 150 youngsters participated and gave shape to Youth activities in SNMS.
46 th 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 programme, Public meeting and dinner for the participants. A beautiful Souvenir was also released on the occasion.
24 the Marriage alliance meet was held at Gurudevagiri on 13.03.2011 with digital presentation of the details of the girls and boys registered for marriage.
Sports meet was held at Vashi, Tilak Education ground on 09.06.2011.
47th AGM of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti for the year ended 31.03.2011 was held at Chembur complex on 31.07.2011. Election 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 at the end of the year : Rs.13,46,45,463.00
Sports meet was held on 22.01.2012 at Chembur complex.
Seven day class on Janani Navaratna Manjari and Kali Natakam conducted by Dr. Geetha Suraj (April 2011).
24 Members of SNMS participated Simla conference on Guru’s Philosophy (June 2011).
Silver Jubilee of SNGCC celebrated (30th July 2011). Maharashtra Governor H.E. Shri. K, Shankara Narayanan was the Chief Guest.
Self Finance courses BCom (Accountancy), BMM and Junior College science started in SNGCC (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.
Maha Guru Pooja, Public Meeting, feast, Cultural programmes by the talented children of the Members of the Samiti were the highlights of the function. Merrit awards were given to the students who had excelled in the academic results during the year.
83rd Samadhi day was observed on 21.09.2011 at samiti premises at chembur and its unit centres. Food packets were distributed among the poor people.
Residential Camp for the Children were held at Gurudevagiri in English for the children of age group 12 to 20. On 30.10.2011 to 04.11.2011. Swami Sudhi Chaitanya and Swami Atma Jnanananda Giri conducted the camp.
Discourses on Guru’s ideals and teachings were also conducted in the evenings of 30 the October to 4th November 2011 for the elders at Gurudevagiri by Swami Sudhi Chaitanya.
The 90th birth anniversary of Founder Chairman, long time President and current President Emeritus, Dr. K.K. Damodaran was celebrated in a grand scale. Chief Minister of Kerala Shri. Oommen Channdy was the Chief Guest. About 3000 peaple from all walks of life attended the function and felicitated Dr. Damodaran (13.11.2011)
Organized Global seminar on Guru’s teachings with participation of eminent philosophers and thinkers at Kochi (12.11 to 16.11.2011).
Cultural competition for children were held at Chembur complex on 27.11.2011. Compititions were held in Essay writing, Elocution, Chanting of Guru’s poems, Keerthans etc. Certificates and prizes were given to the winners of the competition.
Youth wing of the Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti held a conference at chempur complex on 29.01.2012 more than 200 youth participated.A documentary film on the annihilation and damage caused to humanity and environment by various manmade atrocities prepared by Shri. Unnikrishnan was screened on the occasion. A Core group with Shri. Anish Damodaran, Shri.Unnikrishnan and Dr.Vinod were formed to co-ordinate the activities of youth wing.
Construction of Fourth floor (five storey) of Gurudevgiri building completed.
Two Office Bearers and 5 teachers participated in the National Seminar on Enlightenment through education conducted by Hyderabad University at Hyderabad (4 and 5 February. 2012).
11th Gurudevagiri teerthadanam was celebrated on 11th and 12 the of February 2012.
On pratishta day ie. 11.02.2012 Organized a Legal Services Conference with participation by Kerala Legal Services Authority and Maharashtra Legal Services Authority. Eminent persons from Judiciary (Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair) and the legal profession participated. Shri. Suresh Gopi, prominent Malayalam Cine Artist participated as Brand Ambassador for the Kerala Legal Services Authority (11.02.2012).
D.Mohandas, Hon District Judge &General Secretary, Kerala State Legal Service Authority, Advocate Subhash Chand, Kerala H.C, Film Actor Suresh Gopi were the Guests of Honour.
On 12.02.2012 there was a grand procession from S.I.E.S college to the Gurudevagiri. 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.Prof., Medical College Calicut was the Guest Speaker.
Holy Teeth of Sree Narayana Guru was kept for public Darshan.
More than 4000 devotees participated in the procession and the meeting.
47th Anniversary of the Samiti was celebrated on 26.02.2012 at Chembur Complex.
Shri. T.K.A.Nair, Advisor to 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 programme, Public meeting and dinner for the participants. A beautiful Souvenir was also released on the occasion
Marriage meet was held on 11.03.2012.
Pre-marriage counseling introduced and the first counseling session was held by experts (March 2012).
48th AGM for the year ended 31.03.2012 was held at Chembur complex on 12.08.2012
Life Members:12944
Patrons :825
Income : 7318690.00
Assett: 147147216.00
Construction of fourth floor (five storey) of new college building at Chembur completed.
Consecration of Temple complex (Lord Siva, Guru, Sarada Devi idols) at Kurar (Malad East): 14 to 16 April 2012. This coincided with the centenary celebrations of first Sarada Devi Temple consecrated by Guru at Sivagiri.
Mid day meal program was introduced for 1400 children of SNGC with sponsorship by RCF.
Inspection of SNGCC by NAAC Team and confirmation of accreditation (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. Maha Guru Pooja, Public Meeting, Feast, Cultural Programme by the talented children of the Members of the Samiti , Distribution of Merrit Awards to the Children of the Members of the samiti were the Highlights of the Function.
A Kavi Sammelan (recitation of Poems by Malayalam poets) was organized as a measure of publicity for the international study center (21.10.2012).
First residential camp for children on personality development at Gurudevagiri (31.10 to 4.11.2012).
9.12.2012: Second Women's Conference organized at Chembur Complex on the theme of “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 inaugurated (December 2912)
A Perspective Plan (five year plan 2012-2017) was prepared and approved by the General Council giving direction to the future activities of the SNMS.
Fourth floor of college building completed.
More than 100 members of the Samiti went by special train to Sivagiri and attended the Sivagiri Teerthadanam.
48th and 49th Anniversary of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti was celebrated at Chembur complex on 24.02.2013. Inaguration of the Golden Jubilee year of Sree Narayana Mandira samiti was also celebrated along with the Anniversary Celebration.
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 year. Concluding function is proposed to be held in April 2014.
Law College started with IPR postgraduate diploma course (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 (9, 10, 11 Feb. 2013).
49th Anniversary of SNMS and inauguration of Golden Jubilee Year 2013-14 (24 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)
(February 2013)
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 children
Free 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)