Inauguration of V. Sundararaj Naidu Auditorium
Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha, marked a significant milestone with the grand inauguration of the newly constructed V. Sundararaj Naidu Auditorium on its campus.
The ceremony began with a ribbon-cutting and plaque unveiling by Smt. Padmavathi Padmanabhan, daughter of Late Sri. V. Sundararaj Naidu. The occasion was further sanctified by the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp, jointly performed by Sri. S. Rammohan, Member of the SDV Managing Committee, along with Smt. Padmavathi Padmanabhan.
The formal function commenced with a prayer, followed by a welcome address from Prof. (Dr.) Prabhakaran Nair V. R., Principal in Charge. The event was presided over by Sri. P. S. Raghavan, President of Sanatana Dharma Vidyasala.
A Vision Realised
In his inaugural address, Sri. S. Rammohan reflected on the vision and lasting contributions of Late Sri. V. Sundararaj Naidu. He expressed confidence that the new auditorium will serve as a vibrant hub for academic excellence and cultural enrichment within the institution.
Distinguished Addresses
The gathering was also addressed by:
Sri. R. Krishnan, President, SDV Managing Committee
Sri. P. Krishnakumar, Manager of the College
Sri. S. Sundararaj, grandson of Late Sri. V. Sundararaj Naidu
Honouring the Builders
A special segment of the programme recognized the technical team behind the construction of the auditorium. The honours were presented by Sri. N. Neelakantan, Secretary of the SDV Managing Committee, to:
Architect Sri. Jayanand Kilker
Sri. P. S. Baburam, Managing Director, B Ram Nirman Pvt. Ltd.
Sri. Mukesh, former PWD Engineer and site engineer
The event concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Sri. A. Sivasubramanian. The function witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members, staff, students, dignitaries, and well-wishers.
The inauguration of this state-of-the-art auditorium marks a new chapter in the academic and cultural journey of Sanatana Dharma College.
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