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OF TRUSTEES & ACTIVITY CENTERS
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Sabh With A Difference
Sri. Shanmukhananda Fine Arts &
Sangeetha Sabha has redefined
culture to encompass the whole
gamut of public good. Singularly
this is the only institution which
combines the best of Indian culture,
art and tradition with community
healthcare. Over the years it has
espoused several causes. It has
also given a new interpretation
to its relations with its members.
The conventional milestones in
one’s life which traditionally are
celebrated as a family affair have
graduated to an institutional
activity bringing abundance of joy
not just to the member concerned
but to the entire family of members
of the Sabha
The Spirit of Mumbai Award At the sound of Gunfire, the first reaction is to save yourselves. A few Mumbaikars thought otherwise. Mumbai’s tryst with terror between November 26 and 29, 2008 left a deep wound and impressionable scar on the psyche of the city. The city rose again like a phoenix and continues to be vibrant as before. There were several extraordinary “ordinary” people who did not succumb to fear. Most of them showed tremendous courage in the face of most trying circumstances and demonstrated courage, care and concern for others shown in the gloom that enveloped the city. It is this human spirit that emerged so strongly out of every adversity that the city faced. On 6th December 2008, within a week, of the terror attack, the Sabha organised THE SPIRIT OF MUMBAI AWARDS. It honoured 20 Mumbaikars for their undying spirit that brought awe and admiration for their brave acts. Shri. S. C. Jamir, the then Governor of Maharashtra presided over the function
On 6th December 2008, within a week, of the terror attack, the Sabha organised THE SPIRIT OF MUMBAI AWARDS. It honoured 20 Mumbaikars for their undying spirit that brought awe and admiration for their brave acts. The following heroes were honoured 
Dr. Vijay Khole, Vice-Chancellor of Mumbai University was the Guest of Honour. Spirit of Mumbai Awards on Saturday, 6th August 2005
On the fateful day of 26th July
2005, it rained 956.1 mm at
Santacruz and just 74.2 mm at
Colaba. 853 notified dead and
about 1000 crores loss to property
shook the conscience of the
city. The city that never sleeps
was plunged into darkness in its
suburbs for 3 days. Helpless cattle
which died were dumped by the
way side creating a fertile field of
epidemics. Essential supplies were
halted. Waist high water marooned
the city. Patients suffered in the
hospitals. The city’s political system
demised for the time being but its
people rose in unison to save the
people in distress. It witnessed
heroism on a scale never seen
before. Shri. John D’Souza whom
the locals called “Kaliba” saved
more than 20 children near St.
Anthony’s Girls School in Chembur
but he did not survive to tell the
tale. The indomitable courage
of Parthasarathy family of Kalina
humbled the city.
The following were honoured with the Spirit of Mumbai Awards in the Sabha 
Spirit of Mumbai Awards on Tuesday, 15th August 2006 2006 (7/11), seven serial blasts ripped Mumbai’s lifeline, the suburban train network killing 186 people and injuring over 700. There were amazing stories of humanity on that long and fearful Tuesday night. The Sabha honoured several such ordinary Mumbaikars while celebrating its members day on 15th August 2006. 
The following were honoured 
Members Milestones Celebrated Poornabishekam of Shri. M. R. Doraiswamy, Life Member And Smt. Ponnu Doraiswamy and felicitation of Sahasra Chandra Darshis on 9th August 2009 The Sabha witnessed the most joyous function in its history when it celebrated the centenary of its member Shri. M. R. Doraiswamy. Alongwith the Poornabishekam that was conducted on the elderly couple, 37 members who had crossed the age of 80 and had witnessed 1000 full moons during their lifetime were also honoured. Reverberating with vedic chants and various havans which were performed for welfare of these members, the programme witnessed a fellowship amongst the members that redefined the relationship inter-se between the members and the Sabha. 
Centenary Celebrations of Shri. G. V. Jannah, Life Member on 10th February 2014. Continuing with the practice of celebrating the centenary of members away from their homes into the institution, the 10th February 2014 function marked a high point in the history of the Sabha like the one witnessed on 9th August 2009. Shri. G. V. Jannah retired as the Chairman and Managing Director of Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. He migrated to Bangalore in 1975 but continued his life membership of the Sabha. The near four decades of his separation from the Sabha made no difference when it came to celebrating this rarest of rare event. These events were acclaimed as very unique to any institution.
27th December 2011 marked the 100th year of the first rendition of the national anthem. Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore recited the original anthem at the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress on that day in 1911. Centenary of National Anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ – 27.12.2011 27th December 2011 marked the 100th year of the first rendition of the national anthem. Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore recited the original anthem at the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress on that day in 1911. In an unique function held on the same day, the Sabha celebrated the centenary of the anthem as well the 150th year of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. The full version of the National Anthem penned by Gurudev in 5 stanzas against the usual first stanza which was adopted as the National Anthem by the constituent Assembly was sung by 100 members and students of the Sangeetha Vidyalaya. The full version takes about 7 minutes to sing. It was a rare patriotic fervor to see every invitee holding the tricolor and waving throughout the programme. Col. S. C. Shringarpure represented the Indian army at the function. Shri. Ashok Hande of Chaturang presented a full length play ‘Azadi 60’ (60 years of Independence). 90 years celebrations as part of the Centenary celebrations of President Emeritus Dr. V. Subramanian on 26.1.2019 As part of the Centenary celebrations, the Sabha performed various Homams for the Ayu, Arogya and Aishwaryam of the Maestros of our times over 90 years of age and nonegerian members of the Sabha. The Homams included Ganapathi Homam, Ay u s h a Homam, Maha Mrutyunjaya Homam and Sudarshana Homam. 
The Sabha performed various Homams for the Ayu, Arogya and Aishwaryam of the Maestros of our times over 90 years of age and nonegerian members of the Sabha. The Jyeshta Sadasya and Kalakaar Satkaar Samaroh featured the following musicians
1. Dr. T. K. Murthy Single Members
1. Shri. Nihchal Israni Jyeshta Sadasyas
1. Shri. A. S. Rajan and Smt.
Saroja Rajan Dr. T. K. Murthy and Shri. K. R. Chandramouli were given cash awards of Rs. 1,00,000/- each. Students of the Sabha’s Dance School staged a ballet ‘Markandeya Puranam’. 100 students from orphanages cut the centenary cake and celebrated the event. 90 veda vidyarthis from three different vedic schools in Mumbai rendered the Chaturveda Parayanam. |
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