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MAHILA CONVENTION 2017 – CHAPTER III - A RECAP
MAHILA CONVENTION 2017 – CHAPTER III showcased
a splendid enthusiasm togetherness, strong team effort and a
well organized programme of the Mahila Vibhags of KNSS
across Karnataka. Mahila Convention 2017 was conducted
at MMET School Auditorium, MS Nagar, Bangalore on 5th
Mar 17 also as a celebration of International Women’s Day.
It was conducted under the aegis of KNSS Board Members
Sidda Hospital, were felicitated for their contributions in
their respective fields.
This was followed by the Thiruvathirakkali by the Core
Committee members led by Smt Shantha Manohar from
Mathikere Karayogam and Smt Maya Srinivasan from
Jayanagar Karayogan and team which was highly applauded.
Key Note Addresses:
and all KNSS Karayogams, Mahila Vibhags and Youth
Wings across Karnataka. The programme was a grand
success with participation of more than 700 members from
the Karayogams.
As scheduled, the programme started at 9.30 a.m by lighting
the lamp by our Chairman Shri Ramachandran Paleri, the
• Shri Binu Padmam spoke on Hindu Culture and role of
Women in upbringing of family and society. He spoke
on Motherhood, inter personal relationships at home
and society, and the importance of vedic knowledge
and its teachings in our daily lives. The talk inspired the
members present and was well appreciated
honorable guests Smt Indira Balan & Dr Mini Nair and
leaders of KNSS of Mahila Vibhag committee members. 29
Mahila Vibhags across Karnataka participated. Outstation
Mahila members from Bellari, Hospete, Mysore, Madikeri,
KGF and Shimoga participated. We convey our sincere
gratitude to all the outstation mahila members, for their
enthusiastic participation in the event. It was amazing to
see that being a Sunday, all our members had assembled in
• Dr Vatsala, Retd professor of Chemistry Providence
Women’s College, Calicut, spoke on the medicinal/
cosmetic/purifying properties of charcoal and its
usage in our daily lives. She also mentioned how with
modernisation, the values of these ancient healthy
remedies are being lost. Hence it is time we revive the
value of these products and get back its usage into our
daily lives, for a better healthy tomorrow.
large numbers on time, which was a demonstration of the
enthusiasm of our members.
The invocation was rendered by Kum. Sharanya,
Doorvaninagar followed by Acharya Vandanam by
mahilas of Chandapura Mahila Vibhag, headed by Smt
Supriya Priyesh and Smt Srilatha Anil. Pataka Vandanam
Visual marked its excellence with participation of the core
committee members and mahilas from various Mahila
Vibhags. We thank Smt Hemalatha, Secretary Mahila
Vibhag Rajaji Nagar for organizing the Pataka Vandanam
visual. We salute Shri Krishnan Nambiar, PRO for the
eloquent and powerful lyrics of the Padaka Vandanam.
The Mahila convenor Mrs Rajalakshmy R Nair, then gave
the welcome address. Chairman Shri. Ramachandran Paleri
appreciated the Mahila Vibhags in conducting of the
Mahila Convention 2017, for the third consecutive year,
which represented a good team effort and the organisational
skills of the Mahila Vibhags. Vice Chairman-I & Mahila
Vibhag Advisor Shri Adv V Vijaykumar, too appreciated
the unified efforts of the Mahila Vibhags to achieve greater
heights. Then Mahila Board representative to Board, Smt
Shobhana Ramadas, in her speech gave the annual report of
the core committee with future activities. General Secretary
Shri. Manohara Kurup, KNSS Treasurer Shri Vijayan,
MMET President Shri OVP Nambiar and Secretary Shri
Radhakrishnan Nair, congratulated the Mahila Vibhags for
the team effort and wished everyone a Happy International
Womens Day.
Felicitations : Smt Indira Balan well known poet and writer,
and Dr. Mini Nair, Head of Ayurhealing, Ayurveda and
The inaugural function was concluded by the vote of thanks
by Smt Sreekala KB, Jt Convener.
Cultural Programmes: A Patriotic song by Smt Shiji,
Mohiniattam by Smt. Sowmya Ranjit, Dance performance by
Shri Shanu and team and a fantabulous dance by our Youth
Wing, rocked the floor. Mahila Core Committee members
rendered a Family skit and finally the grand Fashion Show.
The skit was written by Smt Ammini Gopan Horamavu
Karayogam, with direction and script written by Smt Sindhu
Jayesh, Bommannahalli Karayogam. The fashion show led
by Smt Baby Chandran Tippasandra Karayogam, Smt Maya
Krishnakumar MS Nagar and team was outstanding. It was a
great team event and this convention showcased maximum
participation from all the Mahila Vibhags. Our 35th Mahila
Vibhag : The adhoc committee members of the 35th Mahila
Vibhag formed at Sarjapur were introduced during the
event. The programme was anchored by Smt Haritha and
Miss Nitya Raveendran, under the able guidance of Smt.
Sreekala, Jt Convener who kept the show in high spirits
and enthusiasm. Hats off to them. The programme concluded
at 2.30 pm and was a grand success, adding a feather on to
the cap of the Mahila Vibhags for the third consecutive year.
We thank Shri Ramachandran Paleri, Chairman KNSS and
his team for all the support rendered in conducting the event
successfully. Also all the Mahila Vibhags for their sincere
support and co-operation and our MMET Management Team
for providing us the MMET Auditorium for the conduct of
our Mahila Convention 2017. We specially thank our advisor
Adv. Vijaya Kumar for all the support and guidance. Let us
now look forward to vibrant Mahila Vibhags and our next
Convention 2018.
With Warm Vishu Greetings…….
Smt Rajalakshmi
(Convenor)
Smt. Shobhana Ramadas
(Board Member)
knss news bulletin March 2017