The “PARVA” – Celebrating The Legacy felicitation program

The “PARVA” – Celebrating The Legacy felicitation program was held to honor Padma Shri awardee Shri Prashanth Prakash on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, at the BGS Auditorium located on the premises of SJC Institute of Technology in Chikkaballapur. This prestigious event was organized through the collaborative efforts of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math, Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust®, and Adichunchanagiri University.

The occasion was graced by the divine presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Dr. Nirmalanandanatha Mahaswamiji, who serves as the Pontiff of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math and Honorable Chancellor of Adichunchanagiri University. His Holiness delivered the Ashirvachana, blessing the gathering with his spiritual guidance and wisdom.

The program witnessed the attendance of several distinguished personalities, including Poojya Shri Shri Mangalanatha Swamiji, General Secretary, Chikkaballapura & Kolar Shakha Math, Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math along with Smt. Amitha Prashanth, Shri Pranav Prashanth, and their family members. The event also brought together notable figures from various fields, including Shri Jayaram Raipura IRS, who serves as Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Dr. M.A. Shekhar, Vice Chancellor of Adichunchanagiri University, and Dr. C.K. Subbaraya, Registrar of ACU.

Among the other esteemed attendees were Mr. Ravindra Krishnappa, Managing Partner of July Ventures, Dr. Aswath M.U., Principal of Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT), various Deans and Directors of ACU, staff members from different institutions under SACST®, and numerous other dignitaries who came to pay their respects to the Padma Shri awardee.

The highlight of this special occasion was when Paramapoojya Mahaswamiji personally honored and blessed Padma Shri awardee Shri Prashanth Prakash and his family, recognizing their contributions and achievements that led to this prestigious national recognition.