Media Release

Udupi, Jan 20: In a splendid event held at the Rajangana of Shri Krishna Math, a Divine Pictorial Diary Photo Exhibition of Puttige Sri Sugunendra Theertha swamiji was inaugurated on January 18. The event was organized under the joint auspices of Pariya Sri Puttige Math and Uduparatna Foundation, Kodavoor. 

The inauguration event was graced by the esteemed presence of Kosho Niwano, the designated president of Risso Kosai Koi of Japan. Notable personalities like Luke Dunnellon, former minister of Victoria, Australia; Satish U Pai, Manipal Media Network managing director; Sandhya S Pai, editor Taranga magazine; former minister Basanagowda Yatnal, Gali Janardhan Reddy, former MLA; Raghupathi Bhat, former MLA;  Prasanna Acharya, international secretary of Puttige Math; Ranjan Kalkura and Janardhan Kodavoor of Udupa Ratna foundation graced the occasion. 

Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji  and Sri Sushindra Theertha Swamiji of Paryaya Puttige Math blessed the exhibition, featuring photographs captured by Astro Mohan, senior press photographer of Udaya Vani newspaper. The images showcase the journey of Sri Sugunendra Theertha swamiji during his visit to America. Additionally, the daily worship rituals of Swamiji at the Phoenix Venkata Krishna Temple have been beautifully documented through 36 exhibited pictures. 

The exhibition is open to the public and will be available for viewing until January 24. Gopal Acharya narrated the event, and Mohana Udupa extended  salutations. Siddabasaiyya swamy Chikkamatha compered.

Attendees were treated to a visual feast, capturing the essence of Sri Sugunendra Theertha swamiji’s divine journey and the spiritual practices at the Phoenix Venkata Krishna Temple.