Nair Service Society (NSS)-Kuwait celebrated Mannam Jayanthi for the 11thconsecutive year on06th January 2012, at Marina Hall, Touristic Park, Abbasiya, tocommemorate 135th birth anniversary of Bharata Kesari PadmabhushanMannathu Padmanabhan, the great social reformer and founder of the Nair ServiceSociety.

H.E Satish C Mehta, the Ambassador of India to Kuwait, inaugurated the function, which was presided over by Muralee Krishnan.P , the President, Nair service Society Kuwait

Dr. C V Ananda Bose, Chairman ,UN expert committee onHousing , delivered the keynote address, who kept the audience captivated withhis profound knowledge and oratory skills.

Sri. Malayil Moosa Koya and Shri K G Abraham spoke on the occasion.

A souvenir was released in connection with theJayanthi celebrations by Sri.R.K.Nair (Kuwait International Bank) by giving acopy to .M.R.Raveendran Nair, the Vice president of NSS Kuwait.Calendar 2012was released by Sri.Vijayan Karayil (Indian Community School) giving a copy toSmitha Sumod ,the Vanitha Samajom convener.

In the Annual Award Ceremony held on the occasion,Mannam Jayanti Gold Medals and Mannam Puruskarams for outstanding academicperformances for students of Class XII and X were also presented by Dr. Bose.

Best Karayogam Award for outstanding community workwas awarded to Mangaf/Fahahee/Ahmadi Karayogam which was received by Saji Kumar,the area coordinator.

Two books authored by Dr. C V Ananda Bose , Nokkium Kandum & Unnam Thettathe , released on the occasionby Indian ambassador H E Sathish C Mehta which were received by Dr.C.G Sureshand Sri.Sunil Menon.

The celebrations went on with cultural extravaganza, commencedwith the classical dance of Ms Remya Nambeesan, renowned bharathanatyamexponent and leading south Indian cine actress. She also performed “Tandava Nritya”a fusion alongwith budding talents of Nair Service Society Kuwait.

The signature event of the celebrations was musical concertby Mr. Stephen Devassy, renowned Pianist & Composer accompanied by Mr.Nikhil Raj, leading playback singer.

Sri.K.P.Manikandan ,the General Secretaryof Nair Service Society ,Kuwait delivered the welcome speech and PrasadPadmanabhan ,the Treasurer ,rendered the vote of thanks.