Shanmukhananda turns Golden – 2002
Excerpt from President’s Message

Dear Members / Patrons,

Shanmukhananda turns Golden. The celebrations begin from 31st August 2002. A musical extravaganza of the pure tradition and classical marriage of rhythm and motion will erupt in the majestic temple of Fine Arts at its divine Sri Shanmukhananda Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Auditorium.

As we celebrate 50 years of useful service in the cause of fine Arts, nostalgic memories of the past, the humble beginnings, the sacrifice of the founders and the succeeding office bearers, of the devastating fire in 1990 that reduced to ashes about four decades of sustained efforts and all our dreams, stare before us. Undeterred by this calamity, the process of rebuilding the Auditorium began. The outstanding elements of the entire revival process are the people who did not give in to the fall of fate and strove to build back an edifice more in tune with the changing needs. We salute them for their exemplary devotion to public duty and dedicate this golden jubilee celebration to Dr. V. Subramanian and all the Managing Committee and Trust Board members between 1990 - 1998.

V. Shankar
President
15th August 2002