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examples of best practices followed Swami Brahmananda spoke of
in similar institutions across the Pujya Gurudev’s immense contri-
country. Topics such as effective bution and emphasized on Pujya
governance, TQM and its applica- Gurudev’s clarion call ‘You
tion in higher education institu- Change’. Several acharyas from
tions, educational processes, how to Bengaluru and a large number of
measure institutional effectiveness, devotees were present on the occa-
and building a learning and sion.
collaborative culture were dis- 2. Sri Krishna Jayanti was cele-
cussed in interactive sessions brated with fervour at Deenaban-
supported by activities, presenta- dhu Kalia Mardhana Krishna
tions and case studies. The LEEP Temple, Indiranagar. The festivities
website, designed by Sri Sudhakar started on Aug. 8, with daily
from Thrissur and his friend Sri morning and evening Tulsi Archana,
Ram, was launched during the followed by melodious bhajans by
valedictory event. devotees. On Janmashtami, Aug.
Bengaluru 14, the day began with archana and
Vishnu Homa. In the evening, the
1. Pujya Gurudev’s Aradhana Ratha Yatra blessed the inmates of
Day was observed in Deenabandhu the Chinmaya Hospital and went
Temple, Indiranagar, with Rudra- in a procession around the temple
bhisheka, Paduka Puja and bhajans. amidst bhajans and nama-japa by

The colourful ratha yatra procession led by traditional Nadaswaram musicians during
Janmashtami celebrations in Bengaluru.

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