Gurudeva Social Society Celebrates ‘Samanwayam 2025'
The vibrant event marked the inauguration of the society's new executive committee for the year 2025-26 and concluded the silver jubilee celebrations held by the society last year.
A highlight was the Mehndi Night held in conjunction with Eid. The musical night featuring Mappila songs and a one-man show by renowned singer and comedy artist Rajesh Adimali added to the grandeur of the ceremonies.
The event, held in a packed auditorium with prominent figures from Bahrain's social, cultural, and political spheres, along with representatives from other organizations, family members, and children, was presided over by the society's chairman, Sanish Koorumullil.
The chief guest, Idukki Member of Parliament Adv. Dean Kuriakose, inaugurated the function by lighting the traditional lamp.
Special address
Prominent businessman and Pravasi Bharathiya Samman Award recipient K. G. Baburajan delivered a special address as the guest of honor.
The GSS Business Icon Award for this year was presented to Dr. K. S. Menon, a prominent businessman and Managing Director of Bordaan Contracting Company, by the chief guest. Shabeer M. K., Managing Director of Uniform City, was also felicitated at the ceremony
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