Mumbai: The Shanmukhananda Fine Arts & Sangeetha Sabha, King’s Circle, will felicitate 200 members above the age of 75 at its platinum jubilee celebration on the evening of Friday, Nov 6.Different types of homams and Vedic rituals will precede the ceremony. Of the 200 honorees, nine are super seniors aged over 90 years and one is 97.S S Rajan (94), an active member since the Sabha’s inception, said, “I am a life member since 75 years and I travel from Bandra to attend every function.” Rajan also funds the medical unit of the Sabha.K S Venkateshwaran (97), a former international banker, has been a member for 71 years and is still active. “I maintain my health with regular walks and by reading religious texts daily since 80 years. This is my strength,” he said.Shanmukhananda Sabha was founded on Nov 6, 1952. Its large auditorium has hosted reputed national and international events, film awards and classical music performances and concerts.It enters its platinum jubilee year by continuing its mission to preserve, promote and perpetuate Indian classical music and culture. “Over the years we have played a unique role in national integration and cultural synthesis,” said Sabha president V Shankar.Shanmukhananda also offers community healthcare, runs a dialysis centre, an eye care and a kidney care hospital.
