Release of "Adbhut Ramayan" book

Translated to Kannada by Kavi Suresh, Shimoga

[Original Author in English: Sri Ajai Kumar Chhawchharia, Ayodhya]

This rare and interesting book, "Adbhut Ramayan" attributed to Sage Valmiki was written in English by Sri Ajai Kumar Chhawchharia of Ayodhya. The book contained verse-wise commentaries and explanations. As per the wishes of Sri Sri Bindu Madhava Sharma Swamiji, Avadhoot of Belagur, the seat of Veerapratapa Anjaneya Swamy, in Hosadurga Taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka State, I had the privilege and rare opportunity of translating the said book to Kannada. Thanks are due to its original Author and Publishers who had graciously given their consent for this translation work.

This translated version of Adbhut Ramayan was released at Belgaur on 16.12.2013 by Srimadjagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Gangadharendra Saraswathi Swamiji, Sonda, Swarnavalli Samsthaan in the divine presence of Sri Sri Bindu Madhava Sharma Swamiji. Retd.Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India, Sri MN Venkatachalaiah inaugurated the event. A Scholarly discussion headed by Vidwan Sri Bannanje Govindacharya with Sri Aswatha Narayan, Avadhani, Mattoor, Sri Vasudeva, Avadhanai, Mattoor, Dr.DR Panduranga, Devanoor, Dr. Nagaraj, Bangalore was also held on the occasion. Sri BG Govindappa, MLA, Hosadurga, presided.

Publishers: Sri Bindumadhava Spiritual Trust & Sri                                   Bindumadhava Seva Trust, Belagur in                                   association with Kavi Prakashana, Shivamogga.

Contact for books: 99808 53668/99454 65929/94489 32866

The book is priced at Rs.400/- and the entire proceeds from this book will be utilised for charitable works in Sri Kshetra, Belagur.

A few photographs of the book release function

A full view of the stage

Arrival of Sri Sri Gangadharendra Saraswathi Swamiji of Sonda, Swarnavalli Samsthan

Inauguration by Justice Venkatachalaiah and others by lighting the lamp

Introduction of the book by Kavi Suresh, the Translator

Release of the book by the Swarnavalli Swamiji

Address by the Swamiji of Swarnavalli Samsthan

Kavi Suresh with Dr.Panduranga, one of the Scholars.

Address by Sri Bindu Madhava Swamiji of Belagur

Sri Bindhu Madhava Swamiji blessing Kavi Suresh, the Translator

Honouring of Guests

|| Sri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama ||

- KAVI SURESH