Niranam Punyaalan claims Sree Narayana Trophy at 86th Kannetti boat race
Rowed by the Kumarakom Town Boat Club under the banner of Souhridham 87, the boat crossed the finish line first to secure the championship title along with a cash prize of ₹1.5 lakh. Naduvilaparamban, rowed by Sangham Kannetti, in second place, followed by St. Pius Tenth, operated by the Iruvar Boat Club, in third
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan emphasized the global importance of Sree Narayana Guru's teachings, stating they should not be confined within Keralam's borders. During the inauguration of the jayanthi celebrations at Chempazhanthy Gurukulam, Satheesan revealed a budget announcement from 2026-27 that a statue and cultural center dedicated to Narayana Guru would be established in New Delhi, aiming to create an international center for his teachings.
The Chief Minister expressed the aspiration for Keralam to demonstrate to the world its secular nature and encouraged Keralites to embrace the essence of 'Sree Narayaneeyar' to break down barriers of caste and religion. Satheesan highlighted Narayana Guru's unique ability to address the challenges faced by people, distinguishing him from other spiritual leaders.
He stressed the ongoing need for social justice and empowering marginalized sections of the country with education. The event was chaired by V. Muraleedharan MLA, with Satchidananda giving the Jayanti day message and Swami Sookshmananda and K.U. Janeesh Kumar MLA among the speakers.
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