
Puduperiyavar addresses a gathering, 1965
Visiting VIPs , Institute Events
Jagadguru Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya was known as Puduperiyavar. He was the head of the Kanchi Kamakoti Pitham, also known as the Kanchi Matha. Puduperiyavar visited IIT Madras when the Jalakanteshwara Temple was opened after renovation. The kumbhabhishekam was conducted on 18 June 1965 in his presence.
Seen in the photograph, Puduperiyavar (seated on platform) and Mr. Y. S. Ramaswamy (Superintending Engineer, extreme right). Prof. R. Krishnamurthi (Head of Humanities Department) is seen standing next to the young girl in the first row.
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