Release of Rāmānuyātram and The Essential Mahabharata for the Young
We are pleased to announce the formal release of रामानुजयात्रम् (Rāmānuyātram - Rallying Behind Rāma), a classical Sanskrit khaṇḍa-kāvya of 131 verses composed by Dr. Shankar Rajaraman (Director of CAHC, JAIN Deemed-to-be University). The book launch ceremony was held on Saturday, 8th November 2025, at The Indian Institute of World Culture, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru.
The event was organized by Praharsha Publications in association with The Mythic Society.
Books Released at the Event
- रामानुजयात्रम् (Rāmānuyātram - Rallying Behind Rāma)
- Author: Dr. Shankar Rajaraman
- Description: A poignant poetry collection capturing the historic 1990 Rāma Ratha Yātrā as a classical Sanskrit poetic journey.
- The Essential Mahabharata for the Young
- Authors: Hari Ravikumar and Arjun Bharadwaj
- Features: Beautifully illustrated with over eighty paintings by Sri M. T. V. Acharya (of Chandamama fame).
Event Highlights
The books were formally released by:
- Dr. Arathi V. B. (Scholar, Orator, Author, and Director of Vibhu Academy) as Chief Guest.
- Sri Shivanand Basavanthappa (Artist, Entrepreneur, Author, and Art Collector) as Guest of Honour.
The release ceremony was followed by Samāgama, a captivating Kathak and Bharatanritya duet performance by Smt. Rohini Prabhath and Smt. Medhavini Varakhedi, who are senior students of Smt. Nirupama Rajendra and Sri T. D. Rajendra of the Abhinava Dance Company.
We congratulate Dr. Shankar Rajaraman, Hari Ravikumar, and Arjun Bharadwaj on their publications!