Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Pawan Kalyan Honored at Udupi Gitotsava
Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, gave a speech in Udupi about the Bhagavad Gita and Sanatana Dharma.
He talked about how English helped him connect with Indian languages and cultures.
He received a special title, 'Abhinava Krishnadevaraya,' and discussed the importance of the Gita in guiding people to do their duty without expecting results.
He also emphasized cow protection and the spiritual significance of Udupi.
Kalyan urged everyone, especially young people, to read the Gita for strength and guidance in daily life.
Additionally, Nizamabad Urban MLA Dhanpal Suryanarayana participated in the Padi Puja Mahotsava, highlighting the importance of the family system in Indian culture and the need for development and progress in Nizamabad.
Pawan Kalyan received the title 'Abhinava Krishnadevaraya' during the Gitotsava at Udupi Sri Krishna Math.
He emphasized that being a Sanatani does not mean hating anyone and that the Gita guides him to act as an instrument of Dharma.
Kalyan spoke about how English helped him connect with Indian languages and cultures, including Kannada.
He highlighted the importance of cow protection and the Gokulam project in Andhra Pradesh.
Kalyan urged young people to read the Gita as a practical guide for strength and guidance in daily life.
Nizamabad Urban MLA Dhanpal Suryanarayana participated in the Padi Puja Mahotsava, emphasizing the importance of the family system in Indian culture.
The MLA arranged Biksha Prasadam for Ayyappa Swamy and his devotees during the Padi Puja Mahotsava.
Dhanpal Suryanarayana spoke about the need for unity in society, happiness in families, and health, wealth, and peace in every home.
The Padi Puja Mahotsava was organized by Brahmasree Balyapalli Subbarao Guruswamy and was held at DSN Homes in Nizamabad.
The event was decorated with flowers and witnessed by a large number of devotees.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Nizamabad Urban MLA Dhanpal Suryanarayana
- What
- Delivered a reflective address, was honored with the title 'Abhinava Krishnadevaraya', and participated in the Padi Puja Mahotsava
- When
- During the valedictory of the month-long Gitotsava and the Padi Puja Mahotsava
- Where
- Udupi Sri Krishna Math, Udupi and DSN Homes, Nizamabad
- Why
- To pay tribute to the legacy of Jagadguru Madhwacharya and the Bhagavad Gita, and to celebrate the Padi Puja Mahotsava
Cultural Preservation
Modern Development
Family System
Cultural Preservation
The MLA emphasized the importance of the family system in Indian culture, highlighting values like culture, service, mutual respect, and love.
Modern Development
The MLA also spoke about the need for development and progress in Nizamabad, indicating a balance between traditional values and modern advancements.
- Event
- Gitotsava at Udupi Sri Krishna Math
- Title Conferred
- Abhinava Krishnadevaraya
- Language Spoken
- English and Kannada
- Philosophical Reference
- Arthur Schopenhauer and the Bhagavad Gita
- Cow Protection Initiative
- Gokulam project in Andhra Pradesh
- Spiritual Figure
- Jagadguru Madhwacharya
- Current Seer
- Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Swamiji of Puthige Matha
- Event Duration
- Month-long Gitotsava
- Padi Puja Mahotsava
- Organized by Brahmasree Balyapalli Subbarao Guruswamy
- MLA Participant
- Dhanpal Suryanarayana
- Location of Padi Puja
- DSN Homes, Nizamabad
- Biksha Prasadam
- Arranged for Ayyappa Swamy and devotees
Sources
English Brought Me Closer to Kannada: Pawan Kalyan at Udupi Gitotsava
No western force can break India's cultural fabric: Pawan
Padi puja mahotsava held
Kumaraswamy defends call for Bhagavad Gita lessons in schools, citing rising drug abuse among youth
