FIFTH INTERNATIONAL INTERFAITH CONFERENCE

FIFTH INTERNATIONAL INTERFAITH CONFERENCE

The fifth International Interfaith Conference on Holy Books was hel at Karickom International Public School on 30^th September to 3^rd Cotober, 2013. 30 Scholars from different countries presented their papers based on Holy Books.

The official inauguration of the conference was held on 1^st October at 4 p.m. Rt. Rev. Thomas Mar Thimotheos presided over the meeting. Dr. Abraham Karickom welcomed the gatherings. Swami Chaturvedi, chairman, Ramanuja Mission Trust, India inaugurated the Holy Book Conference. Swami
Sachidananda Bharati released the Book “Life after Life “The Alexander Marthoma Amity Award presented to Dr. M.J Joseph (Former Director of Ecumenical Christian Center, Bangalore) during the meeting. Best Uri-cc award presented to Mr. Rajan Cosmic, Director of  Odanavattom c.c. URI Art award presented to Mr. Sidhartha Siva, the National Film Award winner for Best Director of the film” 101 Chodyangal. Essay competition award presented to the student Afna Jaleeb. Merit award presented to Sajimon, State ward winner of Best teacher.

Ian Fry, Swami Kesavadas, Jayanthi R. Chawan, Helina Ermolina also spoke on the occasion. Prof. John Kurakar expressed vote of thanks. The cultural programmes were at 2 p.m on 1^st October. Thiruvathira, Group Dances, Mohiniyattom, Group songs, Mappila pattu, Oppana and other entertainment programs were performed. URI arranged a study tour on 3^rd October for the delegates from different parts of the world. Study team visited Pothencodu Santhigiri Ashram  and world famous tourist center “Kovalam”.

Prof. John Kurakar