The program was inaugurated by H.E. Taran Vir Choudhary, First Secretary, Embassy of India, Kuwait with the lighting of the lamp. After a brief introduction about TKS, by the President Balakrishna, Chief Guest Choudhary. TKS felicitated Mrs. Kondaveeti Jyothirmaye Chowdary, with the title of “SPIRIT OF SERVICE” for her contribution to the music, social servicea activities etc. Felicitation was done in a traditional way – a poem on her written by TKS member was read and presented to her by the President. She was honoured with a shawl, saree. A huge garland, was given to the artiste sponsored by M/s Nilgris, Salmiyah.

Kondaveeti Jyothirmaye Chowdary, performed very well with the Sankeerthanas of Annamayya and the audience were spell bound with her voice. She sang continuously for over 2 hours and her last number “Brahma mokkate” made everyone very happy. She sang a keerthana in Tamil also, which was very well appreciated by one and all.

TKS new committee members were introduced to the members. TKS also honoured the artiste with the memento and followed by vote of thanks by Joint Secretary Venkata Ramana.