20-21 December 2009
Jagadguru Sri Veerasimhasana Mahasamasthana Math, Suttur Sri Kshetra, Mysore District
(Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Shivaratri Deshikendrsa Mahaswamigalu provided free accommodation & their international Conference venue on both days to all 350 delegates).
Report (PDF, 7 pages)
Program (PDF, 5 pages)
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