RECENT EVENTS
X'Mas - New Year Celebrations
CGOA celebrated X'Mas & New year on 13 Jan 2025
The main highlight of the programme was Christmas songs rendered by Loudato Si (Latin Choir), Panangad led by Mr Lino Peter (Keyboard) and Mr Bertolomeo (Lead Vocalist).
Dr A Simon gave the Christmas message which emphasized the importance of remaining happy and communicating happiness to the people around you.
There was an enlightening quiz programme conducted by Sri Ananthanarayanan on Christmas.
A number of CGOA artistes rendered songs and presented variety entertainment programmes
(Pictures to be added)
Performers in action
Annual general Body Meeting 2024
The Annual General Body Meeting of the Central Government Officers' Association was held on 9 November 2024 at the CGOA Auditorium. The meeting started at 1030 hrs and was followed by a ceremony to honor the achievers among the CGOA members.
The picture above shows Sri Anathanarayanan, President CGOA addressing the General Body Meeting.
Welcome address by Dr K K C Nair, Vice President CGOA
Sri Sashi Kumar Secretary, CGOA presenting the Annual Report 2023-24
Sri Telson Noronha presenting the Fiancial Statements for 2023-24
Achievers felicitated
Achievers 2023-24
Three members of CGOA were felicitated during the AGM-2024 held on 09 Nov 2024 for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields.
The recipients were Dr V V Sugunan, Former Asst Director General ICAR, New Delhi (left), Dr B Venugopal, Former Director, National Museum of Natural History ( MoEFCC), New Delhi and Winner, Njattuvela Award (second from left) and Dr D Seshagiri, Director NPOL, Kochi (far right). Sri Ahmed Kunju (middle) and Sri Anathanarayanan (second from right) are also seen with the award winners.
Dr Sugunan
Dr Sugunan receiving the memento from Sri Zacharia Mani, senior member CGOA
Dr Seshagiri
Dr Seshagiri receiving the memento from Sri Ahmed Kunju, senior member CGOA
Dr Venugopal
Dr Venugopal receiving the memento from Sri Ahmed Kunju, senior member CGOA
The audience
Onam 2024 was celebrated on 21 Sept
Highlights
Father-son duo
Highlights
Programme started at 10.00 AM. The main highlights of the event were:
- Chakyar Koothu by Edanad Rajan Nambiar
- Onam Quiz - Quiz Master ARS Menon
- Songs by CGOA artistes
- Pookkalam
- Sadya
- Honoring of Senior members
Koothu
Father-son duo
Highlights
Chakyar koothu by Edanad Rajan Nambiar, the well known exponent of the traditional art form of Keralam, was the main highlight of the Onam 2024.
Father-son duo
Father-son duo
Father-son duo
Rajan Nambiar was accompanied by his son, Yedu Krishnan, who played mizhavu. The chakyar kept the audience enthralled with his narration of panchali swayamvaram laced with contemporary social & political satire and witticism, which are the hallmark of koothu
Songs
Father-son duo
Smt Vinodini S Menon singing
Pep talk on the sidelines
Dr A Simon, Sri T N T Nair, Dr K K C Nair and Dr P Haridas
The enthralled audience
Singers in action
CGOA singers (from left) Dr P Jayasankar, Sri T P Salim Kumar, Sri Lijin J Kamal, Smt. Nirmala Ravinath & Smt Anita Shenoy presenting an Onam medley
Honoring seniors
Lt Cdr P K N Pillai, being honored by Dr K K C Nair. Also seen in the pic are Sri Sashikumar Secretary CGOA and Sri P Sreedharan who was also honored
Onam song
Onam song
Smt Anita Shenoy singing
Onam song
Onam song
Smt Geetha Ananth singing
Senior members honored
Senior members were honored during the function. Seen in the picture are (from left) Dr Somasekharan, Dr Simon, Sri Sreedharan, Lt Cdr P K N Pillai, Dr. N G K Pillai and Dr J P George
Onasadya
The programme culminated with a sumptuous onasdya
CGOA conducts Ayurveda Camp
- CGOA organized an Ayurveda Camp on Saturday 10th August 2024 at CGOA Hall, Panambilly Nagar, Ernakulam.
- The camp, organized in collaboration with Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala(KAV), Trikkakkara, had three sections.
- The interactive session called Ayurveda practices for health with focus on senior citizen’s was much useful to the CGOA members.
- Free personal consultations with physicians on a one-to-one basis were arranged at two special counters
- The KAV team had brought a few sought- after medicines and antidotes for sale along with their publications.
Team members:
Sitting (from left) Sri Raju, PRO; Sudheer Warrier, Marketing wing; Dr Vasanthi, Dr Ajithkumar, (all from KAV),
Standing (from left) Sri Swaroop and Sri Jithin, both from KAV.
Sri Ananthanarayanan, President CGOA and Dr KKC Nair, Vice President CGOA are seen in the picture (sitting) 5th and 6th from left respectively.
Dr. Ajithkumar
A general awareness talk was made by by Dr. Ajithkumar, Physician, Kottackal Arya Vaidyasala. Dr. Ajithkumar dwelt upon the issues that crop up in old age, due to wear and tear and the need to tune our daily routines and food habits to match the changing body properties on diurnal, seasonal or longevity basis.
He also dealt with the differences between Rasayanams & Lehyams, Asavams & Arishtams, and how these strengthen our immunity systems weakened due to ageing. .
Honoring the guests
CGOA presented mementos to the guests. The picture shows Sri Sudheer Warrier receiving memento from
Sri T N T Nair, senior member CGOA.
Q&A Session
Members took keen interest in the Q & A session
The audinece
Nearly 35 members, who participated in the camp were benefited on various counts.
The members, who were immensely thankful to the team, expressed the view that the sessions were a totally rewarding experience. One member commented Thank you CGOA for organizing such a wonderful event. Please conduct this type of health programme from time to time. Picture above shows Dr K K C Nair formally welcoming the guests during the inaugural session.
Recent events
YOGA CLASS
CGOA has organized a Yoga class at CGOA auditorium on 22 June 2024 from 1000 - 1130 hrs, in connection with International Yoga Day on 21 June.
Sri Suresh, the Yogacharya has carried the audience to the blissful world of yoga through his discourse that lasted about one and a half hours, providing them new insights into the role of yoga in maintaining the physical and mental health of people of all ages. He started with a talk on the benefits of yoga and exhorted the members to practice it for controlled health. He went on to demonstrate some important yoga exercises and taught the participants how to practice them.
The programme was open to members of CGOA and their families, and was participated by 20 members.
Earlier Sri P I Sankaranarayanan, Senior Member of CGOA recited a sloka on yoga paraphrased by him.
Know your yoga acharya
Yogacharya Suresh Kalathil is MSc in Yoga with a corporate career spanning over two decades. He worked for Harrisons Malayalam, Max Newyork Life, ING Vysya and Triumph Motorcycles. He has been a full time yoga instructor for the past 8 years catering to international and domestic clients. Stress reduction, Deep relaxation and Meditation techniques are his areas of expertise.
STUDY MATERIAL FOR STUDENTS
Books, notebooks and umbrellas distributed
The Text books, Note books and umbrellas for 80 students of Government Higher Secondary School, Panampilly Nagar were distributed at 2 PM on 4th June 2024 at the school auditorium. Dr. K. J. Mathew made the introductory speech. Shri K. S. Sashikumar, Secretary, CGOA presided over the function and delivered the presidential address. Shri Zachariah Mani inaugurated the function. Each of the guests was welcomed by different students. Others present on the stage were Dr. T. K. Sivadas, Shri K. Ravinath and Smt. Nirmala Ravinath. Pictures: Right (bottom to top) 1. Dr K J Mathew speaking on the occasion 2. Smt Nirmala Ravinath handing over the gift coupons to a student 3. Dr T K Sivadas handing over the gift coupons to a student. Left (bottom to top) Sri Sashikumar Secretary and Sri Zachariah Mani handing over the gift coupons to students
Vishu, Easter and Eid celebrations @ CGOA
Vishu, Easter and Eid celebrated
CGOA has celebrated Easter, Vishu and Eid on 20th April 2024. The main highlight of the colorful cultural programme was a delightful tholpavakkoothu (shadow puppetry) presented by Sri Rajeev Pulavar and his team. S/Sri Sebastian De Silva and Lijjin Kamal, along with Sri P Jayasankar and Smt Anita Shenoy enthralled the audience with their song numbers
The meeting, which started at 1700 hrs and ended at 0900 hrs, was followed by a sumptuous dinner.
Dance by Kum. Ashrita
Kum. Ashrita, daughter of Dr Jeyya Jeyanti , MC Member, CGOA presenting a dance performance
Western Dance by Master Naresh
Western Dance by Master Naresh
Master Naresh, son of Dr Jeyya Jeyanti, MC Member, CGOA presenting a dance performance
P Jayasankar
Western Dance by Master Naresh
Dr P Jayasankar, Member MC, CGOA Singing
Lijjit Kamal
Sri Lijjit J Kamal, new member of CGOA Singing
Sebastian De Silva
Sri Sebastian De Silva new member of CGOA Singing
Anita Shenoy
Rajeev Pulavar
Rajeev Pulavar
Smt Anita Shenoy, Member CGOA singing
Rajeev Pulavar
Rajeev Pulavar
Rajeev Pulavar
A ‘tholpavakkoothu’ performance by the famous artiste Mr. Rajeev Pulavar was the main attraction of Vishu-Easter-Ramzan celebrations-2024. Mr Rajeev Pulavar, son of Padmasree Ramachandra Pulavar of Palakkad, briefing the audience on the origins and practice of this art-form “ Tholpavakoothu”
Glimpses from Tholpavakkoothu
Demonstrating how puppet show is performed
Demonstrating how puppet show is performed
Demonstrating how puppet show is performed
One of the artistes demonstrating how puppet shows are performed
Rajeev talking about puppet show tradition
Demonstrating how puppet show is performed
Demonstrating how puppet show is performed
After briefing the audience on the origin and practice of this art-form Tholpavakkoothu, he made a small demonstration of pavakkoothu (puppetry) in open. Then his team went on to give the performance of ’shadow puppetry’ to enthrall the audience
Puppet of a woman
Demonstrating how puppet show is performed
Puppet of a woman
A live demo of puppet show
Dancing girl
Puppet of a woman
Showing how puppets dance
The inside story
Rajeev explaining the props of tholpavakkoothu to the President, CGOA
Behind the screen
Inside the screen. These traditional lamps are used to create shadows
Vishu, Easter & Eid celebrated
Easter, Vishu & Eid Celebrated
CGOA has celebrated Easter, Vishu and Eid on 22 April 2023. The main highlight of the colourful cultural programme was a one-man-play by Sri Ranganathan of Poothotta. Sri P S Parameswaran and Sri Ananthnarayanan delivered the welcome speech presidential address respectuvely. Sri TNT Nair recited Vyloppilly's poem on Vishu. All recentl
CGOA has celebrated Easter, Vishu and Eid on 22 April 2023. The main highlight of the colourful cultural programme was a one-man-play by Sri Ranganathan of Poothotta. Sri P S Parameswaran and Sri Ananthnarayanan delivered the welcome speech presidential address respectuvely. Sri TNT Nair recited Vyloppilly's poem on Vishu. All recently joined members were introduced and the elder members viz., Sri Zacharia Mani and Sri Anathanarayanan reminisced on their Vishu experiences. Dr Vasu Sugunan presented a magic show. Dr Grinson George, who recently came back after a foreign assignment, narrated his experience. Members whose birthdays fell in April were felicitated.
The meeting, which started at 1030 hrs and ended at 1330 hrs, was followed by lunch.
Pictures (from top left) 1. Invocation by Smt. Nirmala Ravinath 2. Presidential address by Sri Ananthnarayanan, President CGOA (Sri P S Parameswaran Member MC can be seen in the picture) 3. Felicitating members having birthdays in April 4. Sri Sashikumar Secretary introducing new members 5. Welcoming Sri D Suman Babu, recently joined member 6. Easter and Vishu memories by Sri Zacharia Mani 7 & 8. Magic show by Dr Vasu Sugunan 9. Dr Grinson George narrating his memories of SAARC assignment in Dhaka 10, 11, 12. Scenes from കഞ്ഞി കുടിച്ചിട്ടു പോകാം one -man-play by Sri Ranganathan Poothotta. 13. Members of the drama team തെക്കൻ പറവൂർ നാടകസംഘം. Video: Ranganathan in action
