An Evening of Hope

Akshaya Patra beneficiaries and students of Kodihalli Government School, Bengaluru open the event with a mind-blowing act.

Mr Dinesh Malkani, President of Cisco India and a supporter of Akshaya Patra addresses the gathering with a welcome note.

Shri Chanchalapathi Dasa, Vice-Chairman of The Akshaya Patra Foundation certifies Shivant Malkani as the organisation’s first Youth Ambassador.

Mr TV Mohandas Pai, Independent Trustee of Akshaya Patra launches Shivant Malkani’s book titled ‘Food’ - a compilation of five vegetarian recipes.

‘An Evening of Hope’ event conducted a Cook-a-thon wherein some of India’s renowned chefs participated to create a winning recipe in 30 minutes.

Ambika Jois, a versatile Carnatic singer performs at the event along with her father Chandru Jois aka Violin Chandru.

Akshaya Patra beneficiaries pose with the dignitaries Mr TV Mohandas Pai, Shri Chanchalapathi Dasa, Mr Dinesh Malkani and Shivant Malkani.


For more photos of the event, visit: Akshaya Patra Photo gallery