Sri Sri Ravi Shankar conferred with award

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, May 5: The Art of Living

founder Sri SriRavi Shankar was Sunday conferred with the

‘Order of St George’ Award at St George Orthodox Church in

Kottayam district of Kerala.

Former Chief Minister of state Oommen Chandy, who

inaugurated the function, said the country was blessed to have

the presence of a person like Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

“He (Ravi Shankar) is a symbol of peace and

tolerance and makes the world a better place,” Ommen Chandy

said.

A press release said Ravi Shankar acknowledged the

award saying it signifies more responsibilities that must be

taken to serve others.

The award was given as part of the Commemorative Feast of St Geevarghese Sahada, the release said. (PTI)