The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan releases various books on Swami Vivekananda on the occasion of 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Swami Vivekananda organized by the Ramakrishna Mission at Ramakrishna Mission, Khar (West), Mumbai.
The newly appointed Director General of Police of Maharashtra State Sanjeev Dayal meets Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on 19 August (Sunday). This was a courtesy call by the DGP.	The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan gives Sadbhavana Day pledge to the staff and officers of Raj Bhavan on the occasion of the 68th Birth Anniversary of former Prime Minister of India the late Shri Rajiv Gandhi at Raj Bhavan on Friday (17 Aug). The birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi is observed as 'Sadbhavana Diwas'.
The Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan receives Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh at CSI Airport, Mumbai on Friday (17 August). Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan was also present on the occasion. The Prime Minister on a 2-day visit to Mumbai to attend the Concluding function of Sesquicentennial Celebrations of the establishment of High Court of Bombay and to preside over the Golden Jubilee Convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay at Powai.	The Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan unfurls National Flag at Council Hall in Pune on the occasion of the 66th Anniversary of India's Independence.
The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan inaugurates new building of Law Department of University of Pune on Tuesday (14 August). Vice Chancellor of University of Pune Prof (Dr) W. N. Gade and other staff members of University were present on the occasion.	BJP delegation led by Vinod Tawde meets Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan Pune on Monday (13 August) and demands removal of Home Minister, restoration of fodder depots. Members of State Legislature Girish Bapat, Prakash Shendge, Chandrakant Patil, Bala Bhegade, Madhuri Misal and Bhimrao Tapkir were present on the occasion.

The Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan accompanied by his wife Radha Sankaranarayanan offers their Pranams to Shri Saibaba at Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi on 11 August 2012 (Saturday).	Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan releases former Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor's 'Pax Indica' that deals with India's foreign policy at a glittering function at Hotel Taj Lands End, Mumbai on Saturday (4 Aug). Cine personality Anupam Kher, columnist Suhel Seth, Shashi Tharoor, Governor K Sankaranarayanan, filmstar Shah Rukh Khan, writer journalist Anil Dharker and theatre personality Rahul Bose are seen in the picture.
Governor K. Sankaranarayanan inaugurates IX International Congress on Advances in Ophthalmology 'EyeAdvance-2012' organized by the Bombay Ophthalmologists' Association at Hyatt Regency, Mumbai. President of Bombay Ophthalmologists' Association Dr Niteen Dedhia, Organizing Chairman Dr Keiki Mehta, Governor K. Sankaranarayanan and Dean of Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals Dr T. P. Lahane are seen in the picture	A delegation of BJP leaders led by BJP National Secretary Kirit Somaiya on Saturday (4 Aug.) meets Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan. Delegation seeks Governor's nod for probe against two NCP ministers.
Bramhakumari Rukminiben of Nepean Sea Road Brahma Kumaris Rajyoga Centre ties a rakhi on Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan (Thursday, 2 Aug) at Raj Bhavan on the occasion of 'Raksha Bandhan'	Newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to India Michael Steiner meets Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan (Wed, 1 Aug.) at Raj Bhavan. Wife of the German Ambassador Ms. Eliese Steiner and Consul General-designate of Germany in Mumbai Michael Siebert were present at the meeting.
A-15 member delegation of All India Safai Mazdoor Congress led by Mumbai Region President Govindbhai Parmar (Tue, 31 July) called on the Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai and submitted a representation demanding effective implementation of various Government Orders for the welfare of Safai Mazdoors. The delegation presents the statue of Walmiki Krishi to Governor on the occasion	Delegation of Senior Citizens led by Secretary of Umed Jeshtanchi Ramakant Aachrekar meets Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Monday (30 July)
Delegation of Mumbai Grahak Panchayat led by Chairman Adv. Shirish Deshpande meets Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan on Monday, (30 July)	An 7-member delegation of senior journalists representing various media organizations led by senior journalist Prafulla Marpakwar and Group Editor of Belgaum Tarun Bharat Kiran Thakur (Thursday, 26 July) called on Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai and presented him a memorandum

Smt Manju Banthia, President, IC&AS Wives Association and 10 others called on Madam Smt Radha Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan on Monday (23 July)	Delegation of Akhil Maharashtra Aadiwasi Vidyarthi Sanghatana, Pune led by Arjunsing Vasave, President meets Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan on Monday (23 July).
A-40 member all party delegation of residents of Dharavi gathered under the banner 'Dharavi Bachao Andolan' led by former MLA Baburao Mane (18 July) meets the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan Mumbai.	Newly appointed Ambassador of Spain to India Gustavo De Aristegui (16 July) meets the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai.
Ambassador of the State of Kuwait Sami Mohammad Al-Sulaiman meets the Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on 16 July 2012.	Governor K. Sankaranarayanan with Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Darda at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on 13 July 2012.
A 20 member Parliamentary delegation from South Africa jointly led by H.E. Mr M V Sisulu , Speaker, National Assembly and H.E. Mr M. J. Mahlangy , Chairperson, National Council of Provinces of Parliament of South Africa meet the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on 13 July 2012.	A delegation of Shiv Sena leaders led by Executive President of the Party Uddhav Thackeray and comprising ex-Mayor of Belagum Municipal Corporation Manda Balekundri and other corporators on Sunday (8 July) called on the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai. The delegation seeks Centre's intervention to reinstate Belgaum Municipal Corporation.
Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan plants a sapling on the Raj Bhavan beach in Mumbai to mark the launch of a tree plantation campaign organised by Raj Bhavan in association with 'Samarth Parivar' on the occasion of 4th death anniversary of Jyeshtha Nirupankar late Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari on Sunday (8 July). Smt Radha Sankaranarayanan and a large number of members of the Samarth parivar were present on the occasion.	A BJP delegation led by Kirit Somaiya, BJP National Secretary & MLAs Gopal Shetty, Yogesh Sagar, Sardar Tara Singh meet the Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan on 6 July 2012.

A delegation of villagers from Sindhudurg district led by Diwakar Raote & Parshuram Uparkar meet the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan on 5 July 2012.	Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan moves to see his beloved peacock returning to Raj Bhavan (2 July) as a taxidermy trophy. Dr Santosh Gaikwad, Associate Professor and Wildlife Taxidermist worked on the dead body of the peacock employing scientific techniques of preservation for one month and prepared the taxidermy trophy.
A Group of Sportspersons from Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Madal, Amravati meets Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan on 1 July 2012.	Japanese Rear Admiral Hidetoshi Fuchinoue calls on Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan on 25 June 2012.
Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan flanked by Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Prof K V Thomas and Union Secretary for Consumer Affairs Rajiv Agarwal (in blue shirt) at the inauguration of a National Seminar on Food Safety organised by the Bureau of Indian Standards in Mumbai on Monday (25 June).	Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan releases 'A Soldier's General' - an autobiography of Arunachal Pradesh Governor General J J Singh (retd) at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Saturday (23 June). Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and Rohini Singh, wife of Gen JJ Singh is also seen in the picture.
Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan presents the In-house Communication Excellence (ICE) Awards at a function organized by the Shailaja Nair Foundation at Powai, Mumbai on Friday (22 June).	Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan launches an initiative of giving folic acid and iron tablets to marginalised pregnant women living in slums taken by the Ladies' Wing of the Indian Merchants' Chamber at IMC, Churchgate on Friday (22 June). Smt Radha Sankaranarayanan, Smt Darshana Doshi, President- Elect, Ladies' Wing of IMC, Dr Smt Snehalata Deshmukh and Prof Rupa Shahare also seen in the picture.
Ambassador of France Francois Richier meets Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Wednesday (20 June 2012).	Ambassador of Myanmar to India Zin Yaw presents a painting showing a pagoda from Myanmar to Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Tuesday (19 June 2012).

Newly appointed Consul General of Turkey in Mumbai Ms Ceylon Ozen does a Namaste to Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Tuesday 19 June 2012.	Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan on Saturday (16 June) meets Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukharjee at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai.
Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan on Saturday (16 June) unveils the newly constructed Main Gate (Upper Gate) and Security Cabin of Raj Bhavan at Walkeshwar, Mumbai. This gate towards the Banganga side of Walkeshwar is used by all the visitors to Raj Bhavan.	Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan on Saturday (16 June) unveils the newly constructed Main Gate (Upper Gate) and Security Cabin of Raj Bhavan at Walkeshwar, Mumbai. This gate towards the Banganga side of Walkeshwar is used by all the visitors to Raj Bhavan.
Governor K. Sankaranarayanan releases a book "Vichar Badla - Ayushya Badlel" authored by Vice Chancellor of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad Dr Vijay Pandharipande at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Saturday (16 June).	Well-known Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas welcomes the Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at the function organized by the Parents' Association Thalassemic Unit Trust (PATUT) to commemorate the completion of 25 years of association of Shri Pankaj Udhas to the cause of Thalassemia at Nehru Centre Auditorium, Worli on Saturday (16 June).
The Governor K. Sankaranarayanan discusses the issue of malnutrition and availability of nutritious food for Anganwadi children in a few districts of the State with Minister of Women and Child Development Varsha Gaikwad, Addl. Chief Secretary Vandana Krishna and officials of the department at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Thursday (14 June).	A member delegation of Association of Small and Medium Newspapers of India meets Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Thursday (14 June) and briefs the Governor about the challenges faced by small and medium newspapers in sustaining and surviving across the country in view of declining revenue.
The newly appointed Consul General of Japan in Mumbai Kiyoshi Asaka meets Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Wednesday (13 June).	Governor K. Sankaranarayanan interacts with Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar at the unveiling of the Statue of Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University Sports Ground, Aurangabad on Monday (11 June).

A delegation of farmers and a few children of ‘Save the Children’ under the ‘Campaign against Child Labour in Agriculture’ meet Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Pune on Sunday (10 June). The Governor has congratulated the farmers from Vidarbha who have vowed not to employ children in their farms.	The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan presides over the inauguration of Centenary Building of 'College of Agriculture' by the President of India at Pune on Sunday (10 June). Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Speaker of State Legislative Assembly Dilip Walse Patil, Ministers Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Harshwardhan Patil, Gulabrao Deokar, Vijayrao Kolte, Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Phule Agricultural University Dr T. A. More were present on the occasion.
The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan administers oath of office to the new State Chief Information Commissioner Ratnakar Gaikwad at a ceremony held at the Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan Mumbai on Friday (8 June).	The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan receives the President of India Smt Pratibha Devisingh Patil at Lohegaon Airport, Pune on Friday (8 June). The President was on a 4-day visit to Pune, Baramati & Pandharpur.
A delegation of MPs & MLAs led by A. T. Pawar, MLA and Vice President, Tapi Valley Irrigation Development Corporation, Jalgaon meets Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Saturday (2 June).	The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan inaugurates the Right to Education (RTE) Rath of Desh Seva Samiti at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Friday (1 June).
The newly appointed Chief Secretary of Government of Maharashtra Jayant Kumar Banthia meets Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Friday (1 June). This was a courtesy call by the Chief Secretary.	Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan is seen with Crown Prince of Bahrain Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Wednesday (30 May) where the latter called on the Governor. Eminent business leader Yusuff Ali is also seen.
The Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan presents awards to Dabbawalas at a function of the first ‘Lalit Walkathon for Dabbawalas of Mumbai’ organised by the Lalit Mumbai on Sunday (27 May). Chairperson and Managing Director of the Lalit Suri Hospitality Group Jyotsna Suri are also seen in the picture.	The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan inaugurates a Multipurpose Centre for Women’s Self Help Group at village Nhave Sasne, taluka Murbad, district Thane on Saturday (26 May). Minister for Excise and Non Conventional Energy Ganesh Naik and Chairman of CIDCO Pramod Hindurao were present on the occasion.

The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan gives ‘Anti-Terrorism Day Pledge’ to the staff and officers of Raj Bhavan on the occasion of ‘Anti-Terrorism Day’ on Monday (21 May). Principal Secretary, Planning Department K. P. Bakshi, Secretary to the Governor Vikas Chandra Rastogi and other officers were present on the occasion.	Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan felicitates well-known cardiologist Dr Lekha Adik Pathak on being conferred Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa by the Loyola University Chicago in Mumbai on Sunday (20 May). Chief Cardiologist of Bombay Hospital Dr B. K. Goyal and Minister for Public Works and Tourism Chhagan Bhujbal are seen in the picture.
Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan cuts the ribbon to mark the opening of the new office premises of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, India’s largest container port, at World Trade Centre in Mumbai on Friday (18 May). Chairman of the JNPT L. Radhakrishnan is also seen in picture.	A BJP delegation of district chiefs of the party led by State BJP president Sudhir Mungantiwar on Friday (18 May) meets the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan Mumbai and demands convening a special session of the State legislature to discuss drought situation in the State.
Ambassador of Ukraine Oleksandr Shevchenko meets Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Tuesday (15 May).	Delegation of all party legislators and traders from Beed District of Marathwada led by Senior BJP leader Gopinath Munde and MLA Pankaja Munde-Palve on Tuesday (15 May) meets the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai.
Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Waheed on a 5-day visit to India had a meeting with Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan and Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Tuesday (15 May). The Maldives President expressed desire to enhance multilateral cooperation with Maharashtra.	Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan presents flowers to the Father of Indian Rubber industry K. M. Philip on the latter’s 100th birthday celebrated at Hotel Taj Mahal in Mumbai on Wednesday (2 May). Seen on the left is Metropolitan of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in Mumbai Geevarghese Mar Coorilos.
Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan accepts Oath from Chief Justice of Bombay High Court Justice Mohit Shah at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on Monday (7 May). Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan watches the proceedings attentively.	Governor K. Sankaranarayanan flanked by Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and Chief Justice Mohit Shah signs the papers after assuming charge of Governor of Maharashtra for the second consecutive term on Monday (7 May).
Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan congratulates Governor K. Sankaranarayana after the Oath taking ceremony of the Governor at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Monday (7 May).	Governor K. Sankaranarayanan shares a lighter moment with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar after the oath taking ceremony of the Governor at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Monday (7 May).
A Contingent of Indian Navy presents a Guard of Honour to Governor K. Sankaranarayanan after after the oath taking ceremony of the Governor at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Monday (7 May).	Governor K. Sankaranarayanan and Radha Sankaranarayanan accompanied by Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, Speaker of State Legislative Assembly Dilip Walse-Patil, Chairman of State Legislative Council Shivajirao Deshmukh and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar soon after the oath taking ceremony at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on Monday (7 May).
Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan inaugurates Symposium on the theme ‘Maharashtra: Past, Present and Future’ organised by the Maharashtra State Legislature at the Central Hall of Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai on Friday (4 May)	Chairman of State Legislative Council Shivajirao Deshmukh felicitates Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at the inauguration of a Symposium on the theme ‘Maharashtra: Past, Present and Future’ organised by the Maharashtra State Legislature at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai on Friday (4 May). Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan was also present on the occasion
Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan salutes the National Tricolour on the occasion of the 52nd anniversary of the formation of the State of Maharashtra on Tuesday, 1 May 2012 at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.	Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan addresses the people on the occasion of 52nd anniversary of formation of the State of Maharashtra in Mumbai on Tuesday, 1 May 2012.
Former Mayor of Mumbai and former Chief Minister Manohar Joshi shares a lighter moment with Governor K Sankaranarayanan and Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan at the Maharashtra Day celebrations held at Mayor’s Bungalow in Mumbai on Tuesday, 1 May 2012. Former Mayors of Mumbai were felicitated by the Governor on this occasion.	Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan and Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan pose for photograph with former Mayors of Mumbai at the Mayor’s Bungalow on 1 May 2012
President of the Maharashtra State BJP and member of Legislative Assembly from Chandrapur Sudhir Mungantiwar on Tuesday (19 Oct.) met the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai and requested for additional funds for the early completion of the Human irrigation project in Chandrapur district.	Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan is seen presenting the 39th Dhanwantari Award to well known Cardiac Surgeon and former Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Dr P Venugopal at a function in Mumbai on Sunday (Oct 24). Union Minister for Power Sushil Kumar Shinde and Founder of the Dhanwantari Foundation and Cardiologist Dr B.K.Goyal are also seen.
Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan launches the website on 'Pious Thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi' namely - ‘www.spiritualmkgandhi.org’ at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Tuesday (26 Oct.)	Delegation of Senior citizens and Maulvis from Jammu & Kashmir meets the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Tuesday (26 Oct.) as a part of ‘Operation Sadbhavana’

Delegation of BJP-Shiv Sena leaders led by the Leader of the Opposition Eknath Khadse today (1 Nov.) met the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan and alleged that the ministers and officials in the State government were involved in corruption and scandals and that therefore the government be dismissed forthwith	The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan releases the first in-house Newsletter Journal of Raj Bhavan ‘Aapale Raj Bhavan’ on Thursday (4 Nov). Madam Radha Sankaranarayanan, Jt. Secretary Vikas Chandra Rastogi and Secretary Shrikant Deshpande also seen in the picture
The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan and Smt Radha Sankaranarayanan distribute Diwali sweets to Class IV employee of Raj Bhavan on Thursday (4 Nov.)	Chief Minister Ashok Chavan met the Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan this morning (9 Nov.) and tendered his resignation as Chief Minister of Maharashtra along with all the members of his Council of Ministers
Congress-NCP leaders meet the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Wednesday (10 Nov.) to stake claim to form government	The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan administered the Oath of Office and secrecy to the newly appointed Chief Minister of Maharashtra Prithviraj Chavan at a swearing-in Ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on 11 Nov. Shri Prithivraj Chavan is the 16th Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan administered the Oath of Office and secrecy to the newly appointed Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar on 11 Nov.	Starting from L to R: Shri Chhagan Bhujbal, Shri R. R. Patil, Shri Jayant Patil, Shri Ganesh Naik, Dr Laxmanrao Dhoble, Shri Sunil Tatkare, Shri Jaidutta Kshirsagar, Shri Manohar Naik and Dr Vijaykumar Gavit were given Oath of Office as Ministers by the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on 11 Nov.
Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan flanked by Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Swadhin Kshatriya and INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) Managing Trustee Tasneem Mehta witness the Exhibition on Contemporary Photography at the Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum Mumbai on Tuesday (16 Nov.)	Prince Alois of the Western European country Liechtenstein, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan during their meeting at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Thursday (18 Nov.)
The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan unveiling the bust of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Kratijyoti Savitribai Phule in the premises of the Mumbai Educational Trust (MET) in Mumbai on Sunday (21 Nov.) Minister for PWD & Chairman of MET Chhagan Bhujbal also seen in the picture	Delegation of the Swatantra Bharat Paksha, Maharashtra and the Shetakari Sanghatana on Monday (22 Nov.) met the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai and presented a memorandum containing various demands of farmers.
The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan accompanied by his wife Radha Sankaranarayanan on Friday (26 Nov.) performed the Puja of Saibaba at Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi	The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan Sunday (28 Nov.) attended ‘Samata Melawa’ in Pune organised by Mahatma Phule Samata Parishad at the initiative of Minister for Public Works and Tourism Chhagan Bhujbal.
The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan on Saturday (13 Nov.) felicitated seven of the living grand old Gandhians at the commemoration of 75th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s visit to the office of Daily Mathrubhumi, in Mumbai. From L to R: Smt Arunaben Purohit, Smt Suman Bang, Shri Thakurdas Bang, Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan, Smt Draupadi Jasubhai Patel, Justice (retd) C.S. Dharmadhikari, Dr Asghar Ali Engineer, M.P.Veerendra Kumar (in sky blue shirt), Dr Shanti Patel (in brown shirt) and Dr Gunvantrai Parikh (sporting white beard)	Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan tries his hand at a wind instrument called ‘Sundri’ at Raj Bhavan at the Children’s Day celebrations organised by Jawahar Bal Bhavan on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the first Prime Mininster of India Pt Jawaharlal Nehru today (14 Nov). To the Governor’s right is his wife Radha Sankaranarayanan.
President of Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry and CEO of Hindustan Unilever Nitin Pranjpe presents a memento to Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan on the occasion of 175th Anniversary celebrations of the Bombay Chamber at Hotel Taj Mahal in Mumbai on Tuesday, 21 September	The newly appointed Ambassador of Czech Republic to India Miloslav Stasek meets the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Thursday (23 Sept.). Consul General of the Czech Republic in Mumbai Ms. Eva Drdakova was also present at the meeting.
Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan presenting the best student award to Rohan Nahata for standing first in the final year law examination at Rizvi College of Law in Mumbai on Thursday (Sept 24). President of the Rizvi College Dr A H Rizvi is also seen	Germany’s Minister for Economy and Technology Rainer Bruederle exchanges greetings with Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Friday (24 Sept)
The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan on Monday (27 Sept) visited the holy Deeksha Bhoomi in Nagpur and paid his respectful tribute to the memories of the late Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar.	Governor K. Sankaranarayanan lit a candle in front of the stautue of Lord Buddha at the Deeksha Bhoomi in Nagpur on Monday (27 Sept)
Hon Secretary of the Maharashtra State Anti Tuberculosis Association Dr Yatin Dholakia accepts donation on behalf of the Association from the Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan at the launch of the 61stNational TB Seals Sales Campaign at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on 2 October	The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan accompanying with Chairperson of Khadi and Village Industries Ltd & former Governor of Andhra Pradesh Smt Kumud Joshi take a round of the Khadi Fest 2010 exhibition organised at Khadi Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Vile Parle on 2 Oct. 2010

Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan receives President of Mozambique Armando Emilio Guebuza at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Sunday (3 Oct)	A delegation of citizens from Vasai led by Member of the State Legislative Assembly Vivek Pandit meets the Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan on Monday (4 Oct.)
Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan being presented a replica of ship by the Flag Officer in Commanding in Chief of Western Naval Command Vice Admiral Sanjeev Bhasin in Mumbai on Wednesday (Oct 8)	The President of India Smt Pratibha Patil on Monday (11 Oct) launched the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Maharashtra Arogya Mandal in Pune. Governor K. Sankaranarayanan released a Souvenir and a booklet on the life of the late Dada Gujar and presented the first copy to the President of India on the occasion
The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan administered the Oath of office to the newly appointed State Chief Information Commissioner Shri Vilas Patil at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on Thursday (14 Oct)	Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ashok Chavan greeted Governor K. Sankaranarayanan on his 78th birthday at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai
Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal greeted Governor K. Sankaranarayanan on his 78th birthday at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai	Chairman of the State Legislative Council Shivajirao Deshmukh greeted Governor K. Sankaranarayanan on his 78th birthday at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai
The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan on Saturday (16 Oct) congratulated India’s shooting sensation Rahi Sarnobat for doing Maharashtra and the nation proud by winning a Gold Medal at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in New Delhi	Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan is seen presenting the Construction World Man of the Year Award to Managing Director of Delhi Metro Dr E. Sreedharan at a glittering function organized by the Construction World magazine in Mumbai on Tuesday (19 Oct.)
The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan accompanied by his wife Radha on Wednesday (15 Sept) performed the Puja of Mumbai's most famous Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav 'Lalbaug-cha Raja' (The King of Lalbaug) during the ongoing Ganesh festival in Mumbai.
Noted Social Activist Anna Hazare today (14 Sept.) met the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai and discussed various issues relating to development and good governance.	The Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan on Sunday (12 Sept) visited the residence of President of the Mumbai Pradesh Congress Committee Kripa Shankar Singh for Ganesh Darshan. The Governor offered his prayers and greeted the family members of Mr Kripa Shankar Singh. Union Minister of State Gurudas Kamat and State Minister Nasim Khan were also present on the occasion.
The Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan visited the Jai Hind Mitra Mandal's Sarvajanik Ganapati at Santacruz (Kalina) on Sunday (12 Sept.) and offered his prayers to the deity. Kripa Shankar Singh, President, Mumbai Pradesh Congress Committee and social worker Krishnarao Thorat welcomed the Governor.

K. Ramkrishna, the Honorary Secretary General of the National Association for the Blind is seen pinning a miniature flag of the National Association for the Blind on the Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on Friday (10 Sept.). The event marked the inauguration of the Fund Collection Drive by the National Association for the Blind, an organisation working for the education, vocational training and rehabilitation of the blind.	The Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan is seen making a donation to the flag fund at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on Friday (10 Sept.). The event marked the inauguration of the Fund Collection Drive by the National Association for the Blind, an organisation working for the education, vocational training and rehabilitation of the blind.
The Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan attended the Onam Celebrations organised by the Santacruz Malayali Samajam at Santacruz (Kalina). Kripa Shankar Singh, President, Mumbai Pradesh Congress Committee, Corporator Smt Alice Johnson Therattil, Mr Johnson Therattil and President of the Santacruz Malayali Samajam Mr Vijaykumar were present on the occasion. In the picture, the Governor is seen with children and other artists at the Onam Celebrations in Mumbai.
A delegation of senior citizens gathered under the banner of Federation of Senior Citizens' Organizations, Maharashtra on Tuesday (7 Sept.) met the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai.	Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan lights the traditional lamp to mark the inauguration of a solo painting exhibition titled 'Lotus Reve' by well-known artists Renu John at Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai on Monday (6 September). The inaugural function was attended by veteran music composer Shreeniwas Khale, former Sheriff Kiran Shantaram, Gazal maestro Pankaj Udhas, the Dean of Sir JJ Group of Hospitals Dr Tatyarao Lahane and artist Renu John and her artist husband Douglas John.
Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan at an Iftar hosted by Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ashok Chavan at the Haj House in Mumbai on Monday (6 September). In the picture, the Chief Minister is seen offering a fruit to the Governor. Also seen in the picture is Union Minister for Petroleum Murli Deora.	The Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan accompanied by his wife Prof. Radha Sankaranarayanan visited the Hare Krishna Temple of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) at Juhu, Mumbai on the eve of Krishna Janmashatami on Wednesday (1 September).

Governor of Maharahstra K Sankaranarayanan releases the Golden Jubilee volume of the publication 'Vanashobha The Green Legacy' brought out by the National Society of the Friends of the Trees at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vaastru Sangrahalaya, Mumbai on Wednesday (18 August). Smt Radha Sankaranarayanan, Smt Pheroza Godrej, President of the Society, Shri Nand Kumar Naik, Vice President and Dr Ashok Kothari are also seen.	Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan interacts with business leaders at Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) in Pune on Monday (16 Aug.)
The Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayananon Sunday (15 August) unfurled the National Flag on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of India's Independence at Council Hall in Pune. The Governor exchanged greetings with former Union Minister Mohan Dharia,Guardian Minister Ajit Pawar, freedom fighters and citizens on the occasion.
The Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan on Saturday (14 August) visited the Archives of the Reserve Bank of India in Pune. Chief Archivist of the Reserve Bank of India Ashok Kapoor conducted the Governor through the exhibition of interesting documents kept on a permanent display at the Archives Museum in Pune.
Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan presents the Businessman of the Decade award to industrialist Ratan Tata at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai on Friday (6 August). The award was presented on behalf of the Federation of Indo Israel Chambers of Commerce. President of the Federation Gul Kripalani (extreme right) is also seen.	Ambassador of Iceland to India Mr Gudmundur Eiriksson met the Governor of Maharashtra Mr K. Sankarayanayanan at Raj Bhavan on Friday (6 August). President of Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce Mr Gul Kripalani is also seen in the picture.

From R to L, Chairman of Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission Justice Kshitij Vyas, Chairman of National Human Rights Commissioner Justice (Retd.) K. G. Balakrishnan, Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan, Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal at a Conference on Human Rights held in Mumbai on Thursday on Thursday (12 Aug.).	A group of 25 youths from the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir on a motivation tour of the country met the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Monday (9 August).
Delegation of journalists representing various organisations of journalists met the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on Friday (6 August) and presented him a memorandum protesting attacks on journalists, newspaper offices and offices of electronic media.	The Governor of Maharashtra K.Sankarayanayanan, in Pune's traditional headgear, was presented a photograph of Shivaji Maharaj by a member of Gram Panchayat during the his visit to Arvi Gram Panchayat, Tq. Haveli, District Pune on Wednesday (4th August)
Governor K. Sankarayanayanan interacts with members of Women's Self Help Group during a visit to Arvi Gram Panchayat,Tq. Haveli, District Pune on Wednesday (4th August)	Governor K. Sankaranarayanan with Union Minister for Civil Aviation Praful Patel, Reliance Group Chairman Mukesh Ambani, Maharashtra Minister of Industries Rajendra Darda and Member of Parliament Vijay Darda at the release of the book 'Wildscape' at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Thursday (29 July).
The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan accompanied by Prof (Smt) Radha Sankaranarayanan on Thursday (22 July) visited the Gandhi National Memorial at the historic Aga Khan Palace in Pune. They offered tribute at the Samadhis of Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai at the Palace. Secretary of Gandhi National Memorial Society Smt Shobhana Ranade accompanied the Governor during the visit.
Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan presents the '2nd Priyamvada Devi Birla Oration Award' to Interventional Cardiologist from New York Dr Samin Sharma at a function organised by the Bombay Hospital on Saturday (17 July). Seen in the picture, from L to R, Mrs Taparia, Dr Samin Sharma, Dr B. K. Goyal, B. K. Taparia and Governor K. Sankaranarayanan.	The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan felicitated the Union Minister of Agriculture Shri Sharad Pawar on being selected as the President of the International Cricket Council in Mumbai on Wednesday (7 July). Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal is also seen in the picture.

Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio who was in Mumbai on Sunday (4 July) met the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai. Mr Rio was accompanied by his cabinet colleagues.	The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan received the Hon'ble President of India Smt Pratibha Devisingh Patil at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport on Saturday (3 July). Chief Minister Ashok Chavan was also seen in the picture..
The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan on Wednesday (30 June) administered the oath of office and secrecy to Shri Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar as a Minister in the State Cabinet at a brief ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai. Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal were also seen in the picture.	The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan presented the Pharmaceutical Leadership Awards to the captains of pharmaceutical industry at the concluding function of the 3rd Annual Pharmaceutical Leadership Summit in Mumbai on Saturday (26 June).
Governor K. Sankaranarayanan administered oath of office to new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court Justice Mohit Shah at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Saturday (26 June). Chief Minister Ashok Chavan (seated) was also seen.	Outgoing Consul General of Germany in Mumbai Walter Stechel meets Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Monday (21 June).This was a farewell call by the Consul General who completed his 4-year tenure in Mumbai.

The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan on Friday (18 June) accorded a warm welcome to the Vice President of Botswana Lt Gen Mompati Sebogodi Merafhe at Raj Bhavan,Mumbai. From L to R, Mrs. Radha Sankaranarayanan, Vice President of Botswana Lt Gen Mompati Debogodi Merafhe, Governor K Sankaranarayanan and Protocol Minister Suresh Shetty are seen in the picture.	Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan releases the 'Directory of Yoga Institutes in Mumbai and Greater Mumbai' at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday (16 June). The directory has been brought out by the Kaivalyadhama Institute of Yoga Research in association with Rotary International District-3140, Times Foundation and the Indian Yoga Association. The Governor is seen with Subodh Tiwari of Kaivalyadhama, Rotarian Sitaram Shah, Ravi Dixit and Anil Trivedi.
Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan plants an 'Arjuna' sapling on the seafront of Raj Bhavan Mumbai on Tuesday (15 June) to mark the launch of a massive tree-plantation drive of the State Government under which 4 crore trees are to be planted this year. Minister of Forest Dr Patangrao Kadam is also seen in the picture.	The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan inaugurates the Federal Bank branch at Kalina in Mumbai on Monday (7 June). Managing Director & CEO of Federal Bank M. Venugopalan, President of the Mumbai Pradesh Congress Committee Kripa Shankar Singh, Municipal Corporator Smt Alice Johnson Therattil and Deputy General Manager of Federal Bank K. I. Varghese were present on the occasion.
The newly appointed Director General of Police of Maharashtra State D. Sivanandhan called on the Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Thursday (03 June). This was a courtesy call by the DGP.	The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayananaccorded a warm reception to the President of the Republic of South Africa Dr Jacob Zuma at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Wednesday (02 June).From L to R, President of the Republic of South Africa Dr Jacob Zuma, Mrs. Radha Sankaranarayanan,wife of South African President Mrs. Nompumelelo Ntuli–Zuma,Governor Mr K. Sankaranarayanan>and Chief Minister of Maharashtra Mr Ashok Chavan are seen in the picture.