The Shishyopanayana programme for the 36th batch of BNYS students and the 15th batch of PG students was conducted at the SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, on November 22, 2024, at yoga hall. Followed by Dhanwanthari Homa, an official programme was conducted. Poojya Dr.D Veerendra Heggedeji blessed all the students, Sri Sri Sri Santh Sadananda Giri Swamy Maharaj, was the chief guest of the function. Dr. Satheeschandra S., Secretary, SDME Society®, Ujire,was present in the function.Dr. Prashanth Shetty, Principal, SDMCNYS, Ujire, was welcomed the gathering. Dr. Sujatha, Vice Principal, Dean Division of Natural Therapeutics, presented sankalapa for all the fresher students, and Dr. Geetha B. Shetty, Dean, Dept. of Physical Therapeutics & Nutrition, gave a vote of thanks. Total of 25 PG & 119 UG fresher students were present in the function.