Mangalore:  The birth centenary of math genius Prof K A Krishnamurthy was celebrated at St. Aloysius college on 23rd of August today.

Former HOD of English department, R Victor inaugurated the celebration. 

Addressing the crowd in his inaugural address, he said that Math genius professor K A Krishnamurthy is an extraordinary personality, who was well versed in subjects such as moral science, art, music and sports. 

He had secured the second rank in Math in school, the answer sheets of which are still preserved in the museum as a memory. Professor K A Krishnamurthy has influenced many students with his teaching skills, I am also one among them. His teaching was simple tremendous as well as friendly, he added.

Dr Vinaya Hegde, chancellor of Nitte University presided over the function. 

Fr Denzil Lobo, Rector of St Aloysius College Institutions, professor H Giridhar, former HOD of Physics Department, Govindas College Surthkal, professor KR Upadhyaya former HOD of English Department, St Aloysius College, Fr. Swerbert D’silva, principal of St. Aloysius college were present at the occasion.