14 September 1958 – 30 April 2025

ஓம் சாந்தி, சாந்தி! சாந்தி!!

எல்லாப் பிறப்பும் பிறந்து இளைத்தேன்,   எம்பெருமான்
மெய்யே உன் பொன் அடிகள் கண்டு இன்று வீடு உற்றேன்,
உய்ய என் உள்ளத்துள் ஓங்காரமாய் நின்ற, மெய்யா விமலா விடைப்பாகா வேதங்கள், ஐயா எனவோங்கி ஆழ்ந்து அகன்ற நுண்ணியனே (திருவாசகம்35)

Dr (Mrs). Gowri Manohari Ravirajan (nee Subramaniam): NHS, London, United Kingdom, (MBBS, Jaffna University, Sri Lanka) and alumna of Chundikuli Girls’ College called to eternity on 30 April 2025.

Dearly beloved wife of Dr. T. Ravirajan, devoted mother of Dr. Ragulan and loving mother-in-Law of Dr. Majura.

Adored daughter of late Mankayakarasi and late Dr. Saravanamuthu Subramaniam and cherished sister of Paranthaman, Dhanajeyan and Shanthakumar (all deceased).

Doted granddaughter of late Sivakolunthu and late Gate Mudaliyar Muthuthambi of Anaipanthi, Jaffna.

Please uphold Gowri and her family in your prayers & poojas. May her soul attain Moksha. Om Shanthi!

“Model student every school would love to have“

(A tribute to Gowri Manohari by her classmates from Chundikuli Girls’ College, Jaffna, Sri Lanka).

We were heartbroken to hear about the passing of our dear classmate who was called to rest too soon. Memories are flowing in our minds of Gowri Manohari Subramaniam, popularly known as Gowri at CGC.

Gowri joined CGC from kindergarten up to GCE Advanced Level examinations. Over the thirteen years of her primary and secondary education, Gowri studied with many girls, and some of them continued with her to the Medical College as well. Our earliest recollections of Gowri are as quiet and well-mannered, diligent, and outstanding student. She would always be in the top 2 ranks in each grade throughout her school days.  

Gowri would come to school from Anaipanthi in a black Morris Minor driven by her father, Dr. S. Subramaniam. Occasionally, one of her older brothers would be her chauffeur. The word ‘neatness’ comes to mind, whether it was her uniform or her hair. Gowri had very long hair, always parted in the middle, plaited to the bottom and tied with a ribbon.  She also wore a tiny black “pottu” on her forehead.

There were 4 Gowrie’s in our cohort and Gowri Manohari was remembered as Mudaliyar Muthuthambi’s granddaughter. The late Gate Mudaliyar Muthuthambi was well associated with our college, delivering messages at our school assembly or represented at the Prizegiving guest list.

Gowri was also a very pleasant, humble, gentle soul. She had a calming effect on her peers. We had never seen her getting into trouble with any girls or with teachers. Apart from her bright academic brain she was also methodical. Good at anything she touched, whether it was handwork, painting or needle work.  Some of us were clumsy and made our uniforms soiled with clay, water colour or even blue ink from the fountain pen – but we never saw Gowri with even a single splatter on her immaculate white uniform. She was also particular in keeping all the pleats of her uniform intact.

Gowri has also participated in PT competitions for her faction Page house and also dancing for the school musical production of “Zurika the Gypsy maid”.  She has participated in speech competitions and won many. For many years, Gowri has been chosen as a class monitor. During her advanced levels, she was elected as a prefect for the college.

One of our memorable events was our excursion to Anuradhapura in our 7th grade, during 1970.  We never ever imagined that the photos taken on that trip would reconnect all of us half a century later via social media and now we have a WhatsApp group with nearly 50 members. It is that same group that broke the sad news of Gowri’s departure. 

Gowri continued her tertiary studies at the Jaffna Medical College along with one or two of her classmates. She was selected to enter the Peradeniya Medical Faculty but opted to attend the Jaffna Medical College.  Gowri was one of the 70 medical students in the inaugural batch of University of Jaffna. 

Dr. Gowri undertook her medical internship at the Point Pedro base hospital during 1984 and a few years later moved to the United Kingdom. She did  her Master of Science studies at the Imperial College of London. Gowri then worked at NHS, United Kingdom, until her last days.  Gowri is married to Dr. C.T. Ravirajan and blessed with a son who is also a medical professional.

When social media contacts aided us to create a WhatsApp group for our cohorts, Gowri joined us but remained a silent partner in the group. Despite her busy schedule, she had kept in contact with her close friends either in UK, Sydney or in the USA. She showed much care for her friends affected by COVID pandemic and other illnesses by being in regular personal contact with them.

We are saddened to hear that Gowri is no more but are also proud that one such illustrious student marched forward through the passages of our halls and buildings of CGC and beyond the shores of Indian Ocean.

At this juncture we would like to extend our deepest condolences to her husband Dr. Ravirajan and son Dr. Ragulan.

We remember, we honour and we carry you in our hearts, dear Gowri. The memories we made will never be forgotten. May your soul Rest in Peace.

Class of Ordinary Level 1973 and Class of Advanced level 1976 (5 May 2025)

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