Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade inaugurates Karavali Utsav

Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade inaugurates Karavali Utsav

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, December 17: Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade inaugurated the 45-day Karavali Utsav on Dec 22, Wednesday. 

In his inaugural speech, he said that Indians are known for preserving their identity and cited the example of how the Indians protected their culture and traditions in the face of the Portuguese invasion of India. He also said that we must be proud of the fact that five banks of the district have been nationalized. Since the present government encourages art and culture, the district has witnessed development in the areas of art, culture, agriculture, education, and others. He wished the exhibition all success.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The main entrance of the Karavali Utsav has been constructed to resemble the ancient Guttu House. The highlight of the event is a replica of the Guttu House, illustrating the rich culture and tradition of coastal Karnataka, and an exhibition of rare ancient and traditional household items. The fair comprises hundreds of food courts, modern amusements, stalls, and other attractive points. 

A series of cultural programmes will be held as part of the exhibition. During the inaugural ceremony, dance performances by the students of Sanathana Natyalaya formed the highlight. 

Deputy Commissioner Subodh Yadav presided over the event. Zilla Panchayath CEO Shivashankar welcomed the guests and gathering.  Later, Dr Heggade was felicitated with a shawl, a peta and a memento. 

Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh; Superintendent of Police Dr A Subramanyeshwar Rao; Prabhakar Sharma, the additional deputy commissioner of the district; Prabhulinga Kavalakatti, the assistant commissioner; Mayor Rajani Dugganna,; Pradeep Kumar Kalkura, the president of the Kannada Sahithya Parishad; District in-charge minister Krishna J Palemar; MLA Yogesh Bhat; and others were present.