Mangalore: CT Ravi inaugurates Karavali Utsav
Mangalore: CT Ravi inaugurates Karavali Utsav
Mangalore Today News Network
Mangalore, Dec 21, 2012: District in charge Minister C T Ravi inaugurated the 38-day Karavali Utsav at Karavali Utsav ground on Dec 21, Friday.
In his inaugural speech, he said that Mangaloreans are known for preserving their identity with their rich culture and traditions. He said people of the district should consider themselves lucky to be born in this land of vibrant religious and cultural traditions including Yakshagana,Bhootharadhane and Kambla. He wished the exhibition all success.
Deputy Speaker N Yogish Bhat presided over the event. Deputy Commissioner N Prakash, IGP Prathap Reddy, MLA Krishna J Palemar, Mayor Gulzar Banu, MCC Commissioner Harish Kumar, Deputy Mayor Amithakala, Kannada Sahithya Parishad President Pradeep Kumar Kalkura, MUDA Chairman S Ramesh, MLC Monappa Bhandary, Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy Rahim Uchil, KFDC President Nithin Kumar and others were present
The main entrance of the Karavali Utsav has been constructed in the model of a fish.