Bantwal, Sep 18, 2013: Challenging Star Darshan was the star attraction at the valedictory of the month long Simha Masa programme held at Vagenadu Shree Subraya Temple, Karopady on September 17, Tuesday.
Speaking on the occasion, Darshan said it is only hard works that can yield success in any field. He said ‘Sangolli Rayanna’ was one film of his that gave him total satisfaction. He urged Kannadigas to patronize Kannada stars too just as they encourage Bollywood stars.
Sri Gurudevananda Swamiji of Sri Kshetra Odiyoor blessed the occasion.
Outstanding personalities including District Minister Ramanatha Rai, Yakshagana artiste Leelavathi Baipadittaya, Janardhan Shetty, Gerukatte Gangayya Shetty, were honoured.
Nalin Kumar Kateel, MP of Mangalore, Halady Srinivas Shetty, former minister, K Padmanabha Kottari, former district BJP president and others were present.