Rons Bantwal

Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai (EP)

Mumbai, August 10: Kannada Sangha Santacruz celebrated the month of Ashada at Rajayog Auditorium, Kherwadi, Bandra east on Wednesday evening.

Billavara association Mumbai president Harish G Ameen inaugurated and President of Kannada Sanga Santacruz, Sujatha R Shetty presided over the programme.

Kannada Sangha Santacruz honorary president L V Ameen, Billava Chamber of Commerce and Industries president N T Poojary, director Purushotham S Kotian, Bunts Sangha Mumbai ladies wing joint treasurer Rathna P Shetty, promoter of the sangha Sooraj Sadananda Safaliga and others were present. Sujatha Shetty and L V Ameen felicitated them with flower bouquets.

L V Ameen said that it is praiseworthy for Kannada Sangha to drink bitter Kashaya during the Ati new moon day before the celebrations. Vice president of the Sangha Doddaguthu Bhujanga R Shetty said that this is an opportunity to relish various local delicacies prepared at home. N T Poojary said that celebrations like these are an inspiration for future generation.

Honorary chief secretary of the sangha, Jaya V Poojary and Sujatha Shetty spoke on the context. Sujatha Shetty remembered former vice president of the sangha, proprietor of Rajyog hotel who passed away.

Andheri Bandra regional committee ladies wing president Vajra Poonja, city regional committee ladies wing president Suchita Shetty, Navin Paduinna, honorary treasurer of the sangha, Sudhakar Uchil, honorary joint secretary Chandrahasa J Kotian, honorary joint treasurer Bannanje Ravindra Ameen, executive committee members Suma M Poojary, Shalini G Shetty, CA Prakash C Shetty, advisory committee member Bhoja N Shetty, education committee president Vijayakumar K Kotian and well-wishers of the sangha were present.

Sudha Elvi distributed jaggery and Kashaya and welcomed. Social and cultural committee president Vanita Y Nonda welcomed and compered the programme. Secretary Laksmi N Kotian rendered a vote of thanks.