Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (NJC)

Mangaluru, Oct 22: The ‘Kadri Dasara Piligobbu 2026’, jointly organised by Kadri Cricketers Club (R) and Asare Friends, Kadri, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and grandeur at Kadri Grounds in Mangaluru.

The highlight of the event was the spectacular tiger dance performance by the Yuva Sangama Kudroli tiger dance troupe, which captivated the large gathering of art and cultural enthusiasts.

Adding a special touch to the celebrations, Asare Friends Kadri president Dinesh Kadri Appi himself donned the traditional tiger costume and performed the dance. During the performance, he received garlands made of currency notes from admirers and members of the public. In a heartwarming gesture, he handed over the collected money to underprivileged and needy families, setting an inspiring example of social responsibility.

Dinesh Kadri Appi has been continuing this noble initiative for the past two years. By dedicating the proceeds from his tiger dance performance to helping the less fortunate, he once again won appreciation for combining cultural celebrations with social service.

The programme also recognised achievers from the coastal region. Renowned Thase artiste Balakrishna Mullakadu, popularly known as Thase Balu Anna, was conferred the title of ‘Thase Swara Kala Mantrika’ in recognition of his contributions to the field of traditional percussion.

Similarly, bench press powerlifting champion Keerthan Kateel was felicitated for his sporting achievements, including winning a silver medal at a recently held Olympics event, as stated by the organisers.

The event also witnessed the grand unveiling of the new jersey of the Kadri Cricketers Club (KCC), Kadri. Prizes were distributed to the two winning teams in the Under-16 cricket category.

Amruth V Kadri, Ashok D K, Mohan Koppal, Krishna, Deepak Salyan, Dhanraj, Kadri Cricketers Club (R) president Gaurav Kadri, Sudhir Kadri, Asare Friends president Dinesh Kadri and several others were present on the occasion.