Media Release
Dubai, Oct 22: Dubai Devadiga president Harish Sherigar has announced that Devadigas Dubai, UAE in association with Precious Party and Entertainment will celebrate its 23rd anniversary on Friday October 30 at Deira Sheraton, Al Muteena, Dubai, from 10 am to 5 pm.
Enthusiastic members of the association promise to render an exciting day filled with loads of entertainment, fun and frolic, followed by a sumptuous lunch.
Padmashri Dr B R Shetty, chief executive officer and managing director of the Abu Dhabi-based New Medical Centre Group of Companies and UAE Exchange, will be the guest of honour and will be felicitated during the function.
Dr B R Shetty, Dharmapal U Devadiga
Dr K V Devadiga, Padmavally Sanjay
Ex-president of Mumbai Devadiga Sangha, eminent businessman Dharmapal U Devadiga and Rajyotsava awardee, eminent neurosurgeon Dr K V Devadiga from back home have been selected from the community to be honoured for their excellence in their respective fields and service to the community.
Padmavally Sanjay, one of the founder members of the association, has been chosen this year to be felicitated during the grand event for her community services and social activities in Dubai.
Sindhu Bhairavi and Machendranath Mangaladevi
With sheer passion combined with talent, motivation and attitude, Sindhu Bhairavi has created a name for herself in the field of music. She is renowned for being the youngest female saxophonist with a Karnataka state award among a host of other top awards in India. The talented musician from Mangaluru has already enthralled large audiences at several venues with the skill of her magical fingers on the saxophone.
Rajyotsava awardee Sindhu Bhairavi has performed more than 2000 shows all over the country and abroad. Currently residing in the UAE, she will perform accompanied by her father Machendranath Mangaladevi, who will fly all the way from India.
Honoured with Rajyotsava Award, Machendranath Mangaladevi is a native of Puthur, Dakshina Kannada and is currently working as a temple saxophonist at South India’s one of the most historical temple Shree Mangaladevi Temple. He has won wide applause for his programs in and outside the country. He has trained prodigies like his daughter Sindhu Bhairavi who became the youngest saxophonist from South India and his son is also a saxophonist.
Distinguished guests who will grace the programme are Dr Bhaskar Shetty, a dynamic surgeon and director of City Hospital, Mangaluru, Sudhir Shetty, COO, UAE Exchange, Pravin Shetty, chairman, Fortune Group of Hotels, Sathish Venkataramana, CEO, Chilly Willy and president of Sharjah Karnataka Sangha, Annaya Sherigar, trustee, Eknatheshwari Temple, Barkur, H Mohandas, former president of Devadiga Sangha Mumbai, and various dignitaries from other associations.
The day will include Devadiga fashion show, mesmerizing dances by Devadigas and comedy skits by "Bale Telipale" runners-up of Dubai episode 2014 and Devadigas team.
Melodious medleys by Harish Sherigar and team, ably supported by Vijaya Bhat, Akshata Rao and Suresh Devadiga, will enthrall the gathering.
Scores of attractive prizes are to be won through raffle draws. A newly proposed scholarship drive will be initiated as announced earlier. The management committee has invited all Devadigas residing in the UAE to join the festivities and also requested them to interact with constructive suggestions on the Facebook page of Devadiga Sangha Dubai in UAE, Devadiga group or email at dubaidevadiga@gmail.com.
About Devadigas Dubai
"We are very glad to have completed 23 years in the Emirates and are one of the oldest community organizations here. Formed in 1992, the main objective was to provide a platform for the active members and create an opportunity to exhibit their talent, build comradeship among the fellow folks who are far away from home and family. It was a platform to unite the community members and to share and nurture the ancient values of culture and traditional values. The aim also was to extend support to the new members who come to the UAE in search of jobs and help them during emergencies," says Harish Sherigar.
The education fund in the form of fixed deposit was formed for the less fortunate children. Every year under the guidance of Mangalore Sangha more than thousands of financially needy students and achievers avail the opportunity to study in their chosen fields. "Each year we contribute to this fund from the donations received from members so as to help more and more students under the umbrella of this scholarship fund. Over the years we have distributed more than 75 lakhs Rupeesin the form of scholarships, book distributions, medical help, sponsoring school and professional education to some individual children and building houses for the needy. This process is on and year after year we are more than happy to continue this drive with this unique programme," he adds.
Over the years the association has felicitated its community members from back home who have excelled in various fields - former union minister Dr M Veerappa Moily, saxophonist Moodbidri Gopalakrishna Devadiga, neurosurgeon Dr K V Devadiga, director of SDM College Dr Devaraj K, former vice-chancellor of Kuvempu University Prof B S Sherigara, to name a few. Harischandra Devadiga and and Anand Devadiga were chosen from here to be felicitated, being founder members/advisors, for their service to the community.
The association organizes annual events, blood donation camps, cookery competitions, sports events and picnics wherein all the members and new members assemble and share their time and celebrate the occasion.
For more details contact:
Ramesh Devadiga - 050-4237589
Laxmidas Rao - 050-6557913
Dinesh Kumar - 050-5761564
Balakrishna - 050 1400638