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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB)

Udupi, Nov 1: Vishwabrahmana Mahila Jagriti Samavesha-2015 was held with great vigour on Sunday, November 1 at Ammanni Ramanna Shetty auditorium in Udupi. The convention was organized by Sri Gayathri Mahila Mandali.

Sri Kalahastendra Saraswati Mahaswamiji of Anegundi Math, Katpady inaugurated the event.

Addressing the gathering, he said, "We have always venerated women and have held them in high esteem. A woman has inborn caring nature. If the perception on women has changed now, it is not a good development. We need to change that attitude. Woman’s point of view should be respected in the society."

Udupi-Chikkamagaluru member of parliament Shobha Karandlaje said, "The community should uplift the deprived classes of the society. Women should come forward in the political sector by using the available opportunities. How many women are using reservation facility especially in politics? The joint family system is alive in India only because of women. A child gets good lessons and discipline in a joint family."

"A bishop from a foreign country has said 'Religious conversion is tough in India because mother teaches her child the practice of custom and culture with much care'. A woman has the duty to carry forward our culture and rich heritage to the future generation. Women have no security in the present situation. Why do we not develop the habit of questioning boys about discipline instead of asking only girls? I will always support women and hope that the number of women politicians increase," Shobha added.

Swami Gurushiva Sujnanamurti of Aremadanahalli Math, Hassan who graced the occasion said, "The questions on Jakanacharya’s existence are shocking to the Brahmin community. Some people started questioning on religion, old practices, heritage and caste. Brahmin community has a long history. One should not ask baseless questions."

A grand and colourful procession was held from Jodukatte to the convention hall. A health check-up was conducted at the hall premises.

Vandana Yogeesh Acharya presided over the programme. Shashikala Prabhakar delivered the keynote address. Amritha Krishnamurthy Acharya, vice president, CMC Udupi, Hemavati Chandrashekhar, district and session court judge, Bangaluru, Veena Vishwanth Rao and others were present among others.

Nalini Diwakar Acharya welcomed the gathering. Mukta Jagadeesh Acharya and Shalini Jayaka compered the programme.