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Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai (EP)

Mumbai, Mar 19: Karnataka Janapada Parishat Maharastra unit and Mulund Friends held Sauharthotsava Janapada Sirivaibhava 2016 on Dr H L Nagegowda birth centenary stage at Dr M Vishweshwaraya auditorium, Matunga on Saturday afternoon March 18.

Social worker Karnire Vishwanatha Shetty, advocate B Moidin Mundkooru, Dr Surendra V Shetty, Kalyan, Rangappa C Gowda, businessman Sunil Pais, Janapada Parishat management official Dr Kuruve Basavaraj, Kerala unit president Keshava Prasad Nanihitlu were present.

A discussion on original faith and superstition was chaired by Tumkur university Kannada department head, professor Dr Nithyananda B Shetty. International fame theoretician, national president of All India
Rationalists Federation Dr Narendra Nayak presented a discussion on superstition. Journalist Chandrashekar Palethady and author Ravi R Anchan participated in it and expressed their opinions. Dayasagar Chowta conducted the session.

Tara Bangera said the prayer. Karnataka Janapada Parishat Maharashtra unit president Suresh Shetty Yeyyadi welcomed and honored the guests. Mulund friends treasurer Venu Gopal Shetty Ira, joint secretary Yuvaraj Shetty, joint treasurer Naveen Hegde presented flower bouquets and honored the guests. A Janapada dance competition was held during the programme. Mohan Rai conducted the competition. Ashok Pakkala conducted the hall programme. Mulund Friends secretary Dayananda Devadiga proposed the vote of thanks.