From Our Special Correspondent

Daijiworld Media Network – Madikeri (EP)

Madikeri, Oct 11: “Society can develop only with clean thinking and fair-mindedness.  Do not mix politics in Dasara celebrations.  When I came during last Dasara celebrations, I was the president of Handicraft Corporation.  I have come now as the president of the Parishat.  The Almighty has bestowed high positions on me,” said member of vidhana parishat, Shantheyanda Veena Achaiah.  She was speaking after inaugurating the third year’s women’s Dasara held in Mangala Vihara auditorium, Gonikoppal on Monday, October 10.

Meanwhile, member of the legislative council, Veena Achaiah, who is identified as the best women’s Dasara performer, felicitated the former grama panchayat president and president of the third year’s women’s Dasara , Kulletira Pravimonnappa.

Rekha Sridar and Sharina Sukumar sang the prayer song.  Grama panchayat member, women’s Dasara treasurer Prabhavathi welcomed the gathering.  Sheela Bopanna compered the programme and chief secretary M Manjula proposed the vote of thanks.

Gonikoppa, traditional attire, flower designing, mehendi competition, cooking without fire competition, group dances, janapada songs and pick and act competitions were held at the occasion.

Pravimonnappa, president of the programme, gave a keynote address.

Meals were served at the occasion.