Daijiworld Media Network- Mangalore (SN)

Mangalore, Mar 10: A unique programme titled 'Buntere Koodukatt' was held at Ullal here recently by Buntara Sangh, Ullal.

Dr Asha Jyoti Rai, president, Asare Charitable Trust, advised her community people to try to protect and conserve the age-old traditions of the community.

"The youth must take a lead role to follow the ideals of the community. The celebrations and observations of Bunts community must become a role model for other communities, desired A Sadanand Shetty, former president, Buntara Matru Sangh.

Bola Chittaranjandas, veteran litterateur, dwelt on various Koodukatts of Bunts community, on the occasion.

Chandrahas Adyantaya, president, Buntara Sangh, Ullal presided over the function.

Jayant V Shetty, deputy superintendent of police, Panamboor and Yashaswini Shetty, KPS officer were felicitated on the occasion.

The couples who got married without receiving dowry were honoured on the occasion.

P D Shetty, general secretary of Buntara Sangh welcomed the gathering. Vijay Prasad Alva delivered the introductory speech. Dinesh Rai, organizing secretary proposed vote of thanks. Ravindra Rai, former secretary and Sukesh Chowta, secretary, youth division compeered the programme.

Rajmohan Mudya, Sangh vice-president, Arundhati Shetty, Anand Shetty, general secretary, Ravindra Shetty, treasurer, Gopalkrishna Melanta, joint secretary and Mohandas Ghambir of the Sangh, co-ordinated the programme.

Karnire Vishwanat Shetty, president, Community Welfare Committee, Timmayya Shetty, owner, Hotel Pancharatna International, Moodbidri, A Sundar Shetty, secretary, Buntara Matru Sangh, Umesh Chowta Kuttarguttu, businessman, Mumbai, Gururaj Shetty Madoor, general secretary, Kuwait Bunts Association, K Jayaram Shetty, former MLA and Thoddala Mahabala Shetty, founder president, Buntara Sangh were present on the occasion.