Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (SN/SP)

Udupi, May 18: Dedication to the people, of the renovated Kunjal Sri Rama Mandir, consecration of the idol, Brahmakalashotsava and golden jubilee celebrations the local Bhajana Mandali were held at Kunjal Ram Mandir near Bramavar on Sunday May 17.

Delivering the benedictory address on the occasion, Sri Kalahastendra Swamiji, Anegundi Samsthan said the religious cogitations and preaching which are not available in educational institutions, should be made available in temples and Bhajana Mandirs. Then alone our ancient culture can get enriched and developed, he felt.

Pradeep Kumar Kalkura, Dakshina Kannada District Kannada Sahitya Parishat president, presided over the function.

H Gundu Shetty, Surface Graphics, Mumbai inaugurated the event.

Divya Madival rendered the invocation. Padmanabha Rao welcomed the gathering. Damodar compered the programme. Sitaram Acharya proposed vote of thanks.

M P Raghavendra Rao, Aroor Vishnumurty Temple managing trustee, Vittal S Hegde, businessman, Belgaum and Arasikere businessman Jayaram Shetty etc., were present on the occasion.