Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 24: Jeevan Raksha Okkoota members on November 21 organized a Deepavali celebration at CODP/ISD hall.

Laveena Dhanthi, president of Jeevan Raksha Okkoota welcomed the gathering.

Fr Oswald Monteiro, director of CODP, in his message said that we should spread religious brotherhood, peace and harmony among one another and in the whole society, so that we can be light in our society.

Lenet Gonsalves, the programme manager of CODP said that Deepavali is a move from darkness of ignorance towards light of knowledge. The inner light in us should illuminate others’ lives.

Fr Vincent D'Souza, assistant director of CODP in his speech wished all the participants a Happy Deepavali signifying peace, prosperity and goodness of this festival.

Jacintha D'Silva, a member of Pragathi Mahasangha explained the meaning and importance of Deepavali festival. She said that this festival brings oneness, equality and happiness to everyone’s life.

Latha, a representative of Ashirvad Mahasangha Bajpe, compered the programme and Margaret Mascarenhas, secretary of Jeevan Raksha Okkoota proposed the vote of thanks.