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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (DV)
Mangaluru, Feb 10: To mark the 15th anniversary of Tulunada Rakshana Vedhike (TRV)) in December 2023, the organisation has planned to hold a three-day Vishwa Tuluvara Sammelana- 2023 in the month of November.
As part of the Vishwa Tuluvara Sammelana- 2023, Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple priest K Lakshminaraya Asranna along with other dignitaries released a letter of solicitation (Vignapane Patra) at Siri Chavadi in Tulu Bhavana here on Friday, February 10.
Speaking on the occasion, Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple priest K Lakshminaraya Asranna said, "Tulunadu is the crown of India. People in Tulunadu lead their life keeping faith in the daivas. Through this faith, they lead a prosperous life, blessed by the Almighty. They have a broad mindset that while we grow, let others also grow. Tulu language and culture is growing facing various challenges. So, such kind of conventions will be a service to the goddess of Tulu."
Madyaru Shivagiri Math seer Shri Durgananda Swamiji blessed the occasion.
The president of Vishwa Tuluvara Sammelana- 2023 Anand M Shetty Thonse, Mumbai, honorary and international president of TRV Dr David Frank Fernandes, Dubai, founder of TRV, businessman Jagadish Shetty Bolar, Francis Ruskina and theatre artiste V J Pal and others were present.
Managing Director of Daijiworld Pvt Limited Walter Nandalike was also a guest in the programme.
TRV founder president Yogish Shetty Jeppu welcomed the dignitaries.
During the three days of Vishwa Tuluvara Sammelana-2023, various cultural programmes and other activities will be organised. People from abroad and several parts of the country will attend the occasion. It is expected that the programme would cost over Rs 2 crore. Along with Tulunada Rakshana Vedike, businessmen and organizations and the public will join hands for the success of the Vishwa Tuluvara Sammelana- 2023.
It may be recalled that Tulu Rakshana Vedike which was founded in the year 2009, involved in several social services programmes and made immense efforts to preserve the culture of the land.