Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, Sep 7: Herbert D’Souza from Jappinamogaru Kadekar has been distributing paddy saplings for free during the Chauti festival for the past 12 years. This year, he has provided paddy saplings to more than 20 temples, setting an example of communal harmony.
Herbert also distributes paddy saplings for the Catholic Harvest festival, celebrated on September 8 each year.
Additionally, he donates the saplings to temples, supplying over 20 temples in Dakshina Kannada district this year alone.
Notably, Herbert grows paddy on his 40-cent plot of land and never keeps any for himself, donating the entire crop to churches and temples.