Our Lady of Rosary Ward, Mogarnad, and Fr Francis Cornelio win Abharan Jewellery ‘Godali Sadagara 2025’ Crib Photo Contest
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (TP)
Udupi, Jan 21: Our Lady of Rosary Ward, Mogarnad, in the group category, and Fr Francis Cornelio, Padukone, in the individual category, emerged as the winners of the Abharan Jewellery ‘Godali Sadagara 2025’ Christmas Crib Photo Contest, organised by Daijiworld Udupi. The contest, now in its eighth edition, received an overwhelming response, reflecting the community’s deep-rooted Christmas traditions and creative spirit.
The competition was held in two categories – Individual and Group – attracting a large number of entries showcasing beautifully crafted Christmas cribs. Crib making has been an integral part of Christmas celebrations, symbolising the birth of Lord Jesus. During the festive season, households traditionally set up cribs, while youths come together to create large and elaborate displays in church premises, fostering unity and devotion.
Group - First - Our Lady of Rosary Ward, Mother of God Church Mogarnad
Group - Second - Our Lady of Mercy Church Manjeshwar
Group - Third - ICYM Kolalgiri, Sacred Heart Church Kolalgiri
Group - Consolation - Holy Cross Ward, St Dominic Church Ashoknagar
Group - Consolation - ICYM Alangar unit, Holy Rosary church Alangar
Group - Consolation - CKYM, Christ King Church Kayyar Kasargod
Group - Consolation - Udenti Kalakaar, Rosario Cathedral Bolar
Group - Consolation - ICYM Kanajar, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kanajar
Individual - First - Fr Francis Cornelio, St Antony Church Padukone
Individual - Second - William Fernandes, Holy Rosary Church Hulidewarwada, Ankola
Individual - Third - Joyson Veron Banz, Holy Family Church Brahmavar
Individual - Consolation - Naveen Prakash Quadras, Holy Cross Church Pamboor
Individual - Consolation - Sharel Prenita Pereira, St Joseph the worker Church Neermarga
Individual - Consolation - Carol Saritha D'Souza, St Peter Church Barkur
Individual - Consolation - Rojes D'Souza, Mother of God Church Mogarnad
Individual - Consolation - Soumya Robert, St Thomas Syrian Church Sasthan
With the objective of encouraging this age-old tradition and adding to the festive cheer, Daijiworld Udupi Studio instituted the Abharan Jewellery ‘Godali Sadagara’ competition, providing a platform for participants to express their creativity and faith through photography.
Advocate Ronald Furtado, judge of the competition, said, “Christmas celebrations are not confined to Christians alone; they convey a universal message of peace to all religions. As a judge of Godali Sadagara, I sincerely thank Daijiworld Udupi for providing an inclusive platform that allows everyone to participate without any form of social discrimination. While many participants displayed commendable creativity, some lacked innovation in their approach. I encourage more people to take part in the next Godali Sadagara competition and help make it more competitive and successful. I also observed that several participants relied on artificial materials instead of using natural items while creating the cribs.”
Ace actor, anchor and entrepreneur Steevan Lewis, another judge, after the judgement, expressed, “This is the eighth edition of Godali Sadagara hosted by Daijiworld Udupi. While reviewing the photos, we were taken back to our childhood days. We used to collect materials from faraway places. There was even a scarcity of statues and other items required to complete the crib. Yet, there was immense joy and enjoyment in making the crib. Friends from other religions would also join us in creating the crib. Today, Daijiworld Udupi has provided a wonderful opportunity for children who are addicted to mobile phones. Now everyone has the required materials at hand to make a crib. All the participants have put in effort to showcase creativity, but there is scope for more innovation. I congratulate all the participants and thank Daijiworld Udupi for creating this opportunity.”
For the first time, registrations were done through an online registration process. All participants in both categories will receive a digital e-gift voucher presented by Abharan Jewellery, Udupi.
Additionally, for the first time, all participants will receive a digital e-certificate of participation as a token of appreciation.
Final results:
Group Category
1st prize: Our Lady of Rosary Ward, Mogarnad
2nd prize: Our Lady of Mercy Church, Manjeshwar
3rd prize: ICYM Kolalgiri, Sacred Heart Church, Kolalgiri
Consolation Prizes
Holy Cross Ward, St Dominic Church, Ashoknagar
ICYM Alangar unit, Holy Rosary church, Alangar
CKYM, Christ King Church, Kayyar, Kasargod
Udenti Kalakaar, Rosario Cathedral, Bolar
ICYM Kanajar, Our lady of Lourdes Church, Kanajar
Individual Category
1st prize: Fr Francis Cornelio, St Antony Church, Padukone
2nd prize: William Fernandes, Holy Rosary Church, Hulidewarwada, Ankola
3rd prize: Joyson Veron Banz, Holy family church, Brahmavar
Consolation Prizes
Naveen Prakash Quadras, Holy Cross Church, Pamboor
Sharel Prenita Pereira, St Joseph the worker Church, Neermarga
Carol Saritha D'Souza, St Peter church, Barkur
Rojes D’Souza, Mother of God Church, Mogarnad
Soumya Robert, St Thomas Syrian Church, Sasthan