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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB)
Udupi, Jan 17: In a heartwarming gesture, a Muslim committee held a blood donation camp on Sunday January 17 to mark the fifth Paryaya of Sri Vishweshateertha Swamiji of Pejawar Math.
The blood donation drive was organized by the district Samastha Muslim Paryaya Sauharda Samiti at Sanskrit College here.
Sri Vishweshateertha Swamiji himself visited the blood donation camp.
Addressing the gathering, Pejawar Swamiji said, "People of all communities are extending their cooperation in every way. Blood donation is the greatest act of charity. Let us stop bloodshed and increase blood donation."
Appreciating the initiative, he said, "The Muslim community has always had a brotherly relationship with Pejawar Math."
Dr Raghavendra Rao of Kasturba Medical College and Abdul Razak were honoured by Pejawar Swamiji on the occasion.
The programme was jointly organized by Dr G Shankar Family Trust and Mogaveera Sangatana Bellampalli unit.
Bhuvanendra Kidiyoor, Aboobakkar, Hamzath Kodi, Ansar Mohammed, Mohammed Arif and others were present.