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Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai (EP)

Mumbai, July 31: The women's wing of Billavara association celebrated annual Atidonji Dina programme at Billavara Bhavan mini hall, Santa cruz east on Saturday evening, July 29.

In the traditional celebrations held under the leadership of association president Nithyananda D Kotian and women's wing executive president Shakuntala K Kotian, social worker Asha S Anchan was present as chief guest. Former president of the association L V Ameen, Bharath Bank's vice president, advocate Rohini J Salian, social worker Bola Mohini Ravi Poojary, secretary of women's wing of Jagruthi Balaga, Pooja Purushotham Kotian and the association's women's wing vice president Prabha K Bangera and Vilasini K Salian were present on the dais.

Association vice president Raja V Salian, Bhasker V Bangera, Shanker D Poojary, honorary chief treasurer Mahesh C Karkal, Yuyabhyuda samithi leader Nilesh Poojary Palimar, manager Bhasker T Poojary, former women's wing executive president Jayanti V Ullal, joint secretaries Dr Geethanjali L Salian, Laxmi S Poojary, working committee members Shobha S Poojary, Sabitha Poojary, Chandrakala R Suvarna, Vatsala K Poojary, Prema R Kotian, special invitee members Bhavani C Kotian, Vanitha A Poojary, leaders of local and coordination committee and women leaders were present.

Several delicacies that are prepared as per tradition during the month of Aati were served on the occasion. Sumitra Bangera and Jayanti S Poojary introduced the guests. Association chief secretary Dharmapala G Anchan delivered the keynote address and compered the programme. Women's wing secretary Sumitra S Bangera proposed the vote of thanks.