Media Release
Bahrain, Aug 17: Guru Seva Samiti - Bahrain Billawas, a social cultural Billawa community organization on August 11 celebrated its 15th anniversary by hosting the Radhakrishna Contest at the Indian Club, here.
The first of its kind contest in the kingdom was held in two parts. The first was on the Facebook Page of Bahrain Billawas which garnered over a whopping 237 thousand views in just ten days. The second part of the event was held at the Indian Club auditorium and judged by Pruthvi Ambar, Dr Nidhi Menon – well known Bharatanatyam dancer, tabla player and Malayalam TV anchor and Leeladhar Baikampady – multi award winning cultural exponent.
Guest of honor, Pruthvi Ambar - well known Coastalwood and Sandalwood cine star set the stage ablaze with his breathtaking dance moves and singing.
The event also showcased enthralling Pili Vesha – Tulunadu style traditional tiger dance, a first in the history of the kingdom.
Other prime attractions were Indian traditional dance performances by kids and members of Bahrain Billawas, ISCKON Bahrain, Rhythm Dance Group.
GSS president - Ajith Bangera; president of The Indian Club - Cassius Pereira, president of Kannada Sangha Bahrain – Pradeep Shetty; sponsorship representatives from
Malabar Gold and Diamond - Isak Mohammed; Al Adil Supermarket - Gajanan Kholgade; entrepreneurs Sagar Poojary and Vishal Karkerawere were present on the dais.
On his felicitation, Pruthvi Ambar expressed his gratitude and happiness for inviting him as the Guest of Honor and wished Bahrain Billawas many more milestone
celebrations including its centenary.
Former president of Bahrain Billawas - Krishna Naimpalli was bid farewell during the event.
GSS president - Ajith Bangera welcomed the gathering. The programme was compered by Prathima Raj and Poornima Jagadish.
List of winners:
Live stage event
Age group – 0 to 2 years:
Winner: Aarsh Ajith Bangera
Runners up: Ria Raghu Kotian
Age group – 2 to 6 years – Krishna costume
Winner: Kshiti Sunil Poojary
Runners up: Shriya Deepak Shetty
Age group – 2 to 6 years - Radha costume
Winner: Anshi Vishwanath Salian
Runners up: Charvi Santhosh
Age group – 6 to 10 years Krishna costume
Winner: Ria Hemanth Salian
Runners up: Tanav Anil Naik
Age group – 6 to 10 years Radha costume
Winner: Saakshi Sunil Poojary
Runners up: Tanvi Ravindra Kotian
Above 10 years Radha and Krishna couple
Winner: Prajna and Poorvaja Jagadhish
Runners up: Shivani Raj Poojary and Tanvi Ganesh
Facebook event
Age group – 0 to 2 years
Winner: Arush Santhosh
Age group – 2 to 6 years
Winner: Rushank Rakesh Kotian
Age group – 6 to 10 years
Winner: Prakrithi Gopal Shetty