Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB)
Udupi, Oct 9: The prize distribution ceremony of ‘Chelva Krishna Best Photography Competition’ for children between 0-2 years and 2 to 5 years of age was held at Mandavi Sabha Bhavan at Mandavi Trade Center, Kadiyali here on Tuesday, October 6.
The contest was organized on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami by Kishoo Enterprises and Daijiworld media group for the third time.
The guests of the occasion were Ravindra Shetty, proprietor, Girija Health Care and Surgicals and Deekshith Shetty, owner of Shri Veerabhadra Sports Center, Hiryadka. Kevin Rodrigues, operations manager of Kishoo Enterprises, handed over the prizes to the winners.
Ravindra Shetty addressing the occasion said, "Daijiworld has created its own benchmark in media field. The photography contest is good thought and motivation to all the parents. It provided a platform to explore the talents of their kids. Let it continue with such new concept in coming days." He congratulated the winners and the participants.
Under the junior category between 0 to 2 years, Pranavi S Kotian, daughter of Sukhesh Kumar and Lolakshi from Mangaluru won the first prize. Hiranmayee Bhat, daughter of Sudhir Bhat and Prajwali S Bhat from Udupi and Niyathi Rajesh Naik, daughter of Rajesh Ganapathi Naik and Sushma S, resident of Udupi bagged the second and third place respectively.
One of the contestant's parent Kiran Kumar Udyavar after receiving the prize said, "Daijiworld media has given opportunity to exhibit talents of photographers as well as parents. It was a very challenging task to catch the expression of toddlers. All the participants are winners because participation is important than winning prizes."
Consolation prizes were bagged by Aashvi from Matapady Brahmavar, Anvay Nayak Karkala and Arvi Shetty from Karkala.
Photos of Vidhathri Upadhya from Udupi, Akshara H Poojary from Udupi, Aradhya from Shirva and Kruthi P Salian from Udupi received appreciation by the judges.
Under the senior category between 2 to 5 years, Rithvik Bhat, son of Ramesh Bhat and Athula Bhat resident of Udupi, emerged as winner of the contest.
Adhithi Acharya, daughter of S K Ganesh Acharya and Chandana G Acharya from Beltangady, and Ankitha V Devadiga daughter of Vinod Kumar and Amrutha secured second and third place respectively.
Consolation prizes were received by Riyanshi S Kiran Udyavara, Dhruthi D Bangera, Malpe and Advithi S, Sastana.
The photos of Atharva A Patkar, Manipal; Akanksha Nayak, Brahmavar; Prathit M Sowayaji, Kota and Aakrish K Rao, Udupi were appreciated by the judges.
The winners of the contest were awarded Rs 3,333 with certificates and attractive trophies in both categories, and Rs 2,222 and Rs 1,111 was awarded for second and third place respectively along with certificates and mementos. Three consolations prizes were also given in both the categories.
The contest was sponsored by well-known resort and water park ‘Tinton’ Kundapur, powered by Divinity Solar, Karkala, and supported by Prabhu Enterprises, Santhekatte, Shri Veerabhadra Sports Center, Hiryadka and Girija Healthcare and Surgicals, Udupi.
Wenilda D’Mello, administrator Kishoo Enterprises welcomed the gathering, Justin D’Silva, journalist, proposed vote of thanks.
Pragathi Puthran, compered the programme.