Moodbidri: Glitterati Marks Bhootanatheshwara Temple Celebrations
Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network – Moodbidri (VA)
Moodbidri, May 17: As part of Punarpratishta (Reinstallation of deity) and Brahmakalashabhisheka Mahotsava celebrations at Shasthavu Bhootanatheshwara temple, Mijar here, a grand stage programme was organized on Sunday May 16.
Bollywood actor, Sohail Khan, industrialist and renowned political leader of Maharashtra Avinash Adhik, home minister V S Acharya, eminent singer and music director Gurukiran, sandalwood actor Sachin and mimicry artist Dayanand among others were the chief guests.
Speaking on the occasion, Sohail Khan said that he was amazed at the culture and scenic beauty of Mangalore. Dressed in the traditional attire for the occasion, he described it as a wonderful and new experience to him.
Avinash Adhik lauded the efforts of brahmakalashotsava committee secretary and Mudabettu family member Vijayanath Shetty and each one associated with the renovation of the temple.
Entertainment extravaganza was staged by the talented artistes and troupes of the district. The musical variety through ‘Gurukiran Nite’, especially the songs rendered by Gurukiran enthralled the audience.
President of renovation committee Mijarguttu Anand Alva, brahmakalashotsava committee president Jeevandhar Kumar, temple administrative in-charge Mundabettu Guttu Jayaram Shetty, architect B Padmanabh Rai and Pramukh Rai among others were present.
Vijayanath Shetty welcomed the gathering. Chief of news bureau, Udayavani, Manohar Prasad compered the programme. Kanthappa Shetty, Mudabettu family member proposed the vote of thanks.
Earlier the ceremony for reinstallation of deity was held at the temple with great religious fervour under the directions of eminent vaidics B K Subrahmanya Tantri and Rama Tantri.