Mangaluru: Christian delegations visit Sanghaniketan Ganeshotsava celebration


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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru Sep 3: In a heart-warming gesture that fosters the spirit of unity and harmony, leaders of Catholic delegations and Rashtriya Christara Vedike visited Sanghaniketan to be part of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on Saturday September 3.

The delegation got a warm welcome from Sanghaniketan Ganeshotsava committee. The Sanghaniketan is celebrating 75th year of Ganeshotsava in the city.

The Christian delegations offered puja and sought blessings of Lord Ganesha.

Speaking on the occasion, PRO of Mangalore diocese Roy Castelino said, “There is a festive mood all over the country with Ganesh Chaturthi and Sanghaniketan is celebrating its 75th year of this festival. Every year, we visit Sanghaniketan and offer our prayers. Our country is a proof of unity in diversity and harmony and this should stay forever.”

President of Catholic Sabha Mangalore diocese Stany Lobo, Franklin Monteiro from Rashtriya Christara Vedike, Francis Pinto, Gregory D Silva, Anil Patrao, Marcel Monteiro, Lani Pinto (Notary) former rotary district governor Ronald Gomes, president of Sanghaniketan Ganeshotsava committee Praveen Kumar, general secretary Sathish Prabhu, Raghuveer Kamath, Yogish Achar, Vinod Shenoy, S R Kudva, Ganesh Prasad, Suresh and others were present.

 

 

  

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  • CA girishkk, Valencia/M'lore

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    There's lots of confusion about religious Tenet's (1st commandment..????)among Christians here in this forum..., Am not sure about the righteous credentials, attitude & rituals that's being followed by those who question..., that being said one should not give much weightage in an era where FEKUISM is triumphing...!!!

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  • Agnes, Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    These are namesake showoff Christians who will stoop to any level to get publicity.

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  • Roy, Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    Visiting is OK. Offering puja to an idol is against the first commandment of God. Are theu going to visit for Nativity or Christmas? Clapping should bevwith two hands.

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  • Rahul, Jeppu

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    First commandment of god, written by humans or god?

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  • Glen, Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    Written by God

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  • Desmond goveas, Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    Do u follow all the 10 commandments of god..? Let them worship or do pooja their wish.. Ppl r ready to criticize and find mistakes.

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  • Cynthia, Dk

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    Do not judge others. You follow the commandments.....in such a way that others should get motivated from you....

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  • sanjay pinto, manglaore

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    being a catholic i respect the feeling of other communities but will not involve in paganism. idol worship is strictly prohibited in christianity. it is only from heart we have to worship. Praise be to God the almighty amen.

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  • Darshit, Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    Come out from among them says the Word of God. Honoring and loving people of other religions is very important. But offering puja to gods of this world is nothing less than crucifying Christ again. These people are no different from the disciple of Christ who sold him for 30 coins of silver.

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  • Rajat, Karkala

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    The meaning of your name Sanjay is 'Victory, Lord Shiva'. The plan behind spreading Christianity or Islam in India is to create soft power for Western & Arab nations and ultimately balkanize India. Christians and Muslims are Indians not just in law but also in blood. So all of you should do Ghar wapsi & come back to the faith of your forefathers.

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  • Alwin, Mangaluru

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    The religious head of Christian’s concerned with empire building and not Christ building. This is commercial shows we don’t follow these leaders or such type religious head. We accept god is one and not farce

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  • Cynthia, Dk

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    I appreciate this comment and also agree with Shree Sanjay..... Few years ago, i saw a priest visiting kola and offering prayers there. ..

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  • Dr Alexander Dsouza, USA

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    Did you Invite them already to Visit Christmas or Nativity feast or Eid, Ramadan? Please do so now. It will be harmony that they too Visit your Festivals. It makes sense isn't it?

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    i think those christians who have gone must be having business or are just scared of sanghi goondas...do not become buzdil but sar utake aur seena thamke jiyo.....eat less pork and more beef....bano strong...

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  • Daniel, Udupi

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    You are not right here brother. Followers of Christ are called to live in harmony and peace and save other souls, to offer one's own life for the sake of others. Remember this what is written and done "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9).

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  • AD, Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    Lets all togeyher celebrate Ganeshotsav, Diwali, Onam Eid, Christmas . Lets celebrate diversity. Lets celebrate India.

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  • Brian Soans, Mangalore

    Sat, Sep 03 2022

    God of Abraham, Issac and Yekub says in the 1st commandment. I thy God will not share my glory with other Gods It's alright to be community friendly, appreciated. But doing pooja of alien gods tantamounts to paganism. The God of the Bible condemns paganism. Bu paganism we are bringing curse unto our families.

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  • Cynthia, Dk

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    👍👍👍🙏.... well said Brian. In the homilies, during retreats they preach the same thing what you have said. And now for them its not applicable? Why ppl disagreed ? Truth cannot be digested ?

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  • Daniel, Udupi

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    Yes you may be right but don't be in the past rather live in the present as Jesus made all things New. Remember this Bible God is who hates the Sin yet Loves the Sinner. In the new testament the Greatest Commandment Jesus gave, “This is the most important: ‘Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” MK 12:30. Are you following this commandment ? Visiting doesn't mean worshiping and respecting doesn't mean honoring. By doing this kind act or meeting with other faith people we bring peace in the society and they recognize that we are Christians. Jesus said by your action let them know that you are my disciples. Did anyone said you are a Christian, the Christlike by-example?

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  • Darshit, Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    Did you really read the report with open eyes?? It doesn't say they just visited, it clearly says they offered puja and sought the blessings of ....

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  • Rakesh Dsouza, Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    Daniel, Udupi, yet it is the sinner who ends up in hell!

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  • ROY, mangalore

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    Maybe these saffron sponsored christian folks have forgotten the desecration done to our churches and tabernacles. May be they have forgotten how mercilessly our women, men and childrren were beaten up by the police for protesting the desecration. Did they have the permission of the bishop to visit in an official capacity?

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  • Lawrence, Mangalore

    Sat, Sep 03 2022

    We need more of these gatherings. People of all religion come together and celebrate all festivals.

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  • Dr Alexander Dsouza, USA

    Sun, Sep 04 2022

    In Your Dream Lawrence. It looks like Christians are obey to Hindu . Make sure Hindu too attending Christian and Muslim fest by wearing clean dresses .

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