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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Sep 6: St Mother Theresa Vichara Vedike, a public platform recently instituted on the occasion of 25th death anniversary of St Mother Theresa, by more than 125 likeminded people from different walks of life and religions in Mangaluru, will hold a mega programme on September 9.
Addressing media here on Tuesday September 6, president of St Mother Theresa Vichara Vedike, Roy Castelino said, “The main goal of this movement is to promote values like service, harmony, love, peace and goodwill in the society. Being inspired by St Mother Theresa who worked for the poor, sick and needy in our society beyond caste and religion, the movement aims to spread fragrance of brotherhood around us. The theme of this movement is 'Preethi Haradali Ellede' which means 'Let love spread everywhere' which gives positive vibes in the society. St Mother Theresa herself was a gold mine of mercy, kindness and humanitarian service to the society. She is a great example and inspiration to the post-modern society where individualism, selfishness and religious polarization thrives without curb. The young generation must learn the values practiced by St Mother Theresa whereby they can be catalysts of generosity and service to humanity.”
“A mega programme will be held on September 9 at the townhall here from 3 pm to 8 pm. The programme will be inaugurated and addressed by the retired Justice of Karnataka High Court Justice H N Naga Mohan Das. Pallavi Idoor, a well-known thinker and writer will be the main speaker of the day on the topic 'Humanitarian Service in the Indian Pluralism’. The PRO of the diocese of Mangalore Fr J B Saldanha and well known social activist Muneer Katipalla will give responses to the speeches.
“There will be a Sauhardha singing programme ‘Preethiya Sinchana' by Nada Mani Nalkooru and team. The display of paintings on St Mother Theresa and spot painting art will be the other attractions of the event.
“Essay and drawing competitions were held at Milagres on August 20 by St Mother Theresa Vichara Vedike where 520 participants took part which shows the overwhelming response by the public,” he said.
Fr Rupesh Madtha is the coordinator and Sunil Kumar Bajal is the general secretary of St Mother Theresa Vichara Vedike. More than 30 institutions, associations and clubs and several well-known individuals have joined hands to this initiative.
Fr Rupesh Madtha, Sunil Kumar Bajal, Sushil Noronha, M G Hegde, Ashraf and others were present.