Mangalore, August 13: 'Samudra Pooja' the annual ritual to gratify the god of the sea, was offered at Tannirbavi beach here on Saturday by a large numbers of people belonging to fishing community.
The programme was organised by Mangalooru Yelupatna Mogaveera Samyuktha Sabha (MYMSS) comprising Boloor, Bokkapatna, Kudroli, Hoige Bazaar, Bolar, Jeppu, Neereshwalya and Padu Hoige Mogaveera grama sabhas.
The rituals were performed under the guidance of Kadri Shri Suvarna Kadali Matt Pontiff Sri Raja Sandhyanathji.
In his address, Sri Raja Sandhyanathji said that people will be blessed if mass prayer was offered to the 'Sea God'. “It is a tradition that Samudra Pooja is being organised every year to please the sea. The sea will bless and protect fishermen and also maintain peace in society,” he added.
Devotees in large number offered milk, coconuts and flowers to the sea as part of rituals. They prayed the Samudra Raja to safeguard the fishermen from risks, to produce fish aplenty and avoid natural calamities.
The rituals began after a procession, which started from from Kudroli Srirama Bhajana Mandir at 9 am.
N Yogish Bhat, Mangalore South MLA said that the much awaited rope-way project would be completed within three years.
Speaking on the occasion, chief guest, B Janardana Poojary, former Union President, emphasised the significance of religious rituals in the life. He also insisted that government should construct over bridge between Boloor and Thannirbavi.
R P Boloor, President of four villages, said that the sea is not only a treasure of fish but also of diamonds, gems and other precious things. “But we only pray for fish, our source of bread earning”, he said.
It is believed that 'Samudra pooja', held on the shore early in the morning, will appease the god of the sea and bestow prosperity on the fisherfolk. Fishermen start fishing in traditional boats only after offering Samudra Pooja every year.
R P Boloor and Yashawanth B compered the programme.
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