Pomp and grandeur mark Sri Krishna Janmashtami in Mangalore

August 21, 2011

Mangalore, August 21: Mangalore entered the festive season of the year as Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with pomp in the city on Sunday.

Cultural activities such as “Mosaru Kudike” and “Huli Vesha” were organised across the city to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna.

The famous “Bala Krishna” competitions are also being held by various organisations in the city. Flower vendors enjoyed good business as flowers were in great demand to garland the idols of Lord Krishna.

Sri Krishna is considered to be one of the most endeared human incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Born more than 5000 years ago in Mathura city, he is the revered God of Hindu religion and his teachings hold immense relevance till date.

There are many tales of adventure of young Krishna, popularly called as “Krishna BalLeela” is the major inspiration for the Krishna look alike competitions organised especially in South India.

There are many more popular Bal Leelas of Krishna like the killing of demons Aghasura, Bakasura, brothers of demonessPutana . Mata Yashoda tying Lord Krishna with a rope but each time the rope would fall short by a few inches is another famous episode of Krishna BalLeela.

Krishna Janmashtami is one of the major Hindu festivals celebrated across the nation with local beliefs and traditions in celebrating the festival.

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Mangaluru Tees Off Big: Golf Excellence Academy to Open at Pilikula

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February 1,2026

The coastal city of Mangaluru is gearing up for a major sporting milestone with the launch of a Golf Excellence Academy at the Pilikula Golf Club (PGC), scheduled to open on May 31. The initiative aims to position Mangaluru firmly on India’s national golfing map.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday during PGC’s first-ever floodlit Pro-Am tournament, club captain Manoj Kumar Shetty said the project is being funded by UAE-based philanthropist Michael D’Souza and is currently in the design phase. Experts from leading golf academies across the country are expected to visit Mangaluru to help shape the training programme and infrastructure.

The academy will train 20 young golfers at a time, with a long-term vision of producing national-level players from the region. Until now, PGC relied on an in-house coach, but the recent renovation of the course and the introduction of floodlights have opened new possibilities for expanding the sport.

Shetty said discussions are underway with two reputed coaching academies, whose heads are expected to visit PGC shortly. “A dormitory for trainers is already under construction. We are inviting academies to assess the facilities and suggest changes so we can build a truly world-class Golf Excellence Academy,” he said.

Professional golfer Aryan Roopa Anand noted that the floodlit course would be a game-changer for young players. “Students can now practise after school hours, even up to 8 or 9 pm, without compromising on academics,” he said.

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