It's Ganesh Chaturthi, devotees welcome elephant-headed-god

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September 1, 2011

Mangalore, September 1: The sounds of the first “Aarti” and “Pratishthapan Puja” welcoming the elephant-headed Ganesh resounded through this coastal city on Thursday as the week-long Ganpati festival began amid tight security.

Gigantic, medium and small idols of Lord Ganesh were installed in different public venues, housing complexes and individual homes.

Thousands of Mangaloreans - ranging from slum-dwellers to millionaires - remained awake throughout Wednesday night, making last minute preparations for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

Since last week, thousands of idols have arrived from artisans' studios. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in all parts of coastal Karnataka.

Various registered associations, apart from the private housing complexes, have been celebrating one of the popular festivals of the country in different styles.

A few gigantic idols were installed last week in different marquees before being unveiled Thursday. Small idols started arriving Wednesday evening.

Some associations have thematic presentations in the background of the idols.

Sri Siddi Vinayaka Prathishtana and Sarvajanika Sri Ganeshotsava Samithi organised a colourful 'Thene habba' (harvest festival) at Bunts Hostel to mark the beginning of Ganesh Chaturthi.

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11th Late Mrs Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture Held at Kanachur

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February 3,2026

Mangaluru, Feb 3: Kanachur College of Physiotherapy and Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre, in association with U.T. Fareed Foundation (R), organised the 11th Late Mrs. Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture on Tuesday.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Subramanyam K, Head of the Department and Professor, Department of Cardiology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangaluru. In his inaugural address, Dr. Subramanyam delivered an insightful talk highlighting the vital role of physiotherapy in modern medical care, particularly in cardiac rehabilitation, patient recovery, and improving overall quality of life through a multidisciplinary healthcare approach.

The presidential address was delivered by Dr. Haji U.K. Monu, Chairman, KIET. The keynote address was presented by Dr. Mohammed Ismail Hejamady, who spoke on the evolving scope and significance of physiotherapy.

The event was held in the presence of Mr. Abdul Rahiman, Director, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; Dr. Vaishali Sreejith, Senate Member, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru; Dr. Sudhan S.G., Professor and Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru; Dr. Shanavaz Manipady, Dean, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; and Dr. Venkat Rai Prabhu, Member, Kanachur Health Science Advisory Council, Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre.

Dr. Mohammad Suhail, Dean, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, welcomed the guests and delegates.

As part of the programme, a two-day free workshop was organised on the following topics:

• Art of Practice in Cardiopulmonary Conditions by Dr. Sudhan S.G., Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy

• The Gift of Life – Organ Donation by Dr. Rohan Monis, Chief Administrative Medical Officer

• Chest X-ray Interpretation by Dr. Hemanth, Department of Radiology, KIMS

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation by Dr. Vijaya Kumar, Department of Respiratory Medicine, KIMS

Organisers noted that the memorial lecture series has been conducted continuously for the 11th year, benefiting interns and postgraduate students from various colleges across Mangaluru. A total of 130 delegates attended the workshop.

Dr. Reshma, Vice Principal, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, Mangaluru, delivered the vote of thanks.