Ramotsav' begins with pomp in city

March 31, 2012

Mangalore, March 31: A grand Shri Ramotsav was inaugurated at Nehru Maidan in the city on Saturday.

The three day event is being organized under the joint auspices of the Vishwa Hindu Parishath, Bajrang Dal and Shri Ramothsav Samithi.

After the flag hoisting by Rotary governor Dr Devdas Rai the idol of Seetaram was installed in the morning. Following the mahapooja, prasad distribution was held.

In the evening Bhajans will be performed. At the religious meeting in the evening Shri Ramananda Swamiji, Shri Mohan Das Swamiji, Shri Rajashekharananda Swamiji will be present along with N Yogish Bhat, Captain Ganesh Karnik, K S Nityananda, Dr Dayananda Pai and Nalin Kumar Kateel. At 8 pm there will be Bhakti Rasamanjari by Ramakrishna Katukukke.

On April 1 Shri Ramanavami special pooja will be held. There will be a Kabaddi tournament for the workers of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal and for the workers of Mathru Mandali and Durgavahani various sports competitions will be conducted. On the same day at 8 pm there will be a Tulu drama “Tulunad Beere Devu Poonje” by Lion Kishore D Shetty and team.

On the third day under the leadership of Vidwan Ganesh Raj, Seetharam Kalyanothsav will take place. At 7 pm there will be Punya Lahari (Shabari) a dance drama by Sanathana Natyalaya, Mangalore. On the same day at 9 pm burning of Ravana and an attractive fireworks display will be showcased.

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NRI from Udupi wins Rs 50 crore in Abu Dhabi’s big ticket draw

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February 4,2026

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