Some Hindu pontiffs are spreading internal terror: Siddanagouda Patil

December 7, 2014

Belagavi, Dec 7: Comparing superstition to terrorism activist Siddanagouda Patil said that if terrorists were unleashing external violence, some Hindu religious gurus are spreading internal terror by propagating superstitious beliefs.

If skin diseases could be cured by rolling on leftover food at Kukke Subrahmanya, there would have been no need of skin specialists. Those supporting the ritual are supporting terror. There is a need to protect people from such superstitions in all religions, he said, addressing a programme to create awareness against superstitious practices, at the Vaikunth Dham crematorium grounds here on Saturday.

The programme, organised by Excise and District in-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi to mark the 58th Dr Ambedkar Mahaparinirvana Day, was attended by more than 10,000 people from across the State, including students.

Jarkiholi said superstitions had been around for thousands of years and only recently efforts were being made to create awareness against them. Laws alone cannot end such practices, but awareness could bring about some change, he said.

He called upon the gathering to join the awareness movement so that the poor, who fall easy prey to superstitious beliefs, did not remain backward.

Dr Shivamurthy Murugha Swami from Chitradurga said following the ideals of the Buddha, Basava and Ambedkar would help rid superstitious practices. Jay Mrityunjaya Swami from Kudalasangam, Dr Basavalinga Swami, Hajarat Sayyad Mustafa Khadri, Nijagunanand Swami and progressive thinker Hulikar Nataraj were present.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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