Udupi: Pejawar seer slams intellectuals, praises VHP

March 31, 2016

Udupi, Mar 31: Continuing his tirade against intellectuals and rationalists, Vishwesha Tirtha Swami of Paryaya Pejawar Mutt has accused them of dividing Hindu society. On the other hand, the seer whole heartedly praised Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and other hardline Hindutva groups.

Speaking after inaugurating the third All India Satsanga Varga' of the VHP at the Rama Vittala Hall, here, on Wednesday, he said that some intellectuals wanted a Hindu society where there are problems between different castes.

Nearly 200 delegates from across the country are participating in the event. Those participating in the Satsanga Varga would be taught devotional songs, slokas from the Bhagwad Gita and moral stories, for the next four days.

The Pejawar seer said that organisations such as the VHP should strive more to reduce the problems and gaps existing between various castes in the Hindu community. The VHP had been working in this direction for the last few decades, he said.

Some people, especially some intellectuals, were needlessly criticising the VHP, which was trying to organise and bring unity in the Hindu community. The way some intellectuals were behaving led one to conclude that they wanted the caste problems to continue in the community, he added.

Sugunendra Tirtha Swami of Puttige Mutt said that Indian culture with its emphasis on family values was way ahead of the western culture. The western culture was materialistic and laid emphasis on immediate happiness, whereas the Indian culture emphasised on peace in the society, he said.

Sapan Mukherjee of Akhil Bharatiya Ekal Vidyalaya, welcomed the gathering. Champat Rai, International General Secretary of VHP, presided over the function.

Vidyavallabha Tirtha Swami of Kaniyur Mutt, Vishwaprasanna Tirtha Swami, junior seer of Pejawar Mutt, Jagannath Sahi, vice- president of the national unit of VHP, Y. Raghavalu, joint general secretary, M.B. Puranik, president of the State unit of VHP, B. Suprasad Shetty, president of the district unit of the VHP, were present.

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rightly said, because of some people Intolerance word is taking place, what actually Hinduism teaches us we should follow the same, we should respect each and every religion the same.

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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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