Napoklu, Aug. 9: Virajpet MLA A.S. Ponnanna said that the community's contribution to the development of the district is immense.
He spoke after participating as the chief guest in the Attidonji Day program organized by the Billava community in the Kodava community here. The Billava community, which is famous for its hard work, disciplined life and straightforward speech in the entire country, has made a mark in many fields. He said that the community is moving forward with the feeling that we are all one in Kodagu too. The foundation stone of the Billava community hall was laid today and he hoped that the community hall would be built next year itself. Legislative Council member Mandepada Suja Kushalappa said that he is providing a government grant of Rs. 5 lakh for the Billava community. He said that the society should prosper. Former MLA K.G. Bopaiah said that by providing good education to children, the community should come into the mainstream and be committed to protecting the society and the country. Vikhyathananda Swamiji, the presiding deity of the Arya Ediga Mahasamsthan Math in Solur Ramanagara, presided over the program and said that children should be taught our culture, customs and ideas and made aware of the future. A strong society with language and culture will be built.
Suresh Nanjappa, the president of the Bangalore Kodava Samaj, said that if any society wants to move forward, the traditions, heritage and culture of that society should be developed. We should love our language. Then we should respect other languages, this is true culture, he said.
Businessman Edikeri Prasanna, speaking, expressed his hope that the contribution of the Billava Samaj will always be in building a Hindu society.
The program was held under the chairmanship of Billava Samaj President B.M. Pratip. Earlier, the foundation stone of the Billava Samaj Bhavan was laid by Vikhyathananda Swamiji and A.S. Ponnanna and Suja Kushalappa. Later, a huge blood donation camp was held in the Kodava Samaj. Talented students and achievers were felicitated. A display of traditional dishes of Aati month made at home was organized. Cultural programs and sports events were held for the society and children. Virajpet Billava Samaj President B.M. Ganesh, Somwarpet Billava Samaj President Chandrahas, Kushalnagar Billava Samaj President Sudhir, Suntikoppa Billava Samaj President Mani Mukesh, Siddapur Billava Samaj President Ranjan B.V., Madenadu Billava Samaj President Taranath B.S. were present. Billava Samaj Vice President B.R. Vasant, Secretary K.S. Lokesh, Organizing Secretary B.S. Nagaraj, Sports Secretary B.S. Dilip, directors and leaders of various parties, office bearers of associations and societies were present at the program. Deepak welcomed. B.M. Pratip proposed vote of thanks.
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