Madikeri, Feb. 23: The Hindu Sangam organized in Marenadu division, the border area of South Kodagu, today attracted attention by being held successfully.
Hindu devotees from five villages under Birunani Gram Panchayat participated enthusiastically in the program and made the program in the border area a success.
Initially, hundreds of people gathered in Birunani town, worshiped the beautifully prepared Sri Rama Rath and then marched to the Marenadu Kodava community, which is about one and a half km away. Men, women and children wearing saffron flags and shawls walked on foot with slogans in favor of Hinduism, Jai Shri Ram. The grand procession, including Chande Vadya, portrait of Bhuvaneshwari, Veeragase, Dudikotpat, and Valaga, attracted attention.
The procession concluded at the premises of the Kodava community where the program was organized. After programs like dance, kolat, and kattiyat by the children, the assembly program was started.
It is necessary to follow the culture.
Subramanya Paranikar, the leader of the Mangalore division of the Sangh, who participated in the program as a keynote speaker, gave a message and said that everyone in the country is Hindu. Hinduism is a way of life. How people should live. Hinduism teaches how culture and traditions should be. The basic purpose of religion is that everyone should live together. The Hindu society needs to think about many issues at present. There is a need to awaken the youth. It is a responsibility to understand and follow the culture, and a cultured society will bring about change, he opined. Subramanya Paranikar said that India is currently emerging as a self-respecting nation and the world is taking notice of India.
He also called for emphasis on harmony, adherence to the Constitution, observance of civic etiquette and protection of nature.
The chief guest, Kattera Sushil Achappa, retired headmistress of Marenadu High School, spoke and said that Hinduism is an eternal religion. It is not just a ritual. It is a way of life. Even though many attempts have been made to destroy it in the past, it cannot be shaken because it has a solid foundation.
Another guest, retired Captain Mallengada Poonachha, expressed his views on the security of the country and Hinduism.
Teetamada Raghu Ganapathy, head of the Hindu Sangam program organizing committee, and Annalamada Roy Chinnappa, convener, were present on the stage. Speaking in the introduction, District BJP General Secretary and Hindu Sangama Organizing Committee Chief Nellira Challan said that Hindu Sangama is being held all over the country and in all the mandals of Kodagu. This is not against any religion or person.
Committee Chief Miderira Harish welcomed the gathering and compered the program. The program ended with the singing of Vande Mataram. Afternoon meal was arranged for the attendees.
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