Mumbai: Simplicity enhances dignity of a woman – Ranjani Hegde

By Rons Bantwal
Bellevision Media Network

Mumbai, 02 Mar: The simplicity enhances the dignity of a woman, while traditional celebration of Haldi Kumkum is also a cultural practice.  When women gather, it promotes friendship and empathy. The practice of applying kumkum to forehead and wearing bangles is a distinct practice. It’s an auspicious occasion when women gets special respect, said Ranjani S Hegde, president of women wing of Bunts Sangh Mumbai®.

 

Ranjani was speaking after inaugurating Haldi Kumkum celebration that was organized by women wing of Billawar Association Mumbai® at Billavar Bhavan auditorium, Santacruz (East), here on Friday, March 1.

 

It was presided by Billawar Association president L V Amin.

 

 

Speaking on the occasion, L V Amin said that the celebration of Haldi Kumkum was a household celebration in the past. Meanwhile, the public celebration facilitates the new generation to understand its significance. Women are well placed in instilling cultural values in their children.

 

Mathrabhoomi Co-operative Credit Society Limited director Uma Krishna Shetty, Essar Financial Services Private Limited director Anita R K Shetty and social activist Yashoda N T Poojary were the chief guests of the occasion.

 

Sudha L V Amin distributed the prizes to the winners of devotional singing.

 

Women wing members Yashoda R Punja, Pramoda S Shetty, Lata Prabhakar Shetty, Sujata Gunapal Shetty, Harinakshi J Shetty, Ratna P Shetty and others were present.

 

Silent prayers were offered for the martyrs of Pulwama attack.

 

Vanita Nonda welcomed the gathering. Sujata R Shetty compered the programme. Laxmi Kotian proposed vote of thanks.