Karkal: Panchakalyana Mahotsav Held with Pomp and Gaiety at Adinataswamy Basadi, Shirlalu
By Snehalatha, Udupi
Bellevision Media Network
Karkal, Feb 15: Panchakalyana Mahotsav was held with pomp and gaiety at Adinataswamy Basadi, Shirlalu, near here on Friday February 15.Dr D Veerendra Heggade, religious head of Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala donated Rs 5 lac for the temple development of Shirlalu temple.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Heggade said that the religious celebrations that are underway in Shirlau temple get historical significance in the nearest future, foretold Dr Heggade.Swami Devendrakeerti Bhattaraka of Hombuja Jain mutt presided the programme.Swami Lalitakeerti Bhattaraka of Karkal Jain mutt and Swami Bhanukeerti Bhattaraka of Kambadahalli mutt delivered religious discourse at the same occasion.
Udupi – Chikmagalur MP Jayaprakash Hegde, Karkal MLA H Gopal Bhandary, former MLA V Sunil Kumar, Shirlalu gram panchayat president Narayan Shetty, Aladangady Arasa Padmaprasad Ajila, Dr Mahaveer Jain couple, Vardhaman Indra, Anantaraj Poovani, Ratnavarma Poovani and Vinanti Poovani family were present at the occasion.
The religious celebrations Committee president M N Rajendra Kumar delivered the introductory address. Sanat Kumar Jain welcomed the gathering. Professor Gunapal Kadamba proposed vote of thanks. Ajit Kumar Andaru compered the programme.