Mangaluru: Dharmasthala Dharmadarshi Dr Veerendra Heggade inaugurated the two day national level Bunts convention at Town Hall here on Saturday February 6.

Speaking after inauguration he said that the leadership qualities in Bunts and  their contribution to the country and also the world is limitless. The Bunts also contributed to all the fields, be it social, business, politics or religion. The women in the community are also forward. The future generation should carry this quality forward.

The education to girls is necessary to make the world a better place.  He gave a call to the youth inclining towards western practices to be Indian at heart. He opined that while there is no harm in liking the adopting a few western cultures, it is equally important to preserve and foster the rich Indian cultures and traditions.

Chancellor of Nitte University Dr N Vinay Hegde released a magazine titled ‘Sadashaya’ on the occasion.

Odiyoor Sri Gurudevananda Swamiji of Gurudevedatta Samstan, Rajashekarananda Swamji of Vajradehi 

Math and Sri Vidyavachaspati Dr Vishwa Santosh Bharati of Barkur Bunts Mahasamsthana were present.

Renowned actor Prakash Rai, MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, leading entrepreneur A J Shetty, Author Dr DK Chowta, Prakash Shetty, Erya Laxminarayan Alva, Sarvotham Shetty, Sunder Shetty, Amarnath Shetty and Gurukiran Shetty also marked their presence.

A. Sadananda Shetty president of the International Bunts Welfare Trust, welcomed the gathering. 

Earlier, a colourful procession was taken out from the University College to the Town Hall.  

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