Udupi:   Outstanding achievers from the Billawa community were honoured at ‘Namma Biruver’ a programme organized by the Narayana Guru Billawa Seva Sangha  at Brahmavar. The programme was inaugurated by Mamatha Poojari, the captain of the Indian Kabaddi team which won the World Cup.

On behalf of the Billawa organization, Mamatha Poojari honoured  Sanjay Dayananda Kadoor, a Guinness Record holder for etching  Ganapati image on a pencil point  and  Vanaraj Poojary,  a guard at Beedinagudde crematorium in Udupi.

Sri Vikhyatananda Swamiji of Gurukritha Sevashram, Bolyottu, who blessed the occasion, said the talent in each individual must be identified and encouraged for them to achieve greater results.
Sri Satyananda Theertha Swamiji of Shivagiri Mutt  in Kerala  also spoke on the occasion.  B N Shankar Poojary, President of the Billawa Seva Sangha, presided over the function.

Among the dignitaries present on the dais were  former minister Vasanth V Salian, cine star Sooryodaya,  Ganesh Malpe, President of Brahma Baidarkala Garodi, Kalmadi and   Sanjeeva Master, President of Billawa Seva Sangha, Kokkarne.

Prior to the function, a colourful procession was taken out in the town.