Mangalore, Aug 20, 2013: The fishermen Community members along with their religious leaders offered Samudra Puja at Tannirbavi, on August 20, Tuesday.

Sri Sandhyanath Swamiji  of Kadri Sri Kshetra Suvarna Kadali Mutt performed the Pooja, and offered milk , coconuts and flowers to the Sea in the presence of State Minister for Textiles and Ports Baburao Chinchansur and MLA Mangalore South Constituency J R Lobo.

The community people offered puja to remain calm and look after the safety of their family head who go to the fishing expedition.

Speaking on the occasion, MLA J R Lobo the fishing community is highly dependent on the sea which provides them with fish which helps them to lead their day to day life. Once in a year the fishermen community offering pooja to the sea seeking blessings is a beautiful tradition.

He also said that Mangalore port is not safe to the present day. The silt filled in the sea leads to many accidents. Hence it is necessary to hire a dredger to dredge the sea for the removal of silt from the sea on time. The Kerala government has provided the dredgers for the silt removal and helps the fishermen to work without problem.

Minister Baburao Chinchansur assured the fishermen to work for the development of the Mangalore port. Fishermen community is very hard working community and government will work for their welfare.