Mangaluru : The ‘International Widow Day’ celebrated  at Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, on Saturday, June 23.

Manorama Bhat Member of  Karavali Lekakara Matthu Vachakiyara Sangha inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp.

Addressing the gathering, Manorama Bhat said, Women have more responsibility to manage their family. Being a mother, they have the responsibility of their children. Every mother is aware about poverty and every individual should respond to the needs of others.

Mallanagowda, Senior civil judge of District Legal Services Authority  said, for the welfare of widows the government has introduced several schemes. The Supreme Court has formed a state level committee for widows. There is a lot of change than earlier days,

Social workers Kaironisa, Suhasini, Lekhi Manorama Bhat, and Gruhani Anitha were felicitated.

Programme coordinator Harini, Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara temple committee member Dr Anusuya, member of Women and Child Welfare department Yamuna and others were present.