Mangaluru: 5th Year ‘Pili Ajane’ Celebrated Grandly; Spectacular Performance by Barke Friends

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Mangaluru : The 5th edition of the ‘Pili Ajane’ event was organized with great pomp and grandeur near Deepa Comforts in Mangaluru under the leadership of Pramod Karkera and the partnership of Raviraj Chouta. Entrepreneur Suraj Kumar Kalya inaugurated the cultural extravaganza by lighting the ceremonial lamp, wishing that the event continue its grand tradition for a hundred years to come.

Attending as a guest, Member of Parliament Captain Brijesh Chowta praised the organizing team, noting that he had been attending the event for the past five years and commended its flawless discipline, highlighting Pramod Karkera’s leadership as an inspiration for the youth. MLA Vedavyas Kamath expressed his appreciation for Pramod Karkera’s dual contribution to social welfare and the preservation of Tulu Nadu’s cultural heritage through ‘Pili Ajane’. MLA Bharath Shetty also commended the event for uniting the youth under strong leadership while keeping traditional art forms alive.

The inaugural stage was graced by prominent guests, including Tulu cinema comedy actor Satish Bandale, Rahsh, Ashrith Nonda, Rakshit R. Poojary, Yashpal Salian, Sachin Shetty, Ravindra, Tilak Raj, Kartik, Ranjit, Hitesh Bekal, Vinod, Harshit, Jayesh, and Anil Karkera. During the formal function, Polali Santu, owner of Polali Tigers, along with Yagneshwara Barke and Manoj Kumar, owners of Barke Friends, were felicitated by the dignitaries for their contributions.

The cultural segment featured a high-energy performance by the Sai Chende Troop, followed by a vibrant dance showcase by the Group X Dance Academy. The audience was further enthralled by a devotional ‘Kunitha Bhajana’ by Gurukula Balagokula Pavoor Harekala, while the Rajyotsava award-winning Barke Friends (R.) team delivered a breathtaking, daring tiger dance (‘Pili Vesha’) performance. Thousands of spectators gathered to witness the celebration, which was anchored by VJ Manoj.