Moodbidri: The office of Vishwa Nudisiri Virasat 2013 to be held in Moodbidri during the year end, was inaugurated by Sri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Pandithacharyavarya Swamiji of Moodbidri Jain Mutt at Vidyagiri on February 4, Monday.

In his address, the seer wished success to the convention and  gifted Rs 1,11,111 as his contribution for the  event.

Speaking on the occasion Dr Mohan Alva, Chairman of Alva’s Education Foundation said  as suggested by many including Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari D Veerendra Heggade it was decided to club both the 10th Alva’s Nudisiri and 20th Virasat as Vishwa Alva’s Nudisiri Virasat this year. He said it was a matter of great privilege that Veerendra Heggade has agreed to be the honorary president of the Reception Committee. He said there   nearly 30,000 to 40,000 delegates  from across the world are expected to take part.  

Veteran writer Erya Lakshminarayana Alva, presided over the function. Former  minister Amarnath Shetty, MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, Umanath Kotian, President of Tulu Sahitya Academy, Harikrishna Punaroor, former Sahitya Parishat President and others were present on the occasion.