Mangalore :  The special programme was organized to give a ‘Poura Sanmana’ and ‘Abhivandana’ to Shree Vishwavallabha Theertha Swamiji of Sode Mutt, Udupi at Town Hall on December 8, Thursday.

Swamiji was welcomed to the venue with the traditional Poorna Kumbha Swagatha.

Vishwavallabha Swamiji was felicitated for his contribution towards the field of education and service rendered to the rural places by setting up of educational institutions and technical training institution.

Swamiji was honoured with a shawl, fruits and citation.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof M B Puranik said that , the preaching of Madhvacharya is a special contribution from Udupi given to the world. Hence it is privilege to have Vishwavallabha Swamiji of that school of thought, who is also showed interest in social service.

Pradeep Kumar Kalkura, former president of Kannada Sahitya Parishat welcomed the gathering.

Commissioner of Police Seemanth Kumar Singh, Corporation Bank Chairman B R Bhat, Raghavendra Shastry of Sharavu Mahaganapathy Temple, VHP leader Prof M B Puranik, Polali Jayaram Bhat, the General  Manager of Karnataka Bank, Prof Anantha Krishna Bhat and others were present on the dais.