Mangalore : A programme aimed at  signifying the importance of Aati and its traditions named ‘‘Aatida Tammana Bokka Maavaadigeda Les’ was held at the Ravindra  Kalabhavan of Mangalore University College on August 4, Sunday.The  Billawa Mahila Sangha and the Akhila Bharatha Billawara Union  organized the  programme.

Urban Development Minister Vinaykumar Sorake inaugurated the function and stressed the need to hold such functions. He said  people should not forget their culture and tradition at any point in life.

President of Akhila Bharatha Billawara Union Naveenchandra D Suvarna, presided over the function. Karkala MLA Sunil Kumar. There was a lecture on Aati tradition by Dr Yogish Kairodi, Alva’s College Lecturer.

Several office bearers of Billawara Union and Billawa Mahila Sangha including Sumalatha N Suvarna, President of Billawa Mahila Sangha were present.