Udupi : A social activist and construction worker Ravi Katapady from Udup participated in Kaun Banega Crorepathi programme and won Rs 12.5 lakhs cash prize. The 35-year-old Ravi Katapady made headlines for his philanthropic activities. Since 2013, Ravi has donated over Rs 50 lakh for children battling deadly diseases. He has provided financial support to children suffering from […]

Udupi :  The temple town observed Vitla Pindi, also called Mosaru Kudike, without devotees  due to  Covid-19 scare restrictions and rain. The celebrations lacked the usual vibrancy and vigour experienced by the devotees. Normally, the second day of Srikrishna Janmashtami celebrations would witness the surge of the oceanic crowd and the fervour of devotion engulfed all over […]

Udupi : Kota Srinivas Poojary, Minister, said on Thursday that Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa had directed the officers to give priority to the effective implementation of Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2010 in the State. He was speaking at a religious programme related to Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at Rajangana here. […]

Udupi : Ravi Katapady, who dons a different costume during every Krishna Janmashtami festival, will be putting on the costume of a vampire this time. Mr. Katapady’s costumes are popular. He raises funds by wearing these costumes and uses the money to help poor patients every year. Speaking to presspersons here on Wednesday, Mr. Katapady, […]

Udupi : All the preparations have been made for Krishna Janmashtami in the temple town of Udupi on September 2 and 3. The famed Vitla pindi will be held on Monday. The Sri Krishna Mutt is the centre of attraction during Janmashtami and Vitla pindi. The temple is decorated with flowers for both these festivals. […]

Mangalore :   A prize distribution function for winners of variety cultural programmes  organized as part of Sri Krishna Janmashtami at Government Higher Primary School, Kavoor, was held  here on September 7, Saturday. The programme was organised under the aegis of Tulu Kannada Sanskritika Pratishtana, Jeppu. B Lakshman Shetty, Proprietor of Kavoor Group of Hotels, presided […]

Mangalore :  Preparations are afoot to celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami in Mangalore. Markets are flooded with devotees making purchases for the celebration. Temples are also decked up for the festivities and people are seen purchasing vegetables and flowers for the festival. Following the Janmashtami Mosaru Kudike is celebrated with great fervor in the district.  Various […]

Mangalore: The members of Samata Women’s Association, observing its 20th year of existence, conducted their Sept. 2010 programme in Subrahmanya auditorium in city on 18th. Ms Savithri Ramarao, a music / veena exponent and teacher, was the Chief Guest of the evening. Children within 12 years, of members of the society, were admitted in a […]