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Daijiworld Media Network - Byndoor

Byndoor, Nov 1: Byndoor Utsav has laid the foundation for the town's holistic development by elevating the region's recognition on a global level, said Shivamogga MP B Y Raghavendra. He inaugurated the Byndoor Utsav - Celebration of Rhythm, Steps Towards Prosperity program at Gandhi Maidan, held as part of the Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations.

Raghavendra noted that efforts to improve connectivity across Byndoor, which encompasses both coastal and Malnad areas, have included the development of three national highways over the past decade. In the coming days, sincere attempts will be made to position Byndoor as a major tourist and pilgrimage destination. He also added that the state government has released funds to support Byndoor Utsav.

Byndoor MLA Gururaj Gantihole shared that this grand celebration, organized for the first time as part of Rajyotsava, has sown seeds for a brighter future. Like the repeated plowing needed before sowing in the fields, conducting such festivals repeatedly will provide a clearer vision of Byndoor’s future.

Dignitaries Attend Byndoor Utsav

The event saw the presence of Udupi Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Srinivas Poojary, MLC S L Bhoje Gowda, Kaup MLA Gurme Suresh Shetty, Kundapur MLA A Kiran Kumar Kodgi, businessman Nitin Narayan, Kollur Mookambika Temple head priest Ramachandra Adiga, Uppunda Shri Durgaparameshwari Temple management committee president Satish Shetty, Kundapur Assistant Commissioner Maheshchandra, Byndoor Tahsildar Pradeep, Byndoor TP Executive Officer Bharathi, Byndoor TMC Chief Officer Ajay Bhandarkar, Assistant Director of Kannada and Culture Department Poornima, Range Forest Officer Sandesh, Jayanand Hoblidar, Dr Atul Kumar Shetty, Krishnaprasad Adyantaya, Moodbidri Alva’s Education Trust trustee Vivek Alva, Kundapur Taluk Health Officer Dr Premananda, Rajesh Kaveri, Sadananda Uppinakudru, festival co-director Sreeganesh Uppunda, Karan Poojary, Pushparaj Shetty, Suresh Batwadi, among others.

Byndoor MLA Gururaj Gantihole gave the opening address, B S Suresh Shetty, president of Byndoor Samruddha Janaseva Trust, welcomed the guests, and Arun Kumar Shirur and Subrahmanya G Uppunda emceed the event.

A Unique Forest World: Highlight of Byndoor Utsav

Adding to the allure of Byndoor Utsav, the Karnataka State Forest Department created an artificial forest next to Gandhi Maidan. This forest, named Jamburi Kumbhrikanu, featured a display of rural farming fields, forests, mountains, snake groves, various wildlife species, birds, and water streams, as well as sea awareness stills. The forest installation attracted visitors and emphasized the importance of environmental conservation.