Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 3: The Saint Mother Teresa Forum, in association with Holy Cross Church Cordel, Kulshekar, is set to host a grand Deepavali celebration, festival of lights - Deepavali celebrations 2024, on November 5. This event will be held at Kalpane Maidan, Kulshekhar, starting at 6 pm. The celebration aims to bring people of all faiths together in a spirit of unity and harmony, reflecting the festival's message of light and togetherness.
The event will be inaugurated by Anupam Aggarwal, IPS, commissioner of police, Mangaluru city. Presiding over the celebration will be Roy Castellino, president of the Saint Mother Teresa Forum, Mangaluru.
Several distinguished guests will grace the occasion, including:
Michael D'Souza, social thinker and NRI entrepreneur
Dr C P Habib Rahman, chairman of Unity Hospital, Mangaluru
Aravind Bolar, renowned film actor
Fr Clifford Fernandes, parish priest of Holy Cross Church Cordel, Kulshekar
Sarfuddin B S, member of Ahsanul Masajid, Bikarnakatte
Ramaprasad S, advocate and chairman of Sri Dharmashasta Mandir Trust (Re), Jyotinagar Kulshekar
Bhaskara K, former mayor and local corporator
Kishore Kottari, local corporator
The evening will feature cultural performances by the Mangaluru Choir and the Kalasaraswati Dance Academy, under the guidance of Fr Walter Albuquerque S J. These performances are expected to add a vibrant touch to the celebrations, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the region.
The event organisers have extended their invite to everyone to join in the festivities and help spread joy and light throughout the community.