Daijiworld Media Network
Mangalore, Oct 13: Ronald Colaco NRI businessman and philanthropist who recently visited the Kudroli Gokarnatheshwara temple was greatly captivated by the ‘one caste, one religion and one god’ philosophy followed by the temple. Colaco who took time off his busy schedule to visit the temple which is on the threshold of celebrating its centenary now, said the ideology followed by Gokarnanatha Kshetra is in tune with the sarvadharma samabhava policy, which is the need of the hour. “It is really wonderful to see this philosophy of Sree Narayana Guru so clearly enshrined in the temple”, Colaco stated
During his visit Colaco who contributed Rs. 5 lakhs to the temple was felicitated by H S Sairam, President of Gokarnanatha Kshetra. It may be recalled that a few years back Colaco had shown a similar gesture by contributing cooking vessels to the temple.
Speaking on the occasion Colaco pointed out that at a time when communalism is raising its ugly head these days it is really gratifying to note that Gokarnanatheshwara Temple has been religiously following the ideology of Sree Narayana Guru. As compared to other places this is a unique temple, a place where the sentiments of the people are taken care of and respected. It is really encouraging to see this philosophy propagated by the guru is put into practice sincerely, he stated.
Colaco who has already contributed about Rs. 66 lakhs to nearly 29 different temples so far, said that his contribution was a token gesture to the temple during its centenary year.
Felix D Souza Thakode, Arun Mendes, D D Kattenar, Member of the development committee, Padmaraj Hegde, treasurer, Harikrishna Bantwal, Austin Peris and Jagadish Adhikari were present during the occasion.
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