Sharjah: Grand celebrations mark Karnataka Sangha's 12th annual bash


Sujith L Fernandes
Daijiworld Media Network - Sharjah

Sharjah, Jun 22: It was a grand celebration of Kannada tradition and culture as Karnataka Sangha Sharjah celebrated its 12 anniversary at Sharjah Indian Association conference hall here on Friday June 20.

The event was a complete entertainer with a variety of dances and musical programmes keeping the audience in rapt attention throughout the evening.

The prestigious Mayura Award was conferred on Herman Lewis of Radio Spice 105.4 FM for the year 2013-14. On this occasion his wife Nishitha and two daughters were present.

Acknowledging the honour, Herman Lewis thanked the organizers for conferring the award on him and said, "My responsibility has increased after receiving this award. I will try my best to serve and support our Kannada language and our state. To achieve success in any field, it is important to respect the value of time and make good use it."

Well-known Sandalwood actor Vijay Raghavendra and choreographer Harini Madan were special invitees for the event.

Sharjah Indian Association president Balakrishna, former president Y A Rahim, Acme Building Materials MD Harish Sherigar, Praveen Shetty of Fortune Group of Hotels, Sathish Venkataraman of Chilly Willy, M A Muloor, Anand Bailoor, Association president Shantharam Acharya, Ganesh Rai, Shashikanth Kanagi were present as chief guests.

On this occasion Anand Bailoor and his wife Parija Bailoor were felicitated. Aryabhata Awardees Sathish Poojary and Rohini Ananth were also honoured.

Deepak Somashekar who supervises Kannada film shows in the UAE, actor Varna Shetty, Sheik Hamdan award winnners Shraddha Devadas Shetty, Shashwik Diwakar Shetty, Prapthi, Prerana Pai, Calisto Abel were felicitated.

Dance performances by various groups, and Kannada songs sung by Harish Sherigar, Akshatha Rao, Mallika, Divya Kumble and Sharath mesmerized the audience.

On the occaison, winners of Mayura Raja Rani dance awards were also felcitated.


Winners (Mayura Raja-Rani):

6-12 years

Adithya - Unathi (first)
Joysten D’ Souza - Arolia Jesica(second)
Prajwal Acharya - Disha Shivaraj(third)

13-20 years

Avirath Hegde - Melanie Moras (first)
Rahul Ramesh - Akshatha Harish Sherigar(second)
Clayon D’ Souza - Spesha Mathew (third)

21-35 years

Hitesh - Shwetha Hitesh(first)
Nixon D’ Souza - Sheral(second)
Vishal D’ Souza - Sheral D’ Souza(third)


36 and above

Manohar Hegde - Rashmi Manohar(first)
Deepak Raj Kotian - Nalinankshi Kotian(second)
Vincent - Jacinta Vincent (third)

 

 

  

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  • Joyce Menezes, Mangalore/Dubai

    Wed, Jun 25 2014

    Congratulations Herman on receiving the prestigious Mayura Award for which a few are eligible. Continue to keep up the good work.
    Congratulations to all the winners, those who were honored and felicitated. Missed attending the function. However, Congrats to the organizers as well,understand it was a great event.

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  • Onkara Murthy, Tumkur / sharjah

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    It is really great to see such an wonderful event in sharjah

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  • Wilfred Tauro & Family, Madanthyar, Dubai

    Sun, Jun 22 2014

    Congratulations Mr.Harman Lewis on receiving Mayura Award from Karnataka Sangha, Sharjah. May God bless you with more accolades in future too.

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  • Ivan Fernandes, Ashoknagar / Dubai

    Sun, Jun 22 2014

    Dear Herman,
    Congratulations on receiving the Mayura Award. Keep it going.

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  • Sonali /Rupesh, Mangalore, Dubai

    Sun, Jun 22 2014

    Wow! Congratulations Herman Lewis on receiving Mayura Award. What an accomplishment!Please accept my heartiest best wishes for this great achievement. Actually, your selfless dedication and devotion to the cause has earned you this deserving recognition.

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