Beltangady: Three Bishops from USA meet Dr Heggade - discuss service initiatives


Daijiworld Media Network - Beltangady (SP)

Beltangady, Jan 7: Three bishops from the United States of America, Sudarshana Devadhar, Warner H Brown, and Sandra L Steiner Ball, met Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari, Dr D Veerendra Heggade, on Monday January 5, and had an exchange of information with him about the way the things are run under the latter's administration.

Dr Heggade explained to the team about certain unique traditions of the temple like the process of doing justice in case of family feuds, 'Hoyilu' system of coming to conclusions, issue of settling vows undertake between persons or families in the name of Lord Manjunatheshwara, system of four kinds of donations, etc.


The entourage went through the temple premises, Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project, Manjusha museum, car museum, Shantivana naturopathy centre, Annapoorna Hall where devotees are served food, etc, and expressed their deep sense of appreciation for the initiatives undertaken in the name of the temple.

On behalf of the temple, Dr Heggade honoured the Bishops.

  

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  • Evans Christopher Sumitra, Udupi, Dubai, New York, USA.

    Thu, Jan 08 2015

    It was a honor for the three Bishops, Sudharshana Devadhar, Warner H. Brown and Sandra L. Steiner Ball from USA to meet Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari, Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade.

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  • joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    When it is a question of PRINCIPALS religions do not divide people.

    It is a great gesture on the part of three bishops from U.S.A. to visit Dr. Veerndra Hegde and discus service service initiatives with him.

    Hope ti was a fruitful and meaningful meeting.

    Joe Gonsalves

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  • Arush, mangalore

    Thu, Jan 08 2015

    I disagree. Religion is the fundamental cause of divide.

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  • Aubb, Kuwait

    Fri, Jan 09 2015


    @ Arush,

    Very true under the present national govt.

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  • Arush, mangalore

    Sat, Jan 10 2015

    Good point, The did enlighten the rest of India. During the dynastic rule these bishops would have been canonized eventually for breaking Dharmastala.

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  • Nakul, mangalore

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    I would be extremely careful of these Bishop's and ministers trip to India. Nothing good ever came out of such trip with these career missionaries. Hindu dharma is still defined as a pagan religion with tags like devil worship, devil music etc. I don't think at any point they want to derive any inspiration. All they want is to find out any weakness to capitalize. South canara is currently in the limelight due to the number of Church's being built and the wealth being amassed by the Church. This has come to their attention and they want to seek out if there is more room for them to come in and spread.

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  • vasu, mangalore

    Thu, Jan 08 2015

    I agree. These are from the bible belt for sure and are fanatics. Looks at the people bundled together, they look inbred and not your typical Americans.

    However, we are now in a state of high alert where all the religions have woken up. It will be difficult to sell the 'book' and take the 'land' any more. Look around, everyone's main conversation is religion , atheism and I am talking in a hindu household where we seldom spoke about these issues.

    I am happy about this trip in one sense, but Christianity has a way of rearing it's ugly head at times.

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  • concerned 1, bengaluru

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    Sachidananda Shetty, Mundkur

    I always expect from you this kind of unbiased write up on this and various other subjects.
    Hope Dinesh Poojary will read what you have written in the latter part of your message to get enlightened.

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  • Jayakar Samartha, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    Let us appreciate their interest in visiting our incredible India with the view of exchanging of information to enhance their knowledge regarding this rural Indian temple,its administration and rural developmental projects....!!!!!

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  • Ex. Sgt. George A. Borromeo, Angelore, Mangalore, India

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    Jayakar when our own Sheppard do not visit and try to appreciate the work undertaken by Dharmadhikari, then it is a insult to us. Ghar ki murgi daal baraabar!!!!

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  • Alwyn, mlore

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    wonderful thought from the Bishops to meet Dr.Veerendra Hegde..
    it brings smiles and mutual respect for peace loving people..

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    These missionaries will help to build, schools, colleges and orphanages ...

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  • Sadanand, Surathkal

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    The pure smile on the faces of the visitors tells all about the fulfillment of the purpose of their visit and the divinity of the sacred place.

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  • Wilfred Fernandes, Vamadapadavu/Dubai

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    West is loosing the significance of relegion, specially Christanity. There are attempts to fill this gap by the expatriates from Bangladesh,Pakistan & countries like Syria, Egypt. Many church buildings are un-occupied. The Hindu Organisations like ISKCON, Art of Living,Swaminarayan etc. are getting stronger by memebrship day by day.

    Now The world is looking at India even for spirituality. All faiths in India follow their relegion very strongly.

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  • Shankar, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    Where is Thimarodi nowdays?

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  • yogesh, bombay

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    Thimma became roadie and gone on road trip!

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  • Rakesh, Udupi

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    Chadis, dinesh,langoolacharya present bjp govt is busy in religious politics but westerners are busy with learning things from other countries & their country's growth

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  • Valerian, Dubai/Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    That is called freedom of speech.

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  • Valerian D'souza, Udupi / Mumbai

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    Good people acknowledge goodness in people and appreciate all the good work done for betterment of humanity.
    Whereas bad ones mind always hover around bad things, who are prone to copy the bad.
    Dharmasthala's good works are acknowledged all over the world.

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  • vellano1, Mumbai

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    except Janna poojary!! he levelled alleagtions against Heggade family and Dharmasthala shrine!!.. that Parkat baayi has paid price till date.. has never won one single election all his life post that!

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  • Rajesh Gonsalves, Mangalore / Dubai

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    Vellano1, Utter nonsense. What has winning elections got to do with what Poojary says? Every candidate visits N number of temples before filing nominations. There is only ONE winner always. God only blesses, he does not vote.

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  • Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    Even Bishops from USA interested in visiting Shree Dharmasthala whereas few our current Ministers including person like CM Siddu….interested in visiting only few other places and never hesitate to talk politics even in religious functions sure we can’t blame fully because even few preachers too talk more about politics rather than doing preaching job…. But anyhow we need to appreciate these Bishops who never hesitate to visit even Hindu religious places if something can be learnt for betterment of common public even with different religious background. This is what Jesus said ‘Love your people and do better things and serve your people”

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  • gm, mlure

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    Politics and religion are totally different aspects. The politician should not talk about religion at all, of course he can follow / practice his religion and show others that how good is his religion.

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  • VINCY, Bangkok

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    They met Dr.Heggade so your monkey army is silent.
    But if they are meeting CM then your army will hold protest for their visit as target to convert Hindu's into Christianity.

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    Dr Heggade rendered social service to people without bringing the word RELIGION.

    These western people should learn a lot from him. Many these western people are stuck to religion, not humanity.

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  • gm, mlure

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    Religious people stick with religion is ok but our politicians are also stick with religion. Present politics totally based on religion in India.

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  • Charles, Karkala

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    Dineshanna, Why your comments are always negative. Are you telling that the whole Western World is inhuman. Come on friend, this is the best Joke for 2015 from you..!!!. Yes, I fully agree that Shree. D.V.Heggade is One Personality who is respected by everyone for his great work for the well being of the humanity without boundaries. It is time our own politicians and other people in power need to learn a lot from Shree. Heggade in serving the people. May God Bless him.

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  • ISMAIL K PERINJE., PERINJE.

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    Whole World looking @ Sri Keshtra Dharmastala for it's unique service model through SKDRDP.International, National and regional financial heads,political and social experts are visiting Dr Sri D.Veerendra Heggade to have on hand experiences with regarding to developmental projects of Sri Keshtra Dharmastala.We are proud of Dr Heggade for his yeomen service for the welfare of the mass.

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman/Washington,DC.

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    Ismail,

    Can we arrange Ghar Vapsi on these Yankees???

    ...JH...

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  • ISMAIL K PERINJE., PERINJE.

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    Langoolacharya,

    'Ghar Wapsi'is already under moratorium.However, these YANKEES never mind to Ghar Wapsi because religion wise they are least bothered.

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  • Ramesh, mangalore

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    Langu your Ghar vapasi is come back to India don't be smart sitting and eating in USA

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  • clvie, Kuwait

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    Perfect answer!!!

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  • NM, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    this fellow must be enjoying beef steaks in USA and is giving big bhashans about ghar wapsi now.

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman/Washington,DC.

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    People,

    When NM and Ramesh both disagreeing with me and critisizing me ,,, I feel soooo gooood...it speaks for itself...

    Thanks guys...I really enjoy this...

    ...JH...

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  • KRPrabhu, Bengaluru

    Wed, Jan 07 2015

    NM,Your comment smells pork masala curry!!!Right?

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