Media Release
Mangaluru, Apr 3: Vitob S Nagvekar, founder of Komals Group of Concerns, Mangaluru passed away on Friday April 3 at his residence in Ladyhill here. He was 86, and is survived by two sons and three daughters.
Nagvekar was awarded ‘Guru Seva Niratha’ by Sri Bharathiteertha Swamiji of Shringeri Jagadugur Math and ‘Vaishya Ratna’ by Sri Vamanashram Swamiji, Haldipur Math of Vaishya Samaj. He also served for a long time in Dongerkery Shree Venkataramana Temple and was the president of Vaishya Education Society.
He was the chief editor of 'Guruvani', a monthly religious magazine published by Haldipur Guru Math and served Vaishya Education Society as its president.
He was also the president of Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and he was a well-known figure in Mangaluru due to his philanthropic nature and social works.
His last rites will be held on Saturday April 4 at 10 am at Bolar crematorium.