Media Release
Salmiya, Jan 26: The event commenced with a meaningful prayer by Ashwitha Surendra followed by the lighting of the lamp by the chief guest of the day Jayanand Mugga, Satish Kunder, Rohith Sanil and the management committee members. It was followed by a welcome dance by Arrushi and Darshan.
It was an honour for Billava Sangha Kuwait to have Jayanand Mugga, secretary of 'Shree Guru Charitable Trust', Surathkal as chief guest of the day. Jayananda graced the occasion and in his address explained in detail about the scholarship programme in Mangaluru. He also thanked Billava Sangha Kuwait for their association and asked everyone to participate in greater numbers in future.
The 2016 president, Chitrek Bangera in his welcome speech urged all the Billavas to stay united and strong with each other and urged to work for the upliftment of the community. The general secretary, Sushma Bangera read out the annual activities of the association, while Raghav Poojary read out the financial report for the year, both of which were approved by the members. Satish Kunder, in his motivating speech gave a detailed description about the scholarship distribution last year and urged the people to be part of the association and strengthen it by enrolling more and more members.
A skit on Brahma Shree Narayan Guru Swamy was skillfully enacted by Mithun Vishwanath, Amarnath Suvarna, Prashanth Poojary, Kavya Prashanth, Dheeraj Salian, Gautham Suvarna, Sujith Kotian and Dhyan Sandeep, while the music was rendered by Purander Manchi. The committee members released the Guru Vani (Gurusandeshamrutha) soon after the skit.
‘Billava’s Got Talent’ show was next. Members of all age groups exhibited their talent. Kshithij Mithun was winner of the 0-4 years age group. Sohan Dinesh Poojary came in second, while Tejas Poojary won the 4-9 age group and Tanush Poojary came in second. The talent show for 9-17 age was won by Nikhilesh Raghav Poojary, while the second was Krishal Nagraj. A lantern competition held during Diwali was judged during the AGM and the first prize winner was Kavya Prashanth, while second prize was bagged by Vishwas Karkera. The consolation prize was won by Jayalaxmi Vishwas.
Jayanand Mugga, who is also honorary advisor of Gejjegiri administrative committee along with office bearers of Billava Sangha Kuwait released a documentary on Gejjegiri-the Moolasthana (origin) of Deyi Baideti-Koti Chennaya and invitation of the foundation laying ceremony of Gejjegiri Kshetra. He was also felicitated with a shawl, flowers and a memento at the occasion.
The returning officer, Vijay Kavoor then announced the new managing committee members who were elected unanimously for the current year. They are:
President : Raghu C Poojary
Vice President : Amith Sanil
General Secretary : Gautham Suvarna
Joint Secretary : Mithun Vishwanath
Treasurer : Raghav Poojary
Internal Auditor : Shanmukha Poojary
Sports Secretary : Sandesh Amin
Cultural Secretary : Amarnath Suvarna
PRO : Prashanth Poojary
Joint PRO : Sujeet Amin
Welfare Officer : Suresh Kunder
Media Secretary : Jayalaxmi Vishwas
The advisor of the Committee will be Satish Kunder, Rohith Sanil and Chitrek Bangera.
The newly elected president, Raghu C Poojary addressed the gathering and felicitated the outgoing president Chitrek Bangera with a shawl, flower and a memento. The vote of thanks was given by the newly elected general secretary Gautham Suvarna. The programme concluded with the singing of the Indian National Anthem. The event was gracefully hosted by Rashmi Raj and capably photographed by Sandeep Attavar. A tasty dinner was served by Mughal Tandoori, while Zain Events handled lighting and sounds.