Daijiworld Media Network - Kundapur (SP)
Kundapur, Apr 20: Spiritual head of Veda Vijnana Maha Peetha and Art of Living Foundation Bangalore Sri Sri Ravishankar noted that the serene and beautiful environment of the Malnad is getting polluted by naxal activities. "The youth are straying away from the mainstream, under the influence of doctrines preached by some people. Let us wish that their minds will get transformed soon," he wished.
He was addressing a religious meeting convened on the occasion of the Brahmakalashabhisheka, reconsecration of family deities, Shatachandika oblation, mass Satyanarayana puja and other religious rituals held at Kamalashile temple, Siddapur in the taluk on Sunday April 19.
"The development of the country has suffered due to the spread of the naxal scourge in over 300 districts of the country. The nation was mauled by 11 major attacks from the terrorists within the last one year, because of our own shortcomings. The country can occupy a pride of place in the comity of nations if we conserve our ancient heritage, righteousness and traditions. In addition to creating awareness about being righteous, let us also spread social concern among our citizens," he advised.
Home minister Dr V S Acharya, legal advisor to the chief minister K Diwakar, Canara Bank Mangalore circle office deputy general manager M M Kudva, chief manager Vasant Shetty, Kollur Goddess Mookambika temple ex-trustee B M Sukumar Shetty, entrepreneur B M sukumar Shetty, Kamalashile Anandaram Aital, hereditory trustee Ajri chandrashekhar Shetty and Kalavati S Chatra participated in the programme as guests.
Hereditary trustee Sacchidanand Chatra welcomed. Ramanand Karant presented the programme. Another trustee Srinivas Chatra proposed vote of thanks.
Ravishankar Guruji later visited Kollur Sri Mookambika temple and paid obeisance to the Goddess. Managing trustee of the temple Krishnaprasad Adyantaya, executive officer L S Maruti, priest Govind Adiga, endowments department superintendent Krishnamurthi, Ramakrishna Adiga etc were present. On behalf of the temple, Ravishankar Guriji was honoured.