Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, Sep 17: Navaratri celebrations will begin on September 30 in the city. In the background of this, city south MLA D Vedavyasa Kamath has appealed to the Primary and High School Education minister Suresh Kumar to declare the Dasara holidays on time.
MLA Kamath met the minister in Bengaluru and submitted his appeal. The appeal says, "Like the Mysuru Dasara, Mangaluru Dasara is also celebrated with grandeur. The religious festivities in this connection will start from September 28 itself. As there will be special poojas, homas and havanas in various temples, if the holidays are declared from that date, it will be convenient for students, parents and teachers to partake in those activities."
The appeal further says, "If the Dasara holidays are declared from October 6, it will cause inconvenience to the school and college students of Dakshina Kannada district. When compared to other parts of the state, Dasara celebrations are unique in the district of Dakshina Kannada. So the honourable minister has to look into this matter and take out an order declaring Dasara holidays to start from September 30 itself for all the private, aided and unaided educational institutions of the district."