Kudla tiger dance rocks during Oman Billawas’ Garba/Dandiya celebration in Muscat
Muscat, Oct 22: During this Dasara, the glory of Mangaluru Pili Vesha (tiger dance) reached the shores of Oman in the Gulf with a riveting performance by nine tiger dancers to the mesmerizing beats.
The team of nine included three tiny tigers, namely Pavan Nitin Kumar, Ayush Shridhar Amin and Sannavi Nitin Kumar. This was part of the gala Garba/Dandiya evening organized by Oman Billawas as part of the Dasara celebrations at Al Maasa Hall in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman October 12.
After ladies of Oman Billawas lit the lamp to mark the inauguration of the event, kids recited prayers and Mangalarathi was performed to Goddess Durga. Ashwini Rohidas explained the significance of the nine forms of Goddess Durga and Navratri which signifies the power, wealth, prosperity and knowledge.
Then the floor was open for the Garba dance in which the enthusiasm of members and their families participated was contagious. Soon the floor was overflowing with children, ladies and the gentlemen, donning colorful attire and dancing merrily to the melodies churned out by DJ Sandeep Suvarna.
The tiger dance coordinated Praveen Amin and his team of nine tigers was a major attraction of the evening. With their faces beautifully painted by Vijay Kodialbail and donning the tiger suits, the team put up a mind-boggling performance which was cynosure of all eyes. After the performance, many of the members, including ladies and children stepped on to the dance floor to perform tiger dance to the melodious beats provided by DJ Sandy, followed by the Dandia dance.
Curtains were drawn on an eventful evening with a vote of thanks by Vijay Kodialbail. The dance and festivities continued till late in the night.
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On Ambedkar's Mahaparinirvan Din, thousands gather at Chaityabhoomi; Guv, CM hail social icon
Mumbai (PTI): Thousands of followers of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar converged at his memorial in Mumbai's Dadar area on Saturday to pay tributes to the social reformer on his death anniversary, observed as 'Mahaparinirvan Din'.
Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray were among those who paid tributes to Ambedkar at 'Chaityabhoomi' in Shivaji Park.
The Governor said Ambedkar gave the country a Constitution which ensured equal rights to all people.
Speaking at a tribute event organised at 'Chaityabhoomi' on the occasion of the 69th Mahaparinirvan Din of Dr Ambedkar, Devvrat said great personalities strengthen movements of social justice and live forever through their thoughts and work.
"Despite adversities, Babasaheb believed education to be the most powerful weapon to change the future of a family, society and a country. The Constitution united people from different communities and ensured equal rights to all," he said.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Ambedkar laid the foundation for the nation's progress and due to his far-sighted vision, India has emerged as the world's fourth largest economy and is poised to reach the third rank soon.
Fadnavis underlined Ambedkar's role in India's energy security, stating that the adoption of a national power grid concept enabled the country's path toward energy self-reliance.
"The Constitution ensured a strong democratic base and safeguarded the rights of common citizens," he said, adding the state government is committed to completing developmental works at the 'Chaityabhoomi' memorial.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said Ambedkar's struggle was for establishing equality, liberty, justice and fraternity.
"The guiding principle of "Educate, Organise and Agitate" continues to inspire social transformation," he said.
The Governor, Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, along with several ministers, MPs, MLAs and dignitaries, paid floral tributes at the memorial. Dignitaries also visited a photo exhibition organised by the BMC.
A helicopter showered flower petals over 'Chaityabhoomi' and copies of the Constitution were presented to the attendees.
Every year, thousands of people from across the state converge at 'Chaityabhoomi' on December 6. Ambedkar died on this day in 1956.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has set up temporary sheds, mobile toilets, drinking water and medical stalls at the Shivaji Park, in view of the huge rush of Ambedkar's followers.
In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled Ambedkar’s ‘visionary’ leadership.
“Remembering Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas. His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to justice, equality and constitutionalism continue to guide our national journey. He inspired generations to uphold human dignity and strengthen democratic values.
“May his ideals keep lighting our path as we work towards building a Viksit Bharat,” Modi said in his message.
