Vishwa Tulu Sammelana 2018 – Dubai on November 23, 24
Dubai : Overseas Tuluvas in association with Akhila Bharatha Tulu Okkoota & Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy have jointly come up with an event ‘Vishwa Tulu Sammelana 2018 – Dubai’ to be hosted in Dubai on November 23 & 24, 2018 at Al Nasr Leisureland Ice Rink & Nashwan Hall under the License of Rhythm Events Company.
The two day event for the first time ever is being hosted outside India. All these years the same Conventions were arranged by the organizers in Mangaluru and outskirts but were all the time within the territory of Tulunadu. But this time they have arranged it outside India.
The decision was taken at a meeting held in Dubai with Sarvotham Shetty, Shodhan Prasad & Ganesh Rai who later arranged a meeting with the various Tuluva Community leaders of UAE and requested support in hosting this event in Dubai.
Shodhan Prasad presented the master plan and as per that it is a ‘Sarva Dharma Convention’ mainly highlighting Tulu Language, Culture & Folk amongst the Tulu Speaking ‘Sarva Dharma’ Communities of Tulu Nadu. With the vision to save Tulu language, Culture & Folk the core mission is to show case the importance of including the Tulu language in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Currently as per Article 344(1) and 351 of the Indian Constitution, the eighth schedule includes the recognition of around 22 languages. There are demands for inclusion of 42 more languages and Tulu stands in the bottom 42nd.
Sarvotham Shetty as Chief Coordinator held various meetings with AkhilaBharata Tulu Okkoota&Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy Presidents to get moral and monetary support from the Government of Karnataka.Since it is a joint venture of the three organizers the hosts being in Dubai will do all preparations to present the event whereas the later will put every effort in getting Government of Karnataka’s grants as monetary support for the event. An initial nod from the Chief Minister has been received and await sanctions.
Accordingly the following sub-committees were formed to present the event.
SUB COMMITTEES
► Core Committee – Comprising of leaders of various community organisations
► Sub Committee – Comprising of Members from various community organisations
► Budget & Audit Committee – Comprising of Auditors & Chartered Accountants
► Members Co-ordination Committee
► Souvenir Committee
► Exhibition Committee
► Cultural & Convention Committee
► Food Committee
► Marketing & Publicity Committee
► Welcome & Volunteer Committee
► Backstage Committee
► Stage Programme& Felicitation Committee
► Time Police Committee – Who will manage the time slots
► Airport Receiving & Transport Committee
► Musical Orchestra Committee
► Al Ain Ghataka
► Abu Dhabi Ghataka
► Oman Ghataka
► Throw-ball Teams Ghataka
The whole programme will comprise of the following Cultural & Social awareness programmes:
Tulu Folk Dance Competitions
A pure GCC Level Folk Dance Competitions will be held during the event. So far 6 Teams comprising of Oman, Bahrain, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai’s various teams have confirmed their participations. Each team has more than 10 members and some of the team has around 28 participants of various age levels fully prepared. A total of 118 dancers will be competing in these 6 groups registered.
Joint inauguration by Heads of various religious communities of Tulu Nadu:
Padmavibhooshan Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade – Dharmadhikari of Shri. Kshetra Dharmasthala, Padmashri Dr. B R Shetty - Patron of UAE Tuluvas & Gold Sponsor, Rev. Bishop Peter Paul Saldhana of Mangalore, Rev. Bishop Henry D'Souza of Ballary, Shree Shree Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji of the Ashta Mutt, Shree Shree Gurudevananda Swamiji of Odiyoor Temple, Bollywood Star Sunil Shetty, Rev. Fr. Ebnezer Jathanna of CSI Protestant Church, Abdul Salam Puthige - Chief Editor of Varthabharati, Ronald Colaco - Philanthropist and Businessman & Gold Sponsor, Dr. Mohan Alva - Founder Alvas Educational Institution Moodabidri & Promotor of Tulu, Veerappa Moily, Member of Parliament, Jayamala - Actress, Minister of Government of Karnataka, U T Khader, Minister of Government of Karnataka, MLA Umanath Kotian, Dr.Sunitha M.Shetty - Writer & Scholar, Sujat Shetty - Businessman and Silver Sponsor, Sarvotham Shetty - Chief Organiser of Vishwa Tulu Sammelana, President UAE Tuluvas, Dharmapal Devadiga -President AkhilaBharata Tulu Okkoota, A C Bhandary - President of Karnataka Sahitya Academy, Shodhan Prasad, Event Manager of Vishwa Tulu Sammelana
Sandhya Creations are the Event Manager of Vishwa Tulu Sammelana 2018 Dubai.
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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.
