Mangaluru: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar celebrates Dasara at Kudroli Gokarnanatha Temple
Mangaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar participated in the Dasara celebrations organized at Shri Gokarnanatha Temple in Kudroli in the city on Wednesday night.
President of the Temple Trust Jayaraj H Somasundaram welcomed Shivakumar by garlanding him.
The Deputy CM, said that he had visited the temple with the blessings of Goddess Sharada. It is my good fortune that I am visiting the holy place established by Narayana Guru. I am also delighted to have participated in the Mangaluru Dasara celebrations this year,” he added.
Shivakumar, who stepped into the temple at an auspicious hour meant for ‘Devara Bali’ festivities, participated in the conventional chariot procession of the gods by offering a coconut prior to the chariot procession.
He offered tribute to Narayana Guru, who established the Gokarna Temple. He also went around the premises of the temple and paid respect to various gods whose idols are established in the temple. The priests offered prasada to the DCM and also honoured him on behalf of the temple.
Members of the temple administration board were present on the occasion.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
