Abu Dhabi: Tradition, grandeur mark World Bunts Day

May 3, 2014

Abu Dhabi, May 3: Hundreds of Bunts participated in the colourful World Bunts Day organized by UAE Bunts at the Armed Forces Club, Abu Dhabi on April 25.

The traditional festivities started at 10 am under the leadership of Sarvotham Shetty, president of UAE Bunts. All the VIPs and guests of the day were welcomed with traditional drum beats (chande) troupe, including men and women dressed in Indian traditional attires. A special attraction of the programme was that everybody was dressed in traditional Bunts attire, reflecting the rich culture of their homeland. A variety of colourful group dances were presented by children and adults.

The programme was presided over by Padmashree Dr B R Shetty, patron UAE Bunts, inaugurated by Sri Sri Sri Dr Vidyavachaspati Vishwa Santhosh Bharathi Sripadaru, Bhargava Beedu, Barkur Udupi district.

The prestigious 'Bunta Vibhushana' Award institutred by UAE Bunts was conferred on Vijayanath Vittal Shetty, well-known Indian entrepreneur and businessman and trustee of Bhoothanatheshwara Temple Mijar. He was felicitated with a shawl, Mysore Peta, memento and Sanmana Patra. After a brief introduction of organizers Manoj Shetty and Varna Shetty were felicitated. The felicitation programme was compered by Jyothika Shetty.

The programme continued with more dances by children, namely by Blues Diamond Abu Dhabi and freestyle Bollywood mix by Avirath and team, Dubai. Yakshagana Rupaka by Shashi Shetty and Guru Shetty was beautifully performed by the groups and received a huge applause from the audience.

The important session held on the occasion was group discussion about Bunts tradition, culture, 'Achara Vichara' and Tulu/Kannada language. During these discussions several members of the audience raised important questions. Appropriate and meaningful answers were given by guests who came from the different parts of world to attend the event which made atmosphere very homely.

A delicious mouth-watering buffet was arranged in an open skylight area of auditorium adding charm to the atmosphere. After the lunch five teams (Kithoora Rani Chennamma, Krishnadevaraya, Rani Abbakka, Onake Obavva and Sangoli Rayanna) participated in the group dance competition. The competition was mind blowing and a tough job for judges Vijay Kumar Shetty of Kala Jagathu, Mumbai, Ganesh Hegde, Bollywood choreographer, Mumbai and Vijayanatha Vittal Shetty, businessman from Mumbai to decide, as all the performances were praiseworthy and received a huge round of applause from the audiance. However, the judges had to make a decision and the final results were as follows: Ist prize – Sangolli Rayanna group, choereographed by Prasanna Shetty and Sachin Mada, Dubai, 2nd prize – Krishnadevaraya, choreographed by Jasmitha Vivek, Dubai, 3rd prize – Onake Obavva, choregraphed by Pawan, Abu Dhabi

The best choregrapher prize went to Prasanna Shetty and Sachin Mada. They were awarded with winning tropies and cash prizes.

The main sponsors of World Bunts Day were: NMC group and UAE Exchange - Dr B R Shetty, ULB - Pradeep Kumar, Bangalore , Northern Sky Properties, Dubai, Khain Properties, Dubai, Heat Sheild - Premnath Shetty, Arab Udupi Group - S B Shetty, Base ID Décor - Chethan Shetty, Structcon - Ravi Shetty, Gantout Building Materials - Sujat Shetty, Ace Crane Systems - Gunsheel Shetty, Focus Direct - Umesh Shetty and Fortune Group of Hotel - Praveen Shetty.

Winner of Shaikh Hamdan Awardees, and throwball champions were felicitated on the occasion. The kids' dance group got presents for their performance.

Sudheer Kumar Shetty, COO UAE Exchange Global was felicitated on the auspicious occasion for his achievements and for receiving two international awards as NRI personality of the year recently.

The cultural programmes were compered by Mangala Shetty, Sampath Shetty, Jyothica Shetty and Reshma Alva.

'Bale Telipaale' the famous hilarious skits were enjoyed by the audience during three sessions of the programme. Towards the end, a raffle draw was held and prizes were distributed on the spot.

CA Shankar Shetty, president of Bunts Sangha, Mumbai made the concluding remarks and suggested how to take this "World Bunts Day" forward year after year with the help of worldwide Bunts Sanghas. He wholeheartedly praised the event organized by the UAE Bunts.

B R Shetty of NMC thanked Sarvotham Shetty for his hard work and dedication and for making this 40th get-together of UAE Bunts and World Bunts Day a most memorable one.

The entire programme captured the beauty of Bunt harmony and highlighted the tradition, culture and unity of Tulunadu.

UAE Bunts president Sarvotham Shetty coordinated the entire programme with the help of Vijay Kumar Shetty and organizing committee members of UAE Bunts.

A galaxy of dignitaries from across the world participated in the felicitation function including Sri Santhosh Guruji, Peetadhyaksharu, Sri Barkur Maha Samsthanam, Dr B R Shetty, Grand Patron, UAE Bunts, Ajith Kumar Maladi, president, Matru Buntara Sangha, Mangalore, CA Shankar Shetty, president, Bunts Sangha, Mumbai, Shyam Shetty, president, Bunts Association, Mumbai, Dr Satyaprakash Shetty, president, Mulund Bunts, Bhaskar Shetty Santhoor, president, Belgaum Bunts Sangha, Vijayanath Vittal Shetty, president, Bunts Sangha, Bajpe, Shashidhar Shetty, president, Oman Bunts Sangha, Mahesh Hegde, president, Saudi Arabia Bunts Sangha, Neema Sharad Shetty, representing Australia Bunts, Sudhakar Shetty, ex-president, Kuwait Bunts, Tulu Koota and Kannada Sangha KWT, Satishchandra Shetty, ex-president, Kuwait Bunts, Tulu Koota and Kannada Sangha KWT, K.Vishwanatha Shetty, vice-president, Bunts Sangha, Mumbai, Chandrashekar Shetty, secretary, Bunts Association, Mumbai, Rathnakar Shetty, chairman, Mathrubhoomi, Mumbai, A Satish Shetty, treasurer, Bunts Sangha, Mumbai, A Surendra Shetty, treasurer, Bunts Association, Mumbai, Mohandas Shetty, joint secretary, Bunts Sangha, Mumbai, Suresh Shetty, trustee, Port Trust, Mangalore, Rajesh Shetty, president, Bahrain Kannada Sangha, Vijay Kumar Shetty, president, Kala Jagathu, Mumbai - Recipient of Rajyotsava Award, Nagriguthu Vivek Shetty, ex-president, Mulund Bunts, Raghuram Rai, president, Bunts Sangha, Belthangadi, Pravin Shetty, Jt.Treasurer, Bunts Sangha, Mumbai, Ganesh Hegde, cheoreographer, Bollywood, Mumbai, Gaokar, joint commissioner, sales tax, Mangalore, Gopal Y Shetty, Bunts Association, Mumbai, Gopal Y Shetty, Bunts Association, Mumbai, Adv Jayanth Shetty, Bunts Association, Mumbai, Harish Punja, high court lawyer, and Dr Shivsharan Shetty, Director, Namma TV.

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Ramesh Chennitthala inaugurates campaign for 20th ‘Learn the Qur'an’ conference

P A Hameed Padubidri

February 24,2020

Riyadh, Feb 24: Indian Islahi Center, Riyadh (IICR) kicked off the propagation campaign of "Learn the Quran" national conference, which is slated to be held on March 27, 2020 at Nofa Istiraha, Exit 18, Riyadh, Kingdom Saudi Arabia. It's IICR's 20th successful program.

Kerala Legislative Assembly's opposition leader & Congress leader, Ramesh Chennitthala inaugurated the campaign that was held at Voco Hotel in Riyadh, capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ramesh was on two days visit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The objective of the campaign is to instil the keenness & to keep creating the continuous awareness amongst the community on Quran. It also enables to recite the Quran with Tajweed (science of reading the Quran) & correct form.

Aboobakker Edthanatukkara (President of IICR), Abdul Qayyum Bustani, Kunhi Kumbala, Abdullah Vallanchira, Adv. Abdul Jaleel, Naushad Ali Kozhikode, Mujeeb Ali Thodigappulam, Muhammad Kutty Kadannamanna, Fasal Rahman City Flower, Mujeeb Irumbuzhi, Jaleel Alappuzha, Arafat & others were present on the occasion.

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Kuwait Kannada Koota organizes Daasotsava

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March 2,2020

Kuwait: State of Karnataka is enriched with Daasa culture, which had contributed immensely to its literature, culture, art & philosophy. Daasa tradition in Karnataka was part of the Bhakti movement which flourished from around 15th century and it extended considerable spiritual influence over the masses. Kuwait Kannada Koota, a socio-cultural association for the people of Karnataka in Kuwait, organized its annual Daasotsava on 14th February 2020 in remembrance of these saints, thereby displaying the rich cultural heritage of the state.

The program started with a warm welcome address by Mrs. Spoorthy Kamath, convener of cultural committee. Divine invocation prayer by Mrs. Vasantha Ashok and Mrs. Sandhya Arun set the trend for the event. This was followed by lighting of the traditional lamp by the 2020 executive committee, comprising of President Mr. Rajesh Vittal, Vice President Mr. Sandeep Chabba, General Secretary Mr. Praveen Kumar Shetty and Treasurer Mr. Pradeep Rao. President, while welcoming the gathering, spoke about the importance of Daasas in Kannada literature & history and briefed about the series of upcoming programs. Cultural programs started with fancy dress competition by Koota children comprising of all age group starting from infants to elder kids. This program stole the show as the efforts & time invested by children and their parents were clearly visible.

2019 executive committee was felicitated by the current committee for wonderfully managing Koota affairs & programs. This was followed by the release of Koota magazine “Marala Mallige", comprising of informative articles, drawings, poems etc., entirely contributed by the association members. Event’s main attraction “Vrindavana Leelavarana", a colorful dance drama spectacularly portrayed by 54 Koota children, was very well appreciated & received by the attendees. Association children who successfully completed 10th and 12th were felicitated as a token of encouragement. Executive committee gave away prizes to Kids who excelled in the stage competitions held earlier. Audience was treated to a divine and melodious Bhajan program conducted astutely by the ladies & men. Koota women performed Bhajan Kolata, along with ladies bhajan, in a well-coordinated manner. Vote of thanks was proposed by the secretary of Koota, thanking those who contributed for the success of the event. Another attraction was a quiz competition “Rasa Prashne", conducted efficiently between the programs, by Mr. Mahesh Shiramgond.

The whole event was planned and executed astutely by the cultural committee under the leadership of Convener, Mrs. Spoorthy Kamath. Public Relations Committee, led by Mrs. Suparna Dambal, welcomed the members in a vibrant & colorful way, showcasing a beautifully erected divine mantap. The event was sponsored by Unimoni, LIC HFL, VSPL, Geetherb, Kotak Life Insurance, Joy Alukkas, Lulu Hypermarket & Total Environment. The program ended with a sumptuous satvik lunch, sponsored by the senior Koota member, Mr. Ramachandran Seetharaman.

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Friday Forum Kuwait hosts inter-school Islamic elocution competition-2020

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January 5,2020

Kuwait: Friday Forum Kuwait conducted its 12th inter-school Islamic Elocution Competition at Hotel Rajadhani Palace, Khaitan on 1st January 2020.

The competition, which was held in the senior and junior categories had participation from 15 Indian Schools across Kuwait comprising of 43 students. In the senior category, Ayisha Wafiya of Indian Community School, Khaitan bagged the first prize and Efrem Joseph of Indian Community School, Amman won the second prize.

In the junior category, Hima Jameela of Indian Community School, Khaitan bagged the first prize and Fadhel Kandapath of Fahaheel Al Wataniya Indian School won the second prize. Nawaal Yaseen Ebrahim of Indian Community School (SR), Salmiya and Rhruthunanda of Indian Learners Own Academy, Abbasiya won the consolation prizes in senior and junior categories respectively.

This year, the event was fully conducted by the ladies wing of Friday Forum. Dr. Thasneem Amir, Ibtisam Basheer, Toast Masters Ola Rasheed, Fatma Abduhedeid, Shazia Thabassum and Marium Rangat were the judges for the competition in senior and junior categories. The event started with the Qira’at by Saneera Riyas, followed by welcome speech by Dr. Sajna Mohammed.

The prizes were distributed to winners by Shahina Mansoor, Femitha Faseeh, Dr.Thasneem Amir, Dr. Sajna Mohammed, Zeenath Yacoub, Safna Sayam and Saneera Riyas. The Souvenir for the program - “INSPERIA 2020”- was released during the event by the chief editor Farha Abdul Rahman. The program was compered by Thanveera Noushad and the program convenor Subeana Shabeer conveyed the vote of thanks.