Koota Bandhu Mangaluru Unit Organizes Upakarma
Mangaluru, Sept 15, 2024: The Koota Bandhu Mangalore Unit conducted its annual Upakarma event on Sunday at the Gurunarasimha Sabha Bhavana in Pandeshwar. Led by Vedamurthi Shivaram Karanth, the religious rituals saw participation from over 100 members of the Koota Bandhu community.
During the event, Koota Bandhus officially commenced the Gayatri Japa Sankalpa as a prelude to the Kota Gayatri Japa Yajna scheduled for October 26 and 27, organized by the Akhila Karnataka Brahmana Mahasabha.
Addressing the gathering after the Upakarma ritual, Mangalore Unit President Sridhar Holla emphasized the need to unite all Koota Bandhus in the region. “We are planning to organize various programs throughout the year to bring all Koota Bandhus in Mangalore under one platform. Additionally, we aim to initiate a registration process for all Koota Bandhus in the region, and your cooperation will be crucial in this regard,” he said.
Vedamurthi Shivaram Karanth, during the Sankalpa Diksha, highlighted the importance of Gayatri Japa in achieving spiritual and personal strength. “As the saying ‘Brahma Tejo Balam Balam’ goes, we must kindle the strength within us to fulfill our desires and face social and religious challenges with courage. Performing Gayatri Japa not only brings spiritual fulfillment but also helps us navigate adversities,” he remarked. He urged all members to engage in regular Japa along with their families, stressing its importance for personal and communal well-being.
Following the Upakarma, a collective Gayatri Japa was performed, and members were invited to fully participate in the Homa scheduled for October 27.
Prominent attendees included Mahabaleshwara M.S., Independent Director of Tourism Finance Corporation of India Ltd. and retired Managing Director of Karnataka Bank, along with Gopalakrishna Mayya, Secretary of the association, Chandrashekhara Mayya, former president, Krishna Mayya, organizational secretary, B.C. Padmanabha Maiya, treasurer, and executive committee members Prasanna Irvailu, Shivaramayya, Balakrishna Aithal, A. Shivaram Rao, Divakara Holla, Gopalakrishna Bhat, Ganesh Prasad, Yogesh Navada, Chandramohan Karanth Erambu, and Vivek Niranjan.
