Janani Mahasangha and Catholic Stree Sanghattan of Mudarangadi celebrate inter communal Monthi Festh

By Mrs. Janet Barboza
Bellevision Media Network

Udupi/Mudarnagadi, 18 Sep 2023: Janani Mahasangha, Mudarangadi and Catholic Stree Sanghattane Kenha-Mudarangadi jointly celebrated Monthi Festh also known as the Feast of New Paddy. Advocate Namita Kumari, President of the Mudarangadi Grama Panchayat along with the dignitaries on the dais inaugurated the New Paddy Feast by pouring water  to the paddy pot. Mrs. Sumangala Bhandary-President of the Pragathi Mahila Mandala, Mudsarangadi and Mrs. Sujata Suvarna-President of the Bhillava Mahila Sanghattane wished well to the festivities. Mrs. Afreen Jaheed on behalf of the Roshani Muslim Self-Help Group, Mrs. Susheela-teacher in the Pernal Anganwaadi School were present on the dais. 

 

Fr. Frederick D’Souza-Parish Priest of St. Francs Xavier Church, Mudarangadi and Director of Janani Mahasangha presided over the programme. In his message, Fr. Frederick D’Souza said that the feast of the nativity of Mother Mary has been celebrated as the feast of the new paddy and also as the day of the girl child. He further said that women play an important role in promoting the welfare of the family. Hence we should respect them. We may belong to different religious groups but we are all children of the same mother. The entire world is one family. When we realize this the feelings of love, tolerance and light of compassion emerges in our hearts.

 

 

Presidents of Divya Jyothi, Preethi, Shanthi, Pramila, Keerthi, Divya Chetana, Mallige, Vishwas, Samruddhi and Jyothi Self Help Groups were present on the dais. 

 

On this occasion the sposnors of the programme were honoured. President of the Janani Mahasangha, Mrs. Samitha Mendonca welcomed the gathering and Mrs. Celine Alwyn D’Souza proposed the vote of thanks. Mrs. Pramoda Mathais compered the programme.

 

The entire programme was organized under the guidance of Mrs. Janet Barboza-Founder President of Sugamya Zilla Mahila Okkota and Secretary Mrs. Flavia D’Souza.

 

Later, vegetarian food prepared  by the members using the fresh vegetables was served to all those who were present.

 

This programme was attended by Dayanand Salian-Secretary of Shree Ganeshotsava Samithi, Shri Harinakshi Shetty, Lion J.B. D’Souza, Shaikh Jaheed, Parish Pastoral Council Secretary - Richard Vaz, Mrs. Shakuntala-Representative of Dharmasthala Swasahaya Okkuta, Sr. Maria, Headmistress of St. Francis Xavier English medium School - Mrs. Sunitha Corda D’Souza, Mrs. Shabana Banu-Pressident of Roshani Muslim Self Help Group, and others. There were around 150 partiicpants in this grand programme.