MANGALURU: The Avatar Tigers team organised its fifth annual Oodu Pooja at a private premises in the Mannagudda area as part of the Mangaluru Dasara celebrations.

Several dignitaries attended the religious programme, adding to the significance of the occasion. The event was organised as part of the team’s annual observance during the festive season.

Alvin Joel honoured at the event

During the programme, businessman and philanthropist Alvin Joel was felicitated in recognition of his contributions.

Speaking on the occasion, Joel appreciated the work undertaken by the Avatar Tigers team and extended his best wishes for its future activities.

The programme formed part of the wider Dasara celebrations in Mangaluru, where various organisations and cultural groups conduct religious and community events during the festive period.

The fifth annual Oodu Pooja reflects the Avatar Tigers team’s continued participation in the celebrations and its efforts to maintain the tradition.

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