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Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava

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Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha on its 35th anniversary celebrated the 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava at Indian Social Centre, Abu Dhabi on Friday November 6, 2015. The event was witnessed by Kannadigas who came in large numbers.

President of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, Sarvotham Shetty welcomed the Grand Patron of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, Padmashree Dr. B.R. Shetty, Dr. Chandrakumari B.R. Shetty, along with Indian Ambassador to UAE, H.E. T.P. Seetharam. The day long programme was inaugurated by Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, President of India Social Centre Ramesh Panicker, Vice President Dr. Raja Balakrishna, General Secretary M.A. Saleem, Arab Udupi’s Shekar Shetty, Hyssna’s Ronald Pinto and Leo Rodrigues with the traditional lighting of the lamp.

Later, Divya Sharma and Group rendered the prayer song and Supriya Kiran Rai presented a children’s welcome dance. This was followed by ‘guruvandana’ dance by disciples of Vidhushi Rohini Ananth. Abu Dhabi Brahmanara Sangha & Konkan Pearls presented a group song each while Rohini Ananth’s desciples presented ‘Bheesu Kamsale” dance. Further, under the direction of Veena Mallya, “Onake Obbavva’ dance drama was presented beautifully. Under Vidhushi Sapna Kiran’s direction a Children’s Group Dance titled “Gudda Kaadu Janara Nritya’ was well presented and appreciated.

Well known humorous Speaker, Sandhya Shenoy who came as a special invitee from Udupi entertained the audiences and won their hearts. She was later honoured with the title ‘Maatina Malli’ by Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha Members.

‘Dr. Da Ra Bendre Award’ to Mohd. Irshad Moodabidri

Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha from many years has been identifying and honouring those Kannadigas who are promoting the Kannada language, literature & culture in this part of the world. This year, the award was presented to well known Kannada Poet Mohd. Irshad Moodabidri by Chief Guest Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade in the presence of Dr. B.R. Shetty and Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha Committee Members.

Poet and littérateur, Mohd. Irshad Moodabidri accepted the award and rendered few lines of his poetry while expressing his gratitude for the award.

Creative Artiste B.K. Ganesh Rai honoured by Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade

Creative Artiste, former President of Karnataka Sangha Sharjah, B.K. Ganesh Rai, who for years has been serving various Karnataka organisations in UAE with his wonderful creations of logos, stage decors, invitation templates, felicitation certificates, souvenirs, colourful flexi boards, write ups for media and news, was honoured by Dr. D. Veerendra Hegde on the occasion.

Padmashree Dr. B.R. Shetty honoured

Patron Dr. B.R. Shetty who has been supporting and attending to all Karnataka Organisations in UAE for a long time, was honoured by Dr. D. Veerendra Hegde for his service towards the Kannada language and culture.

Leaders of various Associations in UAE honoured

President of Karnataka Sangha Sharjah Satish Venkataramana, President of Kannada Koota Dubai Sadan Das, , President of Devadiga Sangha Dubai Harish Sherigar, Jayanth Shetty of UAE Tulu Koota, President of KCO Abu Dhabi Leo Rodrigues, President of Bearys Cultural Forum, Abu Dhabi Mohd. Ali Uchil, President of Dhwani Prathistana Prakash Rao Payyar, President of Billawas Dubai & N.E. Satish Poojary, President of Margha Deepa Dubai Prabhakar Ambalthare, President of Basava Samiti Rudhayya Navali Hiremat, , Dr. D.P. Shivakumar of JSS International School, Dubai, Gopinath of Kannada Dwani, Dinesh Shetty of Yakshamithraru, Deepak Somashekar of Gulf Kannadiga Movies, Sugandhraj Bekal of Rama Kshatriya Sangha, Shodhan Prasad, Producer of Tulu Movies & Nama Tuluveru UAE representative and Actress Dixitha Acharya were also honoured on the stage with a shawl by Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha.

Later, media representatives, Sonu Bantwal, Canute, Ismail Shimoga, Ashok Belman, Rafiq Kolpe, Prashant Nair, Ramesh Suvarna, Vijaya Kumar Shetty, Vinay Naik, Sudhakar Thumbe, Arshad Hussain were also honoured .

Dr. Harsha Kumar Rai’s “Ashthagana Vaibhava” bhajan CD sung by Puttur Narasimha Naik and group which is planned to be released in eight nations under support of Mithrampadi Jayaram Rai was released by Dr. B.R. Shetty.

Further, Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha Ladies Throw Ball Team was honoured on the stage.

This was followed by felicitation of children who have excelled in their education with top marks with Hamdan Awards. They were all invited to the stage and felicitated by Dr. B.R. Shetty and Chandrakumari Shetty. Awards were presented by Ravindra Rai of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha.

Well-known Master of Ceremony Avinash Kamath who arrived all the way from Udupi and who creatively conducted the entire programme was honoured by Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha with shawl and momento.

Children’s Folk Dance Competition – Winners Team ‘Kithoor Rani Chennamma’

Every year, Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha conducts a ‘Children’s Folk Dance Competition’. This year, there were five groups from different parts of UAE who actively participated with their colourful presentation and they were judged by Sapna Kiran, Divya Sharma and Bhavani Shanker Sharma. The groups were Mayura Varma, Madakari Nayaka, Onake Obavva, Kitoor Rani Chennamma & Rani Abakka and all of them presented a vibrant dance which was appreciated by the audience with huge applause.

The winners were declared as follows:

First – “Kithoor Rani Chennamma” Group choreographed by Asha Nair

Second – “Onake Obavva” Group choreographed by Veena Mallya

Third – “Madakari Nayaka” Group choreographed by Supriya Kiran Rai

Later, well known Saxophone player Machendranth Mangaladevi and his daughter disciple Sindhu Bhairavi presented a musical extravaganza in a vibrant manner which was applauded by the audience.

The programme was concluded with Lucky Dip draw, Prize Distribution and Vote of Thanks.

Overall, under the leadership of President Sarvotham Shetty and the able Committee Members, a memorable programme was presented by the Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha.

Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha celebrates 60th Karnataka Rajyotsava

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