Anniversary of the Brahmashree Narayana Guru Mandira

Billava Seva Sangha, celebrated the 7^th anniversary of the Brahmashree Narayana Guru Mandira on  8^th and 9^th May 2004 at the Shivagiri Kshetra. Various poojas and bhajana progammes were the part of the celebration on Saturday followed by some more rituals like Sthala Shuddi, Navaka Kalashabhisheka  and Sarvajanika Anna Santharpanne on Sunday.

Brahmavar Assembly Candidate, Kota Shri Shrinivasa Poojari presided over the stage programme on Sunday. Shri K.Sanjeeva Poojari, President, Billava Seva Sangha Kokkarne and Dr.Gautham, Medical Officer, Primary health center , Barkur were the chief guests. B. Narayana Poojari, Shri B.N. Jagannath Poojari, and Shri B. Jaru Poojari were present on the occasion.

Members of the Veera Maruthi Vyayama Shale, Barkur presented Body show followed by a comedy play Gandin Kadiyar…  by Sadhana Kalathanda Sasthan.

11^th Prathishtha Vardhanthyuthsava Kachhoor Shri Nageshwara Temple

The devotees from the Bhandari Samaja from all over gathered at Barkur at Kachhoor Shri Nageshwara Temple to celebrate the 11^th Prathishtha Vardhanthyuthsava, the eleventh anniversary of re-inception of the deity in the leadership of Brahmashri Vedamoorthi B. Krishnamoorthi Samaga on 8^th May 2004.

The day started at 8 in the morning with various religious rituals like Adhivasa Homa- Shatha Rudrabhisheka, Panchamrithabhisheka etc followed by Maha Anna santharpanne, a sumptuous lunch  for the all the devotees  present. The day concluded with the Ranga Pooje, Deepaaraadhane, Prasanna Pooja, Mahamanthrakshitha and distribution of the Prasadam.

The stage programme started at 4 in the evening was blessed by Shri Shri Shri Basavapriya Appanna Mahaswami and presided over by Shri Ravindra Maroli, President, Kachhoor Shri Nageshwara Renovation and Seva Trust. Chief guests were Shri H. Gopala Bhandari, Member of the dissolved assembly, Shri M. B. Shivappa, Vice President, Karnataka Sports Authority, Bangalore, Dr. S. Gurumoorthi, State award winner and the PA to the Governor and Shrimathi Lalitha K.A. District Judge, Mysore. Many dignitaries from the Bhandari community were facilitated and prizes distributed for the winners of the various competitions in the stage programme followed by the cultural extravaganza by the artists from the community.

DUBAI HUDUGA by The Expressions

The Expressions, a name associated with quality entertainment in and around Barkur, is at it again. They are organizing a show of the super hit comedy play DUBAI HUDUGA, by the talented artists of Sahyadri Ranga Thanda, Pandeshwar, Sasthan on 16^th May 2004 ,  at 6.30 pm at St.Peter’s Church ground, Barkur. This is 35^th show of the super duper comedy, won accolades at all its shows including Kala Kshetra and Purabhavana, Bangalore.  Written by Mr. Alwyn Andrade, Moodahadu, former Cultural Secretary of The Expressions, this comedy sets off a non-stop laughing riot of 3 hours with the very first sentence.  

Tickets are priced at Rs. 200 (Honorary entrée for 2), Rs.100, Rs.50 and Rs.25 are available with the members for sale and already are in short supply. Mr. Praveen Carvalho, President, The Expressions, urged all to book their tickets at the earliest to avoid the last minute rush and disappointment.

 Excavation Second Phase

Work going on full swing

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Unearthed signs of yester years glory...

The second phase of excavations at Barkur Fort Area are in full swing. Watch this space for more news and info.

Fotografs: Kishoo

"Pedruchi chavi" parish bulletin released

Pedruchi Chaavi,  Easter issue of the parish bulletin is released on 18^th April after the first mass at St.Peter’s Church, Barkur.  Rev. Fr. Sylevester D’Souza , Parsih Priest, Rev. Fr. Wilfred Asst. PP and Editor Mr. Eric Soans were present on the occassion.  Copies of the issue  were ditributed among the parishioners and the same will be posted to the non resident parishioners.

Man dared to be different... Ozzy from Barkur!

India is a great Democracy and free elections give a chance to choose their leaders and express their views on various issues and any Indian Citizen one who qualifies the minimum age limit can contest the Election.

It is the courageous decision, of MR. OSWALD FERNANDES; worthy of reckoning that he has been allotted Ticket from State Level Party Kannada Nadu, to contest for Udupi Lok Sabha. He filed his nomination papers and though in any measurement, no match for the Congress Candidate Mr. Vinaya Kumar Sorake or Mrs. Manorama Madwaraj of BJP, now facing the electorate on 26^th April 2004.

It is appropriate to mention over here that during his School days he was associated with CYM of Barkur as a Member in 1980-84.

Proud son of Mr. Calisthus Fernandes and Mattilda Lewis of Dharmasala was born on 21^st May 1963. Married to Shobha, is father of lone child Oshel.

While congratulating Mr. Fernandes for choosing the Politics to serve the people, truly a bold step, wish him all the best in his efforts.

A mysterious death

On going through the Udayavani Daily dated 15^th April that   a decomposed dead body was floating around Mabukal Bridge, the curiosity and concern was there to identify the person. The golden chain across the neck and the ring broke the tragic suspense and the person was none other than, MR. JOHN PINTO of Ruchi Bakery Barkur.

The cause of death unknown but the body got cremated on the bank of River Sita, since it was in very bad condition and short funeral service was held on the spot. John Pinto, was 42 years, was the third son of famous Pinto, the pioneer who started Bakery business in the Church Compound in 60’s.