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Shri Basavanagi Deva Swamiji of Chalavadi Samsthana Mata Chitradurga inaugurated the Annual Festivities of Barkuru Kachchuru Shri Maltidevi Devastana and Babbuswami Moolakshetra.
Addressing the gathering he upheld the importance of education by giving the example of Dr. B R Ambedkar who was recognized worldwide for his academic achievements. Shri also distributed prizes to the students for their achievements in various fields.
Some of the renowned personalities of the society were felicitated during the occasion. Ex-Minister of Karnataka State Government Mr. Pramod Madhwaraj, President of Coastal Development Department Mr. Mattaru Rathnakara Hegde, Businessman Dr. Govinda Babu Poojary, Singer Dr. Ganesh Gangolli to name a few.
President of Temple Governing Body Mr. Gokuldas, Committee Member Shivappa Nantoor who also was the president of the program, Treasurer Udaya Anchal Ermaal, Kamalaksha Barkur, Priest Prabhakar Kachchur, Dinakar Babu were present during the occasion. Chief Secretary Premananda Barkur anchored the proceedings and Shivaraj Mallar delivered the vote of thanks.