Fishermen community offer samudra pooja to Sea God

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, August 30, 2015: It was a congregation of the people from Mogaveera Community (fishermen community) on the banks of Tannirbavi Beach near Panambur who worshipped the sea by conducting ’Samuhika Samudra Pooja’ on Saturday, August 29th, by offering fresh milk, tender coconut and fruits praying for safe fishing and good catch during the current season.

 

The pooja was organised by Mangalooru Yelupatna Mogaveera Samyuktha Sabha of Boloor, Bokkapatna, Kudroli, Hoige Bazaar, Bolar, Jeppu, Neereshwalya and Padu Hoige Mogaveera grama sabhas.

The fishermen community offer pooja every year as a part of thanksgiving to goddess Ganga. After Samudra pooja, the fishermen venture their mechanised boats into sea for fishing.