Bhoothanatheshwara Kreedotsava III off to a flying start

Bhoothanatheshwara Kreedotsava III off to a flying start

Mangalore Today News Network

Moodbidri,jan18,2013: The three-day Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Kreedotsava - III was inaugurated at a colourful function held at the grounds adjacent to the Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Temple, Badaga Yedapadavu, Mijar  on January 18, Friday. 

Premalatha V Shetty,  mother of Vijaynath Shetty, Chief Organiser of the event, lighted the traditional lamp marking the inauguration of the event. District Congress President B Ramanatha Rai hoisted the Kreedotsava flag.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In his address, Rai  stressed the need to hold such rural games festivals in every village,  to encourage rural sporting talents and also to keep the folk glory alive.

MP Nalin Kumar Kateel who was  present as a chief guest, was all praise for  Vijaynath Shetty for taking pains to organize this rural sports event  every year.

MLA and former district minister Krishna Palemar, who also spoke, said  rural games  which have remained neglected will receive the much needed encouragement through such events.
Moodbidri Legislator Abhayachandra Jain also spoke on the occasion.

 In the first event which was arm wrestling, chief organizer Vijaynath Shetty  and MP Nalin Kumar both enjoyed arm wrestling and showed their strength.

The event has attracted nearly 2900 participants this year and there  will be 40 games in 70 categories during the three-day event.