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World Konkani Centre to have bronze statue of Vishwa Konkani Sardar Basti Vaman Shenoy


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Mangaluru, Jan 26, 2023: A bronze statue of Vishwa Konkani Sardar Late Basti Vaman Shenoy who was instrumental in the establishment of the World Konkani Centre at Shaktinagar will be unveiled at the centre on February 8 at 5 pm in the presence of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawanth and other dignitaries. The statue is a mark of honour to Late Basti Vaman Shenoy who had played an instrumental role in the promotion of Konkani language, literature and culture.

 

Basti Vaman Shenoy


The 6.5 feet tall statue  weighs 250 kg and was readied at  Aligarh of Uttar Pradesh under the supervision of Vibhin firm of Mangaluru. The statue has been readied at a cost of Rs 10 lakh under the patronship of Honorary President of World Konkani Centre P Dayanand Pai.