We
recently celebrated the marriage and reception of Navaneeth, the younger son of
Sri Nagaraj Shetty, a prominent member of ABC Laughing Yoga in Manipal. Sri
Nagaraj invited us to all the events associated with his son’s wedding.
Navaneeth has been a familiar face at the ABC Laughing Club for many years.
For
personal reasons, I attended only the marriage ceremony on 18th
April 2024, while my friends also participated in the Sangeetha, Engagement,
and Reception. The ceremony was well-attended, and I reconnected with several
acquaintances, including Prameshwar Adiga, my BBM classmate; Nagaraja Bhat from
Corporation Bank; and numerous friends from the Laughing Club. I also had the
pleasure of meeting CA Vineeth, Navaneeth's brother.
The
highlight was the vegetarian lunch we enjoyed together at noon. My wife,
Shreemathi, joined me at the function, although she had to attend another event
later in the day—the wedding of one of her students at Dharmavara Auditorium.
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With immense joy and a heart full of gratitude, we celebrated the beautiful marriage of our son, Dr. Arun Mayya, with Dr. Akshatha, the cherished daughter of Smt. Seema and Dr. Laxmikanth Chatra from Mangalore. The wedding ceremony was held on the 11th of March at Sanghanikethana, Mannagudde, Mangalore. We continued the celebration with a splendid reception on the 12th of March at Sridevi Sabha Bhavana, Kinnimulki, Udupi. The occasion was graced by the warm presence of our dear friends and relatives, whose attendance added to the joy and splendor of the celebration. I am thrilled to share with you the cherished moments captured during the reception, inviting you to partake in the joy of this beautiful beginning. Join us in reliving these wonderful memories through the photos shared below.
After a remarkable 45 years, the 1980 batch of BBM students from Poornaprajna College gathered for a memorable reunion at "Inchara" in Salmara, Shankarpura. This event was a significant occasion, marking the first reunion of this group since their college days.
Key Organizers:
Ramesh PR, Madhusoodan Kidiyoor, Meera Bhat
Special Contributions:
Hema Shenoy, CR Sridhar, Sri Padmanabha Bhat, Husband of Meera
Attendees:
Vasudeva
Ramesh P R
Madhusoodana Kidiyoor
Meera
Vyjayanthi Pai
Hema Shenoy
Raghavendra (Polla)
Indiravathi
Parameshwara Adiga
Narayan Prasad
Jesintha
Sureshramana Mayya
Shivarama Bhat. V
M S Bhat
Suresh Upadhya
Tabitha
Sridhar Kamath
Kishor C Udhyavara
The following individuals have received prior approval to be absent due to their pre-existing commitments
Sridhar CR
Chandrashekar Adiga
Suresh Ballal
Dathatreya
Muralidhar AR
Poornima Kamath
Madhusoodan Puthuraya
Ravikala Shenoy
Sadashiva Mallya
Shobha Nayak
Srinivasa Acharya
Venktramala Rao
Vijayamohan
Prabhakara Shetty
Devaraj
Nagaraj KN
Event Highlights:
Group Photo of 1980 Identification Challenge: Each member was given a group photo of the 1980 batch. The task was to identify each student in the photo by writing their names according to the assigned number and row in the photo. A time limit was imposed, adding an element of challenge to the task. Narayan Prasad demonstrated exceptional recall abilities by correctly identifying 53 out of 62 students, winning the first prize. Indira showcased her strong memory as well, securing the second prize by identifying 43 students.
Musical Chairs: The game of musical chairs was a lively part of the reunion. The well-timed stops and starts of the music, crucial for the game's dynamics, were skillfully managed by Sri Padmanabha Bhat, Polla and Vaijayanthi Pai. The creation and control over the music's tempo and rhythm added to the suspense and enjoyment of the participants and spectators alike. Jesintha emerged as the winner, with Suresh Upadhyaya as the runner-up.
Memory Test: The memory test, an innovative and engaging activity at the reunion, was conceived and administered by Ramesh PR. He meticulously arranged a room with a variety of items, ranging from college memorabilia to everyday objects, to test the alumni's recall abilities. Participants were given a limited time to observe these items and then write down everything they remembered. This challenge, evoking the academic rigor of their college days, saw enthusiastic participation and impressive performances, particularly from Vyjayanthi Pai and Hema Shenoy, who secured the first and second prizes respectively. Ramesh's administration of this test added a unique and enjoyable dimension to the reunion, highlighting the enduring sharpness and wit of the alumni.
Hitting the Wicket: The reunion of Poornaprajna College's BBM class of 1980 was notably brightened by a spirited 'Hitting the Wicket' competition, where alumni showcased their cricketing flair. Mr. MS Bhat emerged as a standout champion, impressing everyone with his remarkable precision and skill, clinching the first prize. Close on his heels was Meera Bhat, who displayed excellent prowess and competitive spirit, earning her a well-deserved second place.
Meera's Exceptional Hospitality:
Meera's hospitality was a cornerstone of the event's success. She arranged a sumptuous array of food and sweets, along with ice cream, all beautifully packed for guests to take home. Additionally, her distribution of gifts to the alumni added a warm, personal touch. We celebrated the Birth Day of Indira with songs and dance. Holige, Mysorepak, and towels sponsored by Indira, the birthday celebrant
Special Appearance - Tabitha:
Tabitha's attendance, after 45 years, was a highlight, especially her elegant attire in a beautiful saree, which was greatly appreciated by all.
Future Plans:
The alumni expressed a keen interest in organizing future events, with a specific focus on including faculty members who taught them during their time at Poornaprajna College. This initiative aims to not only relive the memories of their student days but also to honor and reconnect with their mentors. Plans are underway to reach out to these faculty members and facilitate their participation in the next reunion. The idea is to create an even more enriching experience by sharing stories and experiences from both the perspectives of the students and their teachers.
Top row, standing from left, (1) Madhusoodan Kidiyur, (2) Sureshramana Mayya, (3) Suresh Ballal, (4) Late Sri Sudheer Bhat, (5) Kishor C Udyavar, (6) Lawrance, (7) Vishnumurthi, (8)Vasudeva Rao, (9) Dinesh Nayak, (10) Suresh Upadhya, (11) Manohar Nayak, (12) Vamana Shetty. Second Raw from top and from left -(1) Rajaram Semitha B (2) Vasudeva (3) M S Bhat (4) Vijaya Mohan (5) Dathatreya (6) Manohara Shetty (7) --- (8) Srinivas Bhat (9) Lakshmikanth Upadhya (10) Madhusoodan Puthuraya (11) Late Nagendra Krishna Mallya (12) Third row from Top, from left (1) Srinivas Acharya (2) Sadashiva Mallya (3) Narayana Prasad (4) Late Sathish Ulithyaya (5) Balakrsihna Shetty (6) Narashima Murthi (7) ----- (8) Shivaram Bhat V (9) Parameshwara Adiga (10) Nagaraj K N (11) Muralidhar A R (12) Chandrashekara Adiga (13) Raghavendra Rao, Fourth row from top, from left (1) Asha Hegde (2) Poornima Kamath (3) Sharada Pai (4) Vaijayanthi Pai (5) Ravikala Prabhu (6) Hema Shenoy (7) Rohini Acharya (8) Kanchana Shetty (9) Vanamala (10) Shobha Nayak (11) Meera Bhat (12) Indira (13) Jessie (14) Tabitha Sitting from left (1) Sridhar Kamath (2) Prof. Keroor (3) Prof. Venugopala Mulleria (4) Prof. Sridhar Rao (5) Late Prof. Radhakrishna Achar (6) Late Prof. Ganesh Tantri (7) Late Prof. Krishna Dixith (8) Prof. Kishor (11) Prof. R L Bhat (12) Late Sri Sathish Yadiyal (13) Prabhakar Shetty
Conclusion:
The reunion at "Inchara" was more than just a nostalgic event; it was a celebration of lifelong friendships and shared experiences. The alumni left with a promise to maintain these connections and meet again, with the added excitement of involving their former faculty in future gatherings. The spirit of the 1980 batch of Poornaprajna College remains strong and vibrant, as demonstrated by this successful reunion.
The YouTube video showcasing highlights from our alumni get-together can be viewed at the following link:
On December 30, 2023, a significant milestone
was achieved in Indian Railways' history when Prime Minister Narendra Modi
flagged off the new Mangaluru Central to Madgaon Goa Vande Bharat Express
train. This inaugural event, conducted via video conferencing from the revamped
Ayodhya Dham railway station, marked the introduction of a high-speed,
luxurious travel option connecting Karnataka and Goa.
The Vande Bharat Express, operating between
Mangaluru and Madgaon, promises to enhance tourism and provide a convenient
travel option for commuters, including students, business professionals, and IT
experts. The train, numbered 20646/20645, offers a scenic journey with stops at
Udupi and Karwar. Departing from Mangaluru Central at 8:30 AM, it reaches
Madgaon at 1:15 PM, and on its return, it leaves Madgaon at 6:10 PM, arriving
in Mangaluru Central at 10:45 PM. Operating six days a week, this train excludes
service on Thursdays.
This Vande Bharat service, the 41st in India,
commenced its commercial journey on December 31, 2023. Ticket prices range from
Rs. 1220.00 for AC Chair Car to Rs. 2210.00 for Executive Chair Car, with
Tatkal options available at higher rates.
Eager to experience this new service, I, along
with Dr. S S Karanth, his wife Smt Kusuma Karanth, my wife Dr. Shreemathi S
Mayya, and my co-brother Sri Gopikrishna Bhat and his wife Smt. Saraswathi
Bhat, embarked on this journey from Udupi to Madgaon. The Executive Coach, with
its welcoming staff, comfortable seating, and amenities like newspapers and
high tea, offered a luxurious experience, complemented by the lush green views
outside.
Upon reaching Madgaon, we planned to visit the
Birla Radha Krishna Temple but learned it opened at 3 pm. Instead, we first
visited the Naval Aviation Museum in Goa, inaugurated in 1998. This unique
museum, the only one of its kind in Asia, showcases a rich array of aircraft
and naval equipment. Its outdoor gallery displays 13 aircraft, while the
interior, designed like the INS Viraat, features various galleries, a Jet
cockpit simulator, and a 'Shradhanjali' granite slab honoring Naval Pilots.
Later, we visited the Birla Radha Krishna
Temple, a serene sanctuary blending traditional Indian architecture with modern
elements. The temple, set amidst Goa's lush greenery, is not just a place of
worship but a cultural hub, attracting devotees and art enthusiasts alike.
A small video - click the video below:
After a fulfilling day, we met my relative Mr.
Rathnakar Rao, a respected pharmacy proprietor and yoga teacher. We concluded
our visit with coffee at Madgaon Railway Station and purchased Bibinka to share
with our laughing club members.
Our return journey on the Vande Bharat Express
was equally pleasant, marking the end of a memorable and satisfying trip. This
experience on the Vande Bharat Express, from Mangalore to Goa and back, was not
just a journey but a testament to the progress and luxury now available in
Indian rail travel.
My visit to Honnavar on 26 December 2023, holds a special place in my heart; it's where I secured a
permanent position at SDM College, experienced the warmth of its community, and
received heartfelt invitations from the locals. The college's management was
exceptional, making any opportunity to return there one I would eagerly
embrace.
A
month back, Sudha, a former student from my 1987 batch at Honnavar's SDM
College, reached out. She invited me to a reception at Shri Jnaneshwari Sabha
Bhavan on December 26th. Many of her classmates planned to attend, and I was
delighted to accept her invitation.
On
the 26th, I began my journey to Honnavar. After receiving a refund for my
research chair at Madagaon Express that morning, I only paid Rs. 60 for my
ticket from Udupi Railway Station to Honnavar. While waiting at the station, I
had an engaging conversation with Sri Lakshminarayana Hegde, a businessman from
Sirisi now residing in Udupi, about topics like the Konkan Railway and
pharmaceutical distribution challenges.
My
train, number 06602, was delayed, departing Udupi at 8:30 am instead of 7:32 am
due to various reasons, including the trial run of the Vande Bharath train. It
made numerous stops before finally reaching Honnavar at 11:30 am. I arrived at
the function hall near Daivajna Temple by noon, surprised to find only a few
people there. The stage was beautifully adorned with flowers, and the names of
the bride and groom were elegantly displayed.
Click the following You Tube Video:
Sudha
and her husband, busy with the event, warmly welcomed me. She introduced me to
her relatives and quickly called our former students who were at Rajeev's
house. Soon after, my old students - Rajeev, Kaleel, Muketesar, Shukoor,
Arundhathi, Panduranga Sanu, Lalitha, and her husband - arrived, evoking fond
memories of 1987 at SDM College.
We
reminisced about various events, memorable days, and tours. I also had the
opportunity to take photos with the newlyweds. Expressing a desire to revisit
SDM College, I accompanied them there, met with the Principal, Alware, other
faculty members, and enjoyed a tea session.
Later,
Shukurr kindly dropped me off at Bhatkal Bus Stand, from where I returned home
by bus. That day rejuvenated me, surrounded by my former students. It reminded
me of Chitra Padiyar's words, a former student at MGM, "A teacher never
grows old in the memory of a student."
ಇದು ಬಹುಷ ಎಂ. ಜಿ. ಎಮ್
ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಚರಿತ್ರೆಯಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ಒಂದು ಚಿರಸ್ಥಾಯಿಯಾಗಿ ನೆನಪಿನಲ್ಲಿರುವಂತಹ ಅನುಭವ. ನಮ್ಮ ಸುರೇಂದ್ರನಾಥ
ಶೆಟ್ಟರು, ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲರಾಗಿ ಎಲ್ಲರ ಮೆಚ್ಚಿಗೆಗೆ ಪಾತ್ರರಾದ ಎಂ. ಎಲ್ ಸಾಮಗರು, ಹಾಗೇ,
ಪ್ರೊ. ಶ್ರೀಶ ಆಚಾರ್ಯ ಹಾಗೂ ಈಗಿನ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲರಾಗಿರುವ ಕಾರಂತರು, ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಹಳೆ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಹಾಗೂ
ಅಕಡೆಮಿಯ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿಯಾಗಿರುವ ಸಿ. ಎ. ವರದರಾಯ ಪೈ ಹಾಗೂ ದೀಪಾಲಿ ಮೇಡಮ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಇತರರ ಅವಿರತ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನದಿಂದ
ಇದು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗಿದೆ. ಒಂದೆರಡು ಸಾವಿರಕ್ಕಿಂತಲೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಹಳೆವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಬಂದು ಸೇರುವುದೆಂದರೆ,
ಇದು ಸಣ್ಣ ವಿಷಯವಲ್ಲ. ಇವರೆಲ್ಲರ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ ಸುಮಾರು ಐದು ಸಾವಿರ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗಿಂತಲೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು
ಮಂದಿ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ತಲಪಿದೆ.
ಕಾಲೇಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ ನಿವೃತ್ತಿ ಹೊಂದಿದ, ಅಲ್ಲದೆ ನಿವೃತ್ತಿ
ಹೊಂದಿದ ಅದ್ಯಾಪಕರು ಅಥವಾ ಅವರು ಈಗ ಇಲ್ಲದಿದ್ದರೆ, ಅವರ ಕುಟುಂಬದನೂರಾರು ಅದ್ಯಾಪಕರಿಗೆ ಈ ಅಮಂತ್ರಣ ತಲಪಿದೆ. ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ವಿಶ್ಚಸ್ಥ ಮಂಡಳಿಯ ಶ್ರೀ ಸತೀಶ್
ಪೈ ಅವರ ನಾಯಕತ್ವ ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಯಶಸ್ಸಿಗೆ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಕಾರಣ. ಅಕಡೆಮಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಎಂ. ಜಿ. ಎಂ ಕಾಲೇಜು
ಹಲವಾರು ನೂತನ ಅವಿಷ್ಕಾರಗಳಿಗೆ ನಾಂದಿ ಹಾಡಿದೆ. ಕಾಲೇಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ
ವಿಶ್ವನಾಥ ಪೈ ಈ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳನ್ನು ಸಂಯೋಜಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ಮುತುವರ್ಜಿ ವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು.
ಈ ಕೆಳಗೆ ಅಂದು ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ ಜರಗಿದ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳ ಪಕ್ಷಿನೋಟ ವೀಕ್ಷಿಸಬಹುದು.
ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವು ತಾರೀಕು 23-12-2023ರಂದು ಕಾಲೇಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಜರಗಿತು. ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಗಳು ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ 8.30ಕ್ಕೆ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಆವರಣ ಹಾಗೂ ಮುದ್ದಣ್ಣ ಮಂಟಪದಲ್ಲಿ ಆರಂಭಗೊಂಡು ಮುಂದುವರಿಯಿತು. ಅಂದು ಬೆಳಗ್ಗೆ 9.30 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಆಡಳಿತ ಸೌಧದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಮಾಧವ ರಕ್ಷಾದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಡಾ. ಟಿ. ಎಂ. ಎ. ಪೈ ಅವರ ಪುತ್ತಳಿಗೆ ಗೌರವಾರ್ಪಣೆ ಮಾಡುವುದರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಆರಂಭವಾಗಿ, ಅತಿಥಿ ಅಭ್ಯಾಗತರನ್ನು ಮೆರವಣಿಗೆ ಮುಖಾಂತರ ಗೀತಾಂಜಲಿ ಸಭಾ ಭವನಕ್ಕೆ ಸಾಗಿ, ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ ಗಂಟೆ 9.45ಕ್ಕೆ ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ ಹಳೆ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಬದುಕನ್ನು ನೆನಪಿಸುವ ಪೋಟೋ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ಉದ್ಘಟನಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಜರಗಿತು. ಅಂದು ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ ಮಾಧವ ರಕ್ಷಾ ಆಡಳಿತ ಸೌಧದ ಮುಂಭಾಗದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಡಾ. ಟಿ. ಎಂ. ಎ. ಪೈ ಅವರ ಪುತ್ತಳಿಗೆ ನಿವೃತ್ತ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲ ಪ್ರೊ. ಶ್ರೀಶ ಆಚಾರ್ಯ ಪುಷ್ಪಾರ್ಚಜೆ ಮಾಡುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಶನಿವಾರ ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ ಚಾಲನೆ ನೀಡಿದರು. ಬಳಿಕ ಗೀತಾಂಜಲಿ ಸಭಾಭವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಿದ್ದ ಹಳೆಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ಸಂದರ್ಭ ನೆನಪಿಸುವ ಪೋಟೋ ಗ್ಯಾಲರಿ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಲಾಯಿತು.
ಅಮೃತ ಸಂಗಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಮುದ್ದಣ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಳಗ್ಗಿನ ಪಾವನಾ ಆಚಾರ್ಯ ವೀಣಾ ವಾದನ ಎಷ್ಟು ಸೊಗಸಾಗಿ ಮೂಡಿ ಬಂದಿದೆ ಅಂದರೆ ಇಡಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ಉತ್ತಮ ಚಾಲನೆ ನೀಡಿದೆ ಮಾತ್ರವಲ್ಲ ನಮ್ಮ ಉಡುಪಿ ವಾಹಿನಿ ನೇರ ಪ್ರಸಾರದಲ್ಲಿ ಕೂಡಾ ಹೊಸ ಮೆರುಗು ನೀಡಿದೆ..ಅದೆಷ್ಟೋ ವೀಕ್ಷಕರು ಇದನ್ನು ಕೇಳಿ ನೇೂಡಿ ಪ್ರಶಂಶಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಇದನ್ನು ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮದವರು ಗುರುತಿಸಿ ಪ್ರಶಂಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ನಂತರ 10 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ ಮುದ್ದಣ ಮಂಟಪದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಳೆ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ "ಅಮೃತ ಸಂಗಮ" ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಜ್ಞಾನ ದೀಪ ಪ್ರಜ್ವಲನೆ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಮುಖಾಂತರ ಜರಗಿತು. ಇದನ್ನು ಎಂ. ಜಿ. ಎಂ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ವಿವೃತ್ತ ಪ್ರಾಚಾರ್ಯರು ಹಾಗೂ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಪ್ರಥಮ ತಂಡದ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ನಡೆಸಿ ಕೊಟ್ಟರು.
ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ 10 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಆವರಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಳೆ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಅಟೋಟಗಳ ಪ್ರತಿಭಾ ವೈಭವಗಳ ಅನಾವರಣ ಜರಗಿತು. ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ರವೀಂದ್ರ ಮಂಟಪ ಹಾಗೂ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಆವರಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಜರಗಿತು.
ಈ ಕೆಳಗೆ ಅಂದು ಮದ್ಯಾಹ್ನದ ನಂತರ ಜರಗಿದ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳ ಪಕ್ಷಿನೋಟ ವೀಕ್ಷಿಸಬಹುದು.
ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ 8.30ಕ್ಕೆ ಆರಂಭವಾದ ಉಪಹಾರ ಸುಮಾರು 10 ಗಂಟೆಯ ವರೆಗೆ ಮುಂದುವರಿಯಿತು. ನಂತರ ವಿಶೇಷ ಭೋಜನ 1 ಗಂಟೆಯಿಂದ 3 ಗಂಟೆಯ ವರೆಗೆ ಮುಂದುವರಿಯಿತು. ಅಲ್ಲದೆ 2.30 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ ಅಮೃತ ಸಂಗಮ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಮುದ್ದಣ ಮಂಟಪದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭವಾಯಿತು. ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಸಂಯೋಜಕರಾದ ಪ್ರೊ. ಎಂ. ಎಲ್ ಸಾಮಗರು ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಸಮಗ್ರ ಚಿತ್ರಣ ನೀಡುವುದರ ಜತೆಗೆ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಇದ್ದವರಿಗೆ ಹಾಗೂ ನೆರೆದ ಎಲ್ಲಾಅದ್ಯಾಪಕ, ಅದ್ಯಾಪಕೇತರ ಬಂಧುಗಳಿಗೆ ಸ್ವಾಗತ ಕೋರಿದರು. ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಹಳೆ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಸಂಘದ ಸ್ಥಾಪಕಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ ಪ್ರೊ. ಶ್ರೀಶ ಆಚಾರ್ಯ, ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ವಿಶ್ವಸ್ಥ ಮಂಡಲಿಯ ಅದ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಟಿ. ಸತೀಶ್ ಪೈ, ಮಣಿಪಾಲ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಆಪ್ ಜನರಲ್ ಎಜುಕೇಶನ್ ಇದರ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಹಳೆ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಯಾಗಿರುವ ಸಿ. ಎ ವರದರಾಯ ಪ್ಯೆ, ಉಚ್ಛ ನ್ಯಾಯಾಲಯದ ಹಿರಿಯ ನ್ಯಾಯಾದೀಶರಾಗಿರುವ ಹಾಗೂ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ಹಳೆ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಯಾಗಿರುವು ಶ್ರೀ ಸಂಜಯ ಹೆಗ್ಡೆ, ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಹಳೆ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಾಹೆ, ಮಣಿಪಾಲ್ ಚೀಪ್ ಒಪರೇಟಿಂಗ ಆಪೀಸರ್ ಆಗಿರುವ ಡಾ. ಆನಂದ ವೇಣುಗೋಪಾಲ್, ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಬಿ.ಕಮ್ ತರಗತಿಯ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಯಾದ, ಪ್ರಕೃತ ಜಮ್ಮು ಹಾಗೂ ಕಾಶ್ಮೀರದ ಪವರ್ ಡಿಪಾರ್ಟಮೆಂಟಿನ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿಯಾಗಿರುವ ಎಚ್. ರಾಜೇಶ್ ಪ್ರಸಾದ್, ಮಾಹೆ, ಮಣಿಪಾಲ ಇದರ ಉಪಕುಲಪತಿಯಾಗಿರುವ ಲೆ. ಜ ಎಮ್ ಡಿ ವೆಂಕಟೇಶ್,ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲರಾಗಿರುವ. ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿನಾರಾಯಣ ಕಾರಂತ, ಪಿ ಯು. ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲರಾಗಿರುವ ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಮಾಲತಿ ದೇವಿ, ಸಂಧ್ಯಾಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲರಾಗಿರು ಡಾ ದೇವಿದಾಸ ನಾಯಕ್ ಸಭೆಯನ್ನುದ್ದೇಶಿಸಿ ಔಚಿತ್ಯಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದರು.ಎಂ. ಜಿ. ಎಂ ಹಳೆ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಸಂಘದ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿಯಾದ ಡಾ ವಿಶ್ವನಾಥ ಪೈ, ಖಜಾಂಚಿ ದೀಪಾಲಿ, ಎಂ. ಜಿ. ಎಂ ಹಳೆ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಸಂಘದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ ಪ್ರೊ. ಸುರೇಂದ್ರನಾಥ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ ನಿವೃತ್ತಿಹೊಂದಿದ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲರು ವೇದಿಕೆಯನ್ನು ಅಲಂಕರಿಸಿದ್ಹರು. ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಹಳೆ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಯಾಗಿರುವ ಡಾ. ವಿಜಯೇಂದ್ರ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ಅಚ್ಚುಕಟ್ಟಾಗಿ ನಡೆಸಿ ಕೊಟ್ಟರು.
ಕಾಲೇಜು ಯಾವತ್ತು ಮೌಲ್ಲಗಳಿಗೆ ಒತ್ತುಕೊಡುತ್ತಾ ಬಂದಿದೆ. ಕಾಲೇಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಇದುವರೆಗೆ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ ನಿವೃತ್ತರಾದ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲರು, ಅದ್ಯಾಪಕರು, ಅದ್ಯಾಪಕೇತರ ಬಂಧುಗಳು, ನಿವೃತ್ತಿ ಹೊಂದಿದ ಅದ್ಯಾಪಕರು ಇಲ್ಲದಿದಲ್ಲಿ ಅವರ ಕುಟುಂಬ ಸದಸ್ಯರಿಗೆ - ಹೀಗೆ ಸಂಭಂಧಿಸಿದ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗಳಿಗೆ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಫಲ ಪುಷ್ಪ, ಶಾಲು ಹಾಗೂ ನೆನಪಿನ ಕಾಣಿಕೆ ನೀಡಿ ಗೌರವಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ನಂತರ ಮನರಂಜನಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಜರಗಿತು.
On December 20, 2023, I had the pleasure of attending the housewarming ceremony for a flat bought by my co-brother, Sri Giridharkrishna Bhat, at BR Meadows, located near the Shree Sai Super Market at Ambalpady Cross in Udupi. The event was a cozy gathering of about 25 to 30 people. Following the ceremonial rituals, we all enjoyed a delightful dinner together.
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