Udupi: Light of unity - Muslims celebrate Diwali with Hindus, Christians


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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB)

Udupi, Oct 20: In a heart-warming gesture underlining the spirit of unity, Udupi district All Muslim Friends organized Diwali celebrations along with Christian and Hindu brethren at Clock Tower, near service bus stand, Udupi here on Thursday, October 19.

Ansar Ahmed said, "The government should provide a land to celebrate all the festivals where people from across religions can gather together. All of us lived in harmony around 30 years back. But today, humanity is fast disappearing because of caste conflict. India is known for its cultural diversity where we respect each other’s religious sentiments. We are all children of one mother, that is India. That is why other countries respect India. India is known for its unity in diversity.”

Addressing the gathering, Amzad Hejamadi said, "Earlier, there was no discrimination between caste and religion. But today caste conflicts are increasing. This has led to a decline in harmony and peace between communities. An Iftar Koota was organized to promote harmony among Hindus and minority communities. The event was mooted by Vishweshateertha Swamiji of Paryaya Pejawar Math who is presently in his fifth Paryaya.

"In support of Swamiji's intentions, this Sauharda Diwali has been organized. Let this light bring prosperity and brightess in every home and mind. Let the spark of light be found in us throughout the year," he added.

Arif Doddanagudde, Ravi Shetty, Dennis Perampalli, Rehamathulla, Sahil and others were present for the Diwali celebrations. All the guests lit the diyas around the Clock Tower and shared sweets on this auspicious occasion.

 

  

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  • Alwyn Crasta, Mangaluru/Bengaluru

    Sat, Oct 21 2017

    The darkness of 'communal divide' has to be driven away, by jointly celebrating the festival of lights.

    At the end of the day, we are all one. 'Jai Tulunadu', 'Jai Karnataka', 'Jai Bharat Mata'!

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  • Stan, Udupi/Dubai

    Sat, Oct 21 2017

    Defeat communal forces everywhere so that country will prosper with peace everywhere.

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  • Prajju, ullal

    Fri, Oct 20 2017

    Being a member of RSS and HINDU happy to see my brothers from other Religion too celebrating Diwali together.

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  • Aubb, Kuwait

    Fri, Oct 20 2017

    Jesus said "You are the salt and the light of the earth (Mat5:13-16).

    If we are not enlightened within our body, mind and soul, nothing will change.

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  • Real Mangalorean, Mangalore/Dubai

    Fri, Oct 20 2017

    This is the high time we need this kind of gestures. We used to do the same during our childhood but now because of some organisations wanting to show their caste is high class, we have descriminations between people who lived together all these years.
    People need peace, love and not hate.

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  • Nelly, Karla

    Fri, Oct 20 2017

    Love to see the spirit among all Tuluvas

    ""Arif Doddanagudde, Ravi Shetty, Dennis Perampalli""

    Let's all celebrate humanity together...

    Let's be peace prevail and teach a lesson to all DALA goons to leave us as we are...

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  • Nelly, Karla

    Fri, Oct 20 2017

    Not a single Chaddi comments here...
    May be getting notes from Nagpur gang on what to write???

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  • Nelly, Karla

    Fri, Oct 20 2017

    A tight slap on SANGH Chaddis..

    Well done my fellow Mangaloreans...

    We did the same when we were children....

    And Chaddis are hell bent on divide the communities together with Modis BJPeee........

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  • Dr Mohan Prabhu, LL.D, QC, Mangalore (Kankanady)/Ottawa, Canada

    Fri, Oct 20 2017

    When Tippu Jayanthi is celebrated next month, will you join your muslim brothers in celebration to show bai-bai or behen-behen?

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  • Vantage Point, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 20 2017

    When Chaddis started infecting local populace of coastal Karnataka with their evil cow belt politics... This type of celebrations stopped...
    The cow protection movement started in Udupi which spread to whole of Coastal Karnataka in the early 80's along with babri masjid demolition movement which was also started by the same person in Udupi spoilt the cosmopolitan nature of Mangalore and surrounding area..Credit for spoiling such peaceful atmosphere should go to him...
    Before that all festivals were secular in nature...I remember in my younger days visiting local jaatres,celebrating Bisu,Drinking Pale trees bitter juice during aati...was part of that inclusive culture...
    30 to 40 yrs back it was part of the most of the household..Now I don't ...Not only me most of them..When Sanghis started giving communal color to every festival it stopped..
    Those who are bursting crackers maynot who was the mastermind behind spoiling that peaceful atmosphere of Coastal Karnataka...Don't pretend to be not knowing it....
    Anyhow Happy Tulunaduda Parba

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  • Ahmed, Mangalore/UAE

    Fri, Oct 20 2017

    It was a normal practice about 30 - 40 years ago in our district.
    During our childhood we all celebrated festivals like Diwali together with our Hindu neighbors.
    Sadly it has become a rare thing now and is reported in the news papers.

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  • Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Mumbai

    Fri, Oct 20 2017

    This year in Mumbai
    Many lights, less crackers
    Victory of light over darkness
    Good over evil

    Brightness everywhere
    Humanity everyplace
    Let Deepavali bring Hindu
    Christian, Muslim together.

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  • Ahmed K. C., Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 20 2017

    Tension to divide and rule formula people escalated.
    They must be calling for emergency meeting on the issue.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Fri, Oct 20 2017

    I can do things you cannot,
    You can do things I cannot,
    Together we do can do great things. - Mother Teresa ...

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  • Rita, Germany

    Fri, Oct 20 2017

    HAPPY DIVALI TO Everyone.Peace to all ,Let the light bring prosperity and brighten our daily life with love and peace.. Hope atleast in future less fights and hatred towards our neighbour, or anyother person.

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  • Peter, Udupi

    Fri, Oct 20 2017

    BURNOL MOMENTS FOR CHADDIS

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  • Jamal, UAE

    Fri, Oct 20 2017

    Now bakths will be in secured.... we the Indians will celebrate all relegious festive together... wo maza hi alag hey yaaro...

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