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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Jan 6: 'VK Utsav' a harmonious shopping festival of a different kind, one that marked Navaratri, Diwali, Eid, Christmas and New Year celebrations, came to a resounding close with a lucky draw ceremony here on Friday January 5. The shopping festival was organized by VK Furniture and Electronics at Lobo Chambers, Yeyyadi on Airport Road and V K Living Concepts at Lady Hill, Chilimbi.

VK Utsav started in September with guaranteed attractive prizes with each purchase. Attractive bumper prizes were on offer for all purchases and lucky shoppers stood a chance to own Datsun redi-GO car.

Nagaraj Shenoy, chief manager, Canara Bank was the chief guest for the grand finale. Santhosh Kumar, senior manager, Canara Bank, A S Bhat, retired bank manager, Shivanand, MD, Denoflix Distributors, Rathnakar Jain, partner of Lobo Chambers, Mohan Baliga and Keshava Kumar were present.

Addressing the gathering, Nagaraj Shenoy said, "VK Furniture is now one of the popular names in the furniture industry in south and north Karnataka. The firm has grown in 15 years without compromising on its quality, sale and after-sale service. The owner of the firm Vittal Kulal is known for his commitment to customers. His vision and dedication have made him one of the most honest and loyal entrepreneurs in the city. We at Canara Bank are proud to join hands with VK Group.

"VK Utsav is a great concept to keep customers happy. I congratulate all the shoppers and prize winners," he added.

Vittal Kulal, director of VK Furniture and VK Living Concepts welcomed the guests with bouquets.

Titus Noronha compered the programme.

Nagaraj, the lucky winner of the bumper draw drove home a Datsun redi-GO car. Other winners were handed over their prizes, ranging from microwave ovens to LCD televisions and refridgerators, during the ceremony.