Daijiworld Media Newtork – Udupi (HB)
Udupi, Sep 11: The prize distribution ceremony of ‘Muddu Krishna Best Photography Competition’ was held at Daijiworld office, Mandavi Trade Center, Kadiyali here on September 9.
The contest was organised on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami by Daijiworld Udupi for the first time.
The guests of the ceremony Ananthraj, owner of Ansh Super Market Padubidre, his mother Vasanth Kumari, and Kishore Gonsalves handed over the prizes to the winners.
Ananthraj said, “All parents like to dress their children like little Krishna. I am very happy to be part of this programme.” He wished success to Daijiworld media and the kids.
Prathit Somyaji, son of Mohan and Ashwini, residents of Kota, emerged the winner of the contest, while Advaith Nayak, son of Mayura and Harishchandra Nayak, residents of Karkala, and Aakrish K Rao, son of Kishore Kumar and Smitha B, residents of Udupi, secured second and third prizes respectively.
Consolation prizes were bagged by Aahna Stuthi Franco from Sasthan, Veer Shetty from Karkala, Ankitha from Udupi, Arohi Prasad from Kundapur, and Vidhaatri K Rao from Surathkal.
The first prize winner took home cash prize of Rs 3,333 with certificate and trophy, followed by Rs 2,222 and Rs 1,111 with certificate and trophy for the second and third winners respectively.
In the preliminary round, nearly 60 entries were selected for the second round. As many as, 21 were selected for the third round.
From the shortlisted 21 entries, the esteemed judges picked the top three and consolation prizes winners.
Kishore Gonsalves, CEO, Kishoo Enterprises, Kevin Rodrigues, operations manager, Kishoo Enterprises and office staff was present.
Akshatha Girish, production in-charge, compered the programme.