Media Release

Mangaluru, Oct 19: As part of the Dasara celebrations, the third season of ‘Milagres Pili Gardh’ was held on October 17, at the grounds of Milagres College, Mangaluru. Organised as part of the college’s cultural activities, the event featured the traditional tiger dance (Pilivesha), along with various cultural performances, including Chende.

Speaking on the occasion, Fr Ivan Michael Rodrigues, correspondent of Milagres Educational Institutions, said that Dasara is a festival celebrated by people of all communities and religions without any discrimination. He described it as a symbol of communal harmony and expressed his happiness over the organisation of such an event.

The programme featured a Chende performance by the Sri Guru Chende and a violin performance by Adhya Vijayan from Kerala. Team Agori presented the traditional tiger dance (Pilivesha).

Dr Alwin Serrao, principal of Milagres College, extended his best wishes for the programme.

IQAC coordinator Chethana Kumari, programme coordinator Aakash Shetty, Frencita Menezes, special event coordinator, faculty members and students were present at the event. The programme was compered by Mamatha Shetty.