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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (NJC)

Mangaluru, Nov 12: The Govanithashraya Trust (R), a service initiative of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad at Beejaguri in Pajir, Ullal taluk, will celebrate its silver jubilee on November 15 and 16 with various religious, cultural and awareness programmes.

Addressing a press conference at Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple on Thursday, Trust President Dr. M.B. Puranik said that the organisation, which began 25 years ago with just a handful of cattle, is now sheltering and protecting more than 500 cows and bulls.

He said that the trust has been actively involved in cow protection and conservation, particularly in preventing illegal transportation and slaughter of cattle.

As part of the celebrations, a 'Govegagi Horekanike' programme will be held on November 15 at 2.30 pm, starting from Kadri Sri Kshetra. This will be followed by Go Puja, a formal gathering and cultural programmes at the trust's cowshed premises in Pajir.

On November 16, a Chandikayaga and Anna Santharpane will be organised at the cowshed premises in the morning, along with special puja to Lord Gopalakrishna.

From 3 pm to 5 pm, a discussion programme on the topic 'Challenges and Solutions in Cow Protection' will be held. This will be followed by a formal gathering and a cultural evening presented by Sharada Educational Institutions.

The trust has invited cow lovers and the public to participate in the two-day silver jubilee celebrations.

Trust Secretary Manohar Suvarna, Treasurer Sharan Pumpwell, Dr. P. Anantha Krishna Bhat, H.K. Purushotham, Gopal Guttar, Roop Prasad Konaje and others were present at the press conference.