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Mangalore: Vishwas Celebrates Diwali with Elderly

  •   Mon, Oct 27 2008 05:14:48 PM

Report from Felcy Pinto
Pics: Prajwal Ukkuda
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (GA)

Mangalore, Oct 27: Diwali was celebrated with the elderly on Monday October 27 at 10.30 am at Vishwas Trust. 

The programme began with a prayer song, followed by lighting the lamp by chief guest Dr Suphala Kotian of community medicine department, KMC Attavar, followed by Dr Olinda Pereira, director, Vishwas Trust, Lavina Rego, social worker, Ratna Pinto, trustee, MSW student Sendil Kumar and Day Centre member Sanjeeva Shetty. 

Jayshree Patil, an MSW student welcomed the gathering by traditional arati.  MSW student Niveditha who was the compere spoke briefly about Diwali.  Chief guest Dr Suphala Kotian delivered Diwali message.  H N Narasimha, yoga master spoke on the significance of Diwali.
 
Cultural programme was followed by diya dance, skit, singing, spot games.  A large number of Elderly were present on the occasion. Sweets, snacks were served to all. 

Lavina Rego proposed the vote of thanks. 

  

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  • Sydeny D'souza, Mangalore / Mumbai

    Tue, Oct 28 2008

    So nice to see Hindus & Christians jointly celebrate DEEPAVALI. Now why the Saffron Brigade is mum !!..

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  • Victor Castelino, Moodubelle/Dubai

    Tue, Oct 28 2008

    Do not curse the darkness, instead light a lamp. That is what "Vishwas" is trying to do for the elderly. I wish many follow this example and do whatever they can to brighten this world. Wish you all a very Happy Dewali.

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  • Gayathri Suvarna, valencia/Bahrain

    Mon, Oct 27 2008

    I Wish the Whole team of Vishwas Trust A VERY HAPPY DEEPAVALI. Thanks Vishwas for celebrating Deepavali and making it a very special & memorable day for all those present there.I really missed it,but thanks to Daijiworld for the coverage,i got to see my mom again. Deepavali Wishes to Daijiworld. 3CHEERS TO VISHWAS AND DAIJIWORLD

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  • Anita, Mangalore

    Mon, Oct 27 2008

    Wow , so nice to see the elderly in a festive mood. Congrats! Vishwas and all who made Deepawali so meaningful! Cheers to Ms. Olinda Pereira . Happy to see my classmate (MSW) Dr. Suphala Kotian in the pictures.

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