Kollegal, January 16, 2020: Sri Narendra, MLA of the Hanur Assembly Constituency, bid farewell to the Suttur Jatra publicity chariot in the presence of Pujya Sri Srikantaswamiji of the Virakta Math, Mudigunda, and other taluk leaders.
During the event, Pujya Sri Srikantaswamy emphasized the significance of the upcoming Jatra Mahotsav, organized by His Holiness Sri Shivarathreehswara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji, which will be held from January 21 to 26. He highlighted that the Jatra Mahotsav aims to create awareness among people about various aspects including spirituality, culture, education, agriculture, and religion. Sri Srikantaswamy highlighted the historical, artistic, and cultural significance of the Jatra Mahotsav, which also provides a platform for educational seminars, agriculture-based expos, and other programs that benefit the community.
The Jatra Mahotsav features a range of events, including mass marriages, anna dasoha (free food distribution), exhibitions, wrestling competitions, and more. Sri Srikantaswamy urged everyone to actively participate in the festivities and take advantage of the enriching experiences and opportunities the Jatra Mahotsav offers.
Prominent individuals and leaders who attended the farewell event included Dr. Shivarudraswamy, Smt. Roopa Thotesh, Sri Chetan Dorairaj, Sri Nataraj Maalige, Sri Veeramadu, Channamadegowa, Sri Prabhakar Madhuvanahalli, Sri Nanjundaswamy, Smt. Nagaveni Naganna (President, Akkana Balaga), Sri Thotesh (President, Block Congress Committee), Sri Nagaraju (President, Sharana Sahitya Parishat), Sri Mahadevaprasad (member of Akhila Bharata Veerashaiva Sabha, Kollegal), Sri Shivaswamy, Sri Malleshappa, Councillor Sri Suresh, Sri Jagadeesh Shankarapura, and other prominent leaders from the taluk. Staff from JSS Women’s College, Kollegal, and others also witnessed the program.
Sri Srikantaswamy speaking about the Suttur Jatra Mahotsav and the Suttur Jatra Publicity Chairot.