Mumbai, Sep. 11: 163rd Narayana Guru Jayanti was celebrated by Billawa Association Mumbai, at Brahmashri Narayana Guru Mandir, Billawa Bhavan Santacruz(E). Vishnudatta Swaroopa Prabhuji participated in this event, led by Jaya Suvarna.

Later, the program was held in the presidency of Nithyananda D. Kotian- president of the association which was organized at Narayana Guru Hall. Jaya C. Suvarna- president of Raastriya Billawa Maha Mandal and the chairman of Bharath Bank, was present as chief dignitary, Sadananda Kotian- president of the Mogaveera Bank was present as chief guest, Chandrashekar Pelathadi- president of the Kannadiga journalist’s association, Maharashtra, was present as honorary guest. Chandrashekar S. Poojary- director of Bharat Bank, N.T. Poojary- president of Billawa Chamber Of Commerce And Industries were present on the dais.

Vishnudatta Swaroopa Prabhuji, Sadananda Kotian, N.T. Poojary, Chandrashekar Poojary, Chandrashekar Pelathadi, Jaya Suvarna and Nithyananda Kotian expressed their views in the occasion.

Dhananjay Shanthi Ulluru performed Mahaarati. Shekar Shanthi Ulluru, Ganesh Poojary, Subhas Mabiyan, Ravindra Shanthi performed pooja and blessed the devotees by offering Teertha-Prasadam.

Vice-presidents of the association- Bhaskar V. Bangera, Shankar D.Poojary, Dr. U. Dhananjay Kumar, Purushotama S. Kotian, Mahendera Sooru Karkera, Hon. Gen. Treasurer- Mahesh C. Karkala, president of women wing- Shakuntala K. Kotian were present on the dais.

In the program, president honored Prabhakar Sasihitlu, C.R. Mulky, Rajashekar K.M, Ravindra A. Amin, Sadashiva A. Karkera Nallasophara and many others by offering bouquets.

L.V. Amin- former president, Leelavathi Jaya Suvarna, Sashi Nithyananda Kotian, Yashodha N.T. Poojary, Nilesh Poojary Palimar- Head of the Yuvabhyudaya Sub Committee, Ganesh K. Poojary, Directors of Bharath Bank, Senior officers including the heads of committees, office bearers participated in janmotsav.

Mohandas G. Poojary- president of cultural and religious committee, welcomed the gathering. Harish G. Poojary Kokkarne- member of the executive committee and Harish G. Salian- joint secretary, introduced the guests. Dharmapala G. Anchan- Hon. Gen. Secretary, delivered the introductory speech and compiled the program. Ravindra A. Amin proposed the vote of thanks.