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Mangalore’s Kalasha Monument to Be Reinstalled After 7 Years
Mangaluru: The iconic Kalasha monument, which once stood as a significant landmark at Mahaveer Circle (previously Pumpwell Circle) in Mangaluru, is set to return after seven years. The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) and Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL), in collaboration with the Jain community, have finalized plans for its reinstallation at a new location near the Pumpwell flyover.
The Kalasha, which was originally installed by the Jain community in 2003 during the Mahavir Janma Kalyanak festival, was removed in 2016 to facilitate the construction of the flyover on National Highway-66. Weighing nearly 30 tonnes and standing 18 feet tall, the monument became a well-known city entrance landmark along with its surrounding garden.
After years of request from the Jain community, the MCC and MSCL have identified a traffic island near the flyover for the reinstallation of the Kalasha. A pedestal will be constructed for the monument, and the surrounding area will be beautified. The Jain society, led by Pushparaj Jain, president of the Mangaluru Jain Society, will take charge of the reinstallation process.
The refurbishment of the Kalasha will be completed before the monument is reinstalled, and the work is expected to conclude by February 15, 2025. The initiative is a joint effort by the MCC, MSCL, and the Jain community to restore the historical landmark while enhancing the aesthetics of the area.
Mangaluru: A grand convention of followers of Brahmashri Narayana Guru will be held at Kudroli on February 21, 2026 the very date on which Narayana Guru had consecrated the Sri Gokarnanatha Kshetra in 1912. The announcement was made by R. Padmaraj, Treasurer of the Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Kshetra Administrative Committee, during a press conference held at the temple premises.
Padmaraj said that Narayana Guru, who gave the world the message of “One Caste, One Religion, One God”, worked tirelessly to empower the oppressed sections of society. “His ideology needs to reach more people. This convention aims to inspire everyone to adopt his principles and philosophy in their lives,” he said.
He further explained that 276 organizations belonging to the Billava community will take part in the event, with participation expected not only from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, but also from various parts of Karnataka, India, and abroad. “This is not an event restricted to one community or religion. The teachings and messages of Narayana Guru are universal and relevant even today. Our aim is to spread his thoughts far and wide,” Padmaraj added, noting that the detailed program schedule will be announced in the coming months.
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The press meet was attended by Jayaraj H. Somasundaram (President, Kudroli Kshetra Administrative Committee), Naveen Chandra D. Suvarna (President, All India Billava Union), Suryakant J. Suvarna (President, Billava Mahamandala and Bharat Co-operative Bank, Mumbai), Manjunath Poojary (President, Narayana Guru Nigama), Chittaranjan Garodi (President, Kankanady Garodi Kshetra), Chandrashekar (President, Sri Gokarnanatha Bank), Ashok Kumar (President, Kundapura Billava Sangha), Shankar Poojary (Vice President, Billava Mahamandala), Satish (President, Puttur Taluk Billava Sangha), Uday Poojary Ballalbagh (Founder President, Biruver Kudla Organization), Lokesh Kulur (President, Yuvavahini Organization), Ravi Poojary Chilimbi (President, Gejje Giri Kshetra), Chittaranjan (President, Atma Shakti Multi-purpose Co-operative Society), Santosh J. Poojary (Trustee and son of temple guide Janardhana Poojary), Padmanabha Kotyan (former member, State Religious Council), Bhuvanesh (President, Bantwal Billava Sangha), Leelaksha Karkera (Development Committee Member and Director, Namma Kudla Channel), Yogish Kotyan (Treasurer, Mahamandala), Neelayya, Ravi Poojary Chilimbi, and Ratnakar Poojary, among others.
The organizers expressed confidence that the 2026 convention will be a historic and unifying event, reflecting Narayana Guru’s timeless vision of equality, harmony, and spiritual enlightenment.
Mangaluru: A new film titled “Koragajja” is set to celebrate the region’s ancient culture and traditional art forms. The movie has received appreciation from Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara, who commended its effort to preserve and promote local heritage.
“It is heartening to see movies like ‘Koragajja’ bringing our disappearing culture and art back to life. I hope more such films are made in the future,” said the Minister.
Produced under the banner of Trivikram Cinemas and Success Films, “Koragajja” will host a grand Koragajja Daiva Kola ritual on November 11, in the presence of the film’s cast and crew.
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The film team including director Sudheer Attavar, actress Bhavya, producer Trivikram, and executive producer Vidyadhar Shetty met with the Home Minister to discuss the upcoming event. They also spoke about the challenges and opposition the film has faced from certain quarters.
Dr. Parameshwara extended his best wishes to the team, expressing hope that “Koragajja” will inspire more filmmakers to depict and preserve the rich traditions of coastal Karnataka.
Mangaluru: A shocking incident has gone viral on social media where an 18-year-old girl has married a 55-year-old man. What makes the story even more surprising is that the man is her sister’s husband.
According to reports, the young woman named Nadini fell in love with her brother-in-law while helping her ailing sister at home. During her stay there, she developed feelings for him, and later, the two decided to get married.
It is said that the girl’s sister, despite being the man’s first wife, supported their marriage. A video of the couple’s wedding has now gone viral on social media platforms like Instagram.
In the viral clip, when someone asked Nadini if her husband was too old for her, she replied confidently, “From my point of view, he doesn’t look old. Only his hair is grey, and we can dye that. Even his teeth can be made whiter. Then he looks handsome.”
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Her husband also responded firmly, saying he didn’t like being called old.
The video has received more than 4 lakh views and over 25,000 likes. Many netizens have reacted with mixed comments — some shocked, others amused — while a few said that “love truly knows no age.” The location of the couple has not been revealed.
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