Mangaluru: Young people touched by sick girl raise funds through Yakshagana painting and costumes

Mohan Kuthar

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, October 23: Touched by the plight of a young girl suffering from a neurological disease, the youths of ‘Team Hanuman’ in Ullal Dharmanagara raised Rs 1,43,330 through Yakshagana image and costumes during the Sharadotsava festival. The check was handed over to the victim’s family, which sets a noble example for the youth community.

The energetic youth of ‘Team Hanuman’ donned Yakshagana costumes every year during the Navaratri festival and set up a stage at Ullal Sharadotsava to collect donations. The funds collected are always used to help disadvantaged social groups.

Santosh and Yamuna, residents of Neerumarga in Mangaluru, are the parents of Kumari Pavitra, who needs lakhs of rupees for treatment due to neurological disorders. To support her treatment, the youth of ‘Team Hanuman’ once again donned Yakshagana costumes during the Navaratri festival, organizing their third annual tableau performance at Ullal Sharadotsava. Funds raised through generous donations of Rs 1,43,330 were donated to Pavitra’s parents.

The check was presented at a simple ceremony held at the Nagabrahma Parivara Daivasthana in Dharmanagara, Ullal, on Sunday. The head priest of Chirumbh Bhagavathi Kshetra, Manjappa Karnavar, handed over the check to the victim’s family. Speaking on the occasion, he said: “These young people have created an exemplary organization that has become a role model for society. This team should continue to grow together. While some groups use funds raised through paintings for their own personal enjoyment, Team Hanuman has set a precedent by using money raised from compassionate donors to help those in need every year.”

Narayan, honorary president of Tenging Hithlu Rahugula Bana, praised the youth and said, “Team Hanuman’s initiative of donning costumes and raising funds during festivals for other needy people is an example for all young people. Such teams should remain united, not divided. With selfless service as their mission, these young people should lead their organization as one. May the government honor your noble work with great honors.”

During the event, Team Hanuman also provided financial assistance to other eligible families in need. Monthly food kits were distributed to disadvantaged families.

Present at the event were Gopal Dharmanagara, Honorary President of Nagabrahma Parivar Daivasthana in Dharmanagara, Prabhakar Dharmanagara, President of the Temple, Narayan Tenginhithlu, Honorary President of Rahugula Bana, Bhaskar Tenginhithlu, President, Surekha Dharmanagara, President of Mahila Mandali, Mund Yane Damodar Poojary, Chief Priest of Bailu Vaidyanath Kshetra, Mangala, president of Ullal Sharada Kunita Bhajana group, Bhaskar Poojary Dharmanagara and Pavan Katiger, president of Team Hanuman.

Jagadeesh Goliadi welcomed and hosted the program.