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DAJIBANPET HUBBALLI TULAJA BHAVANI PALLAKKI MAHOTSAVA ON THE EVE OF VIJAY DASHAMI

Hubballi - SSK Tulajabhavani Temple Kendra Samiti celebrated Vijay Dashami Festival en-thusiastically with all due traditional grandeur. Goddess Tulajabahvani’s palanquin was taken in march from the temple into various lanes. The devotees followed the palanquin in huge numbers. Chief Trustee F.K. Dalbhanjan, Deputy Trustee R.V. Kathare, Neelkanthsa P. Jadi, H.G. Niranjan, Kishore T. Jituri, K.T. Pawar, Ashok Katawe, Satish Meherwade, Vasant Ladwa, Vitthal Ladwa, N.N. Khoday, Ranga Baddi, Dattu Athani, Kiran Pujari, D.K. Chauhan, Vinayak Pawar, Srikanth Habib, Raju Dharamdas, Torasa Bakale, Anantsa Baddi, Gopal Khoday, T.V. Pujari, Motilalsa Miskin, Srinivas Raibagi, Laxman Dalbhanjan, Ambasa Jituri, M.R. Solanki, Manoharsa Miskin, P.L. Habib, Devdas Habib, Prakash Burbure,

Venkatesh Pujari, Bharat Athani, Rukmasa Dalbhanjan, Vinayak Meharwade, Vinayak Basava, K.Y. Kabadi, M.G. Kathare and members of the Mahila Mandal and the Community people participated in the march.

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SuliBHaVi – ameeNGaDH CoNSeCReatioN oF tulaJaBHaVaNi iDol iN tHe ReJuVeNateD olD temple

Navachandi Homa on 18th and 19th November

Sulibhavi village in the Bagalkot District of Karnataka has a temple belonging to the 11th Century. It was built during the reign of the Chalukyas of Kalyani. The ruined temple has been rejuvenated by the Dept of Archeology. The idol of Tulajabhavani will be consecrated with due religious rituals of Ganapati puja, punyavachana, consecration of the idol of goddess, chandi parayana and Navachandi Homa on 18th and 19th of November, 2015, in the auspicious presence of Himachalpradesh’s Sree Prakash Swarup Avadhut Maharaj of Madhuban (Simla). Sudi’s Pt. Bhujang Sharma V. Joshi will officiate the religious performances. The villagers are enthusi-astically looking forward for the great event. SSK Samaj Ameengad president Peetambarasa K. Niranjan, Vice-president Eknathsa Y. Raibagi, Secretary Rajansa T. Pawar and Treasurer Vasantsa R. Raibagi have requested the people to participate in the programs and make the event a great celebration.

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Date : 05 - 11 - 2015 SSK timeS eNGliSH moNtHlY. GaDaG2Peditorial

LET US ENJOY DIWALICaring for Safety

Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, hope over despair. The celebration of Diwali as the ‘victory of good over evil’ refers to the light of higher knowledge dispelling all ignorance, the ignorance that masks one’s true nature, not as the body but as unchanging, infinite, immanent and transcendent reality. With this awakening comes compassion and awareness of oneness of all things and knowledge overcomes ignorance. Diwali is the celebration of inner light over spiritual darkness, knowledge over ignorance, right over wrong and good over evil.

Diwali or Deepavali is the festival of lights. It has been an ancient Hindu festival which spiritually signifies victory of good over evil.

We clean, renovate and decorate our homes and shops and offices. We bathe afresh and wear new clothes, light up oil lamps inside and outside our homes. Women and children decorate entrances with Rangoli – creative colorful floor designs both inside and walkways of their homes.

The goddess Laxmi is worshipped. Laxmi symbolizes wealth and prosperity and her blessings are invoked for a good year ahead. Laxmi is believed to roam the earth on Diwali night. Small earthenware lamps filled with oil are lighted and placed in rows.

Narak Chaturdarshi is the second day of festivities and it is also called Choti Diwali. Houses are cleaned thoroughly and special bathing rituals such as fragment oil bath are held. All families prepare home-made sweets. Diwali festival is known for eating and enjoying of various types of sweets and delicious snacks.

Diwali brings the message of good-will and peace. People give

charities and show generosity. At the international border, every year on Diwali, Indian Forces approach Pakistani Forces and offer traditional Indian Sweets. The Pakistani Soldiers anticipating the gesture return the good will with an assortment of Pakistani sweets.

We all vehemently pray:From untruth lead us to TruthFrom darkness lead us to LightFrom death lead us to

ImmortalityOm Shanti, Shanti, ShantihiIt is a Vedic prayer from

Brahadaranyaka Upanishad celebrating light.

Diwali marks a major shopping period in India. Jewellaries, dresses, goods of comfort and luxury are bought. The economic activities go on briskly.

The crackers are bursted. Children enjoy sparklers and a variety of small fireworks. Adults enjoy playing powerful crackers. The fireworks signify celebration of Diwali as well a way to chase away evil spirits.

Diwali is a festival of love and mutual good-will. The husbands give thoughtful gifts to their spouses. The married daughters are invited for special meals and on Akkan Tadige, the sisters are invited by their brothers for the special meals. Thus Diwali is a festival that binds up people and reinforces the ties of filial relationships.

The SSK Times wishes all its readers and community brethren and sisters a happy Diwali. It extends its greetings to all people.

The SSK Times makes an appeal and request to all to avoid crackers if possible and to exercise special caution in using them.

Let Diwali be enjoyed fully and thoroughly. Happiest Greetings of Deepavali

OM SHATI SHANTI SHATIHI

History of Somavamsha Sahasrarjun KshatriyaTHE SSK TRADITIONS

The peculiar customs of ‘Kartik Masa’ rituals in the ‘Adhik Masa’

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Murlidharsa F. Kalburgi

The SSKs living in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Gujarat follow the same traditional pattern of religious rituals especially related to the Adhik Kartik Masa procedures and performances of rites. During the Adhik Kartik Shukla period from ‘Ekadashi’ (the 11th day in the Moon fortnight) to Gouri Hunnime (Full Moon day) our people undertake pilgrimage (journey to a sacred place for religious reasons) to have the darshan of Kartikeya (Kumarswami). This is a religious congregation of the SSK youths, once in every three years.

Sandur is a small town in Bellary district situated in the hilly region and is known for its scenic beauty. Kumaraswami temple is located on south-west corner and is connected to Sandur by road. According to one version, the Parvati temple (which was originally called Kumaraswami temple) was built by the Badami Chalukyas (7th-8th Century). The temple currently called Kumaraswami temple (originally had Shanmukha as the main deity) was constructed during the reign of the Rastrakutas (8th-10th Century)

This tradition of pilgrimage to Sandur Kartikeya Temple has been followed with devotion and religious fervor. During the ‘Adhik’ Kartik masa (Shukla Paksha) from Ekadashi to Full-Moon day, the SSK children especially the youths between 20 and 25 years undertake the pilgrimage to Sandur to seek the darshan

of Kumarswami. While thus going on pilgrimage the youths are said not to reveal their pilgrimage to any one in their houses. They are licensed to mortgage the small things of the house to meet their pilgrimage expenses. The sisters and mothers when come to know that their brother or son has gone on pilgrimage, they visit the nearest temple from their houses and go there pouring water as a symbol of purification and pray god to bless the pilgrim.

The pilgrims returning to their homes will first gather at the community temple or Hall and the kiths and kins bring sweet dishes (payasam) for them and feed them happily. Then the pilgrims are taken home in procession with the auspicious music and songs. At home the pilgrim is given a religious bath smearing turmeric and coconut oil and make aarati. They perform the ‘Gondal’ religious ritual and offer delicious food to the invitees. The relations and neighbors offer their gifts of love to the pilgrims.

To be continued.......

The twelfth star in the horoscopic chart is the Uttara Nakshatra. It is a

congregation of two stars. Uttara Nakshatra is in the degree from

146-20 to 160.00. It is also called Uttara phalguni. The deity related to this star is Aaryama, the worshipper of sun-god. ‘Aaryama’ means stopping of the enemies. The

first phase of this Nakshatra falls in the Simha (Leo) Rashi

and the second, third and fourth phases are covered in the Kanya

Rashi. The westerners call this nakshatra Leonis and Debevola.

The striking features of this nakshatra are as follows: If the child is born in the first phase of Simha Rashi, it would be unpropitious for the father. So, in such cases Uttara Nakshatra shanti has to be performed. There are no ill-effects for those born in the second, third and fourth phases of this nakshatra. If a person dies in the Uttara Nakshatra, the members of his or her family have to leave the house for three months or perform Shanti rituals. (As it is a tripadi nakshatra, it is held inauspicious). The Uttara Nakshatra period is good for making the gold ornaments, and for making the things that are needed for royal grandness- chatra, chamara, palanquin etc. This nakshatra is good for cultivation of land and sowing and

meeting political personalities and for opening the new homes (Grahapravesh) and entering the town anew, for laying foundation stones for the construction of big buildings. The persons born in the Uttara Nakshatra have sturdy physique and they are strong and enjoy the rich status. They will be in high positions and enjoy luxurious life. They are brave and win over their enemies. They will be generous and wise. They will be skilled in pleading. The persons of Uttara Nakshatra or others in this nakshatra can undertake contract works, industrial enterprises, printing business, publication of books, sale of books and stationeries, mining business, medicine business, sale of perfumes, scents, cigarettes, kerosene, pepper, chilies etc. This nakshatra is favorable to such of the enterprises.The Janmaksharas (the beginning letters of the names) of the persons born in the Uttara Nakshatra are – for the 1st phase – Te, for the 2nd phase – To, for the 3rd phase – Pa and for the 4th phase – pi.The persons born in the first phase should wear Topaz, those born in the second phase should wear blue Sapphires, those born in the third phase should wear blue Sapphires and those born in the fourth phase should wear Topaz. The jewels worn should weigh a minimum of two carrots. To the persons born in Uttara Nakshatra – Rohini, Hasta, Shravana nakshatras are

wealth stars. So, in these stars persons concerned can profitably undertake business or sales, money lending etc. Aaridra, Swati, Shatatara are welfare stars. So, these stars are favorable for welfare and ambitious works. Pushya, Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada are achieving stars. So, these stars are favorable for undertaking new businesses, ambitious projects, adventurous works, communication and contact works with the big factories etc. Magha, Moola, Ashwini, Hubba (Purva phalguni), Purvashadha, Bharani are friendly stars. So, partnership ventures with the persons of these stars can be undertaken.

To be continued.......

Hubli - A grand Dasara function was organized by SSK Keshwapur Yuv Dal and Mahila Mandal in Hubli on 15th and 16th October 2015. This function was promoted by the SSK Keshwapur Samaj Trust Committee. Both the festive days were observed with full of fun. Rangoli, Mehandi, One Minute Saree wearing, Solo Dance, Group Dance competitions were arranged

for Samaj women. The Samaj bahnadavas enjoyed Musical Chair and Dandiya. The function ended with prize distribution. It was held at Smt.Sitabai Kubersa Kanyan Mantap. SSK Hubballi-Dharwad Samaj Chief Trustee Shri F.K. Dalbhanjan was the chief guest of the function. All elders and leaders of the samaj appreciated the organizers. The whole function was a grand one.

BRIEFINGS OF THE BUJA KSHATRIYA ASSNANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING

Chennai- The B.K.K. Associations’ 55th Annual General Body Meeting was held on 11.10.2015 at Chennai. A large number of members were present. The president S.B. Kannan Sah was in the Chair. Secretary Sri D.R.S. Nagu Sah welcomed the members and explained the various steps taken by the management for the welfare of “KHATRI” Community, and to improve the revenue of the Association. In the last year i.e., 2014-15 the Association’s revenue had increased by 12%. The association has issued several appeals to the department to enlist the Khatri as backward community. 55 members converted into Life Membership approval has been obtained for the 3 members committee, which was set up by the management to draw the guidelines for issue of Educational Aid to the poor and needy people of our community. Community has advised them to submit their final report before 28.02.2016. Community people were requested to furnish the best students details who have achieved the merits in Education, Sports, Music etc., and the management assured them to encourage such students by publishing their talents in community related magazines.

Treasurer Sri D.B. Suriya Prakash submitted the audited accounts details (Rs. 7 lakhs) which was approved by all members. Rs. 40,000 is allotted to install web camera with internet facility to monitor the B.K.K. Kalyan Mantap property.

President S.B. Kannan Sah proposed a vote of thanks. All the members appreciated the management for their dedicated hard work towards the developmental activities of samaj. The function was ended with National Anthem, and followed by dinner.

Bengaluru- Bengaluru Cholarpalya SSK Sahodara Balaga celebrated Ambabhavani puja festival from 13th Oct to 22nd Oct. The 10 day long festival included

various cultural, sport competitions and Kolata (Dandiya) programs. The venue of all these

activities was Shri Shantaram Kalyana Mantap. On the 13th evening at 5.00 Tulajabhavani idol consecration

took place with all the associated religious puja performances which was followed by Mahamangalaarati

and Prasad distribution and Kolata (Dandiya).14th October at 5 p.m. – Devotional

Songs Competition was held.15th October at 5 p.m. – One Minute Sports Competition was held.16th October at 5 p.m. – Lalit Sahasranamavali and Purandardasa’s Keertans (by

Mahila Mandal members)17th October at 5 p.m. – Mehandi Competition was held.18th October at 5 p.m. – Free Homeopathy Checkup, Treatment Camp, and

Distribution of Medicines.19th October at 5 p.m. – Fancy Dress Competition for Children was held.20th October at 5 p.m. – Drawing Competition was held.21st October at 5 p.m. – Ayudhapuja was performed.On 22nd October morning the Visarjana rituals of the idol of Devi were performed.People of all age groups participated in the program and it was a thrill and joy. The

programs were neatly and nicely organized and earned the praises of all the people present on the

occasion.

Gadag District Sahasrarjun Seva Trust Committee had arranged a free food-items distribution for the poor people of SSK samaj on the occasion of Dasara Festival in Daasara Oni, Gadag. The leaders of the SSK Samaj Parashuram Badi, Krishnasa Ladwa, Shankarsa Ladwa, SSK Tarun Sangh’s member Srikant

Bakale and Ramchandrasa Shidling, Nagaraj Khoday, Praveen Jituri, Mohan Katwa, Shanmukhsa Basava, Manohar Dalbhanjan participated in the program. The Killa Oni SSK Mitra Mandali felicitated Sahasrarjuna Seva Trust Committee president Venkatesh P. Katigar.

FREE FOOD-ITEMS DISTRIBUTEDTO POOR FOR DASARA FESTIVAL

Smt. SHaNtaBai RamaCHaNDRaSa BaKale memoRial tRuSt GaDaG DiStRiButeS FRee Note-BooKS aND peNS

Gadag - Smt. Shantabai Ramachandrasa Bakale Memorial Trust Gadag distributed free Note-Books and Pens to the economically poor students of the wards 31 and 32 on the 4th Oct, 2015. At a function held in Shantaram Community Hall in Dasara Oni, five hundred economically poor children were given free note-books and pens. The function was chaired by Hubballi SSK Samaj former trustee Devendrasa P. Dalbhanjan. The guests on the occasion were Gadag

Town Planning Authority president G.V. Balaganur and Ex-president of CMC Krishna Parapur and Prabhu Burbure – the Memorial trust president and the municipal councilor Prakash R. Bakale said that the Trust has been doing useful charity activities for the last 9 years. Felicitation to the intelligent students, scholarships, free medical checkups, free computer training and free tailoring training for women have been the regular on-going activities of the trust. The guests praised the useful social services of the trust. The president lauded the charity services of Prakash R. Bakale. Smt. Anasuya D. Dalbhanjan sang the prayer. Sriram Bakale welcomed the guests and compered the program. Mohan Katwa proposed a vote of thanks. Ashok V. Khatawate, Ishwarsa Bhandage, Ravi Dalbhanjan, Shankar Sidling, Umesh Habib, Parashuram Bakale, Parashuram Habib, Smt. Shantabai Bakale were among the invitees.

HUBBALLI DAJIBANPET SSK SENIOR CITIZENS ASSN ORGANIZED BLOOD DONATION CAMP

Hubballi Dajibanpet SSK Senior Citizens Association had organized a blood donation camp on 9th October, 2015 at Kamaremma Hall, Kamaripet, Hubballi.The camp was inaugurated by

Vitthal Ladwa –Chairman SSK Bank Ltd. Dr. Y.N. Irkal, Dr. K.H. Jituri,

V.O. Katwa, L.G. Shalgar, Jagannath Baddi, Ganapati Hanamsagar, Ashok Ladwa, Manohar Jadi, Dr. Desai (Sha Damji Jadhavji Cheda Memorial Rastrotthana Blood Bank) organizer Halyal and the members of the staff participated in the function

SSK KESHWAPUR SAMAJ TRUST COMMITTEE DASARA UTSAV-2015

Pune SSK Samaj Trust celebrated the Navaratri and Vijay Dashami Festivities with all due traditional grandeur. The cultural activities were done in an enthralling and exciting mood. The Samaj bhandavas and bhaginis were present in good numbers and partook in all the programs and functions.

The Aarati function on each morning and evening was devotionally engrossing. Mahila Mandal performed recital programs of songs, bhajans and sthrotras every day for nine days. On Vijay Dashami,

the clan members exchanged ‘banni’. Mahila Mandal, Shikshan Mandal and the Trust executive members had all worked together and in co-ordination and made the festival a grand festive event.

PUNE SSK SAMAJ TRUST CELEBRATES NAVARATRI FEST

BENGALURU (CHOLARPALYA) SSK SAHODARA BALAGA CELEBRATED 10 DAY LONG AMBABHAVANI PUJA

BETGERI (GADAG) SSK SAMAJUNIQUE DASARA FETE – 2015

BETGERI-GADAG SSK Samaj has a long tradition of worshipping Ambabhavani and it celebrates all religious events and performances in a unique way. This year SSK Tarun Sangh’s Dasara Utsav Samiti involved thousands of people in the religious rituals and cultural programs and celebrated Dasara in a grand glorious manner. The religious rituals and performances exhibited the traditional grandeur and devotion. The mantras, strostras, bhajans and songs rented the air and transformed the site and atmosphere into a divine abode. On the first day of Navaratri, the flag was

hoisted and the Ghatasthapana rituals were performed. The chairman of the Utsav Samiti Raju G. Basava chaired the function. Betgeri SSK Panch Trust Committee president Ambasa R. Kabadi lighted the lamp. Bhajana and Kakadaarati were performed every day at 5 a.m. and Purana pathana was done every night between 8 and 9 throughout the navaratri festival. Mahila Mandal conducted Rangoli, Keshalnakar competitions and Dance performances, Ek Minute Show, Sarigama Antyakhari, Karate exhibition, Cycling competition, ‘Pulling the Rope’ competition, Dance, Fancy Dress, Mono acting, Group Dances and Entertainments, Chess, Drawing, Essay Competition, Memory Test were the exciting competitions which involved thousands of Samaj children, Youths and women. The lectures, discourses and Rasamanjari by cine artist Tennis Krishna were among the thrilling events.The Dasara Utsav Samiti -2015Raju G. Basava – Chairman, Vishnusa H. Aravatigi – Hon. Secretary,

Shankar D. Jituri – Vice-Chairman, Ramachandrasa N. Solanki – Joint-Secretary, Balaram G. Arsiddi – Treasurer, Hirasa H. Bakale – Auditor.

Date : 05 - 11 - 2015 SSK timeS eNGliSH moNtHlY. GaDaG3PHUBBALLI-DHARWAD POLICE COMMISSIONER PANDURANGA RANE PRAISES THE DISCIPLINED ACTIVITIES OF SSK SAMAJ

Hubballi - The police commissioner Panduranga Rane visited Dajibanpet’s Tulajabhavani Temple and had the darshana of the goddess during Vijay dashami festival. At a function organized by the panch samiti, Panduranga Rane and his wife were felicitated. The police commissioner praised the collective discipline of the SSK Samaj and said that it is the duty

of every citizen to help maintain law and order. In his presidential address the Chief Trustee of the samaj F.K. Dalbhanjan assured the commissioner that SSK samaj as ever would strive for the harmonious collective living. The meeting was attended by a galaxy of team leaders and people of the samaj in huge numbers.

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HuBBalli SSK SeNioR CitiZeNS aSSoCiatioN oRGaNiZeD a DiSCouRSe oN BHaGaVaDGita BY mata SRiViJaYa BaDDiHubballi Dajibanpet’s SSK Senior

Citizens Association had organized a series of lectures on Bhagvadgita by Mata Srivijaya Baddi from 2nd Oct to 6th Oct at the SSK office in Hastinapur Layout. Smt. Annapurna Bhandange and Smt. Nagaratna Damamagar sang the prayer song. Mata Srivijaya Baddi lighted the lamp and began her discourses on the Bhagvadgita. A large number of women attended to the lectures on the Bhakti Yoga. At the concluding function the women expressed their impressions of the discourses and praised the Mata Srivijaya Baddi for her excellent and persuasive way of

p r e a c h i n g . Smt. Anapurna Bhandage, Smt. S h a s h i k a l a M e h e r w a d e , Smt. Nagaratna Miskin, Smt. R a t n a m a l a J a g a n n a t h Baddi, Smt. Vimala Katwa, Smt. Shoba Jartargar, Smt. Shoba Hanumsagar, Smt. Reeta Habib participated in the feedback.

Senior Citizens Association president V.O. Katwa, Vice-president Dr. K.H. Jituri, and L.G. Shalgar,

Secretary Jagannath Baddi, Joint Secretary G.T. Hanamsagar and members Ashok Ladwa, Sharad Magji, Parashuram Utawale, Keshavpur Mahila Mandal’s president Smt. Nagaratna Miskin and members and Keshavapur

Panch Trust president Ashok Irakal, Vice-president Suneel Tikandar, Dajibanpet Ganesh Gudi president N.M. Meharwade, organizer of the Satsanga Narayan L. Basava and the leaders of the samaj were present at the occasion.

HuBBalli KamaRipet SSK CoNStRuCtioN oF KalYaN maNtap iN pRoGReSS

The project is estimated at 3 crore and 30% of the work is done. The building construction committee is

Hopeful of completing the whole project at its earliest and has praised the Kamaripet samaj bhandavas for their unflinching and liberal support. The Mahila Mandal and Tarun Sangha have been working hard.

Building construction committee: Vittal Ladwa (president), Gajanan Katwe (vice-president), Krishna Katigar (secretary), Krishnathasa Khoday (treasurer), Motilalsa Kabadi and M.M. Merwade (advisors), Mohansa Baddi, Krishna Kabadi, Yellappa Pawar, Premnath Katwe, Ishwarsa Kathare (members).

HYDERABAD RAHIMPUR SSK SAMAJ CELEBRATES DASARA FETE

Hyderabad Rahimpur SSK Samaj has been celebrating the Dasara Fete every year with devotional fervor. The Navaratri

Mahotsava begun on 13-10-2015 was completed on 22-10-2015. The puja performances galored on all days with zealous devotion. Dandias,

Bhajans and devotional songs were performed every night between 9 and 11. The Navaratri Mahotsava Mahila Committee consisted: Nagari Jayashree (president); Rajkumari Chauhan (secretary); Savita Chauhan (vice-president); Dhamipriya Sirigiri (Jt-secretary); Nagari Laxmi (Treasurer). The members of the Exclusive Committee were: Kotha Aruna, Gaddi Savitri, Pujari Kalavati, Ratnapuri Sujata, Pendu Hiremani, Sirigiri Parvati, Sirigiri Pushpa, Kathidar Parvarti, Chavan Shobha, Jituri Kavita, Jamanjyoti Saraswati, Megharaj Mayura, Chavan Rajani, Ratan Deepa, Sirigiri Rani, Pawar Deepa, Arshrid Surekha, Habib Vidya, Sirigiri Manju and Gaddi Swati.

Dasara SammelanaA grand function had been

organized on the 1st November, 2015 at the Rahimpura’s SSK Bhavan. The SSK students securing 1st classes in the SSC, Inter, Degree and Post Graduation from all over Telangana state were felicitated. The entire program was sponsored by the Family of Baradi Ashok.

The function was chaired by Sirigiri Satyanarayan (Acting President of SSK Samaj, Hyderabad). The chief guest was T. Rajsimha, MLA of Goshmahal division.

The program commenced with a devotional prayer song and the lamp was lit and thereafter the students were felicitated, and the members exchanged the Dasara greetings. The organizers of the function Katigar Shankar Rao and Nagari Surendra have released this press communiqué.

The annual general body meeting of the SSK Samaj Pune was held recently in Udyan Mangal Karyalaya and its proceedings went on smoothly in an exhilarating manner. The vice-president of the Trust Yallesh Ashoksa Rangapure informed the meeting all the important activities and initiated discussions. Trust’s Treasurer Rajesh Chandrakantasa Kukkar presented the accounts for

the year 2014-15. The President of the Trust Manoj Gurunathsa Arshidha enumerated the achievements of the Trust and the future welfare undertakings. 150 members were present at the meeting. Rajendra Dattasa Pawar proposed some useful social measures. Trustee Anil Narayanasa Damaji proposed a vote of thanks.

PUNE SSK SAMAJANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING

GRaND DaSaRa FeSt at SiNDHaNuR The Sindhanur SSK

Samaj celebrated the Dasara Festival with all its traditional grandeur. During the Navaratri, the nine alankaras were eye-appeasing. Sahasra Kumkumarachane on Lalit Panchami was a great event. Puran pravachanas and bhajans galored on all days. On Vijay Dashami, there was a palanquin march and after that banni was exchanged by the devotees. President Shashi Dani, Vice-presidents Guru Badi and Srinivas Bakale, Chief Secretary Kiran Dani, Secretary Narayan Pawar, Treasurers Shankar Kabadi and Anand Raibagi, members Nagaraj Katwa, Gangadharasa Kabadi, Shankar Basoode and Parashuram Patil, Tarun Sangha president Raju Badi, Mahila Mandal president Smt. Rajeshwari Irakal and seniors Dr. J.N. Irakal, Dr. N.S. Dani, Ambasa Meherade have congratulated and greeted the community people for all their co-operation and involvement in making the religious and cultural programs grand events.

RaNeBeNNuR amBaBHaVaNi aDaRSHa maHila maNDal DiStRiBute DaSaRa GiFtS

RANEBENNUR- As part of the Dasara Festivities, the Adarsha Mahila Mandal of Ranebennur had organized various competitions for women. A grand Prasad was arranged with the help of SSK Panch Trust Committee and Tarun Mitra Mandali. Prizes were awarded to the winners. The winners were: Rangoli Competition – 1. Smt.

Tulaja Miskin, 2. Smt. Sakshi Pawar, 3. Smt. Usha Dalbhanjan.Mehandi Competition – 1. Smt.

Ranjita Pawar, 2. Smt. Tulaja Miskin, 3. Smt. Apeksha Irakal.Quiz Competition – 1. Smt.

Geeta Solanki, 2. Smt. Varalaxmi Meharwade, 3. Smt. Riya KabadiOne Minute Saree Wearing

Competition – 1. Smt. Ranjita Pawar, 2. Smt. Madhu Bakale.

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GADAG - The SSK Samaj’s approach and the manner of celebrating the Dasara Festival is a model for all other communities which celebrate Dasara said G.V. Balaganur, the president of the Town Planning Authority of Gadag Betageri. He was speaking at a function held at Sri Jagadamba Temple of Gadag at the beginning of the Dasara Festivities.

The SSK Samaj Panch Trust Committee, Tarun Sangh, Mahila Mandal and the Dasara Utsav Samiti worked together for the success of the festival.

The Dasara festivity included a series of cultural and educational and entertainment programs for all the nine days. Various competitions were held and various lectures had been arranged, the bhajans, songs and prayers were the routine features. The pooja performances were made strictly according to ritual rights and religious fervor.

Sriramulu the ex-MLA and the present M.P was felicitated by Ishwarasa Merwade

who had chaired the function. Srikant Khatawate the ex-president

of the Town Planning Authority spoke about the history of the Dasara festivities held at the temple every year anew and refreshing and involving the community members actively in cultural activities.

The Ex-president of Gadag Betageri City Municipal Council Krishna Parapur was felicitated along with his wife and he appreciated the model of Dasara festivity of the SSK Samaj.

The Samaj’s Panch Trust Committee president Ishwarasa Merwade, Hon. Secretary Jamposa Habib, Jt. Hon. Secretary Jagannathasa Bhandage, Dasara Utsav Committee President H.D. Bakale, Vice-president S.R. Bakale, Hon. Secretary Sudhir Katigar, Treasurer L.T. Rajoli, Mahila Mandal members and Tarun Sangha members actively participated in all the programs, functions and religious rituals.

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