Multitudes thronged to make Karavali Utsav a significant move

          The great tradition of Tulunadu is indeed glorified by programs like Karavali Utsav.  It is a unique move of the District administration of Mangalore. It is only two years old but it has created history by brining multitudes of people who thronged to witness the 45 days of “Mega Utsav.” The artistic and traditional entrance of the Utsav-2014 itself is a symbolic invitation to all other ethnic groups to come and display their creativity. The bubbling joy of children, the limitless expression of freedom of youngsters, contented feelings of the elders spread the fragrance of festive mood everywhere. Anyone will agree with me that the long stretch of grand Utsav is one of the spectacular events of Tulunadu that is ever presented by the District Administration of Mangalore.

           The Karavali Utsav was filled with the countless stalls of various kinds, antiques of Tuluvadesa, entertainment and amusement parks consisting of Dragon train, Zigzag, Tora Tora, Shops for dress and electronics gadgets and so on.  Cultural programs staged at entrance everyday were not only a special attraction but also a great visual treat for the eyes of the visitors. By welcoming people from other parts of India to display and to sell their art and cultural stuff, the administration of Mangalore created opportunities for the people of Coastal region to explore something beyond Karnataka.

By holding this sort of festivals, it has instilled in the hearts of people of Tulunadu the unity, creativity, joyous celebration. The popular event has made huge difference among the government officials as well as people of Mangalore. 

          The notable moment of the entire 2014-Karavali Utsav is that it is inaugurated and witnessed by great personalities like B Ramanath Rai, Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology and District-in-charge of Dakshina Kananada, Rev Fr Prashanth Madtha, Scholar and former Principal of St Aloysius College, MLAs J R Lobo, Mohiudeen Bava, Pradeep Kumar Kalkura, the President of Dakshina Kannada Zilla Kannada Sahitya Parishad,  the Deputy Commissioner A B Ibrahim.