26/05/2026
Vokkarane Seva Trust organized a Cultural Festival (ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಹಬ್ಬ - ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಲೋಕಾರ್ಪಣೆ, ಸಾಧಕರಿಗೆ ಸನ್ಮಾನ, ಪ್ರತಿಭಾ ಪುರಸ್ಕಾರ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ) to celebrate Book release, followed with felicitation to Sri Haradanahalli Ashwathanarayana - Journalist who completed 50 years of Social service, honoring achievers in various fields, and excellence award to students on Sunday the 17th May 2026 at Sri Prasanna Ganapathi Auditorium, Amarajyothinagar, Bengaluru.
The event was presided over by World renowned Vishnu Sahasranama fame Dr. Sri Aralumallige Parthasarathy. On the dais renowned speakers Dr. K P Putturaya, Prof. G. Ashwathanarayana, Sri. Ha. Ra. Nagarajacharya, were present. Also seated were Vijayanagara Vipra Vrunda President Sri K. S. Venkatesh, Prasanna Ganapathi temple founder Sri. Mallikarjunaiah, Sri. Haradanahalli Ashwathanarayana and Vokkarane Seva Trust president Sri. Varadarajan.
Event began with group chanting of Vishnu Sahasranama and a traditional "Poornakumbha Swagatha" of the Chief Guests followed with lighting lamp, Abhinandane to Sri Haradanahalli Ashwathanarayana, Felicitation, honoring achievers and Prathibha Puraskara to Students.
While Vishnu Sahasranama & Bhajan led by Sri Chakrapani kept the auditorium Vibrant, the speakers kept the audience curious. Dr. Smt. Mamatha's anchoring with her sweet voice & fluency was another highlight.
Guests & achievers were given glittering memento with traditional shawl, garland and dry fruits. Students received a cash award with Certificate and couple of note books. The function concluded with vote of thanks and with mouth watering lunch.
Vokkarane Seva Trust places its thanks to all Executive committee members and a special thanks to Sri. Mallikarjuniah & Sri Prasanna Ganapathi temple authorities for making the function a memorable one.
