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Kanara SaraswatA Monthly Magazine of theKanara Saraswat AssociationOffice: 13/1-2, Association Building,J.D. Marg, Talmakiwadi, Mumbai 400007Website: http://www.kanarasaraswat.inVol. 91, No.7, July 2010e-mail: kanara_saraswat@hotmail.com(For Publication in the Magazine)e-mail: shobhanadrao@gmail.com(For Administrative matters)President: Dr. Harish KodialVice President: Uday A. MankikarChairman: Rajaram D. PanditMembers of the EditorialCommitteeManaging Editor: Gurunath GokarnEditor: Jyoti S. MoodbidriAssociate Editor: Uday A. MankikarEditorial Committee:Smita MavinkurveComputer Composing :Vision DTP – Sujata V. MasurkarCover Design: Print House India Pvt. Ltd.KSA Telephone: (022) 2380 2263KSA Holiday Home, Nashik:Tel: 0253-2580575 / 0253-2315881Four GenerationsIN THIS ISSUE...From the President’s Desk 3Letters to the Editor 5Our Cover{MÌmnya gmañdV _{hcm§Jocmo Jm¡ad - OmJ{VH$ _{hcm {XZ 9Education System – is it really so… bad?... Archana Hemmady 25A Memorable Journey … Pradeep Ullal Rao 29Food for thought ... Prashant R. Rao 39Ode to a grand daughter (Poem) ... Vanita Kumta 39Shri Umanath Bailur - A man for all seasons... Lt Gen Prakash Gokarn, PVSM, AVSM (Retd) 43Divine Glory of Lord Anantheshwar, Vittal -A report on Punar-pratishta Ceremony... Satyanarayan Pandit 45Jagadamba - Play in Marathi ... Reviewed by Prakash Burde 49EH$ g_rjU… {_am~mB© _m{dZHw$do© 51{ÍmdoUr g§J_... gm¡. bbrVm A_bmS>r, A§Yoar 51How to Choose a Safe Bank? ... Satish R. Murdeshwar 53Personalia 63Here & There 64Our Institutions 66Classifieds 67Domestic Tidings 68KSA HEALTH CENTREIn our continuing quest to provide good quality /low cost medical care to our members, KSA HealthCentre will arrange to supply oncology drugs (used forchemotherapy) at highly discounted rates. Affectedmembers are requested to contact Manager, KSA fortheir requirement with a photocopy of a prescription.The Medicines will be collected by the Health Centreon behalf of the patients and given to them on cashpayment.A nominal one-time Registration Fee of Rs. 100/- willbe charged towards administration costs.Names of the patients will be kept confidential.Though this facility is only for cancer drugs for a start,we may extend it for other medicines as well, if itbecomes popular.Dr. Prakash S. MavinkurveHon Secretary, Health Centre, KSAThe names starting with the senior most (fromthe left) Rohini Prabhakar Kandloor, ShailajaShivanand Kadle, Akshata Anil Kadle and AnvitaAnil Kadle.EXAMINATION RESULTS - 2010Students who have been successful in various examinations in theyear 2010, from Universities and recognised Boards and institutionsare requested to send the details in the following proforma:1. Name (in full):2. Address and Telephone No.:3. Examination passed and Board University/Institution:4. Class & No. of Marks obtained:5. Any Merit Scholarship/s / Prize/s:This should be accompanied by a photocopy of the Marksheet dulyattested by school / college / institute authorities.The last date for receiving the details is August 31 st , 2010.Kanara SaraswatVol. 91, No.7, July 20101

CO-ORDINATION COMMITTEE OF THE INSTITUTIONS GRANTINGEDUCATIONAL, DISTRESS AND MEDICAL AIDF-1(a) Saraswat Colony, Santa Cruz (West) Mumbai – 400 054Applications are invited in the prescribed forms from economically backward and deservingChitrapur Saraswats for the following aid:A. EDUCATIONAL AID: From students studying in schools, colleges or pursuing other courses.The last date for the receipt of application is 31 st August, for school and college students and31 st September, for students of Engineering and Medical and other professional courses.B. DISTRESS RELIEF AID: From the aged, invalid, infirm, uncared for and other needy persons.The last date for receipt of application is 31 st August.C. MEDICAL RELIEF AID: From those who have incurred expenditure on treatment of majorillness, hospitalization, surgery and need financial assistance. Last date for receipt ofapplication is 31 st August.Application forms for the above can be obtained from:1. The Manager, Shri Chitrapur Math, Shirali-581354, Dist Uttar Kannada – for applications otherthan Scholarships from Shirali, Murdeshwar, Kaikini, Bailur and Bhatkal.2. The Secretary, Shri Shivgopalkrishna Mandir, Chamrajpet, J.C. Road, Sagar-577401 Dist.Shimoga – for all applications from Sagar, Sorab, Shimoga, Bhadravati, Tavanandi, Talguppa,Siddapur, Hosanagar, Tarikere, Harihar, Shiralkoppa and Tirthalli.3. The Managing Trustee, Shri Shivkrishna Mandir, Opp. Tehsildar’s Office, Lamington Road,Hubli-580020 – for all applications form Hubli, Dharwad, Gadag, Belgaum and Davangere.4. The Hon. Secretary, Canara Union, 8 th Main, 15 th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore-560 003. –for all applications from Bangalore.5. The Secretary, Saraswat Poor Student’s Fund. c/o Ganapati High School, G.H.S. Road,Mangalore-575 003 – for all applications applying for Scholarships from South Kanara, NorthKanara and Kasargod District.6. The Secretary, Saraswat Sewa Samiti, Saraswat, Someshwar, Kotekar-574 152. DistrictDakshin Kannada – for all applications for Distress and Medical Relief from Dakshin Kannada,Udipi and Kasargod.7. The Secretary, Saraswat Association, Dr. Dinkar Memorial Hall, Ormes Road, Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010 – for all applications from Chennai.8. The Hon. Secretary, Chitrapur Saraswat Education and Relief Society, F-1(a), SaraswatColony, Santa Cruz (West), Mumbai – 400 054 and the Hon. Secretary Kanara SaraswatAssociation, 13/1-2, Talmakiwadi, J.D. Marg, Tardeo, Mumbai-400 007 – for all applicants fromareas other than those stated above.Properly filled application forms for Educational Aid should be accompanied with the photograph(duly attested) of the mark sheet, proof of admission and salary certificates.All completed application forms should be handed over/ posted to the same authorities fromwhere the forms have been collected.Jt. Hon. SecretariesNaresh Gangolli / Gurudas Gulvady022-26142551 / 022-86600488Mobile – 098339976462Vol. 91, No.7, July 2010Kanara Saraswat

From thePresident’s Desk .....Around this time of the year, I dread to look at the newspapers.Because following the declaration of the 10th and 12th examinationresults, we always hear about the tragic loss of a number of younglives, prematurely ended by their own selves in frustration.Even more rampant, and probably assuming epidemicproportions, is the incidence of depression and stress-associatedpsychiatric disorders in children, throughout their student years.All because they do not or did not perform up to the expectationsof their parents or themselves.And sadly, more often the former than the latter.If one really thinks deeply about this, much of the trail withthese problems leads back to the doorstep of Competition.Competition means to strive for some result. But unfortunatelythese days, competition is identified more with rivalry. Competitionmakes a student constantly compare himself with others. It provesto that student that he is either less capable than the other student/s.Or in the case of a topper, it makes him struggle desperately to holdon to that position, lest someone else displaces him from it.Unfortunately, such competition isn’t often considereddeplorable. Indeed, it is often considered a virtue and encouragedby many parents in their children. Children are encouraged not toshare their notes or knowledge with others, lie about their studytechniques, find out and compare their marks with other childrenetc.Such competition breeds rivalry, envy, dishonesty, selfishness,low self-esteem, insecurity and an attitude that one must strive forthat result, regardless of the cost to one’s principles, health andmental peace.Today, marks are given undue importance, and not the efforts.It would be interesting to point out that studies in Psychiatryshow that many of the children who are constantly driven to ‘top’in their exams are not necessarily the happiest people later on intheir lives. They are known to fare low in self-esteem, social skillsand in the ‘happiness index’.Then what should a student do these days?In my opinion, a student should only strive to better his ownefforts, without compromising on his mental, physical, social andspiritual health.He should not compare himself with anybody, a self-demeaningKanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 20103

practice, and instead, seek help from students who do well in exams.Also, the student must understand that examinations have theirlimitations. They can only assess a student’s performance on that day.They are in no way, an accurate and authoritative assessment of hisknowledge and least of all, his worth as a useful, productive humanbeing.Unlike the yesteryears, when career options were limited, today,the sky is the limit for a student who carefully chooses his career asper his aptitude and interest.Parents on their part, would do well to appreciate the child’sefforts rather than his marks. This will create a supportive, stress-freeand healthy study environment for their children. Parents should alsorealize their child’s strengths and weaknesses and help him select acareer/ course according to the same.And most importantly, as advised by the Bhagavad Gita, a studentmust only put in his honest, full efforts, and leave the rest to God. ForHe will give the student the result that is best suited for him.On this note, I wish all the students a stress-free, knowledge-fullacademic year ahead!Shubham Bhavatu.Dr. Harish KodialSaifarmA Holiday Haven on the banks ofBeautiful Kundalika RiverLet peace and quiet enter your soul as you experience the invigorating air, brilliant Sunrise,Sunset and Starlit Nights. Hear your voice echo across the river.• Stay in the novel twin-dome farmhouse, adapted from the “Pabal Dome” – the Indian-designedtropical “Arctic-Igloo”. Stay cool in summer & warm in winter.• Feel rejuvenated in just a day and feel the tiredness and tension melt away as you bathe in Kundalikariver or take a dip in the crystal clear rain-fed swimming pool.• Watch the rains pour down onto the serene river and the surrounding green hills from the shelter ofthe unique cloverleaf sit-out. Or let the gurgle of the flowing water and the chirping of colorful birdssoothe you. Enjoy the hospitality and delicious, wholesome food.• Situated in the ghats of Mumbai-Goa highway-125 kms from Mumbai.Contact: Gabby & Mukta Gonsalves (nee Mavinkurve) 23801796 or at9869208251 & 9869118763 – 3-5/44 Talmaki Wadiand Gourang Kundapur 26116394 at Vile Parle.Also visit us at www.saifarms.com4Vol. 91, No.7, July 2010Kanara Saraswat

Letters to theEditorDear Editor: It was most encouraging to readfrom your Cover article in the May 2010 issue ofthe wonderful work being done by our young peoplelike Hema Hattangady and Jayant Kaikini. Whenwriting about Hema's CSR initiatives you writeabout her helping the needy. She once visitedKarunashraya, our caring centre for end stagecancer patients, and was apparently so taken up bythe cause of these suffering poor that she offeredto help in whatever way she could. She also saidthat she would like to help a specific project ratherthan just give a donation. We were at that time inthe process of converting our lighting needs to solarpowered lights and I suggested that she could helpwith the project. I least expected her reaction. In acouple of days we received a personal cheque for avery substantial amount which constituted a majorpart of the expense. She thus combined her concernfor the poor with Schneider Electric Conzerv's focusarea of power management and energy savings.Kishore Sunder Rao, BangaloreD O N A T I O N sKanara Saraswat Association is grateful to thefollowing donors:Medical Relief FundEmergency Relief FundLalita U. KumtaNaresh S.KumtaRs.1001/-(In memory of wife Nalini N Kumta)Rs.40000/-Rates for Classified AdvertisementsFor the first 25 words: Rs. 600/- for KSA Members andRs. 650/- for Non-members.For every additional word, thereafter: Rs. 20/-All remittances are to be made by D.D. or cheque, infavour of ‘Kanara Saraswat Association’.Kanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 20105

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(Our Cover contd.)6 mths., till they become 4 -5 yrs till they go to thenormal school. For ladies also we have got manystitching classes, cutting classes. There we have acrèche also where we look after these children. Thework is going on well and many ladies are workingthere….Hw$_mar ny{U©_m _mohZ {MŠH$a_Zo … n[aM`q _§w~B© {dÚmnrR>m§WmìZw nXì`wÎma {ejU nyU©. (MastersDegree)q Institute of Development studies WmìZw Gender& Development {df`m§Vw à{e{jV. gÜ`m SNDT_{hcm {dÚmnrR>mÀ`m Department of Continuingand Adult Education and Extension Work Vw§àmÜ`mnH$ åhmoUy Zm¡H$ar.q Vr 1990 YmoZw© {Zén`moJr dñVy AoH$S>o H$V©ë`m§Im{VaVerMr {Zén`moJr dñVw§Mo Cn`moJr dñVy§Vw§ énm§Va H$V©ë`mH$m_Jmam§H$ gwg§K{Q>V H$moaM| H$m`© H$arV Amñg. VerMr"nwUoÀ`m H$mJX H$mM nÌm H$ï>H$ar n§Mm`V' øm H$_©Mmarg§KQ>ZoMr H$m`©H$Vu OmìZw Amñg.ny{U©_m AË`§V _hÎdnyU© g_mOH$m`© H$[aV Amñg Omë`mar {VÝZoñdV… Jocmo AË`§V Aën n[aM`w {Xëcm.Hw$_mar ny{U©_m _mohZ {MŠH$a_Zo … _ZmoJVNeha Kagal… I am here on behalf of Purnimawho is an activist with the Kagad Patra Panchayat.We are a Trade Union of waste pickers in Pune.Waste Pickers are essentially known as rag-pickers,they are people who segregate metal scrap, paperand sell it to the bhangarwalas, the scrap re-cyclersfor re-cycling. Kagad Kachpatra started way backin ’93 as a Union started with Purnima and Laxmianother colleague of mine an activist in 1989 inPune with the SNDT University, they started nonformaleducation classes and in these classes theymet children who were waste picking at that point.So they followed them around what you call a beatessential to see where they go and what time doestheir day start and it ends and then at that pointthey realized that children were ofcourse collectingwaste but they spent a lot of time segregating it asmost households don’t segregate dry and wet. Sowhat they did was, in Pune in a particular localitythey asked the houses to give the children segregatedwaste and this of course did reduce enormously thetime the children spent waste collecting and hadtime to attend these classes in the afternoon. Whenthe parents of these children found that they weregetting segregated waste, they requested the activiststo convince the rest of the houses to also give theparents the waste and let our children go to schooland we’ll collect the waste as we have double workdone in the same amount of time. And that’s howwe came in contact with the parents eventually andthat’s how the Union started. It’s been a few years.It was first started in 1993 was when the Union ofWaste Pickers was established. The first few yearswere spent campaigning against child labor in there-cycling of waste picking sector followed by adultwaste pickers, getting them identity cards endorsedby the Pune Municipal Corporation to ensure thatthere was no Police harassment. Next there was thestarting of Credit Co-operatives for waste pickers sothey could be safe. What happens is most of the wastepickers are illiterate who live in and around Poonahas about 110 slums so the waste-pickers are acrossthe slum and the Union has about 6 ½ thousandmembers across all these slums. They were savingmoney but because they were illiterate they couldn’tcount, I mean they couldn’t write the amount. Therewere instances where all their money was kept withthem, the Banks were not allowing them to open a/csand for eg., a drunk husband would take away all themoney and all the women in their group would useall the money and it became essentially dificult forthe field workers and activists to be able to controlall these activities, they formed what is called aCredit Co-operative which right now has 2500waste-pickers members to get loans and gold loansetc. In time there was a strong focus on education.At first the focus was to get children into the school,12Vol. 91, No.7, July 2010Kanara Saraswat

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(Our Cover contd.)the children of waste pickers to school. Then thefocus has shifted to making sure that they remainin school and now its ensuring that girl children ofwaste-pickers get access to higher education andthey should atleast complete 12th std. and it wouldbe great if they could complete graduation. Alongthe health credit cards Union basically has programson one is on credit, one is on health and one isa doorstep collection enterprise. Health is basicallybeing preventive health where waste pickers havebeen lobbing between PMC to allow waste-pickersto go door to door to collect waste.lr_Vr àgÝZm BZdùir … n[aM`q OÝ_w … 15 gßQ>|~a 1959q {ejU … _mM© 1981 Vw§ _w§~B© {dÚmnrR>mÀ`m College ofSocial Work WmìZw MSW.q "gIr' 'Sakhi' åhmoUw _{hcm§Im{Va Helpline gwê$Omëcr. hmÁO| _ñV H$m¡VwH$ Omëc| Am{O VmÁOmo gaH$mar`moOZm§Vw§ A§V^m©dw Omëcm.q "gwg§dmX' øm 1995 Vw§ ñWmnZ Omcoë`m g§ñWoMr "g§ñWmnH$gXñ`' hr g§ñWm Violence aganist Women issues ofrelationships and sexual Health with youth andSeveral other activites for promoting genderequality øm {df`m§Vw H$m`© H$aVm, g_ñ`m§Mo g_mYmZH$aVm.q 2002 gmcm§Vw§ "Apñ_Vm _§M'ho ì`mgnrR>, _{hcm§MoarOm§dÀ`m AË`mMmam§{df`m§Vw§ øm ì`mgnrR>mq_Vr OZOmJ¥VrOmÎmm, cmoH$m§H$ OmUrd OmÎmm. Apñ_Vm _§M AZoH$ _mo{h_m§MoAm`moOZ H$Vm© Am{U BVa d{H$cr CnH«$_ Am`mo{OV H$Vm©.hmo _§Mw 2005 gmcm§Vw Omcoë`m§ ‘Protection of Womenfrom Domestic Violence Act’ Im{Va H$m`©aVAm{ecmo. AmÎm§ VmÁ`m n[aUm_H$maH$ H$m`©Ýd`ZmIm{ÎmaH$m`©aV Amñg.q AZoH$ ehar Am{Z J«m_rU ^mJm§Vw§ H$m`© H$V©ë`m NGOAm{Z GO Zt {VŠH$m gëcmJma åhmoUy Zo_gw`ë`m§.Vm§Vw§ ì`mdgm{`H$m§H$, ñd`§godH$m§H$, g_mOH$m`m©À`m{dÚmÏ`mªH$ gaH$mar A{YH$mè`m§H$ à{ejU qXdM|, g§ñWmAm{Z Vm§Joë`m H$m`m©Mo _yë`_mnZ H$moaM| hmÁOmo g_mdoeAmñg. {VÁOo{_Vt Pune Municipal CorporationVw§ Violence against Women Mmo Vm§Joë`m PublicHealth Care System Vw§ A§V^m©d Omëcmo Am{Z VmÁOo{_Vt Vm§Joë`m Teritary Hospital Vw§ Crisis CentreMrgwédmV Omëcr. Am{Z {d{dY ñVamMoar hmÁO| H$m`m©Ýd`ZOmÎm Amñg.lr_Vr àgÝZm BZdùir … _ZmoJVHo$Zam gmañdV Egm°{gEímZmZo _mŠH$m Am{O hm§½Jm AmßnmmoZw_Jb gËH$m`© Ho$ëbo§ Am{Z _Joco _ñV H$m¡VwH$ Ho$co... I reallyfeel honored with the felicitation and actuallyI am really very happy to be here Am{Z AmåMrJbcommunity gm§JmVr{M Cëbmo§À`mH$ _mŠH$m {XñVm næb\$m§Îmm§{M A{íím g§Yr _oi²V Amñg. Actually hm§do§ Oo§ H$ëbo§ñdrH$maë`m§ åhi²`m[a. I think its not an honor that Itake for myself but its an honor to the strength ofwomen; that’s what I feel. And I really accept thisas an honor for that strength that each one of usas women has within us. This is something that Ilearned over the years. åhi`m[a hm§d§ OoÝZm as a studentsocial work H$m°boOm§Vw dÀJ{b§ I§æH$s _mŠH$m EH$ godm ^mdr^mdZm Am{ím{b godm H$moH$m© bmoH$m§Jb godm H$moH$m© nmn Jar~Amg{V A{íím EH$ ^mdZoZo hm§d§ actually study åhmoUw gyê$Ho$ëbobo§. Omë`m[a OoÝZm _mŠH$m VmÁOo§ Am{ÝZ Am{ÝZ nXa H$moiybmJbm Vpíe Vpíe boŠë`m§ H$s ho§ Aímr{M H$moZw© Cn`moJ Zm.Vm§Vw Am{Z Aä`mgw{` H$moH$m©. ~mæbm§Mo[a AË`mMma OmVm{V.KamoKar OmVm{V. âŠV B{ÝS>`m§Vw Ýh{` Jmdm§Vw Ýh{` ímham§VwÝh{` V[a g½i OJâ OmÎmm{V. A{íím ho§ Omëbo§ Vmdir boŠbo§H$s Iao§{M hm§do§ VmÁO Im{V[a H$ëbo§ H$moH$m©. Am{U åhmoUw{Mhm§d§ OoÝZ‹m _wå~B© WmìZw nyUo shift OmæZm\w$So> hm§d§ øm \$sëS>m§Vwåhi²`m[a violence against women \$sëS>m§Vw OoÝZm H$m_H$moê$ gyê$ Ho$ëbo§ VoX²Zm bjm§Vw Amæbo§ H$s ho§ ZwñVo§ dæar dæar H$m_H$moZw© Cn`moJ Zm Omë`m[a hmÁOo§ _yi I§{` Amñg åhmoUw Am{UVo§ gmoÔw dMZm\w$So> A{íím bjm§ Amæbo§ H$s AmåJë`m{M Xoímm§VwAmÎm§ National Health Family Survey åhmoUw Omëbm.Ë`m gaìho§Vw A{íím bjm§Vw Amæbo§ H$s 40% of women facedomestic violence and this is reported. Am{U Añbdoim[a bjm§Vw H$ëbo§ Amæbo§ H$s g½i ~mæbmo Om Kam§ A{íím~ægwZw AmñVm{V Ë`mo ^mæa òìZw gm§JZm{V. Am{U Ë`m AmæS>r`mZoAm{å_ Iao§{M Helpline gwê$ Ho$ëbo§ and you won’t believeit our Helpline is a telephone Helpline. When westarted off with it and we got publicity through theKanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 201015

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(Our Cover contd.)CbæV Amñg and my brother is not from this place. Heis out of station so you know I can’t disconnect. So,Vmo VmŠH$m gm§JwZw niæV‹m Omë`m[a hmo naV A§H$b A§H$b åhmoUwåhÊV AmñVm. Ë`m {XŠH$mZo Vmo ^mdw AmñVm nio Vmo AmæH$Vm Am{ZVmo åhÊVm H$ëbo§ H$moU AmnæV Amg VwŠH$m why don’t youattend to him, åhÊVm. V[a hmo h§ åhÊVm Am{Z Më`mH$ nmoimoZwåhÊVm H$s H$ñbo§ _m VwŠH$m H$ñbo§ Om{`. V[a hmo åhÊV‹m _må_mVwåJb \$m_©gr§Vw {_a°H$ëg _oi²Vm{V do. åhmoUw åhÊVm. V[a hmŠH$mEH$X_ AmíM`© OmÎmm Am{U åhÊVm H$s Zm _m. VwŠH$m H$ëbo§ {_a°H$b Om{`. H$ëbo§ ímmoÎm Amñg Vy§ åhmoUw {ZåJrVm. Vmo gmZ MëbmoåhÊVm H$s _må_m hm§d§ EH$ Jar~ KamÊ`m§WmìZw òÎm Amñg I amliving in a slum Am{U W§{` _Jb AmìgwH$ Omoê$ ~ao§ Zm Oë`m§{VŠH$m H${ëH$ heart problem Amñg åhmoUw åhÊV Amg{Vg½ir§ OU§ Am{U g½ir§ {VJb gwÎmw åhÊV Am{ím{b§ hm§do§ AmæH$bo§H$s only a miracle can save her, So _mŠH$m JmoÎmmñg VwåJbXwH$mZm§Vw _ñV dŠX _oi²Vm{V so I thought mircale åhiobo§{ÈH$ dH$X hm§½Jm _oi²Vm H$s Am{Z VmŠH$m {H$Ëbo XwS²>S> AmñVbobecause I am a poor boy {VËbo n¡ímo Zm{V _ëbmp½J but Ican try to do something, because I love my motherand Amìgw Im{Va hm§d§ H$ëbo§ H$moê$ Væ`ma Amñg so please ho§miracle Vy§ _mŠH$m {XÎmm do. VmŠH$m {H$Ëbo n¡ímo AmñVbo åhmoUw{ZåJrVm. V[a Vo§ AmæHw$Zw VmŠH$m _ñV EH$X_ dmæQ> {XñVm.Vmo åhÊVm Zm _m _bm{½J Zm. ho§ _ÊV AmñVZm he hears hisbrother saying something. Vmo VmJb ^mdmbm{½J CëbæVAmñVm Ýh{`. V[a Vmo EH$X_ åhÊVm H$ëbo§. V[a Vmo ^mdw åhÊVmam~ hm§do§ nwamB© VmÝZo gm§{½Jbo§ AmæH$sb| Am{Z VmJbmo address~moamoZw Ko åhmoUw gm§½Vm. V[a Vmo pharmacist VmŠH$m EH$X_AmíM`© OmÎmm åhÊVm H$ë`mH$. Vy§ ~moamoZw V[a Ko åhÊVm. V[ahmo Ë`m Mëë`mH$ address {ZåJrVm. Address ~moamoZw KoZm\w$So>h§ _m Vy§ AmÎm§ dM åhÊVm. VwåH$m believe OmÎmm H$s Zm H$s hisbrother happens to be a very famous cardiologist. Hewas actually in some other part of America but youknow this is such a touching incident, he organizeseverything, picks up the mother from home and aftera completely free operation, surgery she gets alright.And this is a miracle! Isn’t it? Añbo§ EH$ {_a°H$b AmåJbOrdZm§Vw Amæbo§. Am{Z VmÁOo§ Zm§d§ ~m°`Ýgr. In 1992 I was anordinary school teacher, and trying to do somethingextraordinary perhaps. _mŠH$m hmo Omo AdH$mím _oi²imo hmo OmogËH$ma _oi²im _mŠH$m its all because of my husband. ’92when Boyancee was Am{O BËbo§ Vo§ hm°S> OmæX BËbmo Am{å_à^md hmSy> OmæX åhmoUw hm§do§ boH${Z{íímbo§. Am{O I would justlike to conclude this small speech by saying that Iam grateful for many many things in my life. But thegreatest miracle in our life was Boyancee. BËbmo hmoSy>OmæX åhmoUw boH${Z{íímbo§. MoëS>dm§ Im{Va H$ëbo§ nw{U H$mo`mª åhmoUwbo{ŠH$bo‹§ Vo§ EH$ OmìZw BËbo§ hm°S> H$m`© OmÎm Amñg AmåJb hmÎmm§WmìZw. VmÁO Im{Va g½i²`m§H${` YÝ`dmXþ.lr_Vr lrO`m XÎmmÌ` _ëcmnya … n[aM`24 \o$~«wdmar 1939 øm {Xgw H$mH©$i Jmdm§Vw§ OÝ_w.H$Zm©Q>H$ {dÚmnrR>m§WmìZw ~r.E.10 dgª àmòar _mÜ`{_H$ {ejUmIm{Va Am{Z_hm{dÚmc`rZ {ejUmIm{Va {VJoë`m _må_mJoë`m åhù`mar{eê$a e§H$a _m_mJoë`m Kmam YmadmS> Am`cr.e§H$a_m_mJoc| Ka åhù`mar gm§ñH¥${VH$ Am{Z Ym{_©H$H$m`©H«$_m§Mo AoH$ H|$Ð Am{eco. AJXr JmoHw$i Aï>_rMmo gßVmhgwÔm§B© hm§Jm OmÎmmcmo. {eamcr WmìZw _w§~B© dËZm na_nyÁÀmZ§Xml_ ñdm_rOr Am{Z Vm§Joë`m godH$ dJm©Joc| g§H«$_U {e~rae§H$a _m_mJoë`m Kmam{M AmgVmc|. e§H$a _m_w AoH$ CËgmhrÒ_mZw, Ka hmoS> Am{eco{_Vt JaOy§H$, _w§Or c½Z BË`m{XIm{VaOmJm CncãY H$moZw© {XÎmmcmo. Ë`m{_Vt lrO`nmÀMr gVVcmoH$m§Joë`m g§nH$mªVw§ Am`cr. Vm§Joë`m {d{dY JaOm§Mmo AZw^d_oimo. J«hUeŠVr, ghmZw^y{V dmS>cr Am{Z hmÁOo n[aUm_ ñdê$n"godm^mdw' hmo ñdm^m{dH$ {deofJwU Omëcmo.na_nyÁ` lr AmZ§Xml_ ñdm_rOtJoë`m CXma, CnH$maH$Am{edm©XmZo 1961 gmcm§ Vw§ lrO`mnmÀMoJoc| CÎm_ arVrZo c½ZOmëco. Am{Z Vr _w§~B© Am`cr. Omë`mar Z{e~mZo _o 1970Vw§ lrO`mnmÀMr ~|Jiwam§Vw Am`cr Am{Z Vmìdir YmoZw© ~|Jiwa_R>mÀ`m H$m`mªVw god|Vw§ AmZ§XmZo _½Z Amñg. {VÞo gañdVr _{hcmg_mO Am{Z {MÌmnya ÔZ _§S>ir Im{Va _ñV H$m`© Ho$ë`m§. Vm§MoIm{Îma AZoH$ H$m`©H«$_m§Mo Am`moOZ H$moZw© Vm§Vw gh^mJr Omë`m.1970 Vw§ {VJoë`m Hw$Qw>§~mZo A°\$H$m°Z hmo AÝZ à{H«$òMmoì`dgm`w Am{Z ñdmX åhmoUw Ho$Q>[a¨JmMmo ì`dgm`w H$moaM| gmhgHo$c|. Ë`mdoimar, lrO`mnmÀMoZo Ka, MoS>©d§ gm§^miZw ømì`dgm`m§Vw gh^mJ KoVcmo.lr_Vr lrO`m XÎmmÌ` _ëcmnya … _ZmoJVgdmªH$ Z_ñH$mê$. Cn{ñWV _mZZr` H$m{bÝXrnm{ÀMVímr{M Ho$Zam gmañdV Agmo{gEeZMo gd© gXñ`m§H$ Am{Z hm§½JmO{_ë`m gd©~§Yw Am{Z ^{JÝ`m§H$ gào_ Z_ñH$ma. Am{O ho§ OoKanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 201017

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Education System – is it really so… bad?Archana Hemmady, VirarHave you seen “3 Idiots”? “Yes, I have.” “Whatabout “iSaxaNaacyaa Aaya\caa Gaao”? “Yes, I have.” These twofilms together, though both in different leagues,found one whipping boy – the Indian educationsystem. In 3 Idiots, we have Aamir Khan beratingEngineering studies and in the other we have aparent with a fake bomb tied around his waistbegging the Chief Minister not to “fail” anyone.After 3 Idiots, we had a spate of suicides amongstudents; though nowhere in the film does it suggestit as an alternative. Maybe, after iSaxaNaacyaa …. we willhave parents going around with bombs threateningto blow up unless heard.It has now become fashion to say that the“education in India – is of no use”. Now, I am noexpert in academics and my only contention toacademics is that I teach. Aah! I am sure you’ll say Iam biased. But so be it. But I think I do have a rightto my perspective.Which parent would not like his children to dowell in life? Is it wrong for a parent to ask a child tostudy? Is it a crime, for a middle class individual toaim that his son/daughter should aim to rise in lifeand go up the social ladder? In that climb if the childhas to gain some sort of basic primary education ofwhich some part will be useful and some part maynot - is it too much to ask for? Most importantly, ifthe same child has been told that come what may,whether you study or not, you can go to the nextclass, you will still be on the same level with anotherchild who has studied and has done well, will a childstudy at all?Questions for which, we all know the answers butare unwilling to acknowledge. What are we tryingto do? Bring forth a generation of students whoare, in the name of “de-stressing” coming down instandards? For every Sachin Tendulkar, who becamean icon in spite of the education system, there arethousands of people who have done well because ofthe education system. Why are Indians accepted inmost jobs home and abroad at high salaries? Not inspite of the system but because of it.I would like to know, as parents, if we have twochildren, one – who is doing well and another whois not, will we try to bring the second one up to thefirst child’s level or vice versa? Obviously the former,but what’s being done is exactly the latter. Insteadof allowing the first child to continue to do well andgiving him an atmosphere where he will want to dowell, we are bringing him down to the second child’slevel. Why should a child put efforts at all if he hasbeen given the chance to enjoy, in the name of destressing?In CBSE exams, the child has an optionof “examination on demand” and can attempt theX Std. exam five times in one year and his/her “bestmarks/percentage” will be taken as final. In such ascenario, would a child study at all? And if he’s atpar with a student who is (willingly) studying hard,what incentive does the child have to study? Are wecreating a nation of happy go lucky people who wantthe easy way out?The result of this downsizing is already visible.Teaching English at the junior college level, I havestudents across all sections of the society. Afterstudying English for a minimum of five years manystudents can’t write one sentence on their own,let alone speak it. The reason they give is that inschool they did not study as teachers are asked to“pass” them to the next class. In SSC, the examinersare asked to be lenient to help the state’s passpercentage. In HSC ditto. What future are wegiving them?I do agree that the education sector does needreforms. There are a lot of subjects which are of nouse in daily life, it is based on a rote system etc., butdo we have to make it worse by generating an Indiaof average students when those who can do wellwill stop caring and those who can’t do well won’tanyway?Is it not better to have two systems or streams,One where a child who is keen on academics isgiven a chance to shine and do well, and anotherwhere a child who is not keen has a substantiallylesser burden? The choice should ideally be given tothe child but since all parents would love to see theirKanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 201025

child do well in academics, there could be somebasic class (say after 4 th standard when the childrencome into secondary school) after which not sogood students who have interests in say - playingcricket or painting are given their choice of focusingon their interest while getting basic education.Also, we must remember that the teachers arethe lowest paid for the highest qualifications. If youwant to attract the best teachers, teaching shouldbe made a viable career. The best teachers willautomatically translate to the best taught and besttaught to the best educated thus the best education.Academic incentives which are given tostudents to take pure science/humanities should behighlighted to attract students with interest in thosefields. This will automatically elevate the standardof students who will do research / academics therebyenhancing the caliber of teachers.Concluding, before we make the educationsystem the whipping boy, if we realize that all itneeds is restructuring, then we will know that wellbegun is half done.26Vol. 91, No.7, July 2010Kanara Saraswat

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A Memorable Journey ….Pradeep Ullal Rao, New DelhiAs we are about to be blessed with the visit ofHH Sadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji in Delhi inOctober 2009 for the Tristhali Yatra and to shareDeepavali with us in Delhi, I was reminded of avignette of the past which I thought could be ofinterest.It was in 1964 that HH Swamijis, Anandashramand Parijnanashram III visited north India, of whichI am relating this experience. Both Swamiji’s hadvisited Calcutta (as it was known in those days) andwere on their way back to Shirali when my parents,Ullal Shivram Rao and mother Ahalya (nee Benegal),and Basrur Manohar mam and Sunata pachi invitedThis photo is of the 1964 Chopan visit of both HH Swamijis,where my younger brother Deepak was privileged to havehis moonji blessed in their combined presence.them to visit Chopan, a small town approximately100 kms south of Mirzapur in U.P., which is animportant rail-head on the Howrah – Delhi line.My father and Basrur Manohar mam were bothin the Railways, and thus posted to Chopan, as itwas the construction headquarters for building a keyrailway link between Garwah Road ( in Bihar) toChopan, the railway line being the life-line for coalmovement for the many super thermal projects thatcame up in the region subsequently. Manoharmam’sdelightful father Venu ajja also used to come and staywith him, and regale all us kids (3 Ullal brothers +3 Basrur brothers) with his endearing tales of TenaliRamakrishna and his exploits, to which we used toeagerly look forward to in our school holidays.It was decided to, after receiving them at thestation, to show the Swamiji’s the Vindhya Vasinitemples and also the Chunar Fort (built by Akbar)before taking them to Chopan aprx. 160 kms away.We were studying in school in Delhi then and werebrought to Chunar Fort to show the retinue beforeproceeding to Chopan. After a whirlwind tour ofthe impressive fort and it’s ramparts the retinuereached the Railway Colony in Chopan, wherethe Ram Mandir was gaily decorated by scores ofexcited railway staff and their families eager toreceive Swamiji’s darshan and blessing. After DeepNamaskar and receiving blessing the staff peoplerendered an inspiring rendition of Om Jai JagdishHare and other prayers which was highly appreciatedby the Swamijis. The whole railway colony used toland up for daily darshan and listen spell bound totheir pravachans. To my hazy recollection the onlyother bhanap member, apart from the Ullal andBasrur families, who had come to Chopan to greetSwamijis’ was Gulwadi Vithal ajja from Allahabad.Swamiji’s short stay in Chopan soon came to anend, and it was time for them to depart. Swamijis wereproceeding to Delhi to meet the Delhi laity. As wehad to return to school in Delhi it was decided thatwe would also travel with the Swamiji retinue. Myfather had arranged for a Saloon car for them whichwas to be attached to the Howrah Delhi Express atMirzapur station. These saloons were provided forsenior officers in the Railway construction. Theywere a complete home on wheels for them, as theydid their inspection of the various projects, as in theremote areas there were no proper lodging facilities.The better saloons were mostly all previousMaharaja’s property, appropriated by the Railwaysafter their private railways became part of theIndian Railways. The better saloons were luxurious– consisting of a spacious seating room, 2 cabins withbunk beds and attached toilets, and an inspectionroom at the end of the coach with windows openingonto the track for inspection. On the other end of thecoach were 2 smaller cabins for staff and a kitchen.Sadly we don’t see them anymore as they were onlydesigned for speeds in the steam-hauled era !Kanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 201029


In the saloon Bade Swamiji was in the larger cabinand shishya swamiji in the smaller one next to ourinspection cabin where we were closeted. All throughthe Chopan stay we were constantly in awe of theSwamijis as their holiness, dignified deportment andaura made a lasting impression on us. Thus, we wereon best behaviour, anxious not to make any soundfor fear of disturbing Shishya Swamiji whose cabinwas so near to us. Imagine our surprise when in theafternoon Shishya Swamiji came into our inspectioncabin unannounced, and started talking to us brothersabout life in our school and our routine there. Healso keenly examined us on our comprehension onscientific matters including the principle of steamlocomotionof the WP engine hauling our train,which fortunately being a railwayman’s son we wereable to answer satisfactorily ! At close quarters afteran absorbing discussion, only then could I graspthe fact that inspite of His divinity shishya swamijiwas so young, probably just a year or so older to me! I wondered how the distractions of life would beaffecting someone so young. But I was delighted toreceive immediate confirmation of their human-nessin a moment - as He rose to return to the cabin I wasasked whether I could spare the 2 Archie comics Ihad with me !Early the next morning at old Delhi station as wewere bleary eyed about to return to our hostel, I sawboth Swamijis fresh as a morning rose, being receivedby the senior members of the then New Delhi laity asUllal Sitaram mam, Bondal Ramesh mam and others.It was a journey to remember.… !New Delhi laity seeing off HH Swamiji at the stationA Name that spells its classWinoverCaterersCompleteda Milestone on 09/06/201075 th BirthdayAiming for the next Milestone on09/06/2035jaIvaot Sard: Satma\Marriages, Thread Ceremonies,Engagements & Birthday Parties, etc.DJ / Music System / Games / EntertainmentWe deliver food / snacksfor parties at homeWINOVER - PARTY HALL A/C - NON A/CAVAILABLE AT VILE PARLE (EAST), NEARSTATION, CAPACITY 100 PAX.Contact :Vinod Kaval4, Andrea Apartment, Off. Azad Road,Vile Parle (East), Mumbai - 400 057.Mobile: 98208 43392 l Ph: (022) 2618 2689SMT. HEMLATA SITARAM BHATHearty Congratulations and Best WishesWith love from:Vidya and Durgadas Baindur;Manoj and Anuya BaindurRhea BaindurNishant and Divya BaindurShobhana and Dilip RaoNirmala MurdeshwarWith Blessings from:Smt. Kiran Rao (Dadiji)Kanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 201031

Dr. Mohan Umanath Heble(16-7-1934 - 19-5-2010)My daddy strongestis the feeling of every daughterHowever grave the problem may beHe could just pass it off with a laughterKelkar’s Biotech lab andAksa’s Sai project for farmersInnovative ideas like thisCould only be yoursYou were the sweetest dadand also a very loving husbandDarling Appupa for all your grand childrenWho thought of you as their best friendOh dear pappa, we miss you pappaWish you could come back againWe know you are there, under god’s careThat’s the only solace in our agony and painFondly remembered by:Sharmila HebleGouri, Sunil, Yash PanditGayatri, Subodh, Shravya SirurPoornima, Rajiv, Dhruv, Divya Kabad32Vol. 91, No.7, July 2010Kanara Saraswat

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Wishing Jyotsna (nee Kaikini) and Retd. Lt. Col Sharad P Taggarsea Very Happy Golden Wedding AnniversaryOn May 27 th 2010, this extraordinary couple celebrated their50 years togetherA life filled with love, kindness, striving forperfection and full of beauty and joy. A house full of friends and family,with laughter ringing through the corridors and sunshinein everyone’s hearts. This glamorous couple served in the Indian Armyand then, post-retirement, pursued their careers in the USA for 26years, enjoying their grandchildren and working full time. They nowreside near Tucson, Arizona close to their son Dr. Akash Taggarse andhis family in their retirement villa, which is inOro Valley with a beautiful view of the Catalina mountains.We wish them good health and continued prosperity.With lots of love,Vinekars, Taggarses and KaikinisKanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 201037

A P P E A LShri Lakshminarayan Temple at Sasgadi, Bhatkal constructed during1685 i.e. about 325 years back along with Sri Janardhan Swamy Templeat Manki, is in need of reconstruction. The front portion of Temple cavedin during May 2009. We from Gersappa Family as per the Ashirvachan ofHis Holiness Param Poojya Shrimat Sadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji haveinitiated the renovation/reconstruction of the Temple. There is a mentionabout the temple and its history in Chitrapur Saraswat Temple and Shrineswritten by Sri Ugran Sunder Rao.The renovation/reconstruction is estimated to cost around Rs. 12Lakhs to Rs. 15 Lakhs. We may have to arrange for corpus of Rs. 5 - 8 Lakhsfor maintenance of temple. We will commence the work during August-September and intend to complete by January 2011.We request devotees to donate by remitting the amount to ShamraoVithal Co-op Bank Shirali for credit of current Account Number 74 in thename of Shri Lakshminarayan Temple Seva Samiti under intimation to usfor issuance of receipt.We invoke Sri Lakshiminarayan and The Guru to bestow upon you theirblessings for your health, wealth and all-round prosperity.Anand Gersappa Satish Gersappa Manoj GersappaD-57, Mahant Kumar CHs, #168, 13 Main, 1 Stage 16, Hirikani,Mahant Road Extension Service Road, BTM Layout 42, pandurangawadiVile Parle (E), Mumbai 400056 Bangalore – 560068 3 Goregaon EastMobile: 9821539439 Mobile: 9449013507 Mumbai 400063Mobile: 986943708338Vol. 91, No.7, July 2010Kanara Saraswat

Food for thoughtPrashant R. Rao, RiyadhSince times immemorial, the way to a man’s hearthas always been through his stomach. I have alwaysbeen a ‘good food’ aficionado hence this article!One witnesses an explosive growth of restaurantsnot just in all corners of India but overseas as well.Indian cuisine is now extremely popular and isnow considered ‘fine dining’ along with the alreadyacknowledged French and Italian cuisines.Having been fortunate enough to travel fairlyextensively in India & overseas, I have noticed thatthe Indian restaurateur is astute, innovative and isquickly able to find his own niche of patronizingcustomers. He is not only able to offer the localIndian cuisine but also a blend of other internationalmenus, some of them never existed in the countryfrom where it is supposed to originate from. Chinesecuisine for example tastes best in India, the Indianway with its own spices and sauces added. Try askingfor a plate of ‘ American Chopsuey ‘ or a ‘ HakkaNoodles’ in China or even Hongkong, all you willget is a puzzled look from the waiter.One of the popular Indo-Chinese creationshas been Veg. Manchurian, extremely popular notjust in India but in Chinese restaurants managed/owned by Indians overseas, has been re-christened‘Manchoori ‘ in many restaurants in South India.In 1994 I was fortunate enough to be posted inMilan, Italy and that is where realization dawnedfinally that there is nothing like our own Indianfood. After enjoying the epicurean Italian cuisinefor a few months I was overcome with an immensecraving for Indian food. Luckily I found an Indianrestaurant called ‘Shree Ganesh’ in the suburbswhich helped me sustain in Italy. A weekly trip topay obeisance to ‘Shree Ganesh’ became mandatory.What amazed me was the adeptness with which theowner was presenting his creations, toned to suit thesubtle European tastes.Over the last decade or so, one can find Indiandining options across many countries includingsmaller town and villages. Whether it is Rotoruain New Zealand, Limassol in Cyprus or Innsbruckin Austria or Hawar Island in Bahrain, enterprisingIndian entrepreneurs have managed to startrestaurants, source ingredients and put up ourcuisine on the international map.While on one hand Indian cuisine is becomingpopular overseas, one cannot help but notice thequick revolution in India as well. Every time we visitIndia, we see innovations all around and not justlimited to the haute cuisine restaurants. A few yearsback I was coming out of our school after a batchmatesreunion I saw a ‘dosa cart’ just across the road,surrounded by large number of customers. The faceof the cart owner looked familiar, a quick jog downmemory lane and I remembered him as the guy whoused to sell “idlis” and “dosas” from the same cart.In those days however the craze was for the Mumbaiburger ”vada pav” and hence he hardly had any sale.I was delighted to see now that he and his assistantsdishing out a variety of dosas. The menu proudlydisplayed close to 20 varieties of dosas including thestaple sada and rawa dosa. I was amazed to see Palakdosa, chopsuey dosa, pav bhaji dosa and pav bhajiflavored dosa. A pav bhaji flavored dosa is a simplesada dosa on which the ‘pav bhaji’ is spread andthen removed. One could get the crisp sada dosawith the flavor and taste of the famous Mumbai pavbhaji. Isn’t that called a creative concoction!Ode to a grand daughterVanita KumtaA grand daughter is the best.She is silkShe is honeyShe is a lot more than moneyShe dances and prances into youraging hearts, till the rub-a-dub getsroaring.She is cuddlyShe is funnyShe can be at her flirtatious best whenshe wants to win you over.She is nectarShe is electricKanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 201039



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Shri Umanath Bailur - A Man For All SeasonsLt Gen Prakash Gokarn, PVSM, AVSM (Retd)In the run-up to the Centenary Year of TheKanara Saraswat Association, it is appropriate forus to seek out and focus on the hidden jewels ofour Community who lived in the turbulent wartimes of the Twentieth Century, and about whomlittle or no mention has been made earlier in ouresteemed magazine. One such veteran is BailurUmanathmaam who celebrated his 88th Birthdayon 13 March this year. Born in Meherwan Chawlin Grant Road, he was the youngest of three siblingbrothers. He had his early schooling in St Teresa’sConvent and matriculated from the Podar HighSchool, Santa Cruz, Mumbai.As he was technically inclined, he joined theVJTI in the LME, the Diploma Course in MechanicalEngineering scoring 93% in draughtsmanship i.e.Engineering Drawing. However, because of theseveral war-related job opportunities that surfacedin the 1940’s, he left the course prematurely tojoin J Stevenson and Co, contractors to the DGShipbuilding and Repairs under the DefenceMinistry in Mumbai.Being blessed with an inquiring mind,Umanathmaam’s interest in collecting stamps, coins,first day covers, maps, letters and even newspapercuttings started at an early age. His interests werefuelled by correspondence from elders like MundkurSrikar Rao, father of Air Marshal Pratap Rao.Srikarmaam would send letters and stamps to theyoung Umanath from Calcutta. His interests incartographical maps was kindled when he receivedmaps of 1939 vintage from Srikarmaam.Umanathmaam got his break in a GovernmentDepartment through the good offices of Shri MulkyMangesh Rao in 1945 when the latter, who hadqualified in Statistical Research from the UK,was Deputy Secretary, Department of Commerce.World War II was in its sixth year and the nascentAdministrative Intelligence Room, Delhi, theprecursor of the Department of CommercialIntelligence was looking for technically qualifiedpersonnel to collate and convert raw commercialdata into graphic or pictorial form which was the mosteffective method of presenting it. Umanathmaamwas selected as part of the team as he possessedall the unique skills. for these challenging tasks.The Department had the most modern equipmentneeded to ensure speedy and accurate work andUmanathmaam was indeed a pioneer in the up-todatecommercial drawing office equipped with thelatest photostat equipment based on the principlesof photography.By the time World War II was over, Umanathmaamplayed a significant part in processing hundreds ofcharts - some as overlay maps of that period; anexample of which was overlaying of flow charts ofIndian export and import of certain consumer goodsto other countries from 1939 to 1945 on internationalmaps. Depicting the Social and Economic Trendsin India on Indian Provincial Maps was anotherexample. He would even borrow maps from the USLibrary which was located in Queensway, Janpath toensure that his task was completed on time. He alsohelped out the Australian Embassy in Delhi withsimilar work.Kanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 201043

After Independence, Umanathmaam also workedon maps for the Defence Ministry, displaying theextent of infiltration into Kashmir in 1948 byarmed Pakistani raiders. He drew the borders ofthe divided erstwhile Punjab and Bengal due tothe Partition of India; the changing boundaries ofthe erstwhile Hyderabad State, due to the armedatrocities by Razakars when the State wanted tobreak away from independent India. He also workedon the ‘Integration of States into the States Unionon their merger into the Indian Union Territory.All maps were based on the Survey of India mapspublished till then, before and after partition.Umanathmaam’s work was seen by Shri K BhaskarRao, and by Honorary Brigadier Dr. Mankekar, amilitary correspondent of repute and a cousin ofShobhapachi, Umanathmaam’s charming wife.Most of the work of this nature, was used officiallyby the then Defence PRO, Col Unnikrishnan whowas unfortunately killed later in a mine-blast inKorea in 1950.Collecting maps became a passion forUmanathmaam in 1948. With a glint in his childlikeeyes, he told me that the annual subscriptionof the National Geographic magazine was then Rs18. Today, a single copy costs Rs 225 !! He beganto collect maps from special issues of the NationalGeographic with the help of his elder brother, lateBhavanishankarmaam, while staying with him inDelhi as a bachelor. He said that he probably had acollection of 200 such maps alone.When I entered his elegantly kept flat to viewhis collection, he told me that earlier his maps werestrewn in all its nooks and corners. It was only whenShobhapachi gave him the ultimatum - “Eitheryou or your maps and books will take space in thisthis flat”, that he made cupboards in a high loft tohouse his precious collection. Our young and fitdriver helped him to get them down from the loft.Umanathmaam lovingly showed me an envelope ofa letter written in 1867 to his grandfather, BalsavarSheshgiri Rao. He painstakingly showed me graphpaper of various sorts, old newspapers with importantheadlines, some aging envelopes with well-preservedstamps, postal stationery and the pristine NationalGeographic maps which he treasures. He also enjoysreading science fiction and maintains scrap books44Vol. 91, No.7, July 2010of unusual newspaper cuttings. He gives credit forhis youthful attitude to “ Shobhapachi’s grudgingmoral support”. When leaving, I volunteered to puthis collection back with our driver’s assistance. Hepolitely declined my offer, stating that he wanted toair and treat his collection. He asked me to comeagain to see some military maps.Umanathmaam is indeed a ‘man for all seasons’.His intense and abiding interest in maps has refinedhis deep knowledge of the history and geographyof places all over the globe. At the age of 88 years,he still loves travelling and has recently returnedfrom a tour of Mexico. I learnt to my amusementthat his knowledge of Mexico was more than thatof the paid local guide. By the time the tour ended,Umanathmaam was answering more questions thanthe guide himself.After our first meeting with him, I again metthis exemplary couple on their return from Pune,after the tragic loss of their son-in law. They werea picture of poise and courage. They welcomedme with balance and grace; Umanathmaam, eageras ever to continue sharing his expertise with me.As most of the maps were torn along the folds, hedemonstrated how best they could be folded to avoidfurther damage. He strongly disapproved of peoplelicking their fingers to turn the pages of books andmaps.I asked him where all the maps that were lyingin the drawing room after my previous visit, hadbeen kept. “ In the high loft of course” he said, “Shobha climbed a ladder and together put themaway”. I was astonished by their physical fitnessand attitude of independence. Shobhapachi’s longwalks, her regular activities of reading and writing,nurtured by her long teaching experience at theprestigious Mount Carmel School in Delhi has kepther faculties and movements agile. Umanathmaamtoo has been assisting Gokarn Gurunathmaam andMasurkar Sujatapachi in proof reading / correctingmagazine material.I returned home with a few of Umanathmaam’s‘military treasures’. Though they were fairly damaged,they were of immense professional interest to me.I have already contacted an expert who treats andpreserves damaged paper. It is my desire to ensurethat Umanathmaam’s precious military related mapsare restored for posterity.Kanara Saraswat

Divine glory of Lord Anantheshwar, VittalA Report on PUNAR-PRATISHTA CeremonySatyanarayan Pandit, Andheri, MumbaiWednesday,19 th May, 2010 - A glorious day inthe annals of Shrimath Anantheshwar Temple.To, most of us devotees, it was an event of a ‘lifetime’-the ‘Punar- Pratishta’ ceremony of the Lordand the ‘Parivara Devatas’. The occasion invokedtremendous enthusiasm and interest within thecommunity, as the ‘Punar-Pratishta’ was performedat the Divine Hands of our beloved Sadguru,Shrimat Sadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji.and dedicated volunteers as office bearers andmembers. A vigorous ‘Fund Collection Drive’ wasinitiated, immediately thereafter.The entire Project comprising Phases I, II andIII, is envisaged for completion, to coincide withH H Swamiji installing the TamrashasanDevotees in large numbers from various centres,had assembled to witness the historic event. Eventhe heavenly Gods showered their good wishes forthe occasion, with a heavy downpour the previousnight. The elaborate rituals commenced sharpat 4:30a.m. under the able stewardship of Ved.Ulman Guru Bhatmam. A little later, it was dawnand the benevolent Sun-God emerged from theclear, Eastern horizon, to greet Lord Anantheshwaron this momentous andauspicious event.The Project: Withthe Divine Blessings ofLord Anantheshwar andGrace of Poojya Swamiji,project plans were drawnup during the Shashti-Maharathotsava periodin November 2009. A‘Renovation Committee’was formed with devoutH H Swamiji unveiled the plaque after thePunarpratishtha ritualsPreparing to enter the garbhagudi450 th Anniversary of the oldest institution of ourcommunity, Shrimath Anantheshwar Temple.Phase I consists of parts A, B and C. A time-boundprogramme was drawn up, according to which,Phase I-part A was to be completedbefore ‘Punar-Pratishta’ on 19 thMay, 2010. Parts B and C are slatedto be completed in time for ShashtiCelebrations in December 2010.Phases II and III are to be takenup thereafter for completion byShashti-Maharathotsava in 2011.In accordance with theastrological advice, Phase I, part A,relating to the Sanctum Sanctorum,the ‘Parivara Devata’ Gudi-s and theKanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 201045

inner Parikrama, was taken up immediately aftercommencement of ‘Uttarayana’. It was absolutelynecessary to complete this part of the project beforepainted and polished Chandrashala(powli) withnew Mangalore Tile Roofing on all four sides- allA close darshan of Shri Anantheshwar17th May’10. Under the supervision of the Trustees,a dedicated band of volunteers and a large team ofworkers toiled tirelessly, day and night, to completethe task on schedule. It must be emphasized thatPoojya Swamiji’s guidance, direction and advicewas available at every step of the project workH H Swamiji performing aaratipresent a spectacular sight. With the new, artisticlighting arrangements, indeed, the entire Templewith the inner Parikrama, offers a captivating lookA darshan of the main temple as we enter the Vittal precinctsand the task was accomplished in time, by 16thMay’10, within a period of 105 days. The TempleAdministration and office bearers and members ofthe ‘Renovation Committee’ are deeply indebtedand offer their grateful thanks to Poojya Swamiji.The renovated Temple with the brightly shiningnew Tamrashasana, the beautifully carved and ornate‘Aane-kallu’, the new look ‘Parivara Devata Gudi-s’,the imposing inner Parikrama Truss facilitatingventilation and sunlight, the new flooring and there-aligned symmetrical (on either side), brightlyA view of the temple facade resplendent with lightsand a sight to behold ! !THE PUNAR-PRATISHTA CEREMONY- The Vaidik rituals spread over three days,commenced on 17 th May, 2010. The next day,Dharmapracharak, Shri Rajgopalmam gave anabsorbing and informative discourse. It was ‘ShankarJayanti’ on that day and the assembled large numberof devotees, were blessed to witness and participatein the ‘Shree Shankaracharya Pujan’ performed by46Vol. 91, No.7, July 2010Kanara Saraswat

Poojya Swamiji.And finally, the day we had been waiting for, 19 thMay, dawned. Hectic activity was observed sinceThe Naaga dieties adorned with flowers for poojaearly hours in the morning. Poojya Swamiji arrivedinside the Temple well in time and at the prescribed,auspicious time viz. 7:51a.m., performed the ‘Punar- Pratishta’ of Lord Anantheshwar in the renovatedTemple. This was followed by ‘Shikhara KalashaPratishta’ on the the main Sanctum Sanctorum, atthe Divine Hands of Poojya Swamiji and Pratishta ofParivara Devatas. The large congregation of devoteeswho occupied every inch of Temple premises, feltimmensely blessed to witness and participate in theentire sequence of ‘Punar-Pratishta’ ceremony.The evening programme opened withDharma Sabha. Poojya Swamiji’s ‘Ashirvachan’was the highlight of the evening and was heardby the multitude with rapt attention. Theprogramme concluded with Deep Namaskar andPhalamantrakshath.TASK AHEAD: Dear Devotees, only Part A ofPhase I has just got over and we have “miles to go”!Work in respect of Parts B and C (Anantha Sadan,Outer Parikrama and Kumara Tirtha Sarovara) isunder way. This is an appeal to all devotees andwell wishers to re-dedicate ourselves in the serviceof Lord Anantheshwar. With the Lord’s and PoojyaSwamiji’s blessings, let us accomplish the task intime, as the DIVINE HERITAGE of the community,enters 450 th anniversary in 2011.With Sashtang Pranaams to Lord Anantheshwarand HH Sadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji.Thank you all for coming and blessingmy nephew, “Shaurya”,son to Manasi (nee Trasikar)and Ajit Singh Doherey,grandson to Eakta and late Shri NandanTrasikar and great grandson to Krishnabaiand late Shri Soumitra Trasikar,on his naming ceremonyon the 6 th of June, 2010at Khar Math, Mumbai.Naming CeremonyWith best regards,from Shaurya’s mamaNachiket Nandan TrasikarKanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 201047

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JagadambaPlay in Marathi based on the life of Kasturba GandhiReviewed by Prakash BurdeWritten by: Ramdas BhatkalDirected by: Pratima KulkarniPresented by: Arun Kakde, Aavishkar GroupPerformed by: Rohini Hattangadi and Aseem Hattangadi inBharatiya Vidya Bhavan, on May 17, 2010The invite aptly described the theme of the playas “A journey of turbulent moments of life of Ba toJagadamba”.A believer of Hindu Caste System, Kasturba wasa simple housewife whose world was limited to Bapuand her children. Her refusal to clean the toilet oftheir low-caste guest and her gradual conversion totreat them as equals signifies Kastur’s journey fromKasturba to Jagadamba. Her initiation in social workin South Africa and her imprisonment, her innerturmoil, as a mother of Manilal, Harilal and Ramdasbeen finely etched by the author Ramdas Bhatkal.Kasturba did not accept Gandhiji’s “dictatorial”attitudes towards their children. The conflictbetween Gandhiji and Manilal and again later withHarilal, detailed in the second act and Harilals’s lastmeeting with Kasturba at Pune’s Aga Khan palacecomes alive eloquently through Rohini’s (Kasturba)and Aseem’s (Manilal, Harilal) narrations. The onething that stands out in this play is the absence ofdialogues which do not intrude in the storytellingat all.Gandhiji once said “If you die in jail, Kastur, I willworship you as Jagadamba – the Goddess.” WhetherGandhiji really said this, is a moot point. RamdasBhatkal knows better because Gandhiji and hisphilosophy has been his subject for his doctorate. Hehas the credible credentials to write about Gandhijiand Kasturba.In fact, throughout the play, Bhatkal highlightsKasturba’s simplicity and her humanitarianattitude. At one point she retorts, “Who wants tobe Jagadamba? For me it is enough to be Bapu’swife and mother of our children.” Since Kastur hadmarried young, when Mohandas was a non-entity,the fact that she refuses this Greatness thrust uponis well-underlined.This conflict between the simplicity ofmotherhood and forced complexity of Greatnessmakes Jagadamba one of the most powerful and atthe same time sensitive plays seen in recent years onthe Marathi stage.The monotony of the subject and the only setwhich is common for both acts has been wellhandledby Bhatkal and director Pratima Kulkarni,intelligently weaving mild humour throughout withappropriate use of light and shade and the stagemovements of the actors who always revel in thesoliloquies. Veteran actor Rohini excels as Kasturbain the lead role with a superb, brilliant and trulylifetime achievement performance.Readers will certainly remember her memorableBAFTA award-winning performance in Sir RichardAttenborough’s Gandhi. Rohini wisely uses thecharkha-spinning that she mastered during theGandhi days, to spin this yarn and develop the storyfurther in Jagdamba. Aseem Hattangadi impressesin both roles of Manilal and Harilal in his debut onMarathi stage.In these days of loud, violent, over the top playsand serials, Ramdas Bhatkal’s Jagadamba comes asbreath of fresh air. The one thing the audience cando is to switch off their mobiles and focus on thisbreathtaking play. For the rest of us who are totallytransported to another era, the frequent buzz in thepin drop silence is like bursting a fully blown balloonwith a pin.Kanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 201049

IN EVERLASTING MEMORY OFDr. Ashok Shripad KaikiniPh.D, FRVCS (Sweden), Fellow -ISSARFellow, National Academy of Veterinary Science, New Delhi; Ex-Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Science andAssociate Dean, Nagpur Veterinary College, Dr. Panjabrao Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola; Expert Member,Board of Management, JNKVV, Jabalpur, M.P.; Emeritus Scientist, ICAR; Professor and Head, UniversityDepartment of Gynaecology and Animal Reproduction, Dr. Panjabrao Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola; Editor,Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction; President, Indian Society for study of Animal Reproduction;Veterinary Consultant.16 March 1928 - 12 June 2009Fondly remembered by one and all near & dear ones from:KAIKINI, GOKARN, MALLAPUR, PATHAK, YEDERI, KOWSHIK, AMLADI,SOMESHWAR, TALGERI, BAKRE, SASHITTAL & KULKARNI families.50Vol. 91, No.7, July 2010Kanara Saraswat

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How to Choose a Safe Bank?Satish R.Murdeshwar, Director, Vidya Sahakari Bank Ltd, PuneWe normally find people showing a more diligencewhile buying a shirt or Saree, but not so whilechoosing their Bank. Here are few tips for generalpublic to remember while keeping their hard earnedmoney in any Bank. However a general thumb ruleis Public Sector Banks are the Safest followed bylarge Pvt. Sector Banks, followed by Urban CoopBanks. Let us analyse one by one this tricky questionof “Safe Bank”.First and foremost is if you refer to the BalanceSheet of any Bank you will find Two Figures whichwill tell you the Bank’s CAR [Capital AdequacyRatio] and its NPA [Non-performing Assets] Level.Higher the CAR the stronger the Bank [9 per cent isthe minimum]. Conversely the lower the N.P.A. thebetter [a Net NPA level of 3 per cent and below] isa good sign.Second criteria is as mentioned above PublicSector Banks are the best option since the Govtholds Majority Shares. Nest in line could be PvtSector Banks of large size and well managed andlastly the Urban Coop Banking Sector in India.Third dilemma could be whether Safety or Higherreturns should be the Criteria for selecting a Bank. Itis always advisable for individuals to be More Safe ininvesting in any bank rather than the one that giveshigher returns because a Bank giving higher returnscould probably be using your money in more riskyventures.Fourth one must always be alert whenever theindication are given by Credit Rating Agencies likeCRISIL or ICRA and Standard and Poor about anyBank while evaluating their credit rating. The bestrating is normally denoted by awarding Tripple AAAinvestment grade.Fifth the Banking Regulatory Authority i.e.Reserve Bank of India sometimes sends out signals ofalert for the benefit of general public. Even thoughR.B.I. does not reveal everything it does show thatthere is an overall loss and the Bank is indulging incleaning up of the Balance Sheet, which are nothingbut indicators of the Bank coming to grief in a shorttime.Sixth there is an agency called DICGCI which iswholly owned by R.B.I. and guarantees Deposits ofthe Depositors upto Rs.1 Lac per Bank [and Not perBranch of the Bank] in case the Bank is liquidated.In fact Banks are required to exhibit a Notice ontheir premises clearly mentioning that the Bank haspaid up-to-date premium to DICGCI which ensuresthat the Bank is safe.Thus from the foregoing analysis one will get afair idea as to how to choose a good Bank. Lastly asmall piece of advice is ‘never keep all eggs in onebasket’ and be vigilant and monitor your Investmentportfolio regularly.SAD DEMISEShri Narayan (Nanu) DattatrayaChandavarkaraged 86 years passed away peacefully atSaraswat Colony, Gamdevi, Mumbaion the 13 th of May 2010.Deeply mourned by:wife Vimal, son Deepak, daughter-in-lawGeeta, daughter Jyoti, son-in-law ArunKapnadak,grandchildren Pallavi and her husband ArunChainani, Vibhav, Priya, Preeti, andgreat grand-daughter Elina.Kanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 201053

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SHRÈ±è CHITRÆ±æPUR MA◊—KÀ¡àrlÀ¡à ChÀ¡àturmÀ¡àsa Committee 2010Dear SÀ¡àdhaka,Saprema-namaskÀ¡àra.We are indeed blessed that at ShrÂ¡â DevÂ¡â DurgÀ¡à ParameshwarÂ¡â Mandiram, in the DivineSannidhi of the Divine Mother and Parama Guru ShrÂ¡âmat ParijÑ‚ñÀ¡ànÀ¡àshram SwÀ¡àmÂ¡âjÂ¡â,Parama PÄ¡äjya ShrÂ¡âmat SadyojÀ¡àt ShaÑ¯ñkarÀ¡àshram SwÀ¡àmÂ¡âjÂ¡â has consented to observe theChÀ¡àturmÀ¡àsa Vrata during VikÙ‘ùti SaÏ¯ïvatsara from Æ±æ[‡À¡à\‡a Shukla PÄ¡ärÑ‘ñimÀ¡à -Sunday25 July 2010- to BhÀ¡àdrapada Shukla PÄ¡ärÑ‘ñimÀ¡à -Thursday, 23 September 2010.During this auspicious period, pÄ¡äjÀ¡à-s, anu[‡ˆ‡À¡àna-s, bhajana-s, a[‡Õ‘õÀ¡àvadhÀ¡àna-sevÀ¡à,cultural programmes and many such will be conducted.We invite you to participate in all the programmes with whole-hearted enthusiasm andmake this a spiritually intense, enriching and rejuvenating experience. Your generousdonations through sevÀ¡à-s will go a long way in ensuring the accomplishment of thevarious activities planned.Kindly feel free to approach the Coordinators given below for any details you mayneed. We look forward to seeing you in Karla during this auspicious period.Yours in the sevÀ¡à of the Maˆ‡ and the GuruparamparÀ¡à,Dr Mohan MaÑ¯ñkekarConvenorKÀ¡àrlÀ¡à ChÀ¡àturmÀ¡àsa Committee 2010Area Coordinator Email ID Contact NumberSevÀ¡à LeenatÀ¡à RÀ¡ào 09552534545Accommodation ShirÀ¡àlÂ¡â AnÂ¡âl 09920082876CulturalProgrammeBa×‘÷wa×‘÷×‘÷y SudhÂ¡âr 09820817732Kanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 201057

Guru PÄ¡ärÑ‘ñimÀ¡àSunday - 25 July, 20109 am onwards: • SÀ¡àmuhika PrÀ¡àrthanÀ¡à• MaÑ‘ñ‹ala PÄ¡äjÀ¡à• VyÀ¡àsa PÄ¡äjana by Parama PÄ¡äjya SwÀ¡àmÂ¡âjÂ¡â12 pm onwards • MahÀ¡àpÄ¡äjÀ¡à• ShrÂ¡â Guru PÀ¡àdukÀ¡à PÄ¡äjana• TÂ¡ârtha vitarÑ‘ña• ShrÂ¡â Bhik[‡À¡à SevÀ¡à PrasÀ¡àda VitaraÑ‘ña• SantarpaÑ‘ña5 pm: • Bhajana-s and Stotra-paˆ‡ana6 pm:DharmasabhÀ¡à• SabhÀ¡à PrÀ¡àrambha PrÀ¡àrthanÀ¡à• ShrÂ¡â PÀ¡àdukÀ¡à PÄ¡äjÀ¡à by the Convenor, KÀ¡àrlÀ¡à ChÀ¡àturmÀ¡àsa Committee 2010,Trustees of Shree Trust and KDPT, President of Standing Committee,ShrÂ¡â ChitrÀ¡àpur Maˆ‡• Welcome Address by the Convenor, ChÀ¡àturmÀ¡às Committee 2010• Address by the President, Standing Committee, ShrÂ¡â ChitrÀ¡àpur Maˆ‡.• Æ±æshÂ¡ârvachana by Parama PÄ¡äjya SwÀ¡àmÂ¡âjÂ¡â• SabhÀ¡à SamÀ¡àpti PrÀ¡àrthanÀ¡à• DÂ¡âpanamaskÀ¡àra7.30 pm onwards • A[‡Õ‘õÀ¡àvadhÀ¡àna SevÀ¡à• PrasÀ¡àda BhojanaDaily Programme during ChÀ¡àturmÀ¡àsa6 am • SuprabhÀ¡àtam8 am • Special SevÀ¡à-s and Stotra-paˆ‡ana9 am • JalÀ¡àbhi[‡eka10 am • NavarÀ¡àtra NityapÀ¡àˆ‡a and Anu[‡ˆ‡À¡àna12 noon onwards • MahÀ¡àpujÀ¡à• ShrÂ¡â Guru PÀ¡àdukÀ¡à Pujanam• TÂ¡ârtha vitaraÑ‘ña• ShrÂ¡â Bhik[‡À¡à SevÀ¡à PrasÀ¡àda VitaraÑ‘ña• SantarpaÑ‘ña5 pm onwards Chanting of LalitÀ¡à SahasranÀ¡àma/ShrÂ¡âmad Bhagavad GÂ¡âtÀ¡à/ Guru ParamparÀ¡àCharitra/Vimarsha/ SaÏ¯ïskÙ‘ùta SambhÀ¡à[‡aÑ‘ña / Cultural Programmes (Detailswill be announced from time to time.)7.30 pm onwards • DÂ¡âpanamaskÀ¡àra• NityapÄ¡äjana by Parama PÄ¡äjya SwÀ¡àmÂ¡âjÂ¡â• A[‡Õ‘õÀ¡àvadhÀ¡àna SevÀ¡à• PrasÀ¡àda Bhojana58Vol. 91, No.7, July 2010Kanara Saraswat

SevÀ¡à RatesSevÀ¡à-s during ChÀ¡àturmÀ¡àsa Vrata - 20101 MahÀ¡àpo[‡aka Rs. 50,000.002 Po[‡aka Rs. 25,000.003 SevÀ¡àkartÀ¡à Rs. 20,000.004 YajamÀ¡àna-sevÀ¡à Rs. 15,000.005 SantarpaÑ‘ña-sevÀ¡à Rs. 12,500.006 Sahasra-kalashÀ¡àbhi[‡ekaRs. 1000.00on 28th August- SamÀ¡àrÀ¡àdhanÀ¡à at the Sannidhi ofParama Pujya ParijÑ‚ñÀ¡ànÀ¡àshram SwÀ¡àmÂ¡âjÂ¡â III at KÀ¡àrlÀ¡à.AnnadÀ¡àna-sevÀ¡à7 One day breakfast Rs. 2,500.008 One day prasÀ¡àda-bhojana Rs. 5,000.009 One day rÀ¡àtri-bhojana Rs. 5,000.0010 Sarva-sevÀ¡àRs. 2,500.00(SevÀ¡à at all SamÀ¡àdhi Maˆ‡-s)11 ShrÂ¡â Bhik[‡À¡à Rs. 350.0012 ShrÂ¡â Guru PÀ¡àdukÀ¡à PÄ¡äjanam Rs. 50.00Cheques may be drawn in favour of 'Shri Chitrapur Math- Karla Chaturmasa 2010'.SevÀ¡à-s at the Sannidhi of the DevÂ¡â and the SaÑ‚ñjÂ¡âvani SamÀ¡àdhi can be performed at theMandiram at the prevalent rates.Accommodation:• Limited Accommodation at Æ±ærogyadhÀ¡àma, KÀ¡àrlÀ¡à, on first come first serve basison payment of Rs.100 per day.• Information about accommodation in nearby places near KÀ¡àrlÀ¡à will be availablewith ShirÀ¡àlÂ¡â AnÂ¡âl mÀ¡àm. Local Transport will be arranged for the devoteesavailing of nearby accomodation.Cultural Programme:Devotees desiring to perform bhajana sevÀ¡à and any other cultural programmeshould give information of dates and details of programme to Ba×‘÷wa×‘÷×‘÷y SudhÂ¡ârmÀ¡àm. Scripts of skits to be enacted to accompany such requests.• Sannikarsha on all Sundays at 9:30 am as per SabhÀ¡à sequence.• SaÏ¯ïskÙ‘ùta SambhÀ¡à[‡aÑ‘ña SaptÀ¡àha- 29th August to 5th September.Kanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 201059

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PersonaliaDeeptanshu Murdeshwar (13) is a student of 8 thgrade at Hillsborough Middle school in New Jersey.Anshu is the son of Veenaand Satish Murdeshwar(grandson of Prema andSadanand Murdeshwar)ofBangalore. He participatedin the New Jersey Statelevel Science Olympiadcompetition. His team oftwo built an airplane andthey flew the flight forabout 128 seconds. They won the third prize in NewJersey State. They were to compete in the Nationallevel competition in May, but unfortunately couldnot do so. Anshu, as he is fondly called, is interestedin reading, video games and also photography,guitar and science. He is an Honor Roll student ofthe school. He is actively involved in Robotics andScience Olympiad in his school.Kalyani Sanjay Hemmady, 17, daughter of Dr.Sanjay Hemmady and Vidhya (nee Savnal) graduatedfrom Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalayaobtaining ‘SANGEET VISHARAD’ in First Classin December 2009. Great grand daughter of ShriBhavanishankar Savanal and Late Shri GaneshHeblekar, who have enthralled our communitywith their soul rendering Bhajans for decades,sangeet has been ingrained in her. Born with amellifluous voice, Kalyani’s talents were carefullyand meticulously nurtured by Pandit Murli ManoharShukla for the past 10 years. With dedication,patience, perseverance and encouragement PanditMurli Manohar Shukla has transformed dimunitiveKalyani into a performing artist today.Kalyani gave her first performance at the ageof 10 at the Nehru Planetarium Auditorium andsince then has been performing regularly at variousclassical music forums. She has won several awardsin Hindustani Classical as well as Light Musiccompetitions, primary amongst them being FirstPrize (Trophy) at All India Level Khayal GayakiCompetition held by Swar Sadhana Samiti in Jan2010 (see photo).Kalyani hashad a brilliantacademic careerin PrestigiousQueen MarySchool andis studying atpresent in N.M.College of Commerce and Economics.Vijay Balse of New Jersey, USA, has wonthe prestigious 2010 “Jeopardy!” Tournament ofChampions, taking home $250,000 in cash. It tookhim sixteen years and six auditions to get on the gameshow, but Vijay emerged victorious by outscoringfourteen elite players from recent seasons. The twodayfinals were broadcast on May 20 and 21, 2010.Appearing on “Jeopardy!” is something Vijay hadwanted to do since he was a graduate student in theVijay Balse with “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebekmid-1980s, helping his University of Wisconsin teamcome in Fourth in the 1991 National ChampionshipTournament of College Bowl, a university-level quizcompetition.“Jeopardy!”, the winner of 28 Emmy awards sinceits debut in 1984, was inducted into the GuinnessBook of World Records for the most awards won bya TV Game Show. The series is the Number 1-ratedquiz show in syndication, with nearly 9 million dailyviewers.Vijay says of his success on the show, “I feelextremely fortunate to be one of only twenty-two“Jeopardy!” Tournament of Champions winners,and the first such player born and raised outside theUSA or Canada.”Kanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 201063

Host Alex Trebek commented, “It was areally close match up of players throughout thistournament. Vijay did an incredible job andconsistently played well.”Originally from Mumbai, Vijay, a chemicalengineer from UDCT, received a researchassistantship in 1985 to pursue a Ph.D. degree atthe University of Wisconsin, Madison. He currentlylives in Chatham, New Jersey, with his wife, Jayshree(nee Kumta). Vijay is the younger son of Ramanandand Shantha Balse of Bengaluru.Anushree Anil Basrur, daughter of Smt.Ashwini and Shri Anil Bhaskar Basrur of Kumta hascompleted her S.S.L.C.Examination from Karnatakawith flying colours, securing 94.88 percent marks inthe S.S.L.C Examination 2010.A brilliant meritorious Student of C.V.S.K highschool, Kalbag, Kumta, Anushree has a brilliantacademic record throughout School. She stoodFIRST in Karnataka state in International Sciencehere and thereTalent Examination conducted by Pratibha Vignanaand I.C.E.T.C, Davangere in 2009-2010.She alsoreceived scholarship in 10thstandard for scoring highestmarks in Sanskrit in 9thStd.A multi-talented allrounder, Anushree haswon several sports andmusic prizes and medals.She completed Hindustanimusic junior examination inthe year 2008.Her kho -khoteam won first place at theTaluka level Sports competition in 2008-2009.Shewas also one of the team player of throw ball teamat Zonal level sports competition in the year 2009-2010.She aspires to pursue her studies in Sciencestream and wants to specialize in Biotechnology.Bengaluru: Shankara Jayanti was observed on 18May. Sabha vice president Sunanda Sagar welcomedthe Chief Guest Padukone Prabhashankar-mam,who gave a brief but interesting talk on AdiShankaracharya’s teachings. He also gave awayprizes to participants in the drawing/painting andessay writing competitions. This was followed byBhashya Pathan, with Upanishad read by UmeshHonnavar, Brahmasutra by Pradeep Pandit, andBhagavad Gita by Kusum Amladi. Devotees latersang bhajans in praise of Shankara Bhagavatpada.After Deepanamaskar, Shankaracharya Pujan wasperformed with deep fervor. The evening concludedwith aarti and prasad vitaran.The Kar Seva Shibir in Shirali attractedenthusiastic participation from Bangalore yuvas. Twoof them, Raghavendra Sorab and Saikrupa Nalkur,made presentations on the Parimochan project andappraised the yuvas about the vision of our Mathand how the yuvas could help in promotion of theproject’s activities. Bhuvana Mullerpattan also madea presentation on Samvit Sudha, the vocationaltraining institute run by our Math. The Kar SevaShibir 2010 was indeed a perfect combo of sevaactivities coupled with knowledge and fun! Seniordevotees from Bangalore such as Meera Balsavarand Udaya Mavinkurve helped organize various key64Vol. 91, No.7, July 2010sessions during the shibir.Prarthana classes at Malleswaram resumed on 29May after the summer vacation break. As is regularlyfollowed at Bangalore Math, Samuhika Gayatri Japawas organized on the fifth Sunday of the month;sadhakas gathered at dawn on 30 May to chant theholy mantra.The Annual General Meeting of Bangaloresabha was held on 6 June. About 115 vantigapayers attended from all over the city. A managingcommittee with many experienced hands and freshfaces was elected for the year. Nagesh Heble waselected sabha president, Uma Trasi and Harish Kalbagas vice presidents, Kombrabail Arun Rao as honorarysecretary, and Anand Kallianpur as treasurer.Reported by Uma Trasi and Amit KilpadyChennai: On 09/04 and 28/05 Devi Anushtan, DeviPujan, Navratri Nitya Patha (Sadhana Panchakam)was conducted. On 12/04 Shiv Pujan was performed.On 13-04 Punyatithi of HH Shrimad ParijnanashramSwamiji-I was observed with Guru Pujan, Bhajans,Aarti and Prasad. On 22/4 and 06-05 Guru Pujan(Sadhana Panchakam) was conducted followed bychanting of 12th and 15th chapters from BhagawatGita. On 30/04 and 14/05 SadhanaPanchakam wasconducted. On 10/05 Shiv Pujan, Chanting of 12thKanara Saraswat

and 15th chapters from Bhagwat Geeta (SadhanaPanchakam) was conducted. On 18/05 Sri ShankarJayanti was celebrated with Shiv Pujan, BhajansAarti and Prasad. From 20/05 to 02/06 12 membersof Chennai Yuva Dhara participated in “The Art ofTalkamatics” workshop conducted at Sri ChitrapurMath, Bangalore.Reported by Arun HoskoteGoa: The Local Sabha members met on 11th Aprilat Vasco for Satsang and Devi Anushtan. Twenty onemembers came from different parts of Goa- Panaji,Mapusa, Ponda, Madgaon etc. Samuhik ShivaManasa puja, Aparajita Stotra, Guru bhajan, Gurupaduka stotra were chanted. The Satsang ended withconcluding prayers.In the month of May, Shri Chitrapur Math –Goa Local Sabha members assembled to performGurupujan in the morning session at Panaji. Twentytwomembers attended. The Annual General Meetingwas held in the noon session. The activities of theyear 2009-10 were reviewedReported by Sushama ArurMallapur: Seva Saptaha at Karla - A group of 8people visited Karla for the Seva Saptaha on 27 thMay . These sadhakas from Kumta-Mallapur LocalSabha had their own doubts whether they would beable to carry out their duties properly and efficientlyin the changed circumstances. But when they enteredthe campus they experienced a joy and peace at theSanjeevani Samadhi. They were treated so well byAjay Shirali and Sureshmam that everyone felt as ifthey were in Kular. The cool breezes provided muchneeded relief from the summer heat. There were 25sadhakas in our batch belonging to different LocalSabhas.Gajanan Mankikarmam and Preeti Panemangalorepachhi gave a briefing about how the work is tobe carried out by the volunteers systematically atthe respective stations. This relieved much of ourpressure and everyone felt at home. Each volunteerdid his best whether while serving the food or singingbhajans or receiving devotees at the reception.Arun Heblemam’s Yoga classes after the Suprabhatprovided rejuvenating experience. Smita Nagarkattipachhi’s classes on Sanskrit Sambhashana andDiacritical Marks took us to our younger days ofstudentlife. The Entertainment programmes heldinbetween were very much relished by one and all.The food served in time was excellent.There was a very good understanding betweenall the sadhakas and a very cordial relationship haddeveloped.When it was time to bid goodbye to all everyvolunteer felt that he\she should visit Karla againand again for Seva Saptaha. It was a most memorabledivine experience.Krishna Jayanti celebrations at Shri Avadi Math:The Ashtami Celebrations will start from 25th ofSeptember 2010 with the following Main Programmes- Pravachans by Shri V. Rajagopal Bhat on 1st and 3rdSeptember (Topic-Ashtami Bhajans) Gokulashtami,Janmakatha, Keertan by Chaitanya Ubhayakar on2nd, Ramavallabhadas Sangeetika by Ubhayakarson 3rd (10 to 12 a.m.]. Avadi Samaradhana on 4th,Jagaran on 5th, Mangala Kala on 6th.As a part of Ramavallabhadas 400th BirthCentenary Celebrations ,there will be commonprogrammes vaz-- Pravachan by V.RajagopalBhat,Keertan by Chaitanya Ubhayakar and Exibitionat Haridas Math,Shirali,on 29th and at Gosavi MathHattiangadi on 30th and Hempur Math on31strespectively.Reported by Arun UbhayakarMumbai, Andheri: At the AGM of the Sabha heldon 23rd May, 2010, and there after, the ManagingCommittee meeting held on 6th June, 2010, thefollowing office bearers for the year 2010-2011.Shri Santosh Nadkarni - President; Shri DeepakTalmaki - Vice-President; Shri Kallianpur G. Bhat- Hon. Treasurer; Shri Satish Nagarkatti - Hon.Secretary; Ms. Vidya Aldangadi - Jt. Secretary; Smt.Geeta Nettar - Jt. Secretary (for Social and Religiousactivities)Reported by Satish NagarkattiMumbai GrantRoad: At the AGM of the GrantRoad Local Sabha on 13th June, 24 members wereelected to the Committee. The new office Bearers arePresident - Shri Mahesh Kalyanpur, Vice-President- Shri Dilip Sashital, Hon. Secretary - Shri NavinBijur, Jt. Hon. Secretary - Shri Yatin Mavinkurve,Hon.Treasurer - Dr. Suneela Mavinkurve, Jt. Hon.Treasurer - Shri Ravi Nadkarni, Programme Secretary- Shri Bipin Nadkarni, Shri Sudhir Balwalli.A lecture Series by Shri V Rajagopal Bhat on'Achaman' was held from 4th to 6th June.Parayan of Shri Chitrapur GuruparamparaKanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 201065

Charitra was held from 3rd June to 13th June.45-50 ladies participated. On 4th and 11th JuneSamuhik Devi Anushthan was also done. On the13th morning, Gurupoojan was performed by ShriNavin Bijur on the occasion of the Punyatithi ofH.H. Shrimat Pandurangashram Swamiji. This wasfollowed by ‘kavyavachan’ by Smt. Meera Savkur.Bhajans were sung by the participants. The programended with Prasad bhojan.Reported by Dr. Prakash MavinkurveMumbai, Mulund: 18th May - Shankar Jayantiwas observed by conducting Gurupoojan. Thedevotees also performed devi Anusthan and recitedShivmanas pooja, Bhagwad Geeta 12th and 15thchapters, Gurupaduka stotra, Dakshinamoorthystotra and Parijnan Trayodashi27th May - Shiv poojan and Devi Anushthan wereperformed. Following stotras were recited - Shivmanaspooja, Parijnan trayodashi, Shankarashtak, Shivgurustotra.Reported by Nirmala BasrurMumbai, Vile Parle: In the Annual GeneralMeeting of Vile-Parle Local Sabha held recently on9th May 2010 the following members were elected asoffice bearers:Dr. Ashok Balsekar- President; Shri Shrikar Talgeri- Vice- President; Shri Ramdas Karnad (Rao) - Hon.Secretary; Shri Deepak Aldangady -Hon. Treasurer;Smt. Sujata Mudur - Hon. Internal AuditorReported by Shrikar TalgeriNew Delhi : Annual General Meeting of theDelhi Sabha was held on 18th April at Shri KavleMath. The Honorary Committee for 2010-11 wasunanimously elected with Ravi Padukone as SabhaPresident, Jaishankar Bondal as Vice President,Chaitanya Shiroor as Secretary, Shyamala Hemmadas Jt. Secretary, Shekhar and Suchitra Balvalli takingover Treasury, along with 11 other active members.Few members also performed Gurupujana on thisoccasion, followed by Mahaarati, Deepanamaskara,tea and snacks. 16 families participated.Sabha members met at the residence of Smt.Kalpana Betrabet on Sunday, 16th May, 2010 at3.30pm. The afternoon started with Stotra pathan,Navaratri Nityapath, Devi Anushthan and Bhajansfollowed by a short meeting of the newly electedcommittee members, wherein the events andactivities for the year 2010-11 were planned. Thisfunction was attended by 25 members.Reported by Mamta SavkurOUR INSTITUTIONSSaraswat Mahila Samaj, Gamdevi:We acknowledge with gratitude the donationsreceived during the past financial Year 2009-2010Samaj Fund a/c1. Smt. Sadhana Kamat Rs. 4,000/-2. Shri Vivek D. Yennemadi Rs. 10,000/-3. Smt. Nandita Shirur in memory of Mrs. NaliniAnand Panemangalore (1st prize for CookeryCompetition) Rs. 5,000/-4. Shamrao Vithal Co-op Bank for display of banneron our Foundation Day Rs. 15,000/-Scholarship Fund a/c1. Dr. Mansi Kolpe Rs. 10,000/-2. Shri Shivram V Puthli in memory of his wife Mrs.Shalini S. Puthli Rs. 1,001/-3. Shri Shivram V Puthli in memory of his motherMrs. Shantabai V. Puthli Rs. 1,001/-4. Capt. Shreesh and Smt. Suman Kodial inmemory of Dr. Kodial Ramakrishna Rao and Smt.66Vol. 91, No.7, July 2010Meenakshi and Shri Nagesh Bijur Rs. 5,000/-5. Smt. Shailaja M Nadkarni in memory of her fatherShri Vithalrao D. Desai Rs. 1,000/-6. Smt. Shailaja M Nadkarni in memory of herhusband Shri Mangesh D. Nadkarni Rs. 1,000/-Distress Relief Fund a/c1. Mrs. Mangala M. Shenoy Rs. 5,000/-2. Shri Shivram V Puthli in memory of his wife Mrs.Shalini S. Puthli Rs. 1,001/-3. Shri Shivram V Puthli in memory of his motherMrs. Shantabai V. Puthli Rs. 1,001/-4. Capt. Shreesh and Smt. Suman Kodial inmemory of Dr. Kodial Ramakrishna Rao and Smt.Meenakshi and Shri Nagesh Bijur Rs. 5,000/-Medical Relief Fund a/c1. Shri Shivram V Puthli in memory of his wife Mrs.Shalini S. Puthli Rs. 1,001/-2. Shri Shivram V Puthli in memory of his motherKanara Saraswat

Mrs. Shantabai V. Puthli Rs. 1,001/-3. Capt. Shreesh and Smt. Suman Kodial inmemory of Dr. Kodial Ramakrishna Rao and Smt.Meenakshi and Shri Nagesh Bijur Rs. 5,000/-4. Dr. Padmini D. Paidhungat Rs. 5,001/-5. Smt. Usha N. Saukur in memory of Shri AnandraoR. Karpe and Smt. Sharada A. Karpe Rs.10,000/-Sangeet Puraskar1. Smt. Sadhana Kamat Rs. 5,000/-2. Shri Vivek D. Yennemadi Rs. 10,000/-3. Smt. Kumud and Shri Anand MangaloreRs. 5,000/-Cash gifts returned as donations by Speakersand participants1. Smt. Geeta Balse Rs. 500/-2. Shri Suresh Hemmadi Rs. 1,000/-3. Shri Vivek D. Yennemadi Rs. 1,000/-4. Dr. Harish Kodial Rs. 1,000/-Reported by Smita MavinkurveUDYOG: Udyog, a popular landmark inTalmakiwadi since 1972 has resurrected in a newavatar as a Recreation Centre for Sinior Citizens.This establishment famous for it’s mouth watering,yummy ‘Aamchigele Khaan’ such as traditionalmasala powders and preserves etc. had to put itsshutters down a few years back, but the premisescontinued to be open for hobby classes andworkshops for children during vacations, besidesPrarthana classes, yoga sessions and other sociallyuseful activities. Its location on the ground floor hasbeen most convenient for senior citizens. Thereforeas per some well wishers suggestion, it was decided toundertake projects where senior citizens, especiallyelderly pachis and the society at large could getmaximum benefit from it.The Recreation Centre was inaugurated withlots of ladies enthusiastically participating in DeviAnushthan and Lalita Sahasranam Recitation. Guestspeakers are invited once a month to give interestingand informative talks. Smt. Sadhana Kamat’s ‘MyExperiences in Greece’ and Dr. Sunil Vinekar’s‘Health Care for Senior Citizens’ have been a greatsuccess. Besides regular yoga classes, pachis also meetto enjoy indoor games of yesteryears and exchangetheir points of view through ‘Magele Vichar’. Someof them have decided to shake the dust off from theirembroideries and other handiwork left incompleteyears back and revive their interest in each otherscompany.The Centre at present is open during week daysfrom 5 to 7 in the evenings.Reported by Suman KodialClassifiedsmatrimonialsAlliance invited for bharadwaj gotra 23+/5’, 5.5”/52slim and smart girl, educated from best institutes with aMasters degree from ISI Delhi. Presently working in topMNC at Bangalore with a decent salary. We are lookingfor a tall, handsome, well placed and highly educated boy.She would like to work after marriage and settle in India.Kindly contact at bhanap.mat@gmail.comAlliance invited from girls willing to live / work in USAfor CSB boy, age 32 years, 5’4”, U.S. Citizen, computerprofessional. Contact email: tahjam77@yahoo.comAlliance invited from boys 31-37 well qualified inusa for girl 30, b.e.m.s. settled in usa. Please replymanjiripushpa@yahoo.comCL-3454Alliance invited from SB/GSB girls for a handsomebhanap boy, 34 yrs, 5'4", working in Bangalore for top ITMNC. Please reply to saraswatgroom2010@gmail.com orcall 91-9739975486.EngagementsAmladi-Shirur: Ravindra, son of Smt Vijaya and ShriJayant Amladi of Mumbai with Avanti, daughter of SmtAishwarya and Shri Ashwin Shirur of Bengaluru on 16thMay, 2010 at Vile Parle, Mumbai.Basrur-Bhat: Manjunath, younger son of Smt. Shamala(nee Nagarmat) and Prakash G. Basrur of Bangalore,with Shantala, daughter of Smt. Shaila (nee Ulpe) andPuttur Shankar Bhat of Bangalore on 16th May, 2010 atBangalore.Kulkarni-Vithalker: Dhaval, Son of Supriya andShyamsunder Kulkarni of Pune with Kadambari, daughterof Padmaja and Vikas Vithalkar of Ponda, Goa on May16, 2010 at Mumbai.Kodial-Marballi: Prashanth son of Dr. Chitra and Dr.Kodial Prakash Rao of Mangalore with Supriya, daughterof Smt. Anita and Abhay Marballi of Ankola on 6th June,2010, at Mangalore.Vinay, son of Shri Mullerpaten Gurunandan and Smt.Vandana with Divya, daughter of Shri T.S. Srinivasan andlate Smt. S.N. Girija on 16th May, 2010 at Bengaluru.Kotnis-Sirur Rohit, son of Mr. Uday and Mrs. AnjaliKanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.7, July 201067

Kotnis with Maithili, daughter of Mr. Subhash and Mrs.Laxmi Sirur on 30-5-2010.(CL-3455)birthMay 15, 2010- A son (Samvit) to Anushri and AlokKhambatkone at Santa Clara, California, USA. Grandsonto Sadhana and Pramod Khambatkone and Suchitra andlate Ajit Kalyanpur. Great grandson to Kumudini andAnand Mangalore and Damayanti and Srikant Hattikudur.Baby girl (Ishani) to Apeksha and Vikram S. Kulkarni on6th April, 2010 at San Jose, California. Grand-daughterto Smita and Sunil M. Kulkarni and Jyoti and Chandru T.Paducone. Great grand-daughter to Nalini T. Paducone& Prabhashankar V. Benegal.June 3rd 2010: A son ( Kunal) to Preeti (nee Kallianpur)and Kedar Gopinath Kodikal at San Jose, California,USA. Grandson to Gopinath and Lalita Kodikal andArun and Sheela Kallianpur.acknowledgementShraddha (Jyoti) and Chaitanya Subrao Ubhayakar, Goa,thank all the relatives and wellwishers for their blessingson the wedding and reception of their son Chinmay withPooja on 16th May, 2010.PurohitHattangadi Prashant Bhat, B-17, Deepanjali CHS,BAF-Hira Nagar, Marve Road, Malad (West), Mumbai -400095. Mobile No. 9820920671/9892614433.FLAT FOR RENTBANGALORE FLAT FOR RENT: 1000 sft, 2-BHK flatat Ramamurthy Nagar. Equipped with beds, wardrobes,heater, gas connection, etc. Call Vinay after 5:00pmon 9945531034/8123222968 or mail to vinay_writer@yahoo.comObituaryShri Shankar Ganesh Bhat aged 85 years from Parleshwar,Vileparle (East) passed away peacefully on 17.05.2010.Deeply Mourned by Smt. Malati, Vrinda, Bharat,Dnyanesh, Laxmi, grandchildren and relatives. As perhis wish, his body was donated to j. j. Hospital.BirthsWe welcome the following new arrivals:May 11 : A daughter, Tvisha to Pallavi (nee Murdeshwar)Kalambi and Mahesh Kalambi at Austin, USA.Jun 3 : A son ( Kunal) to Preeti (nee Kallianpur) andKedar Gopinath Kodikal at San Jose, CA,USA.Jun 10 : A daughter (Anantika) to Sampada (nee68Domestic TidingsVol. 91, No.7, July 2010Basrur ) and Amit Ramesh Pandit at DorkingUK.Jun 21 : A daughter, Mira Sharda, to Anjali (neeShiralkar) and Aditya Kalle of Mountain ViewCA, USA.Apr 6 : A daughter (Ishani) to Apeksha and Vikram S.Kulkarni at San Jose, California.Apr 21 : A son, Nikhil Ashok, to Leena (Ramchandani)and Anirudh Kalle of Yonkers, NY, USA.Apr 28 : A son (Shaurya) to Manasi (nee Trasikar) andAjit Singh Doherey at Mumbai.May 15 : A son (Samvit) to Anushri and AlokKhambatkone at Santa Clara, CA, USA.May 21 : A daughter to Madhavi (nee Gawahane) andKartik A. Moodbidri, at Pune.MarriagesWe congratulate the following and wish them ahappy married life:May 23 : Sunayna (Pooja) Shashi Balskear with RohanNiranjan Ullal at Mumbai.June 2 : Prashant Pramod Balvalli withJaiswal at Mumbai.June 6 : Sailee Jayant Hemmady with Shailesh AnilTurme at Mumbai.June 6 : Sheila Shivaram Bijoor with Prashant UmeshShenoy of Seattle, WA, USA at Mumbai.June 7 : Kavita Dilip Mundkur with Dinkar PrabhakarNigam at Mumbai.June 8 : Neeta Shivaram Bijoor with George FredeRogge of Seattle, WA, USA at Mumbai.June 26 : Shibani Gurunandan Ullal with DyaneshShrikant Nagarkatty at Mumbai.obituariesWe convey our deepest sympathy to the relativesof the following:Apr 13 : Vandana (Kunda) Satish Ullal (68) at Borivli,Mumbai.Apr 24 : Savitri R. Padubidri (84) at Mangalore.Apr 26 : Padmini Dinkar Kulkarni (88) of Talmakiwadiat Santa Cruz, Mumbai.May 17 : Bhat Shankar Ganesh (85) at Vile Parle (E),Mumbai.May 25 : Nadkarni Dinesh Marutirao (79) at Pune.May 27 : Praful Ramesh Ugrankar (nee Udipi-Rao)(77) at Talmakiwadi, Mumbai.May 30 : Hirebet Radhakrishna P (85) at Goregaon,Mumbai.June 3 : Koppikar Prabhakar (90) at Muscat.June 17 : Shaila Surkund at Pune.June 17 : Honavar Ajit Vishwambhar at Mumbai.Kanara Saraswat


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