Mangalore, December 15: Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Kreedotsava-III will be held from January 18 to 20 2013 in the fields adjacent to Shasthavu Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Temple, Badaga Yedapadav, Mijar on the outskirts of the city.
The much awaited event has evoked very good response from the village sports enthusiasts of coastal Karnataka after the registrations opened on December 1.
“We have received very good response and we hope this time the participation will be much more than last year,” said Vijaynath Shetty, the chief organiser of the Kreedotsava.
“After the unprecedented success of the Kreedotsava over the last two years, the organisers have included many more games to reach out to more number of village people. This year there will be competitions in 40 games spanning 70 categories with prize money aggregating to over Rs. 15 lakhs along with gold, silver and bronze medals”, he said.
Games
In addition to popular games like Kesarugadde Ota (Slush field race), Kesarugadde Hagga Jaggata (Tug-of-war), Kasarugadde Nidhi Shoda, Naisargika Dehardadya (Natural body building), cycle race, Patreyalli Neeru Thumbuvudu (Filling water in vessel), many innovative new games like brick-walk, mud-wrestling, pyramid and ball game are being added this year.
The objective of organising the Kreedotsava is to boost the rural community life. Hence we have different things to appeal to all types of people and attract maximum involvement. To encourage families to participate we have couples-only games like Jodi Kesarugadde Ota. For the children we have drawing competition, tyre race etc. There are also exclusive senior citizens categories for many of the games so that the elderly people too can take part, said Mr Shetty.
“Animal husbandry is a part of village life and many people are passionate about it. For such people we have events like Alankrata Dhana (Best Decorated Cow) and Ati Sundara Koli (Best Looking Cock). We have also introduced Kori Ota, an innovative type of non-violent cock race,” he said.
Other types of rural talents that will be tested include Rangoli, Beedi Rolling, Mudi Kattuvudu (Mudi Rice Packing) and Madal Katte (Coconut leaf design), he added.
In line with the theme of village games, dress code is compulsory for all the players, with male players having to wear lungi and while the female players have to wear saree or churidar.
'Best Village' trophy
In order to foster village level unity and encourage the villagers to come together with 'We' feeling, a 'Best Village' trophy will be given to the village scoring the highest number of points based on the wins the villagers have earned in the different sporting events. The trophy comprises of cup and attractive prize money of Rs. 1,00,000 and Rs.50,000.
Star presence
A special attraction is 'Manassuda Ullasogu Bodad Enchinala Malpuva', which is a talent show, where any individual or group having a special talent in any field may perform before the judges panel.
This contest, which similar to Sony TV's 'Entertainment Ke liye Kuch Bhi Karega', will be staged on January 19 January at 6:00 p.m. onwards and the prize money is Rs. 25,000. Bollywood star Suniel Shetty has consented to be the guest on the occasion.
There will also be entertainment programmes every evening including a Live Concert renowned playback singer Rajesh Krishnan on January 20 at 7:00 p.m. onwards.
Inauguration
D.V. Sadananda Gowda, former chief minister of Karnataka has consented to inaugurate Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Kreedotsava on January 18 at 9:00 a.m., said Mr Shetty.
Transportation
On all 3 days, free bus services will be provided from Yedapadavu to Temple from the morning and from temple to Yedavpadavu, Moodbidri and Mangalore at night after games and functions are over. The temple is also at a walking distance from Mijar-Baithari bus stop.
Entry Forms
Mr Shetty appealed to the rural folks to participate in the event in large numbers. “We have included many innovative games to appeal to all categories of people and I request everyone to join in this great effort to celebrate village life as villages are the backbone of our country,” he said.
Entry is open to all and people belonging to all castes, communities or religions are welcome. Entry Forms are available at the temple office. Last date for accepting registration is December 30, 2012.
Contact
Shasthavu Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Temple, Badaga Yedapadav, Mijar, Mangalore 574267
Sports details and Entry Forms can be viewed from our official website: www.bhoothanatheshwara.com
For further details contact: Shubash Rao – 8884659777 / 0824-2012277
Email: [email protected]
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