Mangalore: The 158th birth anniversary of Brahmashree Narayan Guru was celebrated by Brahmashree Narayana Guru institutions, in association with  The Akhila Bharatha Billawas Union at Narayan Guru College auditorium, Kudroli on Thursday August 22.

The celebration was inaugurated by MLA J R Lobo by lighting the lamp.

Naveen Chandra D Suvarna, president of AKhila Bharatha Billawara Union presided over the function while University professor and student welfare officer Dr P L Dharama, Prajavani Mangalore Bureau Chief Balakrishna Puthige, Narayan Guru Educational institutions administrative officer K Balakrishna Gatti, Sumalatha N Suvarna among others were present.

J R Lobo said in his innagural address said that “Brahmashree Narayan Guru has worked a lot for social justice in this region, thus bringing social change. It is because of his contribution to mankind, people still remember him and called him as one of the great saints ever born.”

Briefing further he said, “our life will not be successful if we do not respect the people around us and live in unity with people of all religion. Narayan treated all people equally and struggled for equality. It is not enough if we celebrated his birth day, instead we should inculcate his values in our life,” added Lobo.

Dr Vasanth Kumar, college principal welcomed the gathering while Shakila Raj delivered the vote of thanks.