Kundapur: A total of 44 pairs tied the nuptial knot at a multi-religious marriage ceremony held at the SV Pre-University College ground at Gangolli on April 28, Sunday. Of the total wedded pairs, 44 were Hindus, 2 Christians and 2 Muslim pairs. The event was organised by the Sarvadharma Sauharda Sammilana Vedike . An inter-religious harmony meet was also organised on the occasion. Noted astrologer Vidwan Kabiyadi Jarayam Acharya inaugurated the programme.
Mohammad Kunhi, Khatib of Tokkottu Jumma Masjid, and Fr Peter Machado, Bishop of Belgaum Diocese blessed the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Bishop Fr Peter Machado urged the society to sink differences and live in unity.
An ambulance which was donated by the Vedike was handed over to the Gangolli 24×7 helpline on the occasion. N Abdul,Udupi district united Jamaath President, Fr AD Lima, Parish Priest of Gangolli Church, Suresh Shetty of Pratham Group of Companies, Mumbai, Ravindra M Pai, Chairman of Udupi Diana film theatre,
film stars Marconi Manju, Pawan, Vanishri, and Lakshmi were present on the occasion