Mysore :

The Mysore Mahila Vedike was inaugurated at a function held at Veene Seshanna Bhavan in Kuvempunagar here on Thursday.

Social  worker K. Raghuram, who spoke after inaugurating the Vedike, said that it is the responsibility of mothers to bring up their children in the right direction as a child learns its first lessons at home. As such, the mother, who is often called the first ‘guru’ of a child, plays a key role in moulding children as better citizens in the future.

Asserting that past customs and traditions are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain in urban areas, Raghuram rued that drawing rangoli and singing bhajans / keerthanas in homes have become a thing of the past. He advised the Vedike to organise camps for all-round growth of girl children.

Vedike President Sumana Raghunandan, in her address, said that the Vedike was formed by women in order to work for the welfare of women.

Outlining the objectives of the Vedike, she called upon the women to utilise the Vedike for unearthing the talent in them.

The Vedike has plans to distribute prizes to meritorious SSLC and PUC students.

Cine actress Sudha Narasimharaju, who was the chief guest on the occasion, called upon the Vedike to come to the rescue of aggrieved women. She wished the Vedike all success in the future.

On the occasion, five women achievers — Mani Shekar (art work), Suma Rajkumar (ventriloquist), Uma Jadhav (beautician), Yadugiri Gopalan (fine arts) and social worker Sashikala Jayakumar were felicitated.

Dr. Bhashyam Swamiji, Theatrist Saroja Ramesh, TV actor Vikram and others were present.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / April 26th, 2014