Mass Birthday at Seva Bharathi Units

Mass Birthday at Seva Bharathi Units

As usual, “Mass Birthday” of divyang children was celebrated at our two units, on the last academic working day of respective units.

On 9.4.2025, at Adamya Chetana Day Care Centre at Montepadavu, Capt. B Chowta, Hon. member of Parliament, Mangalore, Shri Raghunandan Bhat, Progressive Agriculturist & Shri Jagadish Alva, Social Worker witnessed the function. The birthday was celebrated in a traditional way by birthday cake cutting, distributing sweets and school bag as gift to each child. Capt. B Chowta in his address expressed that the event was memorable for him. Hon. M P also inaugurating “Seva Chetana Tree Park” appreciated the special design and also purpose of the park. Shri H Nagaraj Bhat Secretary of Seva Bharathi and Centre coordinator Smt. Vanishree & special teachers of the Centre were present during the occasion. Involving the spl. Children, a playlet depicting the sacrifice of Jawans for nation was staged. The medical team of Homeopathic doctors of Yenopoya hospital was arranged for medical checkup of the children with parents, distributed needy medicines.

On 10.4.2025, at Chetana Child Development Centre Mangalore, a retired bank Officer Smt. Nalini V Pai was the chief guest. The trustees of Seva Bharathi Shri H Nagaraj Bhat, Shri T Gajanana Pai and Smt. Supreeta school HM were present. Smt. Nalini Pai appreciated the unique way of celebrating the birthday by applying tilak on forehead of the children, Aarathi by all mothers present in the function, then distribution of sweets and umbrella as gift to each child. A Magic Show by Shri Lolaksha was arranged to entertain the children.

Exhibition cum Sale of the handmade items

Exhibition cum Sale of the handmade items

The “Exhibition cum Sale” of the handmade items by divyang children, focussing the painted clay-diyas and perfumed candles at Vocational Training Centre (VTC) of Chetana School was arranged from 21.10.2024 to 01.11.2024. Due to wide publicity in newspapers & social medias, these items were sold in a big way. Kudos to the public and multimedia, for helping our divyang in large way, which helped them to re build their self-confidence in constructive activities. Varieties of products of VTC such as fancy flowers, rose, handbags, files, purses, scribbling pads etc were also displayed at the counter.

As an effort to promote inclusivity and social empowerment of specially-abled individuals, Chetana school also got an offer to have similar “Exhibition cum Sale” counter during 44th AROICON Conference 2024 from 29th November 2024 to 1st December 2024 at Dr. TMA Pai International Convention Centre Mangalore held under the auspices of KMC Mangalore. It was felt to be a good platform not only to provide an opportunity to highlight their skills but also enable interactions with a wider audience, creating awareness and fostering support to this community.

Orthopedic Checkup Camp conducted

Orthopedic Checkup Camp conducted

Anantha Soukhya, a unit of Seva Bharathi® Mangalore, in association with Canara Orthopedics Society organized an Orthopedic Medical camp on 24.11.2024 at Chetana school premises. Dr. K R Kamath, Orthopedic Surgeon, K M C, Mangaluru and Dr. Laxman Suvarna, Orthopedic Surgeon, Unity Hospital, Mangaluru inaugurated the camp by lighting the lamp. During the session, the doctors also enlightened the participants on topics like bone erosion, falling incidences, intake of calcium, necessity of exercise/ walking etc. Dr. Meera and Dr. Manikantan of KMC and their team assisted the surgeons in conducting the camp. Bone Density and Neuropathy tests were also conducted. Shri H Nagaraj Bhat, Hon. Secretary and Shri P Vinod Shenoy, Treasurer of Seva Bharathi, Shri Umesh Shenoy, the Convener, “Anantha Soukhya” and volunteers of Seva Bharathi were present during the occasion. A total of 148 members utilized the camp and medicines were provided free of cost to the needy.
A Talk on “Music Therapy in Preventing Dementia”

A Talk on “Music Therapy in Preventing Dementia”

Anantha Soukhya, a forum of Seva Bharathi for serving the Senior Citizens organized a talk on “Music Therapy in preventing Dementia” at 4.00 pm in the conference hall of Chetana Child Development Centre. Dr. Vijayalakshmi Subramaniam, Professor and Unit Chief of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery), Yenepoya Medical College, Deralakatte, the speaker inaugurated the session by lighting the lamp along with the dignitaries on the dais; Shri H. Nagaraj Bhat (Honorary Secretary) & Shri P. Vinod Shenoy (Treasurer) of Seva Bharathi and Shri Umesh Shenoy (convenor of Anantha Soukhya). The speaker using ppt presentation explained the various reasons/causes of dementia. It is not curable but can be prevented or controlled. Involving the audience, the doctor by singing, clapping & dancing on popular classical songs specially composed in raag ‘maalkauns’ made the audience also to feel the changes. The audience also asked to sing/clap/step on the songs of their choice and experience the effects in the body which improves brain/memory functioning. Among other techniques, speaker advised that the music therapy like singing or listening songs, bhajans, playing musical instruments have been considered most effective method in Dementia management and engaging in music has been proven to prevent the onset of dementia and slowdown its further deterioration. The talk benefitted 116 participants. The doctor also inaugurated the “Deepawali exhibition and Sale Counter” of Diyas and other handmade items by the children of Chetana Special School arranged in their premises.
Shree Krishna Janmashtami Celebrated at Chetana School

Shree Krishna Janmashtami Celebrated at Chetana School

Shree Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated at Chetana Child Development Centre in a grand manner on 26th August 2024. The puja commenced with chanting of Shree Krishna Stottara and Bhajana by the school staff, children and those assembled, followed by aarati and tottilu (craddle) seva. Then all the children enjoyed play ‘Huli-dana’ dressed in as ‘Radha’ and ‘Krishna’ enthralling everyone with their games and re-enactment of Krishna’s lores and the main attraction of the day, breaking the pot (Mosaru Kudike). The kids who could not directly participate in these games are eagerly waiting to grab the sweets and goodies kept inside the pot. Shri H. Nagaraja Bhat, Honorary Secretary of Seva Bharathi. Mrs. Supreetha, Head Mistress of Chetana Child Development Center, Teachers and staff, Parents, Volunteers, well-wishers were present during the occasion . The event concluded with light refreshments.