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.

Later, in the stage program at school auditorium the chief guest spoke on the importance of independence in the background of the sacrifices made by freedom fighters. The HM of the school Smt. Supreetha gave an introductory note during the occasion.

The school children superbly staged a group song, group dance and a skit depicting national unity. Trustees of Seva Bharathi, Volunteers, School teachers and children along with their parents gathered in large number. The school teacher Smt. Savitha proposed vote of thanks and Smt. Jayashree compered the program. The function concluded with distribution of sweets.

Roman and Catherine Lobo Residential School for the Visually Impaired, Bejai, Mangaluru:
The Chief Guest Smt. Preetha Prasad, an Entrepreneur hoisted the National Flag in the presence of Shri T. Gajanana Pai, Trustee, Seva Bharathi, Shri Ralph D’Souza, President, Rotary Club Mid-town Mangaluru & its Office bearers, as well as the Office bearers of Param Jyothi Manava Sevalaya, Mangaluru. The Chief guest addressed the gathering and Shri Calistus D’Sa, the co-coordinator of the school also spoke and conveyed vote of thanks.

Adamya Chetana Day-care Center for Divyangs, Montepadavu, Ullala:
The Chief Guest Shri Mahesh Chowta, President Kairangla Agricultural Co-operative Society hoisted the National Flag in presence of Shri Vinod Shenoy, Treasurer, Seva Bharathi, Smt. Shashikanti, President, Lions Club, Chota Mangaluru & its Office bearers, Shri Balethodu Narayana Shetty, President Shri Durga Prameshwari Mutt, Shri Vidyadhara Shetty of ‘Posa Kural’ media. The Chief Guest and Master Yaaksha Sukesh Shetty, the student of the centre spoke on the importance of the Day. The Great Freedom Fighters of Bharath were presented through dance by the children. The school teachers, children and their parents, well-wishers & volunteers were gathered in the program. The function ended with light refreshments served by Lions club, Chota Mangaluru.

Dr. Prabha Adhikari, HOD of Geriatrics, Yenepoya Medical College and Convenor, PAGE & Spoorthi, inaugurated the camp by lighting the lamp in presence of Shri H. Nagaraj Bhat Hon. Secretary, Seva Bharathi, Dr. Vijayalakshmi, Specialist (ENT), Shri P. Vinod Shenoy Treasurer, Seva Bharathi and Shri Umesh Shenoy Convener, Anantha Soukhya.

Dr. Adhikari in her address put light on interrelation between Diabetes and other ailments, stressed the need to undergo relevant tests by the senior citizens from time to time to maintain good health

The doctors of different units with their team conducted several tests such as BP, Hb A1c, memory test, Mobility, Balancing, fall risk, Hearing test etc were administered to 80 participants in the camp and gave proper advice.

Capt. Ganesh Karnik , Ex. MLC, Shri Mohammed Nawaz, President, Naringana Gram Panchayath and Dr. Vijayendra Itagi, Vice Principal, Yenepoya Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Naringana inaugurated the planting of saplings at tree park followed by others gathered during the occasion.

Homeopathic Medical Camp was arranged in the Seva chetana building for the benefit of divyang and general public. The eminent signatories, who inaugurated the tree plantation, also inaugurated the camp by lighting the lamp. They also spoke on the occasion and appreciated the Seva Bharathi endeavors to uplift the divyang community in a favourable atmosphere like Madhava Vana. Shri H. Nagaraj Bhat Hon. Secretary and Shri P. Vinod Shenoy, Treasurer of Seva Bharathi were present in the function. The camp was utilized by 50 children/public with medicine, free of cost.

The Locals gathered in good numbers in both the functions. Chiguru Nursery, Kuloor, Mangaluru supported the cause by providing high quality saplings.