On the auspicious occasion of the Navaratri festival, Govinda Dasa College, Surathkal, organized its annual Sharada Pooja at the college library on Saturday, 17 October 2026, seeking the divine blessings of Goddess Sharada for the growth, prosperity, and overall well-being of the institution.
The celebration commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Smt. Radha Rao, Managing Trustee of the Radha Dayananda Rao Trust, marking the formal inauguration of the program. Following the inaugural ceremony, traditional rituals, soulful Bhajans, and energetic Kunitha Bhajans were performed, creating a devotional atmosphere across the campus. The main pooja was solemnly conducted by Purohit Vedamurthy K. Krishnamurthy Kattla, who offered special prayers to Goddess Sharada for the continued success and academic excellence of the college.
The occasion was honored by the presence of several distinguished guests, including Sri Laxmisha Bhat, Scientist at ISRO, alongside members of the Radha Dayananda Rao Trust. Office bearers of the Hindu Vidyadayinee Sangha including Vice-President Sri T. N. Ramesh and Secretary Sri Shreeranga H. along with members of the Governing Council, also graced the program.
The celebration saw enthusiastic participation from the college leadership, staff, and students. Administrative Director Prof. Ramesh Bhat S. G., Principal Prof. Hareesh Acharya P., Vice-Principal Prof. Neelappa V., Student Welfare Officers Dr. Sudha U.,Dr. Asha, and Librarian Dr. Sujatha B. were present alongside senior faculty members, including Prof. Vaman Kamath and Dr. Ganesh Acharya. Teaching staff, non-teaching staff, and students gathered in large numbers to seek blessings and celebrate the institution’s rich cultural and spiritual traditions.
