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Mangaluru Celebrates Deepavali with Vibrant Festivities
19 Oct, 2025
Summary
- MLC Ivan D'Souza organizes 11th annual Deepavali celebration
- Event to feature folk dance, drawing, and Goodudeepa competitions
- Celebrations bring together people of all faiths in unity and harmony
On October 20th, 2025, Mangaluru will host its 11th annual Deepavali celebration and Goodudeepa competition, organized by MLC Ivan D'Souza. The event, which has been a tradition for the past decade, is set to bring together people of all faiths to celebrate Deepavali, Christmas, and Ramzan in unity and harmony.
The celebrations will be inaugurated by Ananthapadmanabha Asranna, the family priest of the Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari temple. Several social, political, and religious leaders, along with other dignitaries, will take part in the event, which is scheduled to begin at 3:30 pm.
