Karunaada Darshana 2.0 at St. Anthony’s Institutions: Darshan and St. Anthoy’s P. U. College
Karnataka Rajyostava or Kannada Rajyostava, also identified as Karnataka formation day is celebrated on 1st November of every year. This was a day in 1956 when all the Kannada Language-speaking regions of South India were merged to form the State of Karnataka. The nucleus of our Institution is to add structure to our social lives and connect our students with our glorious past. It was with great spectacle and magnificence that St. Anthony’s Institutions (Darshan College and St. Anthony’s P.U. College) celebrated this auspicious episode as an expressive way to honor our acclaimed Heritage, Culture and Tradition.

On the 26th November at 3.pm Rev. Fr. Robin Victor D’Souza, Rev. Fr. Roshan Rosario and Rev. Fr. Joy Wilson D’Souza proudly hoisted our State Flag to mark the commencement of an enthralling sequence of cultural extravaganza. Followed by the exciting and vibrant procession showcasing numerous cultural and traditional dance forms of Karnataka was steered by the students that comprised of Dollu Kunitha, Bharatanatyam, Kamsale, Veeragase, Pata Kunitha, Gaarudi Gombe, Puja Kunitha and Yakshagana which was launched at the Campus and took a tour of the neighborhood. Once the procession reached the campus, it flagged the way for stage program with the honorable guests Rev. Dr. Fr. John Alwyn Dias (Provincial Minister of Karnataka Capuchin Province), Mr. S. T. Somashekhar (Minister of State for co-operation of Karnataka), Dr. T. Yallappa (Poet) and Dr. Appagere Timmaraju (Musical Artist) were welcomed on stage followed by the dignitaries addressing the audience with stimulus and impetus.

Our Faculties in the persons of Prof. Manjula, Prof. Bharathi and Prof. Ambarish awarded for their completion of P.hd. and publishing books. Four others – Rev. Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas, Ms. Shruthi, Mr. Kalale Javaranayaka and Dr. T. H. Lava Kumar received awards in the field of Social Service, Sports, literature and Art. Group cultural performances captivated the audience with all eyes glued to the stage thus the program came an end with grandeur by providing dinner to all the guests and audience.