Social worker Ravi Katapady, who has been wearing different costumes (vesha) during Sri Krishna Janmashtami and donating the proceeds of his collection to the needy, became a ‘demon’ this Ashtami at Udupi to enthrall people.
It has been a culture in this part of coastal Karnataka for enthusiastic people to wear different costumes, particularly of mythological characters, during festivals starting from Ashtami and going on till Deepavali. They visit shops in business areas and houses in residential areas to collect donations.
Mr. Katapady has been donating the proceeds for social causes since seven years. So far, he and his team have donated over ₹89.75 lakh to the needy.
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