Mangalore, Dec 24: 'Sarvadharma Christmas Sauharda Kuta' was held under the leadership of Ivan Dsouza today December 24 at Bishop Jattana Auditoriam. With the motive of representing the unity of all the religions this is the 7th year such programme is held.

Ivan Dsouza welcomed the gathering and the dignitaries on the dais and said "This is the 7th year I am organizing this programme. People also given so good response and many have participated in this program which have held in from past years. This tradition of celebration will continue till I live"

The programme was inaugurated by watering the plant by the Emeritus Bishop Most Rev Aloysius Paul Dsouza and other Guests of the Day.

Emeritus Bishop Most Rev Aloysius Paul Dsouza in his Inaugural address said: Once Atal Bihari Vajapaye said 'Christmas is Jesus born day. He is for all. Christmas is not for your monopoly its for all'. All religions celebrate this feast and today all people belong to different community have come here. I wish all happy Christmas. Jesus came to the world to heal people to be with poor. Jesus born here to protect women, Children and to keep all united. He preached patience generosity he became a light to the world. Christmas is a peace and happiness. Caste creed lets keep a side and lets live together as brothers and sister."

Janab Kodijal Ibrahim Ex Mooda President in his Christmas message said"the origin of Islam is also in the Bible. Sarvajana Sukhino Bhavantu is the essence of all religions. Today, people are less inclined to ignore religion. This is not a ritual of true religion."

Arvind Bolar Comedian and Actor, H.M. Watson Principal KTC also delivered the Christmas message.

Muddu Moodubelle Retired Akshavani Officer he said, "Jesus has taught the essence of giving to people. Whatever the religion may be its important to be good at heart and have good thoughts and be a good person. Ivan Dsouza as known to all and frompast 7 years he tries to unite the community by celebrating the feast whether it is Deepavali, Ramzan or Christmas. God is one to all but everyone see in a different way".

Ramanatha Heggede Mokthesararu of Mahathobara Mangaladevi Temple , Jayarama Shekha owner of Adyar Garden, Panama industries owner Vivek Raj Poojary, Ivan Dousza's wife Kavita and other party workers were present in the programme