HUBBALLI – The Hubballi SSK Samaj is preparing for a meaningful cultural milestone as the S.S.K. Gokul Road Panch Samiti (R) and the Gokul Road Mitra Mandali finalize arrangements for their 7th consecutive Mass Upanayana program (ಸಾಮೂಹಿಕ ಉಪನಯನ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ).
The ceremony, which has become a vital annual tradition for the community, is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The event will be held at the Sri Ganapathi Temple premises in Ravi Nagar, Gokul Road, beginning at 11:30 AM. This year’s proceedings are organized in collaboration with the Khode family of Bengaluru.
Divine Presence and Distinguished Guests
The spiritual atmosphere of the event will be graced by the “Divine Presence” of Sri S. S. Tarachand Maharaja from the Sri Rama Kuteera Ashram in Athani. Sri Swamisa L. Khode, Chairman of the A.B.S.S.K. Samaj, Bengaluru, will officially inaugurate the program.
A high-profile group of political and community leaders are set to attend as chief guests to support the Hubballi SSK Samaj initiative, including:
- Sri Santosh S. Lad: Labour Minister and Dharwad District In-charge Minister.
- Sri Jagadish Shettar: Former Chief Minister and Member of Parliament, Belagavi.
- Sri Satyanarayana Dhamamu: Vice Chairman, A.B.S.S.K. Samaj, Bengaluru.
- Sri Narayanasa Bhandage: Rajya Sabha Member.
- Sri Mahesh Tenginkai: MLA, Hubballi-Dharwad Central.
Gokul Road SSK Punch Trust Committee at the helm
The coordination of this massive ceremony is being led by Sri Ramesh Burubure, President of the Gokul Road Panch Samiti, and Sri Shankar Missin, President of the Gokul Road Mitra Mandali. Additional support is provided by honorary members, including Sri N. N. Khode, Honorary Secretary of the S.S.K. Central Panch Samiti, and Sri Phulendra O. Pawar, Secretary of the Mitra Mandali.
This mass ceremony from the SSK Samaj Hubballi remains a cornerstone of the Hubballi SSK Samaj calendar, providing a collective platform for families to celebrate this traditional rite of passage. Local leaders, including former Mayor Sri Veena Bharadwad, are also expected to be present, underscoring the event’s importance to the social fabric of Hubballi.
The organizers have extended a warm invitation to all community members and well-wishers to attend the festivities and witness the 7th edition of this successful initiative.
