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Milagres College, Mangalore Department of Languages, IQAC & MICAA in Collaboration with Chair in Christianity, Mangalore University Organize Bhasha Sangam-2023, one-day National level Symposium on “Language and Religion: Explorations and Inter- relations” on July 01, 2023. The conference was inaugurated by the dignitaries lighting the lamp. The President and Inaugurator of the inaugural ceremony Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha Bishop of Mangalore and President of CBE. Chief Guest and Key Note Addressee Prof. Purushothama Bilimale Retires Prof. JNU, New Delhi. Dealt with the topic “Language and Religion: Explorations and Inter- relations” and also spoke about how religion and language is complex. Rev Fr. Micheal Santhumayor, Campus Director and principal welcomed the gathering and gave an over view on the symposium. Head, Chair in Christianity & Prof. St. Joseph’s Seminary, Riyona Alumina President, Program Convener Ms. Carol Fernandes were present on the Dais. The second session was Dealt with Dr Ajakkala Girish Bhat Principal, GFGC Siddakatte, Rev Dr Rudolph R Pinto, OCD Director, Ryshivana, Ranipura who was the resource person for Konkani and Dr Suma T Rodannavara Assoc. Prof & Head, Department of Hindi University College, Mangalore spoke on the topic Role of Hindi in Religious practices and Promotion dealt with Tulu and Kannada languages, vis-à-vis religion and also spoke how poems, verses and other articles how inter-relations. During the Valedictory Rev Fr. Bonaventure Nazareth, Correspondent, Milagres Educational Institutions presided over the function. In his presidential message, he spoke about the eminence of the languages spoken and encouraged the gathering to understand the linguistic diversity of India through the medium of languages. Ms. Sowmya, Faculty and Conference Convenor proposed the vote of thanks.A total of 200 delegates were present during the session.