Padayatre from Malpe to Mantralaya: Click to know why

Padayatre from Malpe to Mantralaya: Click to know why

June 18: 25 youth, under the aegis of the Samvedana Foundation, will organise a Padayatra from Malpe to Mantralaya in order to create awareness on environment. The trip, covers a distance of 550 km is also meant to inculcate religious thoughts in people.
The Padayatra will pass through Kodavooru, Perdoor, Agumbe, Theerthahalli, Shivamogga, Honnali, Harihara, Hospet, Gangavathi, Manvi and Bicchali and reach Mantralaya.
Prakash Malpe, Foundation convener said that around 30,000 seed balls will be sown during the Padayatra. Seed balls have been prepared in Udupi, Shivamogga and Gangavathi for purpose. Also, around 20,000 seed balls are ready in Malpe. The seeds of eight to 10 species of trees – including neem, sandalwood, banyan, tamarind, jack, and honge – have been used to prepare the seed balls. The balls are prepared with naturally available soil. When the seed balls are nourished by rain, germinate and grow into trees. With this green initiative, bird population is expected to increase, to create a natural green canopy on the stretch. The seed balls will be sown beside the roads, government vacant land as well as at public places.
The youth will start the Padayatra from Malpe Shankaranarayana Temple on June 22 and will take 15 days to reach Mantralaya. Many interested people will join en route – from Shivamogga, Gangavathi and other areas. On an average, the walk will be 40 to 45 kilometres a day from 4 am to 9.30 am and 4 pm to 10 pm. Stay has been arranged in public places, including temples, schools and colleges for the nights.