THE BHARAT SCOUTS AND GUIDES

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, NEW

CAMP REPORT

1ST NATIONAL LEVEL ROVER AND RANGER SERVICE CAMP DURING SWAMY AT ,,

FROM 15TH FEBRUARY TO 20TH FEBRUARY 2018.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Mahamastakabhisheka – Celebrating the Lord’s Glory

Every 12 years, the small town of Shravanabelagola in Karnataka turns into a conglomeration of hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world. The occasion- the celebration of the Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony. One of the biggest festivals for the Jain community, it honors Lord Bahubali, a revered Jain icon.

Lord Bahubali.

Mahamastakabhisheka Event Schedule in Feb 2018 Date Event Feb 7 – 11 Panchakalyana Mahotsava Feb 12 – 17 Samavasarana Bhakti Pooja Mahotsava Feb 17- 25 Mahamastakabhisheka Feb 26 Valedictory Feb 17 Mahamastakabhisheka with 108 and panchamruta Fer 18-25 Mahamastakabhisheka with 1008 kalashas and panchamruta abhisheka

Types of Kalashas Performed 1. Pratham Kalash 9. Navaratna Kalash 2. Ratna Kalash 10. Divya Kalash 3. Rajatha Kalash 11. Kansya Kalash 4. Shubhamangala Kalash 12. Gullakayajji Kalash 5. Shatabdi Kalash 13. Naratna Kalash 6. Suvarna Suvarna Kalash 14. Divya Kalash 7. Tamara Kalash 15. Kansya Kalash 8. Janamangala Kalash 16. Gullakayajji Kalash

21 Varieties of Abhishekas Performed from Saturday

Turmeric Mahamangalarati Jalabhisheka Fourth Kalash Silver Flowers Paste

Herbal Tender Coconut Sandal Paste Gold Flowers Liquid

Sugar Cane Colored Sandal Shower of First Kalash Juice Paste Flowers

Second Asta Gandha Milk Central Kalash Kalash Paste

Eight Precious Rice Flour Third Kalash Saffron Flowers Items

About Mahamastakabhisheka

Lord Bahubali is highly revered by the Jains. He is considered to be the first one to have attained salvation. Shravanabelagola is home to the 57 feet high gigantic idol of Lord Gommateshwara Bahubali that stands on the Vindyagiri Hill. It is believed to be the largest monolithic in the world. This is the head anointing ceremony of the idol. It is part of an ancient Jain tradition.

During the ceremony, the statue of the Lord is worshipped by the devotees who gather from far off places to be a part of the event. Various special rituals are observed to mark the ceremony. The rituals are as per the Digamber Jain tradition.

Shravanabelagola: Devotees offer flower petals on the 58 feet monolithic statue of Gomateshwara or Lord Bahubali on the second day of the 88th Mahamasthakabhishek in Shravanabelagola in Hassan district, some 150 km from Bengaluru on Feb 18, 2018. The Mahamasthakabhishek takes place once in 12 years.

History of Mahamastakabhisheka

The history of the ceremony traces back to more than one thousand thirty-five years ago. The statue of Lord Bahubali, the centerpiece of the ceremony, was built around 981 A.D. The custom of celebrating the ceremony started in the same year. Since then, the devotees have continued to celebrate the ceremony every 12 years. The last head anointing ceremony took place in 2006. It was observed with a lot of enthusiasm and splendor as it marked the first celebration of the ceremony in the new millennium.

The Upcoming Mahamastakabhisheka

The next ceremony is to be held in 2018. It will be the 88th celebration of the ceremony. The celebration will take place from 17 to 25 February 2018. The event is to be conducted under

the guidance of His Holiness Swasti Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Shravanabelagola. More than 1 million devotees are expected to attend the event in 2018.

Mahamastakabhisheka.

Celebration of Mahamastakabhisheka

The celebration involves smearing the idol from the contents of 1008 pots carried by the devotees. The preparation for the event starts around 18 days before the due date. On the main day of the festival, the worship of the Lord begins from early morning. Devotees place the 1008 pots near the feet of the idol. A large number of priests chant divine hymns as devotees carry the pots to reach the top of the huge statue. After climbing around 600 stairs, the devotees reach the top of the idol and pour water on it.

The idol is then smeared with various things like milk, turmeric paste, rice flour, coconut water, , sugarcane juice, vermilion, and 52 varieties of flowers. Then the lord is also offered precious stones and gold and silver coins as a mark of respect. It is also showered with flower petals. The ceremony continues for around 10 hours during which countless devotees show their devotion to the Lord. The Jains believe that attending this ceremony is helpful for uplifting their souls.

Other Mahamastakabhishekas

Apart from the Bahubali statue at Shravanabelagola, the other of the Lord in Karnataka are also honored with the ceremony at a gap of 12 years. These include the statues at the following places:

– The next celebration to be held in 2019.  – The next celebration to be held in 2027.

– The next celebration to be held in 2024.  – The next celebration to be held in 2027.

Shravanabelagola: Devotees pour milk on the 58 feet monolithic statue of Gomateshwara or Lord Bahubali on the second day of the 88th Mahamasthakabhishek in Shravanabelagola in Hassan district, some 150 km from Bengaluru on Feb 18, 2018. The Mahamasthakabhishek takes place once in 12 years.

CAMP REPORT

It gives me immense pleasure to present a brief report on this auspicious occasion of this First National Level Rovers & Rangers Service Camp During Bahubali Swamy Mahamastakabhisheka held at Shravanabelagola, Hassan District,Karnataka from 15.02.2018 to 20.02.2018. Sir this camp consists of 153 Rovers, 70 Rangers, 05 Rover Leader,05 Ranger Leader and one Leader of the Camp. As a joint venture every one assisted in this program to make it a grand success.

On 15.02.2018 with the help of Staff of BS&G Karnataka registration committee, we could register all the participants arrived on the day and allotted the Tents with Ground Sheet,Bucket,Mug etc for the comfortable stay.

The camp started with a flag break, inaugural function having Smt.GEETA NATRAJ,Chief Guest and Shri.M A KHALID ,Guest of Honor and all other officials of the The Bharat Scouts and Guides Karnataka State at 14.00 Hrs. In his inaugural speech he mentioned that scouting is a way of life. It aims that punctuality, discipline and helping others to make every human being to become great. The idea of the camp i.e SERVICE and adjustment of living with others and life skills were emphasized in his speech.

After the function Camp Tour was held to familiarize the places where one has to render Service.

From 16th and 19th Service Activities were conducted at different locations of Shravanabelagola Rovers,Rangers,RL and RSL actively took part in every Service Activity very actively and wonderfully co-operated during the Mahamastakabhisheka Rush Hours.

On 20.02.2018 all faith prayer and valedictory function were conducted. The Staff of BS&G Karnataka praised the wonderful scouting movement and Service rendered by the National Team at the valedictory Function. The Chief Guest of the programme addressed the gathering by explaining the importance of scouting in human life to help poor and needy people, unity in diversity and to make every human being to become a good citizen of .

The campers had excellent quality food arranged by the Central Kitchen for Volunteers .The food was delicious, hygienic, clean and tasty. All the participants enjoyed, appreciated and relished the food supplied.

I extend my heartfelt thanks for the opportunity given by the Bharat Scouts and Guides Karnataka for participating in the Camp. In this connection I would like to thank the Leader of the camp Shri. Aneesh Kumar and camp officials,Rover leaders,Ranger Leaders and young participants of Rovers and Rangers for all the help in this camp. Once again I thank all the officials of Bharat Scouts and Guides for this wonderful opportunity given to me for participating in this camp and complete it successfully.

With Scouts and Guides Greetings,

SUHAS M K

ROVER – KARNATAKA

THE BHARAT SCOUTS & GUIDES, NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, NEW DELHI

NAME OF THE CAMP: - First National Level Rovers & Rangers Service Camp During Bahubali Swamy Mahamastakabhisheka.

VENUE: - Shravanabelagola, Hassan District, Karnataka.

DATE: - 15th to 20th February, 2018 (06 days)

DAILY ROUTINE

1st Day Programme

09:00 Hrs. Arrival, Registration, Settling down. 11:00-13:00 Hrs. Lunch. 14:00 Hrs. Flag Ceremony & Integration Session. 15:00 Camp Tour. 17:00-19:00 Hrs. Dinner. 20:30 Hrs. Meeting. 22:00 Hrs. Lights off.

2nd to 5th Day Programme

05:00 Hrs. Rouse. 05:00-07:30Hrs. Break Fast. 11:00-13:00 Hrs. Lunch. 17:00-19:30 Hrs Dinner. 20:30 Hrs. Meeting. 22:00 Hrs. Lights off.

6th Day Programme

05:00 Hrs. Rouse. 06:00 Hrs. All Faiths Prayer Meeting followed by Flag Ceremony. 07:00Hrs. BreakBreak Fast. 08:30 Hrs Final inspection, return of Gears. 09:30 Hrs Open session, Evaluation, Final talk, lowering of the Flag

STATE WISE LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

S.NO STATE ROVERS RANGERS RL RSL TOTAL

1 ASSAM 04 03 01 00 08 2 BIHAR 04 03 01 01 09 3 05 00 00 00 05 4 KARNATAKA 103 50 00 01 154 5 KERELA 02 00 00 00 02 6 07 02 02 01 12 7 N.C. RAILWAY 03 02 00 00 05 8 N.E. RAILWAY 04 02 00 01 07 9 ODISHA 09 04 01 00 14 10 RAJASTHAN 05 02 00 00 07 11 WERTERN RAILWAY 07 02 00 01 10 TOTAL 153 70 05 05 233

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

S.NO NAME STATE RANK 1 DIPA DAS ASSAM RANGER 2 JEUTI DAS ASSAM RANGER 3 PRIYANKA MANDAL ASSAM RANGER 4 SUCHITRA GOSWAMI ASSAM R.L. 5 SUDIP SUTRADHAR ASSAM ROVER 6 PRASENJIT DAS ASSAM ROVER 7 RAJU NATH ASSAM ROVER 8 BIKRAM DAS ASSAM ROVER 9 RANJAN KUMAR BIHAR R.S.L. 10 LALAN KUMAR RAM BIHAR ROVER 11 ROHIT KUMAR BIHAR ROVER 12 KAMAL DEV CHANDRAVANSHI BIHAR ROVER 13 LALAN KUMAR BIHAR ROVER 14 PRIYA KUMARI BIHAR R.L. 15 AKANSHA KUMARI BIHAR RANGER 16 RINA KUMARI BIHAR RANGER 17 ANJALI KUMARI BIHAR RANGER 18 RUKHSAR FATIMA RAJASTHAN RANGER

19 SAUMYA GUPTA RAJASTHAN RANGER 20 GAJENDRA NAGAR RAJASTHAN ROVER 21 WASIM AKRAM RAJASTHAN ROVER 22 DURGESH KUMAR KEVAT RAJASTHAN ROVER 23 HEMANT SHAKYAWAL RAJASTHAN ROVER 24 SAGAR MEGHWAL RAJASTHAN ROVER 25 SANJAY KUMAR SRIVASTAVA N.E. RAILWAY R.S.L. 26 AVIRAL SRIVASTAV N.E. RAILWAY ROVER 27 SAGAR KUMAR N.E. RAILWAY ROVER 28 MOHD. ASIF N.E. RAILWAY ROVER 29 DILIP YADAV N.E. RAILWAY ROVER 30 PRIYANKA DWIVEDI N.E. RAILWAY RANGER 31 SUBHADRA CHAURASIA N.E. RAILWAY RANGER 32 NAVEEN HARYANA ROVER 33 SANDEEP HARYANA ROVER 34 RAHUL HARYANA ROVER 35 SAHIL NIGAM HARYANA ROVER 36 ROHIT HARYANA ROVER 37 SAGAR. N SHRINIWAS MAHARASHTRA ROVER 38 SWAPNIL K. BARMASE MAHARASHTRA ROVER 39 SONU P. RAJPUT MAHARASHTRA ROVER 40 LOKESH N. NIMJE MAHARASHTRA ROVER 41 SHUBHAM S. AMBADE MAHARASHTRA ROVER 42 YASH M. RAMTEKE MAHARASHTRA ROVER 43 KAMALKISHOR R. DESHRAJ MAHARASHTRA R.S.L. 44 NISHANT V. WASNIK MAHARASHTRA R.S.L. 45 RITIKA R. GAVANDE MAHARASHTRA R.L. 46 RAJNI R. SAKHRAM MAHARASHTRA RANGER 47 SUSHMA S. PARTE MAHARASHTRA RANGER 48 DIKSHA R. BHAISARE MAHARASHTRA R.L. 49 SONAWANE PANKAJ KIRAN WESTERN RAILWAY ROVER 50 PRAFUL BHAGWAN SURYAWANSHI WESTERN RAILWAY ROVER 51 SONAR GANESH BHILA WESTERN RAILWAY ROVER 52 TAMAICHEKAR PARAS SHANKAR WESTERN RAILWAY ROVER 53 PATVE SHAIKH SAMEER WESTERN RAILWAY ROVER 54 SAYYAD JUNAID AKHTAR WESTERN RAILWAY ROVER 55 SAYYAD UWEZ AKHTAR WESTERN RAILWAY ROVER 56 NEHA SAROJ WESTERN RAILWAY RANGER 57 RUPALI BEN WESTERN RAILWAY RANGER 58 NIRAJ NIRALA WESTERN RAILWAY R.S.L.

59 SATYAJIT BARADA ODISHA ROVER 60 RAGHUNATH PANDA ODISHA ROVER 61 SWARUP ROUT ODISHA ROVER 62 SIBASUNDAR DAS ODISHA ROVER 63 SAGAR SAHU ODISHA ROVER 64 RAJENDRA GAUDA ODISHA ROVER 65 PRAVAT KUMAR SWAIN ODISHA ROVER 66 BADAL JENA ODISHA ROVER 67 KANHA MOHARANA ODISHA ROVER 68 LAXMI PRIYA PRADHAN ODISHA RANGER 69 ROJALIN BEHERA ODISHA RANGER 70 SMRUTI SONA SAHU ODISHA RANGER 71 SWAGITA NAIK ODISHA RANGER 72 GEETASRI SAMANTA ODISHA R.L. 73 HARIKUTTAN. TH KERELA ROVER 74 ROHITH. AP KERELA ROVER 75 AISHWARIYA .T KARNATAKA RANGER 76 KEERTHANA. C.K KARNATAKA RANGER 77 SUSHMA C. KARNATAKA RANGER 78 REVATHI M. KARNATAKA RANGER 79 POOJA A. KARNATAKA RANGER 80 PAVITHRA.S. KARNATAKA RANGER 81 SOUNDARYA. S KARNATAKA RANGER 82 NANDINI S. KARNATAKA RANGER 83 CHAITHRA. R KARNATAKA RANGER 84 TEJASWINI. S KARNATAKA RANGER 85 MEGHANA.U.RAJU KARNATAKA RANGER 86 AKSHATA. K.M KARNATAKA RANGER 87 SONIYA B.S. KARNATAKA RANGER 88 SUSHMITHA KARNATAKA RANGER 89 SUSHMITHA SHETTY KARNATAKA RANGER 90 RAKSHITHA TAKOOR KARNATAKA RANGER 91 NAVYA KARNATAKA RANGER 92 RACHANA. Y.N KARNATAKA RANGER 93 DEEPIKA S. KARNATAKA RANGER 94 MALA B.C. KARNATAKA RANGER 95 NANDINI K.A. KARNATAKA RANGER 96 SUSHMA K.H. KARNATAKA RANGER 97 KUSUMA. N.N KARNATAKA RANGER 98 NITHYASHREE Y.D KARNATAKA RANGER

99 CHAITHRA. U.G. KARNATAKA RANGER 100 VISHNU PRASAD . B.G KARNATAKA ROVER 101 YASHAS KARNATAKA ROVER 102 SUHAS. M.K. KARNATAKA ROVER 103 KUSHAL K KARNATAKA ROVER 104 MEGHARAJU N KARNATAKA ROVER 105 JOLSON GONSALVES KARNATAKA ROVER 106 HEMANTHA H.S. KARNATAKA ROVER 107 NITHIN K.N. KARNATAKA ROVER 108 GURUPRASAD K.R. KARNATAKA ROVER 109 PUNEETH H.N. KARNATAKA ROVER 110 CHETHAN N.R. KARNATAKA ROVER 111 KARTHIK M.B. KARNATAKA ROVER 112 MAHAMMAD AFREED KARNATAKA ROVER 113 SUDEEP M.T. KARNATAKA ROVER 114 SANTHOSHA S.A. KARNATAKA ROVER 115 SACHIN H.Y. KARNATAKA ROVER 116 SHREEDHARA B.N. KARNATAKA ROVER 117 MOHAN KUMAR B.S. KARNATAKA ROVER 118 GIRISH K.R. KARNATAKA ROVER 119 SANJU GOWDA K.K. KARNATAKA ROVER 120 KESHAVANAIK K.P. KARNATAKA ROVER 121 SUNIL S.V. KARNATAKA ROVER 122 RAJESH H.Y. KARNATAKA ROVER 123 MANJUNATHA K.S. KARNATAKA ROVER 124 ARUN KUMAR D.R. KARNATAKA ROVER 125 DARSHAN K. KARNATAKA ROVER 126 BHARATH D KARNATAKA ROVER 127 PUNEETH S.N. KARNATAKA ROVER 128 ARUN. R KARNATAKA ROVER 129 DESHIK N. KARNATAKA ROVER 130 SWAMY K.P. KARNATAKA ROVER 131 SUSHMITHA. D KARNATAKA RANGER 132 DIMPLE RAJPUT N.C.RAILWAY RANGER 133 SONAM KHAN N.C.RAILWAY RANGER 134 CHANDRAKANT N.C.RAILWAY ROVER 135 DIPAK N.C.RAILWAY ROVER 136 SHUBHENDRA PRAJAPATI N.C.RAILWAY ROVER 137 JAYANNA KARNATAKA R.S.L. 138 JOHNSON CRASTA KARNATAKA ROVER

139 APTHESH. M.P KARNATAKA ROVER 140 VIKHYATH.S KARNATAKA ROVER 141 DHEERAJ P. KARNATAKA ROVER 142 MAHAMMAD YUSUF SABITH KARNATAKA ROVER 143 PRADEEP D'SOUZA KARNATAKA ROVER 144 DHANUSH KUMAR. B KARNATAKA ROVER 145 MOHAMMAD MUSTAFA KARNATAKA ROVER 146 NANDEESH KARNATAKA ROVER 147 PUNITH KUMAR G. KARNATAKA ROVER 148 PURUSHOTHAMA. K KARNATAKA ROVER 149 RAJESH. H KARNATAKA ROVER 150 SACHIN. M KARNATAKA ROVER 151 PRASADA. K KARNATAKA ROVER 152 NISHANTH KARNATAKA ROVER 153 RAKSHITH. B KARNATAKA ROVER 154 VENKATESH KARNATAKA ROVER 155 JAMBANNA KARNATAKA ROVER 156 HEMAREDDY KARNATAKA ROVER 157 G. MAHESH KUMAR KARNATAKA ROVER 158 BHIMASEN NAYAK KARNATAKA ROVER 159 YALLALINGA KARNATAKA ROVER 160 BANNAYYA SWAMY KARNATAKA ROVER 161 KRISHNA KARNATAKA ROVER 162 NINGARAJ. V KARNATAKA ROVER 163 VIRUPAKSHI KARNATAKA ROVER 164 SURESH PUJARI KARNATAKA ROVER 165 N. MAHESH KARNATAKA ROVER 166 RAJU KARNATAKA ROVER 167 AKASH KARNATAKA ROVER 168 K. BASAVARAJA KARNATAKA ROVER 169 BHUVANESH C.H. KARNATAKA ROVER 170 AKSHAY A. KARNATAKA ROVER 171 HARI PRASAD. M. K KARNATAKA ROVER 172 SHASHANKA.S.R. KARNATAKA ROVER 173 HEMANTH P. KARNATAKA ROVER 174 DASHITH. N KARNATAKA ROVER 175 PRAVEEN KUMAR. P KARNATAKA ROVER 176 YAJNESH. B. KARNATAKA ROVER 177 SUNIL KARNATAKA ROVER 178 VIDYA PASANNA. T KARNATAKA ROVER

179 KARTHIK M. KARNATAKA ROVER 180 SAI CHARAN. M.K. KARNATAKA ROVER 181 SHARATH KUMAR. U. KARNATAKA ROVER 182 B. KESHAV PAI KARNATAKA ROVER 183 SHASHANKA. G. KARNATAKA ROVER 184 RAJESH KARNATAKA ROVER 185 NAVEEN KUMARA.K.A. KARNATAKA ROVER 186 YASHAS B.A. KARNATAKA ROVER 187 SHIVAPRASAD KARNATAKA ROVER 188 ASHWIN G. KARNATAKA ROVER 189 KARTHIK K.R. KARNATAKA ROVER 190 KARTHIKA. B. KARNATAKA ROVER 191 MANOJ. S. KARNATAKA ROVER 192 BHASKAR I MARATHI KARNATAKA ROVER 193 ABDUL KHADAR GANI KARNATAKA ROVER 194 NAGARAJ BHANDARKAR KARNATAKA ROVER 195 ANIL NAIK KARNATAKA ROVER 196 SOORAJ. P. NAIK KARNATAKA ROVER 197 NANDISH . B.G. KARNATAKA ROVER 198 ASWIKA SHETTY KARNATAKA RANGER 199 BINDU B.T. KARNATAKA RANGER 200 SUSHMITHA KARNATAKA RANGER 201 VANI G.K. KARNATAKA RANGER 202 SINCHANA D.R. KARNATAKA RANGER 203 DIVYA H.A. KARNATAKA RANGER 204 MALLIKA KARNATAKA RANGER 205 RAMYA K.A KARNATAKA RANGER 206 POORNIMA A.R KARNATAKA RANGER 207 SHREYA D'SOUZA KARNATAKA RANGER 208 KAVYASHREE M KARNATAKA RANGER 209 THANMAYA KARNATAKA RANGER 210 BHAVYA. M KARNATAKA RANGER 211 MEGHA M.S. KARNATAKA RANGER 212 JAYAKRUPA. K KARNATAKA RANGER 213 JYOTHSNA MASCARENHAS KARNATAKA RANGER 214 CLAIREN RODRIGUES KARNATAKA RANGER 215 SONA JAMES KARNATAKA RANGER 216 JOSNA C.J. KARNATAKA RANGER 217 LIVIN CHANGAPPA. K. KARNATAKA RANGER 218 MEGHANA.S. KARNATAKA RANGER

219 SANDHYA V KARNATAKA RANGER 220 YASHASWI KARNATAKA RANGER 221 JAVITA ANNS GONSALVES KARNATAKA RANGER 222 NOUFAL KARNATAKA ROVER 223 SHABAZ PASHA KARNATAKA ROVER 224 BHARATH KUMAR KARNATAKA ROVER 225 SYED TOUHID KARNATAKA ROVER 226 MOHAMMED FARDEEN KARNATAKA ROVER 227 PAVAN KUMAR V. KARNATAKA ROVER 228 RAJESHA .S.B. KARNATAKA ROVER 229 CHANDAN S.V. KARNATAKA ROVER 230 VINOD KUMAR S. KARNATAKA ROVER 231 BHARATH KUMAR M KARNATAKA ROVER 232 VENKATESH G. KARNATAKA ROVER 233 SANJU S. KARNATAKA ROVER

About the Camp Site:

The camp site was located at next to Police Nagar and was Known as Scouts and Guides Seva Nagar andwas been equipped with best facilities like proper accommodation in tents (separate for both rovers and rangers), hygienic and clean washrooms etc.

1st Day Report

Arrival, Registration, Settling Down

All the States reported themselves to the Camp Site i.e Scouts and Guides Seva Nagar ,Beside Police Nagar, Shravanabelagola as well as registered themselves to the event of First National Level Rovers and Rangers Service Camp during Bahubali Swamy Mahamastakabhishekaha held at Shravanabelagola,Hassan District,Karnataka.

Accommodation: States were allotted separate tents which allowed each member of the camp experience living in tents....the tents were equipped ground sheet...

They were requested to settle down, have their Lunch and prepare themselves for Flag Ceremony, Inauguration Session and Integration Session.

Flag Ceremony

Flag ceremony was conducted in front of NHQ Office by Leader of the Camp Shri.ANESH KUMAR, Regional Organizing Commissioner (S) Northern Region.

Inauguration Ceremony and Integration Session

The Inauguration Ceremony of First National Level Rovers and Rangers Service Camp during Bahubali Swamy Mahamastakabhishekaha held at Shravanabelagola,Hassan District,Karnataka took place under the able guidance of :

Smt.GEETA NATARAJ Vice-President of BS&G and State Commissioner (G)

Shri. M A KHALID, National Commissioner (S) of BS&G and State Commissioner (S),

Shri. ANEESH KUMAR, ROC(S-NR)and Leader of the Camp

Shri.Prabhakar Bhat,SOC(S)- Karnataka

Shri.Shankar,ASOC(S)-Karnataka

Shri.L T Lokesh, STC(S)-Karnataka

Shri.Madhusudhan,HWB(S)- Karnataka

And all other officials of the Bharat Scouts and Guides Karnataka State.

The Camp was Inaugurated By Smt.GEETA NATRAJ,Chief Guest and Shri.M A KHALID ,Guest of Honour and all other officials of the The Bharat Scouts and Guides Karnataka State. Everyone welcomed the Participants who had come to the Service Camp, wished them a happy stay at Shravanabelagola ,Hassan District, Karnataka. With best wishes all the staff Inaugurated the Camp.

Shri.ANEESH KUMAR ,Leader of the Camp gave a brief Description of the Camp Rules.

Shri.Madhusudhan Sir explained briefly about the duties of the Rovers and Rangers ,Places they will be deputed for Service and requested everyone to take care of their Health.

The camp had an Integration session in which we got to know our Fellow Ranger Leaders, Rover Leader and BSG Staff of Karnataka and other States. We got to know about their Experiences, about their Scouting/Guiding Life. They inspired us, motivated us, and showed us the way for our better Future in Life and in the career of Scouting and Guiding.

Camp Tour

The camp staff had planned a Camp Tour of Shravanabelagola which was very exciting and full of enjoyment. We were taken to the main attraction of Shravanabelagola the statue of Swamy Bahubali on the top of the Vindyagiri hill, different Nagaras, many other places by foot. We all had a very good time ... We took photographs of every thing... And enjoyed a lot...Although the Camp tour was a little Bit tiring and we got to know about the Camp Area its Divisions and the places where Service Duties will be allocated...

Lunch& Dinner

All the States Representing Different Parts Of the Country Had their Lunch and Dinner at 11:00-13:00 Hrs and 17:00-19:00 Hrs.

Food: The camp was provided with exceptional food which was very tasty, hygienically prepared and served in the bhojanalaya there was never a delay in providing food and the food .. We were provided food as per schedule and the food was exemplary....

Meeting

Meeting was held in the at the Gathering Arena at 20:30Hrs.Where all the Leaders and Participants Discussed Regarding Tomorrows Schedule, Issue of Identity Card of the Event and Distribution of Service Duties with the Leader of the Camp.

DAY 2 Report

Breakfast

The Rovers and Rangers were served with tasty and mouth watering Upma Prepared by Bhojanalaya. Everyone had a full tummy and were ready to render their services to all the people.

Flag Ceremony

Flag ceremony was conducted in front of NHQ Office by Leader of the Camp Shri.ANESH KUMAR, Regional Organizing Commissioner (S) Northern Region and all the Rovers,Rangers,Rover Leader and Ranger Leaders of the National Team.

Allotment of Service Duties

The main aspect of the camp was service and therefore there were a lot of service activities. States were divided into groups and each group was allotted with service activities all across shravanabelagola….which included:

 Service from top to bottom of  Service from top to bottom of Vindyagiri hill  Service at Hospitals  Service at Railway station  Service at Shravanabelagola Bus Station  Service at different nagaras like kalash nagar, thyagi nagar, panch kalyan nagar, swayam seva nagar, muni nagar etc….  Services at Bhojanalayas  Distribution of Buttermilk,Juice and Drinking Water

All the above services were made by the participants of the camp both rovers and rangers...

Brief report on the Services Rendered on the Second Day:

1. Service from top to bottom of Vindyagiri Hill(Bahubali) Rovers and rangers were allotted for water distribution and carrying water from bottom of the hill to the top of the hill, helping the old climbing the hill, physically handicapped and carrying children to the top and bottom of the hill, inspection of passes on top of the hill and helping the tourists out in the process of reaching the hill top and seating, Carrying Flowers from bottom to the tip of the hill etc…

2. Service on Chandragiri Hill Rovers and Rangers were deputed from the bottom of the hill to the top of the hill and at the for crowd control, distribution of water, Helping the needful to climb the Hill etc..

3. Service at Hospitals As Mahamastakabhisheka of Swamy Bahubali being a center of attraction of so many Tourists and People there are many Hospitals to assist the people who are ill… Rangers and Rovers were deputed there to assist the ill people and help them recover soon…

4. Service at Railway station Rovers and Rangers were deputed at the Railway station for helping the people coming to Shravanabelagola from different Places and Assisting them with how to reach Shravanabelagola Bus Station.

5. Service at Shravanabelagola Bus Station Rovers and Rangers were deputed at the Shravanabelagola Bus Station for helping the people coming to Shravanabelagola from different Places and assisting them with directions to the places they wanted to visit which includes Nagars and places in Shravanabelagola.

6. Service at different nagaras like kalash nagar, thyagi nagar, panch kalyan nagar, swayam seva nagar, muni nagar etc…. Services at various Nagars included rovers and rangers in keeping the surroundings clean, assisting with Directions on how to go and where to Go and reach their Destination Safely.

7. Services at Bhojanlayas Rovers and Ranger took active participation in serving food with a Smile and helping people to realize the Value of Food by preventing unwanted wastage of Food.

8. Distribution of Buttermilk, Juice and Drinking Water Rovers and rangers distributed Butter milk, Juice and Drinking water to the general public and participants during Rally.

Lunch:

All the Rangers and Rovers were served with tasty and Delicious Lunch which Included Rice, Samar, Curd,Chappathi,Sabzi etc…

Interactive session with PGR Sindhiya:

This was one of the most memorable experiences of the camp ...In the Evening after rendering service to the public, the State Chief Commissioner of Karnataka Shri. PGR SINDHYA heartly welcomed the Rovers and Rangers of the National Team and spent time interacting with rovers and rangers inspiring them.....motivating them to render Service….He also said that “One who lives for others, only Lives “.... We got to learn so many new things from him especially being patient, being happy and Render Service with a Smile. He is truly one of the inspiring role model in our life’s...He also Said that the main intention of this Camp is to “SERVICE TO ONE ,SERVICE TO ALL “ and do the best to fulfill the motto of rovers and Rangers “SERVICE” in this Camp.

Dinner And Lights OFF

Dinner was served in the respective bhojanalaya and the day was called off.

3rd DAY -5th DAY Report

Swachh Bharat

In the morning of Day 3, “SWACHH BHARAT “ was organized for the awareness of CLEAN AND GREEN INDIA i.e “SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAAN – THE NEED OF THE HOUR “ . So that everyone contributes for a better tomorrow and a brighter future for India.

Suprabhat Pheri

Rovers and Rangers actively participated in the Suprabhat Pheri in the Morning , Carrying flags, banners of the Mahamastakabhisheka ,with a melodious Suprabhat Song while walking with the tune ..

Service Activities

All other Service activities were as same as Day 2 but were allotted to different Groups at Different Time Intervals.

Most of the Rovers and Rangers were Deputed at the Vindyagiri Hill as it was the First Day of Mahamastabhisheka of Bahumbali Swamy.

6th DAY Report

All Faith Prayer followed by Flag Ceremony

All faith prayer was held on the morning of sixth day, all the Rover Leaders, Ranger Leaders,Rovers,Rangers and Leader of the Camp attended it.

FlagCeremony

Flag Ceremony was held after the All faith Prayer where everyone prepared themselves for the Closing Function .

ValedictoryFunction and Camp Closing Ceremony

The Valedictory of First National Level Rovers and Rangers Service Camp during Bahubali Swamy Mahamastakabhishekaha held at Shravanabelagola,Hassan District,Karnataka took place under the able guidance of :

Shri. ANEESH KUMAR, ROC(S-NR) Leader of the Camp

Shri.Analendra Sharma,ROC(S-SR)

Shri.Prabhakar Bhat,SOC(S)- Karnataka

Shri.L T Lokesh STC (S)-Karnataka

Shri.Madhusudhan ,HWB(S)-Karnataka

And all other officials of the Bharat Scouts and Guides Karnataka State.

Everyone congratulated the Participants who had come to the Service Camp, Wished them all the best for future camps in The Journey of Scouting and Guiding and handovered the Participation Certificate to all the participants of the Camp. Some of the Participants and the our fellow Leaders of the Camp shared their Experiences in the Camp .

The Staff of BS&G Karnataka praised the wonderful scouting movement and Service rendered by the National Team at the valedictory Function. The Chief Guest of the programme addressed the gathering by explaining the importance of scouting in human life to help poor and needy people, unity in diversity and to make every human being to become a good citizen of India.

The camp was declared officially closed after the Flag Lowering Ceremony.

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Finally this camp was one if those camps which you can't forget and which left a happy memory which I will always remember and Cherish... And maybe it’s indescribable to express our experiences ...In this camp….

Finally To Conclude.... I have done my best to fulfill the Rovers and Rangers Motto i.e “SERVICE”…. I wish to Rewind My Life and Experience the Same Camp Again …..

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