A boost to Indian Hospitality in Mangalore: The Ocean Pearl Hotel inaugurated

08.05.10 Mangalore : The Sagar Group of Hotels from Delhi has opened a 3-star hotel “Ocean Pearl” on Friday, when the Udupi Pejawar Math seer, Vishwesha Tirtha Swamiji, inaugurated the gorgeous building on Kodialbail (Ram Bhavan) circle by lighting the traditional lamp and blessed the owners.

Swamiji in his benediction talk on the occasion praised the owner Jayarama Banan, who has 14 hotels in India and abroad in possession, as a person who had positive thinking with solid hard work, and realised the need to combine the religious belief (Dharma) with socialistic welfare objectives, He insisted upon every local entrepreneur in business these days, having single-minded persistence with devotion and steady labour, to achieve the common welfare of all members in society. Industrial and entrepreneurial persons should involve themselves largely in religious and social benefit services alike, much like the present example set forth by Sagar Group Owner, Jayaram Banan. He has returned to the human society a major part of his earnings from various activities in the hospitality front, and his attitude is worthy of follow-up by others in business, the Udupi Guru added.

The Mathadhipathi of Subrahmanya monastery, Vidya Prasanna, was present. In his speech, the Subrahamanya seer laid emphasis on longer vision, values, courage and a definite goal to achieve success, surmounting problems on the way.

The Banan couple was honoured on the occasion by the two Gurus. Roshan Banan, son of the Couple and director K.S. Bhat were present.

In the press conference arranged later, Banan explained that a world class hotel has arrived in Mangalore, serving pure vegetarian food of excellence, from the Sagar Ratna Group of Delhi. It promises a rich living experience with a reasonable pricing list attached to it for customers who care and choose the best food in the Sagar’s Ocean Pearl restaurant. Accommodation is also available for tourists, both Indian and foreign.

Vikas Srivastava welcomed and conducted the press conference proceedings, while P.C. Roy referred to the history in the making at the Ocean Pearl. K. Sadashiv Bhat, director and Jayaram Banan were present on the occasion.