It is Mysuru’s own Trafalgar Square. With thousands of pigeons sharing space with locals and tourists alike who tend to patronise them by feeding them regularly.
Found mostly in the early hours of the day before they fly away, Helping Hands Jain Youth Organisation decided to feed these birds on a daily basis. The project called Kabutar Daan was launched on Janaury 1, 2015, and entailed providing grains to the birds daily and the organisation completed one year of pigeon feeding.
It organised a programme to mark the occasion in the presence of Jain religious monks and fed the birds which symbolise peace.
The project was patronised by various Jain organisations in the city, Pinjrapole Society, Sri Mukti Mahila Mandal, JCI Mysore Royal City, Jains International Trade Organisation, Royal Morning Walkers Group among others.
Under Kabutar Daan project, foodgrains, such as jowar, maize, wheat, fried grams, and others, were fed to the birds daily.
Besides, about 250 kg of grains were also fed every week at Sri Sthanakvasi Jain Bhavan, 3rd Cross, Mahaveer Nagar, Halladakeri in the city. The organisers said those who want to celebrate birthdays, anniversary or observe any special occasion by pigeon feeding may contact Anand Patwa 9845061976 or Rajan Baghmar 9845113334.
