Krushna Parida (99), Kanduri Charan Nayak (97), Radhakrushna Pattnaik (95) and Nrusimha Ratha (95) of Athagarh were worshipped with sandal water, flowers by the Athagarh Bikash Parishad (ABP), a socio-cultural organisation, here and felicitated with bouquets and shawls in a special get-together at the Hanuman temple at Chandabali Square.
Chief guest of the programme Pandit Niranjan Rath praised the drive of the ABP in organising such a unique event of honouring the seniors of the area on the occasion of Prathamastami when seniors of every family are worshipped.
ABP president Ramnarayan Mohanty coordinated the programme. Enduri cakes were distributed to all present.