Mangaluru witnesses heart-warming unity: Sweet rice rotis bring Hindus and Muslims together at Ajilamogaru Urus

Mangaluru: While the coastal belt is often unfairly tagged as a hub of communal tensions, there are countless stories of unity that rarely make headlines. One such shining example is found in Ajilamogaru, where an age-old tradition continues to blur religious boundaries with warmth and devotion.

At the Ajilamogaru Jumma Masjid’s annual Urus, Hindus and Muslims gather as one family. The highlight of this celebration is the distribution of Malida Prasad in the name of Hazrat Syed Baba Fakhruddin Auliya—an age-old ritual cherished equally by both communities. The sweet rice rotis prepared for the occasion are more than just food; they are symbols of affection, equality and shared culture.

For local women, the Urus is almost like a homecoming—an event that rekindles childhood memories, strengthens bonds, and reaffirms the harmony that has existed here for generations.

In a region often judged by outsiders for the wrong reasons, Ajilamogaru stands tall as a reminder that communal harmony is alive, celebrated, and deeply rooted in its people.