Sarathi Socio-Cultural Trust proudly announces that Shri Tejasvi Surya, Member of Parliament from Bangalore South, would be inaugurating the Durga Puja 2019, on 3rd October. It's a matter of great pride and elation that Shri Surya has gracefully consented to be a part of the celebration which has transcended the boundaries of provincialism, ethnicity and languages. Sarathi Socio-Cultural Trust is delighted that its reputation would surely befit the stature of its chief guest, Shri Surya, who is serving Karnataka and India in various roles.

Sarathi Socio-Cultural Trust is a non-profit organization in Bangalore, founded in 2003. The organization is involved in organizing socio-cultural events in Bangalore, the highlight being the grand Durga Puja. Sarathi encourages people from all communities to participate in its cultural fiesta, branded as SAMMAD, an Indian cultural extravaganza, which was inaugurated by the likes of Justice Santhosh Hegde, Captain Gopinath and Ashok Soota over the years. One of the oldest in the city, it's more contemporary in terms of crowd among the various Durga Puja celebrations in Bangalore.