05/01/2026
𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇 – “𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐀𝐍𝐈”
Presenting our 12th Calendar, a tribute to the queens who shaped history, ruled with grace, and fought with fire.
𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐀𝐍𝐈 — 𝐎𝐜𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ✨
Portraying Queen Abbakka Chowta, the fearless Tuluva queen of Ullal, remembered for her indomitable spirit, sharp strategy, and unmatched resistance against colonial power.
In the first frame, she stands in Ullal, her coastal town resting in calm dignity. The land breathes peace, strength, and self-rule, a queen rooted in her people, her soil, and her legacy. Her presence speaks of quiet authority, a ruler who belonged to her land, not above it.
In the second, she transforms into a warrior of fire and resolve, fiercely defending Ullal against invading forces. Sword raised, eyes unshaken, she becomes the shield of her people, a queen who refused to bow, fought the Portuguese with relentless courage, and proved that resistance itself is royalty.
“Her land stood because she stood first, unbroken, unafraid, unforgettable.”
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Theme: Queen Abbakka Chowta — The Warrior Queen of Ullal, Symbol of Resistance & Sovereignty
About Shashi Shetty: she is the dynamic Regional Senior Commercial Director for the Middle East, Africa, Turkey, and Central Asia in the hospitality industry. A vibrant leader with the fire of Queen Abbakka Chowta, she balances strategy with strength, grace with fearlessness. An accomplished stage performer, Best Player awardee in throwball, and an active organizer of cultural and religious community events, she reflects deep-rooted cultural pride and modern leadership. Grounded, bold, and inspiring, Shashi continues to lead with purpose and power.
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