Don’t restrict the mela to yourself; invite people from other communities so that they can come to know more about Kodavas, said MLC R Dharmasena.
During the valedictory function of the two-day state-level Kodava Sahitya Samskruthika Mela organized by the Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy, Madikeri in association with Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, at the Scouts and Guides grounds here on Sunday he appreciated the academy for conducting the mela outside Madikeri.
Regarding a request by PG Chengappa, former vice-chancellor, UAS, Bengaluru, Dharmasena said, “The academy requested enhancing the annual grant from Rs 65 lakh to Rs 1 crore, but I requested the government to enhance it Rs 2 crore.”
Chengappa called upon the community to come together to conduct various programmes under the Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy so that the purpose of setting academy by government will be realized. During the event, various cultural and awareness programmes, including poets’ meet, were conducted. Due to the demise of two community persons and the ongoing exams, the turnout was not on expected lines.
Biddatanda S Thammaiah, chairman, Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy was also present.
The first book on the Mahabharata written in the Kodava language released
The first concise book on the Mahabharata written in the Kodava language by Kanathanda S Muthappa was brought out by the Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy. It was released by PG Chengappa, former VC, UAS, Bengaluru at the valedictory of the mela.
Muthappa, who hails from Thithimathi of Virajpet taluk in Kodagu district, is the elder brother of late superintendent of police K S Thammaiah, who had distinguished himself as chief of the anti-rowdy squad in Mysuru in the mid-1990s.
The KKSA took a year to complete the compilation of the book with Kannada as the script. The 300-page book will enable Kodavas and lovers of the language to read the epic in their mother tongue and comprehend the epic quickly.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Mysore / March 13th, 2016
National Badminton Coach Gopichand and former national athlete Aswini Nachappa being felicitated by ANU Vice-Chancellor A. Rajendra Prasad on Sunday. Registrar P. Rajasekhar and Rector K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao are seen.— Photo: T. Vijaya Kumar
Tech strides making GenX lazy, says ace shuttler Pullela Gopichand
A week-long seminar involving internationally acclaimed sports experts and coaches in formulating a physical and sports literacy programme and ways and means to inculcate sports into everyone’s life will be held at Acharya Nagarjuna University from Monday.
Speaking to the media persons, Chief National Badminton coach Pullela Gopichand, the chief patron of ‘Sports for Life – India’ initiative here on Sunday, said that technological advancement was creating imbalance in the lives of the youngster generation making them languid and inert.
“Spending a big chunk of time talking over mobiles, watching television, surfing laptops and eating unhealthy food is taking a heavy toll on the youngsters. Rural games like Thokkudubilla, Karra Billa, Donga Police and hide and seek gave an opportunity for the erstwhile generation some physical movement in the evenings making them strong and fit. The experts will be discussing several aspects before coming up with suggestions as per the Indian conditions,” said the ace shuttler.
He said experts like Canadians Mr. Richard Way, a long term athlete development expert, Dr. Stephen Norris, a sports physiologist, Mr. Ram Nayyar; head coach of Canadian national badminton team and Ms. Ashwini Nachappa, former international athlete, would participate in the seminar.
Curriculum for schools, colleges
Senior coaches like Mohammad Arif (badminton), Ramesh Nagapuri (Athletics), Ms. Aradhana Sharma, sports nutritionist, Ms. Mala Honnatti, a marathoner, Mr. Aashish Contractor, sports medicine expert and others will help the core team formulate a curriculum for the schools and colleges.
Right age for initiation
At the seminar, several stakeholders such as physical education teachers, district sports administrators, sports association members, students of Sarva Shikhsa Abhiyan and Kastruba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya will take part.
The experts will discuss the right age for the initiation into sports, creating opportunities to excel and sprucing up right kind of infrastructure and right quantity and quality of food intake and several other basic components.
Draft to be prepared
“The findings from the seminar will be culled in to a draft and would be presented to the powers-that-be for the future course of action in the 13 districts of the Andhra Pradesh,” said Gopichand.
Acharya Nagarjuna University Vice-Chancellor P. Rajendra Prasad felicitated Arjuna awardee Ashwini Nachappa.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Vijayawada / by Special Correspondent / Vijayawada – March 14th, 2016
Kodava Sahitya Academy Chairman (extreme left) Biddatanda S. Thammaiah, Legal Advisor to Karnataka CM Palachanda Brijesh Kalappa (extreme right) and artiste Chekkera Pancham Thyagaraj seen with AICC President Sonia Gandhi at her 10 Janpath residence in Delhi.
New Delhi :
The Kodava Sahitya Academy has demanded an exclusive Rajya Sabha (RS) seat for Kodavas on the lines of Anglo-Indian community and conferment of Bharat Ratna posthumously on the country’s first Field Marshal, Gen.K.M. Cariappa.
A delegation of Kodava Sahitya Academy, comprising its Chairman Biddatanda S. Thammaiah, Legal Advisor to Karnataka Chief Minister Palachanda Brijesh Kalappa and artiste Chekkera Pancham Thyagaraj, which met AICC President Sonia Gandhi at her 10 Janpath residence here recently, apprised her of the current status of Kodavas.
Responding to the delegation’s plea, Sonia Gandhi said that she was aware of Kodagu district’s unique geographical features, Kodava culture and traditions.
Recalling that Gen. K.S. Thimmaya’s sister Ammi was a Personal Secretary of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi reminded that it was Rajiv Gandhi’s Government which bestowed the ‘Field Marshal’ title on Gen. K.M. Cariappa on Jan. 14, 1986.
Sonia also assured that she would look into the demands of Kodavas and respond appropriately, said Brijesh Kalappa.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / March 10th, 2016
Kodavas seek Bharat Ratna award for Field Marshall K.M. Cariappa
Mysuru :
“It is not just a spur of the moment to seek benefits, but the culture and tradition practiced by Kodavas are akin to tribals in the State, hence Kodavas need to be accorded the status of tribals”, urged Chief Minister Siddharamaiah’s Legal Advisor Palachanda Brijesh Kalappa, who is also the spokesman of All India Congress Committee (AICC), here yesterday.
Addressing a huge gathering at the two-day Kodava Literary and Cultural Festival at the Scouts and Guides Grounds organised by Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Akademy, he said “Earlier, especially post-independence, Kodava IPS officers were in large numbers. Now, the number of such officers in civil services has dwindled, as Kodavas are not eligible to get their due share in top service-oriented jobs owing to lack of reservations”.
Claiming that Kodava language has a rich history of over 1,000 years and is older than Malayalam, he added that there is a need to preserve the language for posterity, besides carving a niche in defence services, the community members should also achieve in other fields, thus spreading the innate Kodava culture among all.
Regional Commissioner A.M. Kunjappa, speaking on the occasion said that there are many possibilities of Kodava culture and tradition facing threat as the people of the land are migrating to other places and added that instead, Kodavas should spread the essence of their land among their off-springs.
Earlier, inaugurating the grand cultural procession at the North Gate of Mysore Palace, Kunjappa said ‘One or two-day cultural programmes is not enough to spread the Kodava culture. It should be taught to the younger generations on a daily basis’.
Kodavas seek Bharat Ratna to K.M. Cariappa: Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Akademy Chairman Biddatanda S. Thammaiah yesterday urged the Central Government to confer the Country’s highest Civilian Award “Bharat Ratna” posthumously on Field Marshall K.M. Cariappa during the on-going two-day State-level Kodava Sahitya Samskruthika Mela in city.
Stating that Kodava Culture, tradition and practices have been widely appreciated, he rued ”Unfortunately successive governments have failed to make serious attempts to bring Kodavas into the mainstream.”
He added that there are no able leaders to raise the problems and issues of Kodavas in the Parliament or in the Legislative Assembly.
Book Release: Meanwhile, Assistant Professor Dr. Kaveri Prakash, whose book titled ‘Kodavara Samskaragalu’ in Kannada highlighting traditions of Kodava Culture was released on the occasion, pointed out that all cultures and traditions are fast vanishing due to modernisation and stressed the need to protect them
Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Akademy Chairman Biddatanda S. Thammaiah, State Handicrafts Development Corporation Chairperson Shantheyanda Veena Achhaiah, Mysuru Kodava Samaja President Moovera Kuttappa, Balyamanda M. Nanaiah and others were among those present.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / March 13th, 2016
Poetess Kasthuri Govindammayya is seen addressing the gathering during the Kavigoshti at Scouts and Guides Grounds here this morning. Picture rights shows a section of audience.
Mysuru :
The second and concluding day of the two-day State-level Kodava Sahitya Samskruthika Mela organised by Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy, Madikeri, in association with Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, at the Scouts and Guides Grounds behind the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) office here, began with Kavigoshti (poets meet) this morning.
Poet Kiriyamada Raj Kushalappa of Hudikeri recited poems on ‘Kodava land’, while poetess Mukkatira Akkamma Nanjappa from Ammatti recited poems with the theme ‘Mother’ and poetess Maluvanda Nalini Bindu from Arameri, recited poems on ‘Selfless service’.
Senior writer and poetess Badakadamanda Kasthuri Govindammayya, chaired the Kavigoshti session. Commenting on the recited poems, Kasthuri Govindammayya said that Raj Kushalappa’s poems highlighted the sacred relationship between the mother and land.
Observing that it was fortunate to be born in Kodagu, which is a rich mix of nature and unique culture, she regretted the migration of Kodavas to far off places.
Noting that Akkamma Nanjappa’s poems were based on the theme ‘Mother’ and focussed on the hardships faced by a mother in bringing up her children, she lamented the growing tendency of children sending their aged parents to old age homes, with least regard for them.
Bemoaning the declining interest among Kodavas, especially the younger generation, for Kodava Sahitya, Govindammayya cautioned that Kodava Sahitya would lose its identity if immediate measures were not taken for attracting the youth towards Kodava Literature and Culture.
The Kavigoshti was followed by a seminar in which senior advocate Pandanda D. Medappa presented a paper titled ‘Varthamanathara Kodag’, while Ponjanda Lovely Appaiah presented a paper titled ‘Kodavada Samskruthi.’
Star of Mysore Editor-in-Chief Kaliyantanda B. Ganapathy, who presided over the seminar, said that Kodagu has unique geographical features, which needs to be preserved at any cost. He was summing up the talks given by P.D. Medappa and Lovely Appaiah.
Regretting that not much was being done for retaining Kodagu’s unique identity and culture, which he said was fast changing, Ganapathy called for serious thoughts over the issue at least in the future.
Highlighting the need for the involvement of more youths in politics in order to fight for the geographical identity of Kodagu district and for protecting the political rights of the Kodavas and other 18 Kodava language speaking people in Kodagu, Ganapathy urged the youngsters to be politically conscious. He called upon the youth to join any political party and strive to identify themselves in politics. The valedictory of the two-day event will take place later this evening.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / March 13th, 2016
Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha is seen lighting the traditional lamp to inaugurate the two-day State-level Kodava Literary and Cultural Fest at Scouts and Guides Ground in city this morning. Others seen are (from left) former President of Mysuru Kodava Samaja Dr. A.A. Kuttappa, Samaja President M.K. Kuttappa, Regional Commissioner A.M. Kunjappa, Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd., Chairperson Veena Achaiah, Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy Chairman B.S. Thammaiah, Legal Advisor to Karnataka Chief Minister Brijesh Kalappa, former VC of Hampi University Prof. H.J. Lakkappa Gowda, Folklore University VC Prof. Ambalike Hiriyanna, Joint Director of Kannada and Culture Balwant Rao Patil, In-charge Assistant Director of Kannada and Culture Department (Kodagu) S.I. Bhavikatti and Academy Registrar Umarabba.
Mysuru:
Observing that Kodava culture and traditions can be likened to that of Parsi community, which is known for its unity, entrepreneurship and large heartedness, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha said that patriotism runs in the blood of every Kodava.
He was speaking after inaugurating the two-day State-level Kodava Sahitya-Samskruthika Mela at Haradasa Appaneravanda Appachha Kavi Vedike at the Scouts and Guides ground near the Deputy Commissioner’s office here this morning.
Stating that he had great affection for Kodavas, Simha said that however, he has a little grouse against Kodavas for migrating to other places in search of work and other profession, after leaving their homeland Kodagu.
Pointing out that Kodavas celebrate three major festivals in a year — Huthri, Kail Poldh and Cauvery Sankramana — the MP wondered how many Kodavas were really interested in farming and cultivating paddy and other crops.
Noting that Kodava community had given great warriors like Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa and General K.S. Thimayya to the nation, Simha lamented the declining number of Kodavas joining the armed forces of late.
Expressing concern over the sharply declining Kodava influence in the armed forces, Simha warned that one day a gallery of Kodava Army Officers has to be set up for the future generation as reminiscence of the past, if the trend continued.
Expressing disappointment over declining cultural values, traditions and unity among Kodavas, Simha said this can be seen in the lack of development of Kodava Samaja buildings across Kodagu district.
Suggesting creating of an exclusive space at the newly-constructed Kodagu DC Office building at Madikeri for displaying the rich Kodava culture, heritage and traditions to future generation, the MP stressed on the need for inculcating Kodava culture among younger generations of the community.
Highlighting the need for maintaining unity and affection among Kodavas, Simha called for appropriate measures for further strengthening of Kodava culture and traditions.
Earlier, the Reception Committee Chairman Dr. Adengada A. Kuttappa hoisted the flag. Kodava Sahitya Academy Registrar Umarabba welcomed. Academy Chairman Biddatanda S. Thammaiah presided.
Mysuru Kodava Samaja President Moovera K. Kuttappa, Regional Commissioner Appachettolanda M. Kunjappa, Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Chairman Shantheyanda Veena Achaiah, Legal Advisor to the Chief Minister Palachanda Brijesh Kalappa, former Hampi Kannada University VC Prof. H.J. Lakkappa Gowda, Karnataka Folklore University VC Prof. Ambalike Hiriyanna, Joint Director of Kannada and Culture Balwant Rao Patil, Department of Kannada and Culture Assistant Director (Kodagu) S.I. Bhavikatti and others were present.
The two-day event features a book exhibition, an informative expo on Kodava land, literature, culture and geographical features, Kodava Folk art contests followed by a host of cultural programmes. Tomorrow, the second and concluding day of the Mela, will feature kavighosti at 11 am followed by a seminar at 12 noon.
The valedictory will take place at 4 pm with former Agriculture University VC Prof. P.G. Chengappa delivering the valedictory address.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / March 12th, 2016
A grand cultural procession marked the start of the two-day State-level Kodava Sahitya-Samskruthika Mela organised by Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy, Madikeri (Kodagu), in association with Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, in city this morning.
Regional Commissioner Appachettolanda M. Kunjappa launched the procession in front of Kote Anjaneya- swamy Temple at the North Gate of the Palace by firing a gun shot in the air. Hundreds of Kodavas, attired in traditional costumes, marched in the colourful procession, accompanied by cultural troupes and a tableau depicting Kodava marriage.
The procession passed through Sliver Jubilee Clock Tower, Gandhi Square, Sayyaji Rao Road, Dufferin Clock Tower (Chikkagadiyara) and D. Devaraj Urs Road, before reaching the Scouts and Guides grounds near the DC’s office where a stage programme was held.
Academy Chairman Biddatanda S. Thammaiah, Mysuru Kodava Samaja President Moovera K. Kuttappa, Vice-President Ballyamanda M. Nanaiah and others took part in the cultural jamboree.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / March 12thj, 2016
The organisers overseeing the preparations for the mela.
Mysuru :
Mysuru city has geared up to host the two-day State-level Kodava Sahitya-Samskruthika Mela organised by Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy, Madikeri, (Kodagu), in association with Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, at the Scouts and Guides ground behind the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office here on Mar.12 and 13.
Cultural procession: Regional Commissioner Appachettolanda M. Kunjappa will flag off the Kodava cultural procession at Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple at the North Gate of the Palace at 10 am tomorrow. The procession will pass through the Clock Tower, Gandhi Square, Sayyaji Rao Road, Dufferin Clock Tower (Chikkagadiyara) and D. Devaraj Urs Road before reaching the Mela venue at Scouts and Guides ground. About 25 cultural troupes will participate in the procession.
Bus facility:
The organisers have arranged bus facility from the Scouts and Guides ground to Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple to ferry the Kodavas taking part in the procession. The participants will have to park their vehicles at the ground and avail of the bus facility.
Mela inauguration:
Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha will inaugurate the Kodava Literary Fest at 11.30 am tomorrow after flag hoisting by former MLC Meriyanda C. Nanaiah. Chamarajanagar MP R. Dhruvanarayan, Madikeri MLA Appachu Ranjan, Chamaraja MLA Vasu, Legal Advisor to Chief Minister Palachanda Brijesh Kalappa, Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd., Chairperson Shantheyanda Veena Achaiah, Incharge Assistant Director of Kannada and Culture Department, Kodagu District, S.I. Bhavikatti and Mysuru Kodava Samaja President Moovera K. Kuttappa will be the chief guests. Academy Chairman Biddatanda S. Thammaiah will preside.
CD and Book release:
On the occasion ‘Kundul Kyamo’ Kodava Music CD (composed by Boppanda Jeffry Aiyappa and Ulliyada Dotty Poovaiah) and three books ‘Kodavara Samskaragalu’ (authored by Dr. Kaveri Prakash); ‘Yaksha Prashne’ (Kechamada Subbamma Thimmaiah) and ‘Mahabharata’ (Kanathanda S. Muthappa) will be released by dignitaries. Ballyamanda M. Nanaiah, Vice-President of Mysuru Kodava Samaja will inaugurate the book exhibition at the venue.
Contests:
The afternoon session will feature Kodava folk art contests for boys and girls which will be inaugurated by Industrialist Machanda Jaya Chinnappa and Maneyapanda Mary Cariappa respectively at 2 pm.
Cultural programme:
Kodava Thakk Jananga Okkoota President Korakuttira Sara Chengappa will inaugurate the cultural programmes at 5.30 pm. Kodagu Sahakara Sangha (Mysuru) President Chambanda Nanjamma, Virajpet Cauvery PU College Lecturer Aangira Kusum and Kodagu Jilla Kembatti Abhivruddhi Samaja President Doddakuttada Ramu Ayyappa will be the chief guests.
On Mar. 13 – Kavigoshti:
The second day of the mela will begin with Kavigoshti at 11 am under the Chairmanship of Poetess Badakadamanda Kasthuri Govindammayya. Kadyamada Rita Bopaiah, Kiriyamada Raj Kushalappa, Mukkatira Akkamma Nanjappa and Maluvanda Nalini Bindu will recite poems.
Seminar:
The kavigoshti will be followed by a seminar at 12 noon which will be presided by Star of Mysore Editor-in-Chief Kaliyatanda B. Ganapathy. Senior Advocate Pandanda D. Medappa will present a paper titled ‘Varthamanathra Kodag’ while Ponjanda Lovely Appaiah will present a paper titled ‘Kodavada Samskruthi.’
Valedictory:
Former Vice-Chancellor of Agriculture University Dr. P. G. Chengappa will deliver the valedictory address at 4pm. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, Virajpet MLA Kombarana G. Bopaiah, MLCs Dharmasena and Mandepanda Sunil Subramani, former MP H. Vishwanath, Karnataka High Court Advocate Chandramouli and former President of Mysuru Kodava Samaja Dr. Adenganda A. Kuttappa will be the chief guests. Academy Chairman Biddatanda S. Thammaiah will preside.
On the occasion, prizes will be distributed to the winners of various contests. The mela will conclude later in the evening with variety of cultural programmes and Kodava Orchestra.
Kodavas from different parts of the State are expected to attend the fest and demonstrate a melange of activities during the two-day jamboree. The mela, which is hosted once in three years, is being held in Mysuru for the second time. Earlier, it was held in Mysuru in 2003.
The organisers have made arrangements to provide boarding and lodging facilities to all artistes. Also free vegetarian food will be served to all those attending the event on both the days.
For details contact Ph: 08272-229074 or 0821- 2415644 or 2410173.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / March 11th, 2016
Splitsvilla’s host and popular MTV VJ, Nikhil Chinapa’s wife Pearl is up for a noble cause. Recently, Nikhil’s wife Pearl chopped off her tresses to donate her hair to cancer patients. Pearl, who visted Jaslok Hospital on Women’s Day, found out celebrity hair stylist and ex-Bigg Boss contestant, Sapna Bhavnani, cutting hair for cancer patients.
Looking at this initiative, Pearl also decided to bid adieu to her long hair and chopped them off for hair wigs of cancer diagnosed patients.
Hair donation is a concept many celebrities have been supporting and Sapna Bhavnani has been attached to this cause for long now. Hair donation raises money and awareness for cancer patients and make wigs for them.
It was an inspirational initiative by Pearl to support the movement along with Sapna. Doting husband Nikhil, took this to Social Media by posting pictures of Pearl’s hair before and after, and expressing how proud he is of her.
Before Pearl, we reported Digangana Suryavanshi chopped her long hair off after taking Salman Khan’s advice. The talented actress looks stunning with her new locks now. Also, in news, recently is Avika Gor, of ‘Balika Vadhu’ fame, who has also cut her hair too short.
TV Times conducted a poll amongst the fans asking which celebs’ new look impresses them the most. Have a look
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> TV> News / TNN / March 09th, 2016
From left: Biddatanda S. Thammaiah, President, Kodava Sahitya Academy; Mechanda M. Ponnappa, Hon. Treasurer, Kodava Samaja, Mysuru; Moovera K. Kuttappa, President, Kodava Samaja, Mysuru; Ballyamanda M. Nanaiah, Vice-President of the Samaja; Mandira P. Kalaiah, Hon. Secretary of the Samaja; Madetira Belliappa, Academy Member; Mechanda M. Karumbaiah, Kodava Mela Arrangement Committee Chairman and Kekada M. Belliappa, Mela Publicity Committee Chairman seen releasing the handbook on the ensuing Kodava Literary Fest.
Mysuru :
The Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy in association with Mysuru Kodava Samaja will be hosting a two-day State-level Kodava Sahitya Mela in city on Mar.12 and 13.
Announcing this at the press meet at Kodava Samaja in Vijayanagar 2nd stage here on Sunday, the Academy Chairman Biddatanda S. Thammaiah said the Mela will be held at the Scouts and Guides ground behind the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office here. Kodavas from different parts of the State are expected to attend the fest and demonstrate a melange of activities in the event, he said.
The Mela will commence with the offering of puja at Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple at the North Gate of the Palace at 10 am on Mar. 12 and a grand procession will be taken out from the temple to the Literary Fest venue.
Regional Commissioner Appachattolanda M. Kunjappa will flag off the procession, which will pass through the Clock Tower, Gandhi Square, Sayyaji Rao Road, Dufferin Clock Tower (Chikkagadiyara) and D. Devaraj Urs Road before reaching Scouts and Guides ground. About 25 cultural troupes will demonstrate a variety of Kodava folk-arts, Thammaiah said and added that thousands of Kodavas from across the State are expected to take part in the two-day jamboree.
Continuing, he said the Mela will feature a variety of cultural events like Bolkaat, Ummathaat, Kolaat, Kathiyaat, Balopat, Valagathaat, Pariya Kali and Kodava Pat Paipoti. Besides, poetry sessions, seminars on Kodagu, cultural activities, exhibition of good-old traditional equipments and book expo have been organised during the Mela, he said and added that people’s representatives from Mysuru and Kodagu districts will attend the event.
Pointing out that the Academy hosts the Mela once in three years and Mysuru city is playing host to the event for the second time, he said that the Academy has been organising a variety of events round-the-year to promote Kodava culture and tradition.
Mysuru hosted the Kodava Mela for the first time when S.M. Krishna was the Chief Minister in 2003 and the city is hosting the event again after a gap of 13 years, he said and added that arrangements have been made to provide to boarding and lodging facilities to all artistes. Also free vegetarian food will be served to all those attending the event.
Stating that the Government provided Rs. 60 lakh every year to the Academy, Thammaiah urged the government to hike this grant to Rs. 1 crore and to allot more funds in this year’s budget to be utilised for the overall development of the Kodava Academy. He said the Academy was planning to host Vishwa Kodava Sammelana in Bengaluru next year.
A handbook on the event was released at the press meet which was also attended by Academy Members Dr. Mechira Subash Nanaiah, Madetira Belliappa, Mookairira Leelavathi, Mullenganda Baby Chondamma and Samaja Joint Secretary C. Prema Uthaiah. For details contact Ph: 08272-229074 or 0821- 2415644 or 2410173.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Tuesday – March 08th, 2016
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