Damanthar Gowda Calls for Protection of the Semi-Language Culture

Madikeri, May 26: The Semi-Language Culture and Sahitya Academy programs are reaching the village level, and further efforts should be made for Semi-Language learning and development, said Dr. Mantar Gowda, MLA from Madikeri assembly constituency.

He spoke while launching the procession of the Semi-Language Gramotsava program at the premises of Maragodu Gowda Samaj under the joint auspices of Karnataka Semi-Language Culture and Sahitya Academy and Maragodu Gowda Samaj.

If Semi-Language, a sub-language of Kannada, is preserved and developed, it is possible to take the Kannada language to further heights. In this regard, Semi-Language should be taught to children and youth. Semi-Language is a unique language and is close to the Kannada language. In that direction, Dr. Mantar Gowda called for preserving Semi-Language culture, literature, heritage, customs and beliefs.

Speaking at the meeting, Karnataka Arebhashe Sanskriti and Sahitya Academy President Sadananda Mavaji said that many books are being brought out through the academy. Similarly, the quarterly book ‘Hingara’ is being published, which should be available to every family. Studying books will help in the development of Aryashe and literature. In that regard, children will be facilitated in learning Aryashe. Aryashe has grown into a business language today. In that regard, he called for everyone to speak Aryashe without hesitation.

Efforts have been made to develop Aryashe learning by establishing Aryashe associations in schools and colleges. In this regard, it has been convenient for the introduction of language, literature, culture and arts. By organizing drama performances in Aryashe, Aryashe has taken the initiative to reach everyone. He said that emphasis has been placed on the culture and development of the houses by organizing many seminars.

Former Academy President Kolya Girish said that the Karnataka Aryashe Sanskriti and Sahitya Academy has been doing good work since its inception. Efforts are being made to spread the culture, literature, arts and heritage of the semi-language everywhere. He said that steps have been taken for the development of the semi-language by publishing many books. Taluk President of the Guarantee Schemes Implementation Committee Mandrira Mohandas spoke and opined that Gramotsava and Gadinad Utsava are helpful in preserving the culture, literature and arts of the semi-language.

President of the Maragodu Gowda Samaj, Kattemane Janardhan, spoke and said that the semi-language should be further preserved and developed. If the language survives, the society can survive. Similarly, the semi-language that has been preserved since time immemorial should be taken to further heights, he said.

Former President of the Gowda Vidya Sangha of Mysore, Thotambailu Manohar, spoke and said that the semi-language should be encouraged by using it more and more. He said that it is a good development to recognize and encourage semi-language talents who have achieved success in various fields.

Retired principal Cheriyamane Ramachandra said that the history and historical background of the semi-linguists are unique, and the life and agricultural activities of the semi-linguists are unique. The semi-linguists live from Kasaragod to Arakalagod, from Dakshina Kannada to Periyapattanam, and they should be encouraged to speak the semi-linguist more and more.

The semi-linguist tradition, culture, customs and beliefs are different. He explained that the culture of the pattedar, palace-gurumane, festivals, Hariseve, Keddas festival, Sobane words have a different civilization.

Program coordinator Sandeep Poolakanda said that there are many languages ​​in the country, and language and culture are inseparable from everyone. Semi-linguist culture and literature should remain. There should be unity in society. More emphasis should be placed on language and culture.

The book ‘The Story of the Prime Minister’ written by Surtale Warija was released on this occasion.

Several books brought out by the Arebhashe Sanskriti and Sahitya Academy were given to the Maragod Gram Panchayat. The leaseholders of Maragod were honored on this occasion.

President of Maragod Agricultural Lease Cooperative Society Kangira Satish, President of Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada Gowda Samaj, Bangalore, Panattale Palangappa, former President of Maragod Gowda Samaj, Devajana Nanaiah, retired police officer Appayandra Devaiah, Academy members Sudan Eerappa, P.S. Karyappa, Tejkumar Kudekal, Kudpaje Prakash, Chandravathi Baddadka, Latha Prakash Kudpaje, Vinod Moodagadde, Maragod Gram Panchayat PDO Shobharani and others were present.

Vinod Moodagadde welcomed. Deenaprabha and Teja Praveen narrated. Rohini Cheriyamane and the team prayed. Venkatesh proposed vote of thanks. Cultural programs were held after the assembly program.

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