Dr. Udayashankar Calls for Preservation of Ancient Culture

Madikeri, August 30: In these days of new technology and innovation, we should not forget our ancient culture and practices and adopt them in our lives, said city doctor and writer Dr. Nadibailu Udayashankar.

He was speaking at the inauguration of the Sri Raghavendra Aradhana and Dasara Kirthana program as part of World Music Day, organized by the Sruthilaya team in collaboration with the Kodagu Kannada and Culture Department and Kodagu Brahmin Education Development Fund at the city's Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Kalyana Mantapa. The Dasara tradition is rich in this country. He said that the Dasara tradition has created the belief that God will keep us safe no matter what difficulties and challenges we face.

Ramachandra Mooguru, President of Kodagu Brahmin Education Development Fund, said that the Brahmin Education Development Fund will collaborate with such programs with the aim of promoting art and culture.

“Shakti” Editor G. Chidvilas said that music has the power to forget the pain and suffering within us. 

He said that Haridas was responsible for creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquility in the society through devotional music in those days.

Madikeri Taluk Janapada Parishad President Anil H.T. said that most of the artists are active and involved in art programs in the district. However, it is ironic that artists are still not getting good quality government art halls in the district headquarters Madikeri and taluk centers. In this regard, all the artists should unite and draw the attention of the government and get a good art hall soon, he said.

Shrutilaya Group President Veena S. Holla said that the Shrutilaya Group, which started with 4 women 7 years ago, has today given many music programs with 13 women not only in the district but also in various parts of the state, thereby instilling a taste for music in the young generation. He said that he was satisfied with the work done.

Geetha Sampath Kumar, Lakshmi Eshwar Bhat, Swati Arun, Tanushree Rao, .Chaitra Guruprasad prayed, Savita Guruprasad welcomed, Dr. Gayatri Devi narrated, and Mamata Shasthi proposed the vote of thanks. Senior artists G. Chidvilas and Sandhya Chidvilas sang devotional songs during the inauguration program. 15 teams from the district participated in the Dasara Kirtan program organized in collaboration with the Kannada and Culture Department.

Sri Vinayaka Seva Trust Kadakkadu. Jayalakshmi K and team. Madikeri., Arya Vaishya Bhajana Team, Kushalnagar, Vijaya Vinayaka Team, Madikeri. Devakolli Bhajana Team, Bhagavathi Vipra Mahila Sangh, Gonikoppa, Megha Bhat and team, Madikeri. Kodanda Rama Bhajana Team. Madikeri, Prajna Kala Kendra Madikeri, Sri Vatsa Sangha, Madikeri, Kannika Parameshwari Team Madikeri., Dance Bhajan Team Uduwat Motte (A), Nritya Bhajan Team Uduwatmotte (B), Ramanjaneya Bhajan Board Women's Team, Ramanjaneya Bhajan Men's Team, Madikeri.

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