Kannada and Culture Department Hosts 'Interview with Achievers' Program

Madikeri, Jul. 24: The Mysore Division of the Kannada and Culture Department and Kodagu District hosted a guest program for the ‘Interview with Achievers’ month with Padma Shri awardee Aimudiyanda Rani Machayya at the Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Hall of the Junior College in the city.

Padma Shri awardee and former president of the Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy Rani Machayya participated in the ‘Interview with Achievers’ month guest program and shared information about her life story including childhood, education, art performances, and government encouragement.

Nirmala Mathapathy, Joint Director of the Mysore Division of the Kannada and Culture Department, hosted the ‘Interview with Achievers’ month guest program. In the 70s, parents did not allow girls to leave the house. However, efforts were made to promote the traditional art performances of Kodagu. Rani Machayya said that the encouragement of the Kannada and Culture Department was immense in that regard. Rani Machayya said that since the last 50 years, a sincere effort has been made to convey the culture, customs and heritage of Kodagu by exhibiting Ummatthaat art performances in the country and abroad.

It is a joy to have taught Ummatthaat and Kolat art performances to thousands of girls. The family has given great encouragement to the art performances by the mother-in-law and father-in-law. In that regard, Ummatthaat performances have been performed everywhere with the cooperation of the family and the inspiration of the people of the district, he said. Ummatthaat and Kolat performances are being trained now as well. Those interested should come forward to learn. We should preserve and develop our tradition and art heritage, he said. It is special that the Ummatthaat performance team of Kodagu has given a cultural exchange art performance. He said that along with Ummatthaat and Kolat, Uruttikott art performance is being performed.

During his tenure as the president of the academy, efforts have been made to identify and preserve the dark places in the district. Emphasis has been placed on work-based learning. He said that programs have been organized in all areas of Kodagu district. There are abundant opportunities in today's fast-paced life, and they should be utilized. On this occasion, Rani Machayya advised not to be distracted for any reason.

She said that it is special to participate in the prestigious Hampi, Kadamba, Badami festivals, Dasara cultural programs, folk fairs, Chitradurga, Goa, Coastal, Nagpur festivals. The art form given by the elders should be preserved. Culture and tradition, as well as arts, should be ensured that they do not disappear. She said that studying art and literature is beneficial for everyone's mental health.

Municipal Council President P. Kalavathi said that Rani Machayya has worked in a way that people appreciate and brought fame to the district by serving as a member of the Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy twice and as its president once. Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy President Ajnikanda Mahesh Nachayya said that the interaction with the achievers is an unforgettable program. She said that Ummatat and Kolat performances have been spread everywhere in the multicultural country.

Junior College Principal Vijaya and others were present. Assistant Director of Kannada and Culture Department Kumar welcomed the gathering. Teacher Jayalakshmi narrated the program. Jayalakshmi and the team sang a national song. Registrar Chinnaswamy proposed the vote of thanks.

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