Parents' Home Hosts Inauguration of Book Fair

Madikeri, June 2: Books are a beacon in cultivating good culture, and Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy President Ajnikanda C. Mahesh Nachaiah called on parents to leave their mobile phones and devote some time to reading books.

Presiding over the 11th Kodava Book Fair inauguration program held at Parents' Home in Balamberi, Kadiyathnadu, he said that what we read, listen to and learn in our lives will never be forgotten from our minds. Along with this, the immense knowledge hidden in books will never be erased. Therefore, knowledge from books can show the way to good culture. The special culture of the Kodava people has been responsible for upholding the name of the entire nation. In such a situation, it is better to keep away from mobile phones and cultivate the culture of reading books, even if it is for half an hour a day.

He recalled the family background of the elders and their service in the social and cultural fields.

Speaking after inaugurating the book fair, Chief Minister's Legal Advisor and MLA A.S. Ponnanna's wife Kanchana Ponnanna said that every Kodavar ornament, festival-celebration, custom-heritage, and hockey festival has its own cultural significance and significance. All these should be protected by the community. Only then can the culture be handed over to the next generation with the same dignity and seriousness, he said.

Karnataka Sports Authority Vice President Cheppudira Arun Machayya said that the academy's project of setting up book fairs in Ainmane and Mundmane is conducive to developing literature and culture in the society. May all families benefit from such a project.

District Guarantee Scheme Implementation Committee Chairman Teethira Dharmaja Uthappa said that all communities that have been following the Kodava language and culture should take a responsible and united step to carry forward the heritage of Kodagu to the next generation and to advance the socio-cultural commitment.

On this occasion, the Pattedara of the Palandi family, Palandira Somanna, spoke about his experience and said that the family gradually acquired the name ‘Pal Endira’ when they were celebrating happy moments by drinking milk in the family that had the privilege of seeing the Cauvery.

Palandira Monnappa, the family’s expert in the art of dancing, and Palandira Ravi Mandanna, the Bolakat trainer, were honored at the program. Work was distributed to the Koda family members by the academy. 

Academy member ÖKambeya Ada Deena Bojanna, Ketolira Kuttappa Rajappa and others participated. Before the program, Palandira Pragya Darshan prayed. Bollachettira Vijaya Sangadiga of Balamberi village presented the Kaveri Purana through Balopat. Palandira Jaga Joyappa welcomed and compered the program. Academy member Napanda Ganesh proposed the vote of thanks.

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