Poetry Comes Alive Amid the Grandeur of Madikeri Dasara

Madikeri, Oct 15: Amidst the festivities of the Madikeri Dasara, the voices of poets—giving shape to emotions through words—infused the celebratory atmosphere with the fragrance of poetry.

With the historic Madikeri Dasara celebrations now underway, the city is vibrant with a variety of cultural programs and sports competitions. A poets' gathering (Kavigoshti) organized as part of these festivities captured the attention of literature enthusiasts. Through their poems, the poets expressed their unique experiences, emotions, and imaginations, adding a delightful dimension to the Dasara splendor.

The poems explored a wide range of themes, including the land and language, nature, the culture of Kodagu, social life, and human relationships. Some verses evoked waves of laughter, while others laid bare the realities of life. While poignant, emotional poems left the audience in contemplative silence, thought-provoking lines stirred deep reflection. Additionally, poems recited by children also drew significant attention.

Organized by the Dasara Multilingual Poets' Gathering Committee, the event took place on the 'Kalasambhrama' stage in the city. A total of 80 poems in various languages ​​were recited during the gathering. In the Kannada section, 30 poems were recited; there were 4 in Kodava, 5 in Arebhashe, 2 short Kannada poems (*chutuku*), 14 poems for children, 5 in Tulu, 2 in Malayalam, 2 in the Kumbara language, 2 in Havyaka, 4 in Hindi, and 2 in Konkani. Additionally, one poem each was recited in Kundapura Kannada, English, Urdu, Telugu, Kannada Ghazal, Jenu Kuruba, Marathi, and the Beary language.

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