Reading books creates a sense of calm and peace of mind.

Madikeri, May 24: Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy President Ajnikanda Mahesh Nachaiah opined that reading books brings happiness, peace and tranquility to our minds and brightens the atmosphere at home.

Speaking after inaugurating the 10th Kodava Book Festival organized by the Kodava Samaj in Begnad, Cherambane, he said that books are like a lamp of knowledge. This increases the knowledge of the readers. There are references to the Kodava people in the Kaveri Purana, Skanda Purana, and in the Tamil Sanga literature of the 2nd century. Everyone should be aware of the literature and culture of such a community. Raising children on the path of Kodava is a duty and should be a way of life. If we know about the history of Kodava, the achievements of our ancestors and the culture of our ancestors in childhood, it will lead to the formation of a life of discipline, honesty and efficiency in the future. He praised the 10th bookshelf established in the Kodava society here for the love of literature among the people of Bengnad.

Retired headmaster Ayyanda Ramakrishna, who arrived as the chief guest, said that the bookshelf of the Kodava Sahitya Academy is not just a repository of books, it is a repository of knowledge. It is the place where Saraswati resides. The bookshelf, which was related to the agriculture of Kodagu, was used to store paddy. It is commendable that the academy's bookshelf is being made a place where Saraswati resides. Knowledge continues to grow here. There is no doubt that knowledge will grow in the society as such a bookshelf is established in every society, in private homes, and in the homes of book lovers.

The contribution of Kodava newspapers in the protection, nourishment and development of the Kodava language-literature and this land-water is significant. The Kodava language has many words of its own and such words need to be used properly. He opined that all these are possible through reading books.

President of the Bangnad Kodava Samaj, Bacharaniyand Dinesh Ganapathy, said that the programs being run by the Kodava Sahitya Academy are socially oriented and the book fair is at the forefront. The people of this country will be given the opportunity to take advantage of the book fair established in the Bangnad Kodava Samaj. Developing the habit of reading books is the beginning of a good future for tomorrow along with the need of today. He said that knowledge of literature is essential for harmony and harmony in the society.

Retired teacher Baddira Nalini Poovaiah spoke and suggested that the works of Masti Venkatesh Ayyanga's 'Chikka Veerarajendra' and I.Ma. Muthanna should be made available in the book fair.

On this occasion, works were distributed to the families of Napanda, Cheebera, Kotkatthira, Manavattira, and Telapanda.

Academy members such as Kambeya Ada Deena Bojanna, Mollekuttada Dinu Bojappa, Kudira M. Kaverappa, Panikuttira K. Kuttappa, Chotteyanda Sanju Kaverappa, Bengnad Takkara Thelapanda Nanda, Samaj Governing Board Director, members, and members of Pommakada Koota were present.

Academy member Napanda C. Ganesh welcomed the guests. Members of Pommakada Koota of Bengnad Kodava Samaj offered prayers. Napanda C. Ganesh proposed the vote of thanks.

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