Somwarpet, Feb. 9: While the surrounding area is lush green, most of the land is covered by coffee plantations, the rest is forest. The village of Aigoor, which is located in the middle, is facing many problems. Mainly, the problem of wild elephants is being faced most of the year, the glory of Kannada Saraswat world can be seen in Aigoor.
The 9th Somwarpet Taluk Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, held at the Kajur Government Model Primary School Ground in Aigoor under the leadership of the District and Somwarpet Taluk units of the Kannada Sahitya Parishad, under the auspices of the Somwarpet Kasapa unit, was a success with the unity of Kannadigas.
Kannada fans from different parts of Somwarpet taluk participated in the conference, while Kasapa office bearers from different parts of the district had arrived. The children were immersed in the excitement of the Kannada festival. Women participated in the conference in large numbers.
In the morning, the national flag was hoisted at the Kajur Government Higher Primary School grounds by the President of the Iguru Kasapa unit, Nangaru Kirti Prasad. The Kannada flag was hoisted by Kasapa Taluk President S.D. Vijet, and the Kannada Sahitya Parishad flag was hoisted by Kasapa District President Keshava Kamath.
Then, from the Iguru Iron Bridge, the conference president Jalaja Shekhar was brought in a procession in a decorated chariot via Kajur. T.P. Executive Officer Paramesh Kumar flagged off the procession. Kannada fans took out a vehicle procession up to the Kajur Forest Residence. Then the procession was held on foot up to the Kajur School grounds. The conference president, who was seated in a decorated chariot, was accompanied by prominent figures.
The locals welcomed the procession by painting rangoli in front of the houses on both sides of the road. School and college students and Kannada fans took a celebratory step. While women walked in the procession to the Poorna Kumbha, the Jodethtinagadi was the center of attraction; along with it, it was a symbol of the culture of the Kannada nation.
The procession was graced by the Mangalavadya, the Suggi Kunita troupe of Tholur Shettalli, the Nagari, Pata Kunita of Mandya, the attractive Chande instrument of the Chanakya troupe of Aigur, the Valaga and band sets of Kodagu. 4To page seven
The procession was led by local StiçÃshakti Sangha, Swa Sahai Sangha, Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Gramabhivrdhi Sangha, Anganwadi and ASHA workers, youth and youth board members, activists of pro-Kannada organizations, lecturers, teachers, auto-taxi drivers, office bearers of various organizations and villagers.
Kannada flags were tied on both sides of the road, while huge banners were hoisted welcoming the conference. The state highway connecting to Uigur was completely Kannada. The red-yellow flag caught the eye.
Earlier, the gentlemen who had rendered social service in the Uigur area, D.K.T. Poovaiah, Gundukutty Manjunathaiah, Mallachira Patel Somaiah, Mallappa, Lingappa, Belliappa, Changappa, Suresh M.B., A.A.B. Devaraj, M.L. Appachchu, M.L. Kripal inaugurated the gates built in their memory by local dignitaries.
Along with this, Sampigekolli D.S. Devaiah, Poovamma, Moole Majalu Di. Somanna Thangamma, Nangaru Bopaiah Seethamma, Nangaru Gopala Master, Chinnappa, Mukkatira Madappa, Machchanda Nachappa, Kalerammana Ayyanna, Nanayya, Gopala, Palaksha, C.K. Kalappa, Manavattira Appaiah, Akkavva, Ayyanna, Mandanna, Belliappa, A.M. Belliappa, A.K. Subbaiah, Ishwari Medappa were built in memory of them.
The stage built on the grounds of the Aiguru-Kajur Government School where the conference was held was named after Mrs. Kodaginu Gouramma to commemorate her literary services. An entrance gate was built in the name of Sakamma, remembering Sakamma's contribution to the coffee sector and society. The conference hall was named after Dalavai Hanumaraje Urs, and a book shop was opened in the name of Sahitya Kovarkolli D. Karunakar. Various books by Kodaginu writers were exhibited and sold. Information centers of Karnataka Gyan Vigyan Kendra, Library Arivu Kendra were opened. A blood donation camp was organized by the District Blood Fund Unit, and organ donation registration was organized at the Institute of Medical Sciences. Youth participated in voluntary blood donation.
The official inauguration of the 9th Sahitya Sammelan of Somwarpet Taluk was held at the main stage of Gouramma in Kodagu. Then there was a song performance featuring local artists. Then there was a seminar, poetry recital, open session, felicitation of achievers from various fields, and cultural programs. Lunch and dinner arrangements were made. The 9th Sahitya Sammelan held in Aigur, which is home to various speakers, was a success with the participation of everyone.
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