Somwarpet, Dec. 5: The ‘Shatakantha Geeta Sangama’ program organized by the Kodagu District Kannadasiri Sneha Balaga in the town’s women’s society under the leadership of the Kodagu District Kannadasiri Sneha Balaga created a festive atmosphere against the backdrop of the centenary celebrations of the three songs that inspired the Indian freedom struggle under the slogan ‘We are united on the map – let us unite on the soul’.
The program, organized in collaboration with more than 21 organizations within the Somwarpet area, was held in a meaningful manner.
Hundreds of voices sang in unison at the Geeta Sangama program organized to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Vande Mataram song composed by Bankimachadra Chatterjee for the country's independence, the 100th anniversary of the Udayavalai Namma Cheluva Kannada Nadu song composed by Huilugola Narayana Raya for unification, and the 100th anniversary of the Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujathe song composed by Vishwamanava Kuvempu.
Along with this, more than 25 singers from Somwarpet area presented songs from various Kannada films in their voices and spread the glory of Kannada.
Everyone's service is important for the survival of art and culture: Speaking after inaugurating the Geeta Sangama program at Shatakantha, Janapada Parishad District President B.G. Ananthashayana said that it is the merit of all of us to be born in Kannada. The sanctity of this soil should be protected. He said that everyone should join hands for the survival of art and literature.
Vande Mataram, which increases the passion for independence, Jai Bharat Janani Tanujathe, which glorifies the motherland, and Udayavalai Nama Cheluva Kannada Nadu songs have been composed. He opined that the passion of the poets of that time was dedicated to the language of the country.
Poetic sentiments do not need a reason. The beating of the heart comes out in the form of letters and writing. Beautiful feelings are embedded in everyone. The lines of poetry evoke emotions through singing. They are innovative. Singers are the ones who bring life to letters and songs. Singing and music are at the highest level among hobbies. In this regard, he expressed his appreciation that it is commendable that organizations and institutions have organized such a program under the leadership of Kannada Siri Sneha Balaga. 4To the fourth page
(From the first page) Lokesh Sagar, District President of Kannada Siri Sneha Balaga and former District President of Kasapa, said that more than 50 programs have been organized by Kannada Siri Sneha Balaga. He said that the effort to unite a hundred voices with a background of 100 and 150 years for songs that promote independence and Kannadaness has been successful.
Literary figures, poets, and writers have made a huge contribution to the development of Kannada Saraswat Loka. Along with this, they have worked hard to protect and raise awareness of the national language. It is the duty of all of us to remember them, he said.
More than 100 singers simultaneously sang Vaade Mataram, Jai Bharat Janani Tanujathe, Udayavalai Namma Cheluva Kannada Nadu songs, making the Geeta Sangama program more beautiful. Later, more than 25 singers presented Kannada songs.
The closing ceremony was presided over by B.S. Lokesh, President of Kannada Siri Sneha Balaga. On this occasion, the book Avvaiyajji Kathagal Muthu Ratnad Rajkumari written by author Sharmila Ramesh was released by Shivappa, retired principal of Kushalnagar Polytechnic College.
The chief guests of the program were retired professor Tilottame Nandakumar, founder president of Kodagu Journalists Association S.A. Muralidhar, president of the taluk unit of Kannada Siri Sneha Balaga H.J. Javarappa, Prema of Kannada Siri Sneha Balaga, N.L. Vijaya, president of Janapada Parishad K.A. Prakash, Mahila Samaj President Vijayalakshmi Suresh, Former President Suma Sudeep, Rotary President Veena Manohar, JC President Jagadambha Guruprasad, Lions President Ramshetty, Inner Wheel President Tanmayi Praveen, Retired Employees Association President C.K. Mallappa, Vokkaligara Pragathipara Mahila Vedike President Chandrika Kumar, Devi Club President Kumudini Jagadish, Akkana Club President Geetha Raju, Sita Club President Yashodha, Senior Citizens Trust President K.G. Suresh and others were present.
On this occasion, Gurumallesh, a family member who had hosted Mahatma Gandhiji at his house in Belur when he arrived in Somwarpet during the pre-independence period, was felicitated by the Kannada Siri Sneha Club and various organizations.
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