Daijiworld Media Network-Udupi

Udupi, Mar 30: "Theatre has been questioning those in power since pre-independence times and has played a crucial role in social transformation”, said Fr Denis D’Sa, parish priest of Thottam Church.

He was speaking on March 29 at Kattala Haadu, led by Nada Maninalkuru, organized jointly by the Social Communication Commission of St Ann’s Church, Thottam, Prathibangan Cultural Organization, Thottam, and the Samanvaya Interfaith Harmony Committee at the Thottam Church premises.

He emphasized, “Jesus Christ, Basavanna, Buddha, and Kanakadasa all raised their voices against injustice and set an example by questioning religious and political leaders. In a world filled with corruption, Nada Maninalkuru has been spreading the values of peace, love, harmony, tolerance, sacrifice, and spirituality through his music. Every individual has the right to question, and in a democracy, it is the duty of every citizen to hold the ruling party accountable”, he added.

During the programme, Eshwar Malpe, a benefactor who has brought light to the lives of many struggling in darkness, and Nada Maninalkuru were honored.

Kattala Haadu featured Tatvapadas, Dasa compositions, the vachanas of Kadakola Madivalaiah, a letter by Abraham Lincoln, a Bhavageethe by G S Shivarudrappa, and contemporary poetry, all presented by Nadamani for two-and-a-half hours.

The event was attended by Sunil Fernandes, vice president of the St Ann’s Church Management Committee; Blesilla Crasta, secretary; Vanitha Fernandes, coordinator of 20 Commissions; Sister Sushma, head of the convent; Ramesh Tingalaya from the Samanvaya Interfaith Harmony Committee, Thottam; Agnel Fernandes, coordinator of Social Communication Commission; Clarence Fernandes, president of Prathibangan Cultural Organization; Vinod and Yadav and other dignitaries were present.

Laveena Fernandes delivered the vote of thanks and compered the programme.