Sumanth Kashyap

Beltangady, Aug 23: A state-level seminar on contributions by distinguished litterateurs of yesteryears to Kannada language was organised by Dakshina Kannada Jilla Kannada Sahitya Parishat in association with Kannada Sangha of SDM College at SDM College, Ujire on Friday August 23.

Inaugurating the event, retired professor of Mumbai University professor Taltaje Vasantha Kumara said, “The contribution of yesteryear literary personalities to Kannada is exemplary as they gave a global dimension to Kannada literature by shunning the prioritization of its geography and origin”.

He advised the students to develop an inter-cultural and inter-textual approach to understand a language completely and profoundly.  He also released ‘Arivu’- a Kannada Journal brought by the Kannada literature students of the college.

Chief guest Pradeep Kumar Kalkura, president of Dakshina Kannada Jilla Kannada Sahitya Parishat released the book ‘Akshara Bhrama Ananthacharya’. He urged the youth to consider the achievements of the veteran writers as source of inspiration to prosper in life and become society oriented.

Head of Kannada department Dr B P Sampath Kumar presided over the event. The seminar mainly focussed on literary contributions of 16 eminent writers like Govinda Pai, Muliya Thimmapayya, Sediyapu Krishnabhatta, Benagal Ramrao and others. Inauguration session was followed by lectures on the works of these litterateurs by literature experts.

Dakshina Kannada Jilla Kannada Sahitya Parishat secretary Dr M P Srinath welcomed the guests and the gathering. Head of Kannada department Dr B P Sampath Kumar proposed the vote of thanks.  Lecturer Dr Rajashekar compered the event.