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for Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal (MM)
Bantwal, Apr 5: The museums which preserve and promote the culture are like mirrors. One should learn the historical significance of the things preserved in museums, instead of valuing them, said Dr N S Rangaraju, chairman of Mysore University history and archeological department.
Speaking at the national seminar organized by Rani Abbakka Tulu Study Centre and ‘Tulu Baduku’ museum on Saturday April 5, he said that, the number of museums has increased in the country and this has helped in study of history and culture, he opined.
Dr Taltaje Vasantkumar of Kannada Department of Mumbai University, in his keynote address said that a lot of historical objects are available for the study of Tulu culture. But the historians have failed to use them effectively, he added.
V B Arthikaje, retired history lecturer, presided over the function.
Tukaram Poojary, president of Rani Abbakka Tulu Study Centre, delivered introductory remarks. Ashalatha Suvarna proposed vote of thanks. Wilson Prabhakar and Denis Fernandes compered the programme.