jana gana mana……National Song of India

jana gana mana……National Song of India

jana gana mana……National Song of India

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EKAVI JULY 15th 2007 Meeting Minutes/Photos held at Bangalore

EKAVI JULY 15th 2007 Meeting Minutes held at Bangalore.

The meeting started at 5pm with 28 members present. EKAVI appreciated the members who attended the meeting.

The meeting begun with a general introduction of all the members.
Abinash Ganesh explained to the meeting about E-KAVI, its objective, goal, on going programmes, past programmes and future plan of action. Inaguration in USA and Bangalore in 2003, Kannada Software development issues under the leadership of Sri Poornachandra Tejasvi, Kuvempu Janmashatamaanotsava, vruthhi shikshana tarabethi, shaale dathhu karyakrama(hirisave, nagamangala, marappanapalya etc), screening of kalathmaka chitra like beru and hasina, competition from vrious parts fo karnataka, Dr. raj shraddanjali (blood donation, eve donation, deepa namana and nadamaya ee lokavella), Chitraranga horaata, fm 91 radio city virudhha horaata, RTI prachara, USA nalli Sa re ga ma Viji avaru nadisikotta karyakrama, E-KAVI jilla mattadalli sabhegalu, charchegalu, karyakramagalu etc were among the activities explained to the new members.

A few members raised questions regarding the various committees and their coordinators. The main concern and suggestion that most of the new members aired their view is that the application froms being in english and the website being in English. Manjunath answered that the process of printing the applications were in progress and very soon we will have applications in kannada. Likewise regarding the website, Vibhu said that members from E-Kavi Australia are working on it and we will have a website in kannada with less than 20% in english.
A few members including Mr. Babushankar suggested that the organisation should start to collect a nominal membership fees for the new members so that our office expenses and meeting expenses could be supported. Sharath explained that we discussed the same issue in the last meeting and the president and treasurer should be contacted in this regard.
Manjunath begun the discussions on the Suvarna Karnataka programme, Abinash Ganesh explained that the process has begun and we are in the lookout for a hall due to the unavaliability of Ravindra Kalakshetra. Proposals also came in respect to clubbing in with TV9 and making Suvarna Karnataka for a noble cause and social impact. Abinash also suggested that a programme like uniting the street children who have run away from home and their parents was a noble deed and we could pay importance to that. During this discussion, Mr. Babushankar who had already contacted chowdaiah memorial Hall explained the rates and rules for hiring it. It was aired that the hall was expensive and we could lookout for a more economical one. He also suggested that we tie up with corporate donors and individual donors and make suvarna karnataka a joint programme.
A few members aired theitr concern for keeping up the time and there should not be any delay in the timings from the next time. the suggestion was accepted.
The absence of a few responsible people in the committee were issues that were discussed in serious concern. A majority of the members also felt that the honourable dignitaries who were in the honarary committee be made avaliable for atleast one meeting in two months so that it would lead to a brand development of the organisation.
Sharath suggested that the fortnightly meetings of E-kavi include some cultural events like debating, poems, kavanas, songs, saahitya etc so that the meetings could look more eventful.
As the meeting begun late, members had to leave and to conclude the meeting, the date for the next meeting was fixed for August 5th at 4PM. The meeting was concluded by Manjunath thanking the members for their participation and hoped that the new members could actively take part in the organisation in future.

To add a cultural look, Mr. Babushankar volunteered for a song on a request by Abinash Ganesh.

“Kannadadha makkalella ondhaagi banni” was sung all the members joined Mr. Babushanker for the last few lines.

Vandhanegalondhige,
Abinash Ganesh

^^Abinash Ganesh..

Secretary E-KAVI

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EKAVI TUMKUR July 15th 2007 meeting minutes held at TUMKUR

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EKAVI TUMKUR JULY 15th 2007 Meeting minutes 2nd meeting. It was held between 10 am and 11am as scheduled at MG stadium. 6 people attended the meeting. Dr Prithvi briefed about the organisation and the previous meeting. New members filled up the membership forms. It was decided to promote the organisation and its goals in educational institutions also rather than only through the internet as it is being done now. This should help in gathering much more people.

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After the meeting some people who came to the venue said they couldn’t find any meeting going on there. This might be because the no. of people was less or we didnt have any banner stating the meeting at the venue. For this, I guess we should put up some posters at the venue from the next time. Also I request people to RSVP so that we can expect some attendance.

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Uma Maheshwara temple in Sagara Taluk

 Renovation work of Uma Maheshwara temple begins

Special Correspondent

It is the 100th temple to be renovated by the Manjunatheshwara trust

 

 

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The temple will be done up in the Chalukya-Kadamba architectural style It is proposed to take up the work at a cost of Rs. 11 crore RIGHT BEGINNING: Sarvananda Sarswathi Swamiji of Sri Bharathi Peetha of New Delhi launching the renovation of the Uma Maheshwara temple at Hosagunda in Sagar taluk of Shimoga district.     SHIMOGA: Renovation of the 12th Uma Maheshwara temple at Hosagunda in Sagar taluk started on Thursday. The Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Dharmothan Trust is taking it up. Sarvananda Sarswathi Swamiji of Sri Bharathi Peetha of New Delhi lauded the initiative taken by the local people for the renovation of the temple, which he said, was historically important. Raghaveshwara Bharathi of the Sri Ramachandrapur Math, Mallikarjun Murugharajendra Math of Bekkinakalmath and Mahanta Deshi Kendra Swamiji of the Male Hiremath of Togarsi appreciated the initiative taken by the Sri Uma Maheshwara Seva Trust in the renovation of the temple. Raghaveshwara Bharathi Swamiji and Mallikarjun Murugharajendra Swamiji handed over a copy of the agreement and a pair of bricks to the vice-president of the Sri Dharmasthala Manjnatheshwara Educational Institutions D. Surendra Kumar for starting the work. Na. D’Souza, Kannada author, expressed his happiness over the decision to renovate it in the Chalukya-Kadamba architectural style. Ananth Hegde Ashishar, convenor of the Vruksha Laksha Andolana, an environmental organisation, recalled the efforts by environmental activists in protecting the 800-acre Devara Kaadu in and around the temple. A. Sundara, archaeologist, said that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) had been conserving over 5,000 monuments in the country and the State Department of Archaeology and Museums was conserving over 800 monuments in the State. However, there were many more historical monuments, which need to be protected. “But this can not be done by the Government alone. Religious institutions should extend their assistance,” he said. Details of plan C.M. Narayana Sastry, trustee of the Sri Uma Maheshwara Seva Trust gave details about the proposed renovation plan of the main temple and other temples located in its vicinity. It has proposed to take up the work at a cost of Rs. 11 crore, he said.

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Huttidare Kannadanada Huttabeku…

Huttidare Kannadanada Huttabeku…

(If you are born you should be born in Karnataka..)

Sampath Devadiga, Amith Fernandes

Karnataka is an enchanting land abounding in scenic beauty, rich in flora and fauna. It has pomp and pageantry of glorious traditions and marvels of modern engineering.

Tourist spots:

Karnataka’s manifold attractions include everything that interests the tourists. The wild game sanctuaries at Bandipur , Nagarhole and Dandeli, the Ranganathittu Bird’s Sanctuary. 5 Kms from Srirangapatna which is itself a well known tourist center;

Hill stations like Nandi Hills and Kemmannagundi and Mercara;

Beach resorts like Karwar, Ullal, Malpe, Mangalore and Maravanthe;

The world famous Brindavan Gardens at Krishnarajasagara,

The monolithic statue of Gommateshwara at Shravanabelagola,

Gol Gumbaz with its whispering gallery at Bijapur,

The Jog falls and other water falls at Shiva Samudram, Magod, Unchelli or Lushington near Siddapur, Lalguli at Yallapur and other places indicate the variety and richness of the attractions that Karnataka State holds out to the tourists.

Rich Heritage:

There are many places of historic and religious importance. The great Acharyas, Shankara, Ramanuja and Madhwa, preached in this region. Great reformers like Sri Basaveshwara, mathematicians like Baskaracharaya, commentators like Sayana, saint poiets like Purandaradasa and Kanakadasa, great writers like Pampa, Harihara and Kumara Vyasa have all enriched the heritage of Karnataka.

The temples at Aihole, Badami and Pattadakal in Bijapur District have great significance for all lovers of art. The temples of Halebedu, Belur and Somanathapura are great architectural achievements – the like of which are rarely seen in any part of the world.

The profusion of artistic skill is bewildering in its range and exquisiteness. At Hampi [Bellary district] one can see Indian sculpture in all its richness and vitality.

The Gol Gumbaz and Ibrahim-Roza at Bijapur, the Daria Daulat Bagh (Summer Palace) of Tippu Sultan at Srirangapatna, the Khwaja Bandenawaz Darga at Gulbarga are some of the remarkable examples of Islamic architecture. The churches at Mysore, Mangalore, Bangalore and Bijapur indicate the contribution of Christianity to the great repertoire of Karnataka’s culture. With all these manifold attractions a visit to Karnataka State is always memorable.

The walls of Daria Daulat Bagh palace in Shrirangapattna (spelled as Seringapatan in the old English archives) fort in Karnataka contain beautiful historic paintings. Hyder Ali commenced its construction in 1778 and his son Tippu  Sultan (1753-1799) had it completed in 1784 A.D. Constructed as a summer palace, Daria Daulat Bagh (the name indicates that it was built with the wealth acquired from sea-trade) is surrounded by a large garden on the southern bank of the Kaveri river. Its saracenic architecture is displayed on a platform that is a foot high. The western wall has large battle scenes representing Colonel Bailey’s defeat at Kancheevaram in 1780 A.D. Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan are shown in the midst of their troops with the Nizam’s army arriving too late to help the British. On the eastern wall are court scenes, Rajas and Palegars (kings and courtiers). They include: the Chittur Queen, Mohamed Ali, Balaji with his queen, the King of Tanjavoore, Veer Raj of Kodagu, Somanath of Sindha, the Nawabs of Archat and Kadolpa, Balaji Bajirao Peshva, Madakari Nayak of Chitradurga, and Rani Chennamma of Kittur.

Karkal Gomateshwara:

Karkala situated about 35 Kms. from Udupi, is the headquarters of the Karkala Taluk. About, 52 kms. north-east of Mangalore, is known primarily for the statue of Lord Bahubali (Gomateshwara). The 45 – feet tall statue is estimated to weigh 80 tonnes. Besides its colossal size, the Karkala statue is rendered more striking by its situation on the top of a huge granite rock, 300 feet high, on the verge of a picturesque little lake. This image was erected by a Jain king in 1432, in memory of Bahubali (the first Tirthankara) who renounced the world at his most victorious moment. Just opposite to this image there is a Jain ‘Basadi’ known as ‘Chaturmukha Basadi’ which is built of granite. In front of this temple, there is a beautifully carved pillar called Manasthamhha which is nearly 50 feet high. It is the most beautiful and tallest of 11 Manasthambhas.  Like Moodabidri, there are 18 temples at Karkala. The monolith of Gomateshwara formed the nucleus around which the Jain Math and Basadis sprang up. They draw 3 streams of devotees, lovers of art and students of history.

Personalities:

The description of Karnataka is incomplete without mentioning its sons like Engineer and Architect Sir Vishweswaraiah, First Field Marshall of Independent India General Kariappa, Film makers Girish Karnad, Girish Kasarvalli, Dr. Rajkumar ,Cricketers Gundappa Vishwanath, Sadanand Vishwanath, Roger Binny, Kumble, Srinath, Parsad, Kirmani , Rahul Dravid politicians George Fernandes and Deve Gowda who have made India proud in their own way.

Festivals:

Dasara: 

Mysore is synonymous with Dasara celebrations. Several religious, cultural and other programmes mark the 10-day-long celebrations, which fall generally in the months of September-October, depending on the auspicious days of the Hindu calendar. Though the nine-day Navaratri and the 10th day celebration of Vijaya Dasami have lost their original royal grandeur, the celebrations still draw huge crowds. Tourists from India and abroad come to Mysore to see the various tourist attractions and witness the special programmes arranged during the 10-day festival and in particular the last day’s Dasara procession.

On all the ten days, the Mysore Palace is illuminated and renowned musicians of the State and outside give performances in front of the Palace. The Palace is also thrown open to the visitors and the royal throne is displayed. During the nine days, the State Government arranges music, dance, folk dance, doll shows, wrestling and sports competitions. A nearly two-month-long Dasara Exhibition is conducted at the Doddakere Maidan, where several business and industrial houses take part, apart from Government departments and boards and corporations setting up pavilions highlighting progress in various fields. The celebrations conclude with a colourful State-organized procession. Floats, police and their band units, mounted guards, armed police, and some traditional items of the royal family are taken out in the procession. An idol of Goddess Chamundeswari kept in the golden howdah atop a decorated elephant is the main attraction. Several elephants of the Forest Department also take part in the procession from the Palace to the Banni Mantap grounds, a distance of about 2.5 miles. Besides these programmes, special worship and religious ceremonies are conducted at several temples, the chief being the Chamundeswari Temple atop the Chamundi Hills.

Dasara fesitval has both mythological and historical background. It has its origin in the great epic of ‘Mahabharata’. The legendary Pandava brothers celebrated the festival to mark the triumph of good over evil. Coming out of their hiding in exile, they took out their hidden weapons and worshipped them, now celebrated as ‘Ayudha Puja’. The Navaratri is also associated with the Devi Purana and celebrated according to the rituals laid down in it, to mark the destruction of evil. Historically, the celebrations can be traced to the Vijayanagar rulers. The rulers of the glorious medieval Vijayanagar Empire celebrated it on a grand scale. The then visitors to the Vijayanagar Empire like Domingoes Paes, Fernao Nuniz and Robert Sewell have recorded in their works on the forgotten empire the majestic style in which the Vijayanagar rulers were celebrating. The Mahanavami Dibba remnant in Hampi stands as a monument to the famous celebrations. Though the celebration suffered after the destruction of Hampi, the capital of Vijayanagar Empire, the Mysore ruler, Raja Wodeyar, revived the tradition in 1610. He also prescribed the tradition in which the future rulers should celebrate the Navaratri.

Kannada poets of the period of Kanteerava Narasaraja Wodeyar and Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar have recorded in their classics the majestic Dasara celebrations. Even during the period of Hyder Ali Khan, the Mysore Wodeyars celebrated Dasara in the then capital of Mysore kingdom, Srirangapatna. Krishnaraja Wodeyar III and the subsequent rulers till Jayachamaraja Wodeyar revived the glory of the festival. With the abolition of princely rule, Dasara began to suffer and had been even stopped for a brief period. However, the State Government as ‘Nada Habba’ revived it. The scion of Mysore royal family, Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wodeyar, continues to celebrate the 10-day festival in the traditional form in his wing of the Palace. He holds a private Durbar and procession also.

Rashtrakavi M. Govinda Pai of Manjeshwaram(1883-1963)

Rashtrakavi, M. Govinda Pai of Manjeshwaram, is Kerala’s contribution to Kannada language and literature.  Poet, art critic and literature researcher, M. Govinda Pai  (1883-1963) who has enriched Kannada literature and poetry by his famous works, was conferred the title of poet laureate by the erstwhile Government of Madras, along with  Mahakavi Vallathol.  He excelled himself as a poet, nationalist, historian, dramatist and linguist.  Gommata Jinastuti was the first published work of Govinda Pai.  Govinda Pai also introduced the sonnet form in Kannada.

His Gilivindu, which  literally means “a bunch of parrots”, contains some rare and beautiful gems of Kannada poetry.  Govinda Pai also enriched Kannada learning with his historical studies and research.  He was an authority on the chronology and history of Tulunad.  Govinda Pai was also a prolific prose writer.  His earliest composition in prose was Srikrishna Charita (1909) which provides for remarkable reading.  His best works written in blank verse, viz., Golgotha (the last days of Christ, published in 1937), Vaisakhi (The last days of Buddha, published in 1946) andHebberaqlu (The Thumb, the story of Ekalavya retold, published in 1946) have won for Govinda Pai a lasting place in the gallery of the greatest poets of Kannada literature.  These works also testify to his universal outlook as well as to his deep compassion for the poor and the downtrodden.

 

 Mangalore Govind Pai was a rare genius Karnataka had ever seen. A frontline poet in Kannada, thinker, historian, researcher and a polyglot, all put together. He could not complete his Bachelor’s degree exam due to his father’s sudden death but won a gold medal in English,  for the paper he was able to write in that exam of Madras University. Nearly sixty years of his life he spent in a small village of Manjeshwar, now in Kasargod Taluk of Kerala State, and taught himself several subjects and languages.

Born in a well-to-do Goud Saraswat family of Mangalore, Pai was brilliant student at school and had Panje Mangesh Rao as his guru at school, who was a great writer and teacher of Kannada. Pai came to own property from his mother’s side in Manjeshwar and was compelled to stay there. He built an excellent home-library for self-study which contained more than five thousand volumes in thirty-six languages at the time of his death. He was conversant in many Indian languages like Bengali, Gujarathi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Urdu, Pali, Sanskrit, Kannada, and Tulu. Konkani was his mother tongue. He taught himself Latin, Greek, French, Spanish and German and utilized the original sources in historical research. His meticulously maintained study-books, notes and diaries speak volumes of the painstaking hours, days, moths and years in studying various languages and cultures.

For most of us, dictionary is an occasional reference book. But for Pai, it was a study book! Kittel’s Kannada-English dictionary has 1752 pages. Pai studied every page, and as was his habit had noted points, question mark, etc in the margin of every page.

Govind Pai was married at a very young age to Krishnabai, a chronic asthma patient. She died early without leaving any issue. Pai was very much attached to her and did not marry again. Everyday he used to offer flowers at her portrait and wrote ‘Nandadeepa’ – a collection of poems in her memory. He was very fond of children and spent one or two hours every day with children after twelve to fourteen hours in his study. He brought up his nephews as his own. He led an ascetics’ life.

His Manjeshwar home was open to all types of people, scholars, writers, youngsters and casual visitors. Everybody was touched by the poet’s hospitality, concern and affection. He was called belli miseh magu (silver mush babe) for his innocent and cheerful nature, by Bannanje, a noted poet and scholar.

He remained away form public glare or publicity, reading and writing all the time. But scholars and academicians did not forget him. He was made President of Kannada Sahitya Sammelan (Literary Meet) at Mumbai in 1950. The government of Madras Presidency bestowed the title of ‘Rashtrakavi’. Both were rare honors.

Pai wrote more than two hundred poems, three plays and more than two hundred essays. He shone as historical researcher fixing dates and places of Kannada rulers and kingdoms. He identified Kannada names from ancient Greek classics including Ptolemy.

He wrote an authentic essay regarding migration of Saraswats from Punjab to Goa and origin of Konkani language which remains unchallenged till date.

M.G.M. college of Udupi (see: Town of Udupi) which acquired his huge library, has turned the building into a museum dedicated to his memory. Now a well known research center, it has brought out a 1400 paged volume of M. Govind Pai’s complete works.

Pai’s written contributions are less compared to his vast scholarship. But the legacy he has left is a great one.

His ancestral house at Manjeshwar is a Memorial with a Arts college in the premises.

SOURCE: http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/kar/writers/govind_pai.htm