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`Shishunala Sharif’s music not given due recognition’

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A NEW INTERPRETATION: K.V. Akshara, Director of Ninasam, inaugurating the two-day `Geeta Gayana’ training programme on Shishunala Sharif in Sagar on Saturday.

SAGAR (SHIMOGA DISTRICT): K.V. Akshara, Director of Ninasam, a cultural complex at Heggodu in Sagar taluk, said here on Saturday it was ironical that the saint composer Shishunala Sharif was viewed only as a representative of communal amity and harmony. There was no appreciation for his contribution to music and literature.

Mr. Akshara was inaugurating a two-day “Geeta Gayana” training programme on Shishunala Sharif organised jointly by Malenadu Janapara Kala Tanda and the Bhoomika Yuvati Mandali.

He said that Shishunala Sharif did not view any religion from any sectarian angle and it was for this reason that he rose above the contradictions while propagating the communal integration.

Mr. Akshara said the tatvapada (moral poems) composed by Shishunala Sharif were helpful in searching the truth of life. He said: “It is necessary to separate Shishunala Sharif from any particular religious tag.”

Expressing his concern that the sweetness of the natural music was losing its verve and value in the cacophony of the instruments, Mr. Akshara said Shishunala Sharif gave universal appeal to his poetic contribution playing on only the single string simple instrument.

He recalled the significant contribution of the late P. Kalinga Rao and Garthikere Raghanna to music.

They popularised light music with the least application of music instruments.

Ahmed Shakafi, head of a local educational institution, regretted the “glorification of religions” at the cost of human values.

Writer G.S. Bhat said although music and literature were two different cultural entities, there should be no competition between them and that they should be complimentary to each other.

Director of the camp Gartikere Raghanna said that such camps would go a long way in promoting the interest of light music. Muralidhar Navada spoke.

Malenadu Janapada Kala Tanda president Deepak Sagar presided over the function.

Six compositions of Shishunala Sharif were selected for in-depth musical study at the camp, in which nearly 100 candidates are participating.

http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/10/stories/2006091003140300.htm

Award for Malenadu Janapada Kala Tanda

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PROMOTING FOLK ARTS: The troupe of the Malenadu Janapada Kala Tanda of Sagar in Shimoga district which has won the State-level youth award.

SHIMOGA: Malenadu Janapada Kala Tanda of Sagar taluk in Shimoga district has been selected for “Yuva Prashasti” for 2003-04 instituted by the Department of Sports and Youth Services for its contribution to the growth of folk arts.

Founded in 1998, the tanda has held several camps to develop leadership qualities among the youth. It has also held lecture-cum-demonstrations on the contribution of poets to foster communal amity.

“Geet Gayana,” a programme dedicated to the life and works of saint poet Shishunala Sharief, organised by it in Sagar recently was a big success. A jatha taken out by its artistes from Hampi to Keladi in Sagar taluk to mark the 500th anniversary of the Keladi dynasty evoked wide appreciation. The artistes performed folk dances during the jatha.

The tanda has performed folk dances at national-level youth festivals held in Gujarat, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh.

It has not only been encouraging folk arts of the Malnad region, but also of other regions such as “Garudi Gombe,” “Pooja Kunita,” “Patada Kunita,” and “Nandi Dhwaja Kunita.”

The tanda has to its credit of forming an all-woman folk dance troupe, “Bhoomika Yuvati Mandali”, which has performed some folk arts that are considered as “male domains”. President of the tanda Deepak Sagar says the expertise of scholars is being sought to develop various folk arts.

Efforts are being made to organise interactions between veteran and young folk artistes to enable the latter to derive the benefits of the rich experience of the former.

“By doing so, it is possible to protect some of the rare folk arts that are on the verge of extinct,” he says.

Mr. Deepak says secretary of the tanda Muralidhar Navada and member Praveen Kumar are the recipients of scholarships of the Central Academy for Art and Culture.

Mr. Deepak is a recipient of “Yuva Prashasti” and the State Environmental Award. He will receive the “Yuva Prashasti” on behalf of the tanda from Minister for Sports and Youth Services Alkod Hanumanthappa at a function to be held at Shakti Nagar in Raichur district on October 30.

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 Renovation work of Uma Maheshwara temple begins

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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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Twin temples at Kalasi- Specimen of Hoysala architecture

Keladi and Ikkeri of Sagar taluk in Shimoga district of Karnataka have been very famous as tourist spots. But very less people know about Kalasi, where situated twin temples, a fine specimen of Hoysala architecture, constructed during 12th century.
Said to be constructed by father and son sculptors, Jankana and Dakkana, these temples reveal the artistic beauty of Hoysala architecture. They are constructed using the stone called `Somanatha Shile’, which was available in the village itself.
Both the temples have been built on star-shaped plinth and the roofs are also of star-shape. Both are Shaiva temples- one is Mallikarjuneshwara and the other, Neelakanteshwara temple.
Mallikarjuna temple, the bigger one, is formed of Garbhagriha, Sukanasi, Rangamantapa and Basavamantapa. It has eight circular pillars in the Navaranga, which are carved with pictures of different dance forms and animals. Except Sukanasi, the other frontal part of the temple feature with half walls, this has provided the temple with a unique brightness. This temple has three entrances at three directions.
Neelakanteshwara temple is about 30 feet away from Mallikarjuna temple and has only one entrance. It has a magnificent Gopuram over Garbhagriha where you can see the Hoysala emblem and a fine statue of Bhuvaneshwari. The walls on either side of the main entrance have been carved with statues related to Vatsayana Kamasutra.
This temple was built during 1218 AD, when Baleyanna Pergade ruled this place. He was the Mandalika of Hoysala Second Veeraballala. This region was called as Kundanadu or Kodanadu at that time. After Baleyanna this place was ruled by Beeradevarasa. Later, when Vijayanagara Dynasty was established, Samrat Krishna Devaraya gifted this place to Keladi King Chaudappa Nayaka.
One can see an ancient port in the forest around these temples in Kalasi with wells, ponds and the drainage system of that time.
Route: This place is 8 kms from Sagar taluk in Shimoga district, Karnataka. On the way from Sagar to Sorab in Ulavi road a name board mentioning Kalasi is seen and from there it is only 1 km journey into the village.

Subject of government apathy
Twin temples of 12th century with marvelous Hoysala architecture have been a subject of government apathy. Kalasi is as near as 8 kms from Sagar town, but, unlike Keladi and Ikkeri, these temples are known to less people.
The tourism department has done less to develop this place as a tourist spot. Since 6 months these temples are without electric facility. Bats have made them their abode and their excreta fallen on valuable pillars and valuable tombs has been destroying them.
The priest of the temple Gangadhar Krishna Bhat says that walls and pillars were made chemical wash due to which they have lost their colour and lustre. “Occasional visitors to the temple also have opined the same’’, he adds.
Concerned department is needed to provide facilities and popularize this temple as a tourist spot.

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By RAGHAVENDRA from SHIVAMOGA

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Shimoga District is in southern part of Karnataka state in India. The district has an area of 10,553 km². and a population of 1,642,545 of which 34.76% was urban as of 2001. The town of Shimoga (in Kannada, locally known as Shivamogga) located on the banks of Tunga River is the administrative headquarters of the district and is located about 274 km. from Bangalore. Shimoga city is an important industrial and commercial center now in the state. The Kannada name Shivamogga is derived from Shivamukha, meaning “Face of Shiva”. An alternative etymology is that the name is derived from the term Sihimoge, meaning sweet Pot.

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Geography

Shimoga district is a part of naturally rich Malnad region of Karnataka. It is also known as “Gateway to Malnad or Malenaada Hebbagilu in Kannada. It is bounded by Haveri to the northeast, Davanagere to the east, Chikmagalur to the southeast, Udupi to the southwest, and Uttara Kannada to the northwest. The Western Ghats or Sahyadri range and the numerous rivers that originate there provide Shimoga with abundant natural beauty. The numerous lakes, ponds and water bodies make it very suitable for agriculture. Shimoga is called the rice bowl of Karnataka. Several rivers originate here including Tunga, Bhadra which are large tributaries of river Krishna , Sharavati, Kumudvati, Varada and others.

Jog Falls - Highest waterfalls in Asia

Taluks

• Shimoga
• Soraba
• Sagara
• Hosanagara
• Thirthahalli
• Shikaripura
• Bhadravathi

History

The history of Shimoga is very much the history of Karnataka itself, considering that all the great Kingdoms that came to power here have vied for control of and ruled this land of rich resources. Prior to the begining of the first millenium, Shimoga formed a part of the Mayura empire. The Shatavahana then came to control in central India and Shimoga must have formed one of the southern most provinces of the kingdom. After the fall of the Shatavahana empire around 200 C.E., after a brief interlude of confusion that existed, the area came under the control of the Kadambas of Banavasi around 345 C.E. The Kadambas were the earliest kingdom to give administrative status to Kannada language. Banavasi is just across the border from Shimoga inside Uttara Kannada district. Later the Kadambas became feudatories of the Badami Chalukyas aroud 540 C.E.. Shimoga passed into the hands of the Rashtrakutas in the 8th. century. It was only under the Kalyani Chalukyas who overthrew the Rashtrakutas did Shimoga come into prominance in Southern India. Balligavi in Shimoga district had its greatest and grandest time during there rule. Later in the 12th. century with the weakening of the Kalyani Chalukyas the Hoysalas annexed this area. Shimoga continued to play an important role in the development of Kannada culture and arts during this time. After the fall of the Hoysalas to the invasion of the Khilji dynasty around 1343 C.E. the entire region came under the Vijayanagar Empire without any bloodshed. The Saluva kings of the Vijayanagar empire find their roots in this region. After the defeat of Vijayanagar empire in 1565 C.E. in the battle of Tallikota, Shimoga had one more last surprise in that the local Keladi Nayakas who were originally feudatory of the Vijayanagar empire took control, declared soverignity and ruled mostly as an independend kingdom for about two centuries, often waging wars with the Mysore Kingdom, the Sultans of Bijapur and finally the Maratha. In 1763 they were finally absorbed into the Kingdom of Mysore and remained a part of it till independence from the British.

Economy

Shimoga District is mostly dependent on its rich agricultural pastures for income. Paddy is the most commonly grown produce. Tourism to Jog falls, Balligavi, Gudavi, Ikkeri, Keladi and Banavasi are the second main cash earners. Handicrafts from Sagara and Soraba also bring in some income.

Culture

Shimoga district is considered as the heartland of Kannada language and culture. It has contributed two of the greatest Kannada scholars of modern times, Kuvempu and U.R. Ananthamurthy, both of whom are Jnanpith awardees. K.V. Subbanna is the Magasaysay award winner for drama and humanities. Girish Kasaravalli has won more national and Swarna Kamal awards for Kannada classic movies than any other living film director in India, thus enriching Kannnda film industry and Kannda culture in general. Shimoga continues to produce prolific Kannada scholars, novelists, film directors, dramatists and statesman. Overwhelming majority of the people speak Kannada as their native language and just about everybody speaks it anyway.

Places of Antiquity

Legends compare 12th. century Balligavi in Shikaripura taluk to Lord Indras Amaravathi or Lord Kuberas Alakavathi. Balligave was the centre of learning, secular arts, commerce and sculpture. The town had thirteen education centers, fifty four temples of which only a few survive today, tweleve Jain basadis, three Buddhist viharas and many majestic palaces, lakes, wide roads and a population of about sixty thousand. Archaeological evidence points to existance of Balligavi as early as the Shatavahanas. Balligavi was the center of many religions like Shaiva and Vaishnava Hinduism, Brahmi, Shaktha, Jain, Buddhism. The Kedareshwar temple (1060 C.E.) in Chalukya-Hoysala style, Tripurantkeswar temple (1070 C.E.), Gandabherundeswar temple (1070 C.E.) in later Chalukya style in Balligavi and the Aghoreshwara temple at Ikkeri and the Rameshwara temple at Keladi both built in the 17th. century by the Keladi Nayakas are silent reminders of a glorious past. The Nayakas have used a variety of styles from predecessor kingdoms like the late Kadambas, Hoysala and even dravida styles. Balligavi was also the native place of Shantaladevi, queen of Hoysala Vishnuvardhana. Many sculptors who worked for the Hoysalas to build the famous temples at Belur and Halebid came from here including Dasoja, Malloja, Nadoja, Siddoja. During the Virashaiva movement, Balligavi contributed great Vachanakaras like Allama Prabhu who was born here and other like Akka Mahadevi, Animishayya and Mukthayakka who were also associated with this place.

Tourist Attractions

Rivers, dams and water falls

• Jog Falls These falls have amazing beauty and is the highest falls (in a single leap) in Asia and ninth highest falls in the world. Jog Falls, situated 113 km. away from Shimoga city, close to the border with Uttara Kannada district bears witness to natures headlong tumble as the Sharavati river makes a spectacular drop of 965 feet in four distinct cascades known locally as Raja, “Rani”, “Roarer” and “Rocket” to create the highest waterfalls in Asia. The falls are at their best during the monsoon with arching rainbows colouring the mist.

• Linganamakki dam across the Sharavati river

• Vanake-Abbey is a scenic water fall, though small in size.

• Bhadra River project and dam across the river Bhadra at Lakkavalli is 194 ft. high.

• Koodli literaly means coming together where the two rivers Tunga and Bhadra join and become Tunga Bhadra river, one of the largest tributaries if the river Krishna. Koodli has some quaint temples and a 16th century smartha monastery and a 14th century Shankaracharya Math

• Achakanya falls across the Sharavati river half way between Shimoga and Jog falls.

• Ambuteertha is the source of the river Sharavathi.

• Varadamoola where the river Varada originates and joins Tunga and Bhadra at Sagara

Hill Stations and Adventure

• Agumbe west of Shimoga city can be reached at a distance of 90 km. The altitude here is 826 meters and is famous for enchanting Sunsets. as the Sun sets, it takes different colours and shapes and this is reflected by the Arabian sea.

• Kavaledurga’ is a magnificent fort located on a hill at an altitude of 5056 feet.

• Kodachadri Hills is 115 km. from Shimoga city. At an altitude of 1411 ft. this hill station provides great views of the forests of the western ghats in Shimoga and south Canara districts. This good weekend getaway is only now being discovered by those other than hardy trekkers.

• Kundadri has unique rock formations and has good views

History and Religion

• Shimoga fort is mostly in ruins but a well renovated Hoysala temple of Seetharamanjaneya is worth visiting.

• Shivappa Nayaka Palace and Museum is located right in the city of Shimoga itself. The palace built by the 17th. century ruler Shivappa Nayaka contains many interesting pieces of sculpture and artifacts from that period.

• Government Museum in the city contains many ancient coins, manuscripts and inscriptions for the historically inclined.

• Bhadravathi town is called “steel town” for its steel industries. The Lakshminarasimha temple of 13th. century Hoysala style is woth a visit.

• Chandragutti in Soraba taluk is a short distance from Balligavi. The fort built by Banavasi Kadambas and the Renukamba temple are the places to see.

• Humcha is a Jain pilgrimage place with 10th and 11th century Panchakuta basadi, Padmavathi temple and Jain Math which are worth visiting.

• Church of the Sacred Heart is in the city itself and is the second largest in India

• Kubetoor has several Kalyani Chalukyan temples. The Kedareshvara temple is the best.

• Nagara was the last capital of the Keladi Kings. The Hyder Ali tank, Neelakanteshwara and Venkataramana temple are of interest here.

• Sagara and Soraba are famous for their wood carvings and handicrafts. They have a long history of the art.

• Talagunda is a place of high importance for those who are arcaeologically minded. This place has several ancient temples and has unvailed very important inscriptions including the famous 450 C.E. “Talagunda inscription” of Shantivarman, an early Kadamba king. The inscription is in Prakrit language and has given historians very useful information about the Kadamba Kingdom and its history.

• Uduthadi, birth place of Virashaiva saints Akka Mahadevi and Vaitagyanidhi.

Wildlife

• Sharavathi and Someshvara Wildlife Sanctuary are rich in wildlife and these areas are included in the proposed UNESCO World Heritage site list provided by the Indian Government to the U.N.

• Tavarekoppa has a lion and tiger Safari on the same lines as the Bannerghatta safari park near Bangalore.

• Sakkarebailu is elephant training camp. Early in the morning elephants come to bathe and drink water from the stream.

• Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. While this sanctuary is mostly in Chikmagalur, it covers a part of the Bhadravathi taluk.

• Gudavi bird Sanctuary located near Jog falls is one of the best in the state. A total of 191 species of birds have been spotted here in the natural lake. May through October is the right time to go here. The sanctuary covers about 0.74 km².

• Mandagadde bird sanctuary is 30 km. from Shimoga city going south-west. The sanctuary has many leafless trees which become a heaven for migratory birds between July and October.

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Balligavi

Balligavi, also known as Dakshina Kedara and Belgami, is a historic village in Shimoga District and is situated 21 km north-east of Shikaripur. According to legend, Balligavi was the capital of the Asura King Bali and was then called as Balipura. The Panchalinga in the Panchalingeshwara Temple located here is believed to have been installed by the Pandavas. According to the inscriptions found here, it had many names like Valliggame, Valligrame, Balipura, Balligame and Balligave.

The Chaturmukha Linga found here shows traits of Satavahana-Kadamba style and this relates the place with the Satavahanas. The Golden Age of Balligavi was during the time of Kalyan Chalukyas, who ruled it nearly for 200 years. It also served as the capital of Banawasi rulers and was an important seat of learning and a center of cultural activities.

Balligavi is dotted with temples, which are fine examples of architectural excellence of the bygone era. Kedareswara Temple, a classic example of Chalukyan style architecture, is at the heart of the village. Trikuta Temple in the southern part of the Tavaregere pond and Tripiurantaka Temple are the other major temples. It is also a famous Chalukyan art center and the birthplace of Allama Prabhu, a great poet and mystic of the 12th century. A sect of Shaiva (Shiva) priests, associated with tantric practices, is located here.

Balligavi also has a well-maintained museum near the Kedareswara Temple. Statues and inscriptions found in and around the village forms the major part of the display. The statue of Goddess Tara is the highlight among the display, which also contains statues of Tirthankars.

Every stone in Balligavi has a story to tell, which has myth and history intertwined, but sadly no listeners. Time and human neglect has taken its toll on this village too.