A glorious climax to Nudi Siri

A glorious climax to Nudi Siri


Actress Jayamala at at the valedictory programme of Alva's Nudi Siri 2009

Express News ServiceFirst Published : 09 Nov 2009 04:14:06 AM IST
MOODBIDRI: Curtains came down on the sixth edition of Kannada literary conference, Alva's Nudi Siri, on Sunday, leaving a sense of fulfillment among the delegates. Spectacular fireworks and serene musical and cultural events made the occasion memorable.
This year's conference was different from those held in the previous years as it didn't confine itself to Kannada literature and accorded equal importance to art and culture.
Delivering the valedictory address, Thontada Siddalinga swamiji of Gadag Thontadarya Mahasamsthana said that the true expression of Kannada pride is manifested in creative ventures live Nudi Siri and not in smearing black paint on English boards.
"Kannada language with a history of more than 3,000 years received the recognition of classical status only after Sanskrit and Tamil languages.
With Tamil Nadu dragging the issue of classical language to the court, Kannada is yet to avail the benefits of that status," he said.
Pointing out that the power of language is infinitely more immense than the power of cannon balls and army, the seer said: "It is language that has helped 'Marathi Yekikarana Samithi' hold sway in Belgaum even after 50 years." On the occasion, Alva's Nudi Siri 2009 President Hampa Nagarajaiah said that the Kannda mindset is one which exhibits a willingness to embrace diversity.
Achievers felicitated
Ten distinguished personalities were felicitated on the occasion, in recognition of their contributions to Kannada.
The felicitated were: Dr Sarojini Mahishi, theatre activist Prasanna, psychologist Dr C R Chandrashekar, Yakshagana artiste K Govind Bhat, Prof K P Rao who developed Kannada script for computers, Dr Sudha Murthy, BA Sanadi, Jayamala, M Ramachandra and Sukri Bomma Gowda.