Moodbidri: ‘Alva’s Nudisiri -2009’ Ends With Stress on Continued Promotion of Kannada
by Shekar Ajekar
Pics by Dayananda Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network—Moodbidri (RD/CN)
Moodbidri, Nov 8: ‘Alva’s Nudisiri–2009’, the sixth annual Kannada cultural extravaganza, concluded at Vidhyanagari, here, on the evening of Sunday November 8.
Dr Hampa Nagarajayya said that a Kannada literary meet does not progress only with a few decisions taken during the meet, but it would prosper by giving Kannada its rightful place in our hearts.
“The literary rejuvenation of Halegannada should form an issue among others in the next Nudisiri and Dr Mohan Alva should perform the role of Yekalavya”, said Dr Nagarajayya.
‘Alva’s Nudisiri Awards – 2009’ were presented to stalwarts Dr Sarojini Mahishi, Dr Sudamurti, Prasanna, Dr B A Sanadi, Dr V R Chandrashekar, Dr Jayamala, K Govind Bhat, Prof M Ramachandra, Prof K P Rao, and Nadoja Sukri Bomma Gowda, during the valedictory ceremony.
The award consists of a memento, Rs 10,000 in cash, and a citation letter. Dr Nagarajayya felicitated each of the recipients by draping shawls and then presented the awards.
Dr Jayamala, acknowledging the honour, said that she would donate the award to Kannada filmdom.
M Ramdas said that he was overjoyed with the magical touch of Dr Mohan Alva by witnessing ‘Alva’s Nudisiri–2009’ at Vidhyagiri.
Kannada movie director Nagatihalli Chandrashekar said that Alva’s Nudisiri had inspired all those who were hitherto thinking that only sex and money sells in this world, to change their pattern.
Sri Tholtada Siddalinga Swami of Yediyoor Matf, Gadag, in his valedictory address, said that the promotion of Kannada should go on despite the curtain falling on Alva’s Nudisiri.
“It’s indeed significant that Sukri Bomma Gowda was honoured in an era of information technology and mass communication, and this should inspire others to work for the promotion of Kannada and its rich culture. The government officers lack fluency in Kannada and hence, they postpone work in this regard”, said Swami Siddalinga.
“The dirty politics in the state governance has given literary strength to the litterateurs to author some thought-provoking literature for the common good of all Kannadigas. The disinterest of Kannadigas in resolving the significant issue of Cauvery River has not been seen so far. Kannada has mass appeal and it’s the duty of every Kannadiga to do his bit in this regard”, he added.
Alva’s Education Foundation chairman Dr M Mohan Alva welcomed the gathering.