The Department of Kannada Organized an International Webinar on VachanaSahitya – Ananyate in association with Siddamangala Seva Kendra, Bengaluru and Basava Balaga, Muscut on September 27, 2020. CA M. Vaman Kamath, Alternate Treasurer, Canara High School Association, Mangaluru was the inaugurator of the webinar.
In his inaugural speech he said that “Vachana Sahitya is different from other branches of Kannada Literature, because its richness lies in welfare of all human beings. The writings of ‘Sharana’ are remarkable one, to overcome the sufferings of man in the world.”
Dr.Sheeladevi S. Malimutt, Programme Director ,Associate Professor ,BMS Woman’s College Bengaluru was the Keynote Speaker of the webinar. Resource person Mr. N.C. Shivaprakash, General Manager, Telecommunication Department, Aflag Group of companies, Muscut, spoke on ‘Vachana Sahitya -Navarasa Nele’. Ms. Uhsa Shivashankar, Active Member, Basava Balaga Muscut, spoke on the topic Vachana Sahitya –Ananyate. Dr. Dhanjaya Kumble, Asst, Professor, S.V.P. Kannada Adhyayana Samsthe, Mangalore University gave valuable insight into Vachana Sahitya-Akashatatva Nele.
Dr. Premalatha, Principal, in her presidential address she spoke about the importance of Vachana Sahitya. Prof. Jayashree M. Odeyar, President, Siddamangala Seva Kendra, Bengaluru was present. Ms. Vani U.S., Head, Department of Kannada welcomed and introduced the resource persons. Ms. Varshini and Ms. Sudheeksa R. students from Canara College sung Vachanas. Ms. Thara kumari, Associate Professor, Department of Kannada proposed the vote of thanks. Ms. Seema Prabhu, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce and Mr. Rithesh, III B. Sc provided technical assistance. there were 150 members registered and actively participated in the webinar. Mr. Parashurama U. Student of Canara College, compered the webinar.
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Mrs.Vani U.S
