Chief Minister of Karnataka will soon inaugurate the Kayyara Kinnanna Rai Memorial Kannada Bhavan

By Rons Bantwal
Bellevision Media Network

Mumbai ( RBI ), June 18: The Karnataka Border Region Development Authority is working hard to preserve and develop Kannada in Kasaragod. It is constantly responding to the feelings of Kannadigas. It has been organizing pro-Kannada programs in various parts of the district. The Karnataka Chief Minister will soon inaugurate the Dr. Kayyara Kinnannarai Kannada Bhavan in Badiyadka, said the authority’s chairman Somanna Bevinamarada.

 

He presided over the 110th birth anniversary celebration and award ceremony of Nadoja Dr. Kayyar Kinhanna Rai held at the Kayyar Jodukallu Friends Club Hall on Wednesday in collaboration with the Karnataka Border Area Development Authority, Gadi Nad Sahitya and Cultural Academy, Kasaragod, Kalkura Foundation, Mangalore, Green Star Arts and Sports Club, Kayyar 16th Ward, Kayyar Kutumbhu Sri units.

 

There is a fear that the works of Kayyar, who fought for the merger of Kasaragod throughout his life, will disappear. If his family, Kavita Kutir and fan club cooperate, the authority will proceed with the re-publication of all Kayyar’s works. After becoming the chairman of the authority, I have come to Kasaragod 9 times and understand the feelings of the people here. The Kannadigas here also feel that we are in Karnataka. Authority member Subbayakatte is bringing every problem here to the attention of the authority. Efforts are being made to inform the high-level officials about the burning problems here, including the neglect of Kannada. Private land has been purchased in Goa to build a Kannada Bhavan. The authority has made efforts to provide all kinds of facilities in Karnataka even to children who have studied in other states, he said.

Manjeshwara MLA AKM Ashraf Chende inaugurated the program by playing the chende and said that poet Kayyar has spread the message of humanity as a poet and fighter with commitment to the Kannada language and culture. Poets Kayyar and Govinda Paigal, who are distinguished personalities, have played a significant role in the development of Kannada literature and culture. When the Kannada land of Kasaragod was annexed by Kerala, poet Kayyar Kinhanna Raigal had called on Kannadigas, saying, "The house is on fire, come quickly." He recalled that he had mentioned this line of Kayyar in the Legislative Assembly session when the Kerala government neglected Kasaragod in all areas, including health, culture, etc.

 

Kasaragod Government College retired Kannada professor, folklorist, Yakshagana puppeteer Prof. A. Srinath was felicitated with the "Kayyara" award. Konkani singer and Dubai-based literary organizer Joseph Mathias was honoured.

 

Kalkura Foundation Mangalore President and G.S.S.A.Academy Kasaragod Founder S. Pradeep Kumar presented the Kalkura Award and said that religious scriptures are not limited to any religion. Good thoughts should be accepted. The mother society should become aware for the preservation of mother culture. Along with reading books, communication and thoughts should be in Kannada.

 

Prakash Mattihalli, Secretary of the Karnataka Border Area Development Authority, spoke in the introduction and said that Kayyar was at the forefront of the Karnataka unification movement as a freedom fighter and multilingual scholar. He said that the authority will submit a request to the District Collector today to give priority to Kannada in Kasaragod as well.

 

Speaking in the memorial address of multilingual poet and litterateur Mohammed Baddur, he said that the miracle of connecting rhymes by the poets is amazing. He is a consummate poet who has done penance in the world of poetry and has become a master. Mundappalla Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple Secretary Manjunath Alva Madva spoke.

 

Karnataka Border Area Development Authority member A.R. Subbaiyakatte, Shivareddy Khayeded, Kannada Sahitya Parishad Kerala Border Unit President Dr. Jayaprakash Thottethodi, Paivalike Gramaan President Jayanthi, Manjeshwar Block Pm. Member Fatimath Jaura were present.

 

Haridasa Jayanand Kumar Hosadurga sang the prayer. Chaniyappa Naik, President of G.S.S.A.Academy Kasaragod, welcomed. Secretary Akhilesh Nagumugam proposed the vote of thanks. Ravi Naikapu, President of Kasaragod District Kannada Journalists Welfare Development Association, narrated.