11-05-2025
Two books by Kannada writer Satyanarayana Rao Anathi launched in Shivamogga
Two books written by senior poet and writer Sathyanarayana Rao Anathi were released in a programme in Shivamogga on Sunday (May 11, 2025).
Mr. Anathi has brought out a collection of his poems written so far titled Mouna Migilu, and a play, Neelanjane Manimekhalai.
The collection has poems also published in previous collections – Rammiyata, Hippemara, Bhoomi Badukina Gandha, Krishna Kannina Nota, Terakonda Aakasha, Patragalu Irali Galeya, besides his recent poems.
Life in literature
Mr. Anathi, 90, has taught Kannada literature for decades in colleges in Shivamogga and other places. Many of his colleagues and well-wishers felicitated Anathi and his wife Prabha on the occasion.
Prof. Sharath Ananthamurthy, Vice-Chancellor of Kuvempu University, released the books. He read out a couple of his favourite poems from Anathi's collection. Noted theatre personality Venkatarama Aital, writers Channappa Angadi and Bharathi Devi spoke on the books released.
Bengaluru-based Charumathi Prakashana has published both the books. B.S. Vidyaranya of Charumathi Prakashana was also present at the programme
