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The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Minister inaugurates library named after Bangarappa in Shivamogga
A library named after former Chief Minister S. Bangarappa was inaugurated on the premises of the Shivamogga district unit of Kannada Sahitya Parishat at Sahitya Grama in Shivamogga on Wednesday. Minister for School Education Madhu Bangarappa, who contributed funds for the library, inaugurated it in the presence of office-bearers of the parishat. Speaking on the occasion, the minister said that he was happy that the library had been named after his father, who maintained a good relationship with writers and cultural personalities of Karnataka. 'I wish the library grows bigger in the coming days and it houses a great collection of books', he said. The library has collections of various authors of Kannada and English. It has complete works of Ambedkar, works of Mahatma Gandhi, short story collections, dramas, Dalit literature, Dasa literature, and Jain literature, among others. D. Manjunath, district president of Kannada Sahitya Parishat, said that the library would be developed in such a way that it would be a centre for researchers and students. On the day, the parishat organized a lecture on the contributions of Banu Mushtaq, who won the International Booker Prize. Writer and publisher Akshata Humchadakatte spoke on Banu Mushtaq's short stories and the significance of her winning the international prize.
New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Anubhava Mantapa will be inaugurated next year, says CM Siddaramaiah
MYSURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that the Anubhava Mantapa, being constructed at a cost of over Rs 600 crore in Basavakalyan of Bidar district, will be completed and inaugurated next year. He was speaking after inaugurating the 'Basava Jayanti 2025: Our Steps Towards Anubhava Mantapa' programme organised by the Basava Balagala Okoota and the All India Veerashaiva-Lingayat Mahasabha in Mysuru. The CM explained that Anubhava Mantapa is being developed as a replica of the world's first Parliament, originally established in the 12th century by social reformer Basavanna. 'Work is ongoing and will be completed next year,' the CM assured the gathering. The CM said that it was his government that constituted a committee headed by writer Go Ru Channabasappa to prepare the project report for the project. Siddaramaiah said that Basavanna was not only a revolutionary social reformer but also a globally recognised economist. 'His teachings of Kayaka (dignity of labour) and Dasoha (equitable distribution) aimed at socio-economic equality. The revolution he led against the caste system is unmatched anywhere in the world,' Siddaramaiah added. He emphasised that Basavanna envisioned a casteless, secular, and humane society. 'Vachana and Dasa literature are landmarks in Kannada literature, making knowledge accessible to those previously denied education,' the CM said.
The Age
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Age
Food fight: Albert Park locals call for Hare Krishna kitchen to move out
'The ends are laudable. They're to be congratulated. But the means don't make sense in a residential zone,' Mercurio said. 'It's a large industrial-scale production kitchen.' Planning approval for the kitchen was granted in 2010 with the condition that staffing levels were limited, but this was later found to be unenforceable by the council. The residents' petition also complains about increased traffic, waste in a rear lane and 'pungent smells from the large-scale food production pervading the environment'. It also said that 'very loud chanting and drumming' can be heard from the temple, which opens at 4.30am. Dasa argued the group was doing its best to manage the 'Hare Krishna explosion' and had moved major events away from Albert Park. It now has chapters in Casey, Wyndham and Craigieburn. 'We've been here for 50 years. It's hard to remove the spiritual significance of the location. We're taking steps to manage a transition. It takes time, and it's expensive,' Dasa said. 'But this notion that there's all hell breaking loose in Albert Park is – I would suggest – a little overdone.' In response to the petition, council officers said two tests done at recent temple events found 'noise emissions were within legally acceptable limits'. No food or public health law breaches have been reported after 30 council inspections, although a 'significant waste management breach and liquid spill' occurred in August 2022. A council spokesperson said ISKCON claims its kitchen has prepared food for at least 15 years, but complaints increased around 2020. 'If the kitchen is found to not have existing use rights, ISKCON would need to apply for a planning permit for it to continue operating there,' the spokesperson said. 'We are very sympathetic to residents' amenity concerns and are doing everything we can within our powers to investigate or address amenity issues. We also value what the temple brings to our community.' Dasa, however, said the kitchen could not be separated from the temple. 'The kitchen is a fundamental part of Hindu devotional culture. The deity is worshipped with offerings,' he said. 'To move the kitchen would kill the temple.' ISKCON Australia's most recent public financial report said the national charity's revenue was $24.4 million, including $11 million in food sales, contributing to a $3.5 million surplus in 2023. Dr Angela Burt, an expert on the Hare Krishna movement, said religious leader A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada founded ISKCON to spread his strand of Hinduism throughout the West. The Beatles' George Harrison was an early convert. Burt said ISKCON had since evolved from Western followers living in ashrams to a congregational religion. The migration of Hindu Indians looking for familiar temple communities spurred its recent growth in the West, she said. Hare Krishna Melbourne's annual Sri Krishna birthday events attract thousands of people, but Dasa said the celebrations would now be held across four locations. .
Sydney Morning Herald
03-05-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Food fight: Albert Park locals call for Hare Krishna kitchen to move out
'The ends are laudable. They're to be congratulated. But the means don't make sense in a residential zone,' Mercurio said. 'It's a large industrial-scale production kitchen.' Planning approval for the kitchen was granted in 2010 with the condition that staffing levels were limited, but this was later found to be unenforceable by the council. The residents' petition also complains about increased traffic, waste in a rear lane and 'pungent smells from the large-scale food production pervading the environment'. It also said that 'very loud chanting and drumming' can be heard from the temple, which opens at 4.30am. Dasa argued the group was doing its best to manage the 'Hare Krishna explosion' and had moved major events away from Albert Park. It now has chapters in Casey, Wyndham and Craigieburn. 'We've been here for 50 years. It's hard to remove the spiritual significance of the location. We're taking steps to manage a transition. It takes time, and it's expensive,' Dasa said. 'But this notion that there's all hell breaking loose in Albert Park is – I would suggest – a little overdone.' In response to the petition, council officers said two tests done at recent temple events found 'noise emissions were within legally acceptable limits'. No food or public health law breaches have been reported after 30 council inspections, although a 'significant waste management breach and liquid spill' occurred in August 2022. A council spokesperson said ISKCON claims its kitchen has prepared food for at least 15 years, but complaints increased around 2020. 'If the kitchen is found to not have existing use rights, ISKCON would need to apply for a planning permit for it to continue operating there,' the spokesperson said. 'We are very sympathetic to residents' amenity concerns and are doing everything we can within our powers to investigate or address amenity issues. We also value what the temple brings to our community.' Dasa, however, said the kitchen could not be separated from the temple. 'The kitchen is a fundamental part of Hindu devotional culture. The deity is worshipped with offerings,' he said. 'To move the kitchen would kill the temple.' ISKCON Australia's most recent public financial report said the national charity's revenue was $24.4 million, including $11 million in food sales, contributing to a $3.5 million surplus in 2023. Dr Angela Burt, an expert on the Hare Krishna movement, said religious leader A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada founded ISKCON to spread his strand of Hinduism throughout the West. The Beatles' George Harrison was an early convert. Burt said ISKCON had since evolved from Western followers living in ashrams to a congregational religion. The migration of Hindu Indians looking for familiar temple communities spurred its recent growth in the West, she said. Hare Krishna Melbourne's annual Sri Krishna birthday events attract thousands of people, but Dasa said the celebrations would now be held across four locations. .
