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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Spread Basava philosophy, says Basavalinga Pattaddevaru
The promotion of Basava culture must be intensified across the country, said president of the Federation of Lingayat Seers Basavalinga Pattaddevaru, while inaugurating the Basava Samskruti Abhiyana office at the IMA Hall in Bidar on Wednesday. He also released the campaign's posters and pamphlets. Pattaddevaru urged all followers of Basava philosophy to join hands in nurturing and spreading its values. 'The State government has declared Basavanna a cultural leader and the campaign aims to take Basava culture to every household. The State-wide programme will be launched at Basavanabagewadi on September 1 and will arrive in Bidar on September 3. Bidar has been a stronghold of Basava culture, with remarkable success in Basava-oriented initiatives. This campaign must also succeed with the support of everyone,' he said. Presiding over the event, campaign president and district president of the Jagatika Lingayat Mahasabha Basavaraj Dhannur announced that on September 3, a dialogue on Basava culture and Vachana literature involving seers, dignitaries and students will be held at the Pujya Channabasava Pattaddevaru Ranga Mandira at 11 a.m in Bidar. He said that at 4 p.m., a grand procession will begin from Basaveshwara Circle and end at B.V. Bhoomaraddi College. The highlights will include a decorated chariot, a large Ishtalinga, sacred ash, Rudrakshi beads and Vachana literature. He said that about 1,000 women in traditional Ilkal saris and 1,000 men in dhoti-angavastram attire will take part. Depictions of 21 revered Sharanas, saints, freedom fighters, litterateurs and achievers, including Basavanna, Allamaprabhu, Channabasavanna, Akka Mahadevi, Kittur Rani Chennamma, F.G. Halakatti, Hardekar Manjappa and Sir M. Visvesvaraya, will be featured on horseback. The procession will be free of DJs, focusing instead on victory chants, mantras, Vachana recitals, folk dances and cultural troupes, he added. He said that at 6 p.m., a stage programme will be held at the B.V. Bhoomaraddi College Grounds. Competitions in painting and rangoli will be organised to promote the campaign. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Shivananda Swamiji of Hulasoor, Shivayogishwar Swamiji of Bhatambra, Siddarameshwar Swamiji, Gangambike Akka of Basava Seva Pratishtana, senior vice-president of the Global Lingayat Mahasabha Basavaraj Bulla, State president of Bharatiya Basava Balaga Babuwali and Kannada Sahitya Parishat district president Suresh Chanashetty. Artist Shivalinga Yaragal presented Vachana music. Gurubasava Pattaddevaru of Bhalki, Basava Mahant Swamiji, Sugunatai, Shivasharanappa Wali, B.G. Shetkar, Babuwali, Jairaj Khandre, Sharanappa Mithare, Rajendra Jonnakere, Digambar Madival, Usha Mirche, Devaki Nagure, Suvarna Dhannur, Rajendrakumar Gandage, Yogendra Yadlapur and others were present.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Over 60 jackfruit varieties on display
Over 60 jackfruit varieties, including 'Toobagere Red', 'Prakash Chandra', 'Rudrakshi', 'Shankar', 'Siddu', 'Lalbagh Madhur', and 'Ambali' are on display at the two-day Jackfruit Festival that began here on Saturday. Special attractions include red jackfruit varieties and Rudrakshi, or round jackfruits. Saplings of high-quality varieties are also available for sale. Value-added jackfruit products such as chips, ice cream, halwa, dosa, biryani, and kababs are being showcased in over 55 stalls alongside organic seeds, fruits like mango and jamun, and artisan crafts. Training sessions on jackfruit cultivation, pest and disease management, and marketing were also conducted. A jackfruit-eating competition is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. For more information, visitors shall contact Shanthakumar at 94487 74871.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Two-day jackfruit fest begins in Mysuru
'Those who once wrinkled their noses at its smell, dismissed it as sticky, or ignored it as a cause of stomach pain, are now singing praises of the jackfruit. With a sweet taste, the fruit is rich in medicinal properties, and its fragrance should always fill our homes,' said writer and jackfruit farmer Krishnamurthy Biligere. Speaking at the inauguration of the two-day Jackfruit Festival at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road here, Mr. Biligere said, 'A crop that requires no chemicals to grow, jackfruit is the 'Kalpavriksha' of open dry lands. Adaptable to changing climates and monsoon conditions, it is a crop for the future. To promote its value addition, financial support should be extended to women's groups and farmer-producer companies.' He urged that farmers interested in jackfruit cultivation should be provided with the necessary support. Organised by Sahaja Samrudha and Rotary Club Mysore West, the festival features a diverse array of jackfruit varieties and showcases its value-added potential. Organic farmer Ramesh of Shivanapura, who was present at the festival, said, like jackfruit, hundreds of neglected fruit varieties need to be identified and brought to the mainstream. For example, the 'bilva fruit', often used for worship, can be turned into a delicious beverage and it should also be popularised, he suggested. Rotary club president Nagesh M.L., who presided over the event, said efforts to bring value to neglected fruits like jackfruit are commendable. Events like this, which connect farmers and consumers, should happen more frequently. Anandateertha Pyati, secretary of the Sahaja Samrudha, described jackfruit as 'the golden crop of drylands' and spoke on its long-term benefits. 'With just four years of care, the jackfruit tree can provide a hundred years of income. Dry land farmers should take up jackfruit cultivation,' he suggested. Devaraju M., secretary of the Rotary Club of Mysore West, said that jackfruit is a gift from nature. People should enjoy the diverse flavors and colors of jackfruit varieties, which provide health benefits to consumers and income to farmers, he added. The director of the Sahaja Samrudha Krishna Prasad spoke on the demand for premium jackfruit varieties, particularly red jackfruit, even in other States. Farmers must seize this opportunity and begin jackfruit farming. The government must provide the support necessary to bring neglected crops to the forefront, he added. Over 60 jackfruit varieties, including 'Toobagere Red', 'Prakash Chandra', 'Rudrakshi', 'Shankar', 'Siddu', 'Lalbagh Madhur', and 'Ambali' are on display at the festival, which began here on Saturday. Special attractions include red jackfruit varieties and Rudrakshi, or round jackfruits. Saplings of high-quality varieties are also available for sale. Value-added jackfruit products such as chips, ice creams, halwa, dosa, biryani, and kababs were being showcased in over 55 stalls alongside organic seeds, fruits like mango and jamun, and artisan crafts, at the festival.
