Kundapur :

The taluk Kannada Sahitya Parishat organized Sahitya Sammelan at Siddapura, near here on Sunday December 8.

The former MLA A G Kodgi hoisted the national flag at freedom fighter the late Bailu Krishnaraya Kodgi stage here on Saturday morning.

Udupi district Kannada Sahitya Sammelan chairman Nilavara Surendra Adiga released the new books.

The Sammelan chairman K K Kalavar in his presidential address urged the parents to instill patriotism, respect the religion and develop helping nature in their children during their childhood.

Kundapur taluk Kannad Parishat president K Narayan Karvi hoisted the flag of Parishat.

Dakkeru Balu Yashawant Kamat flagged-off the procession, while Manibailu Shivaram Shetty inaugurated the late Kadri Narayan Master stage.  The former MLA B Appanna Hegde inaugurated the exhibition of books.

MLA Haladi Srinivas Shetty felicitated the veterans for their significant achievement in their respective spheres.

The artistic carvings of different vegetables by Raghavendra Mogaveera Kodlady were the key attraction of the Sammelan.

Seminars and cultural programmes by social welfare organizations and students of different schools were held on the occasion.

The members of Stree Shakti self-help-groups, teachers and volunteers assisted for the success of the programme.

The dignitaries from literary sphere and politicians were also present.

The Sammelan reception Committee president D Gopalakrishna Kamat welcomed the gathering.  The secretary Dr Jagdish Shetty proposed vote of thanks.  Santosh Kumar Shetty and Prashant compered the programme.

source: http://www.bellevision.com / BelleVision.com / Home> News / by Bernard J D’Costa, Bellevision Media Network / Kundapar – December 12th, 2013