The Hindu : CM lauds Kuvempu's contribution

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Monday, Dec 30, 2002

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CM lauds Kuvempu's contribution

By Our Staff Reporter

BANGALORE Dec. 29. The State Government has constituted a committee for organising the birth centenary celebrations of the poet laureate, K.V.Puttappa, from the end of next year to December 2004, the Chief Minister, S.M.Krishna, said here on Sunday. A series of events would be organised to commemorate his birth anniversary which would help people derive inspiration from his works.

Addressing a gathering at a function organised by the Vishwa Manava Vedike to commemorate the poet's birthday here, Mr. Krishna lauded Kuvempu's contribution to Kannada literature, and his endeavour to convey the message of equality and harmony through his writings. His works had a tremendous influence on Kannada literature. He also aided the unification of Karnataka and gave a boost to the freedom struggle through his writings, he said.

Siddalinga Swamiji of Tontadarya Math said people disfavoured the fanaticism in the name of Hindutva, which bred violence and intolerance towards other religions. "We should be inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and Prophet Mohammed," he said. In this context, Kuvempu's beliefs and the values he stood for, which were reflected in his writings, were significant as he promoted the concept of harmony, and opposed casteism, religious fundamentalism, and superstition, he added. Bala Gangadharnatha Swamy of Adichunchanagiri Math, the Bangalore Mayor, C.M.Nagaraj, Y.K.Ramaiah, President, Vishwa Manava Vedike, and Justice H.N.Narayan of the Karnataka High Court were present.

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