Agnel Rodrigues, Edward Nazreth among others to get Konkani Academy awards

March 17, 2011

Mangalore, March 17: Karnataka Konkani Sahithya Academy has announced its literary and book awards. The awards will be given away at a programme to be held on Mar 26, at 5 pm, at Kashi Mutt, Malleshwaram, Bangalore.

President of Konkani Sahithya Academy Kundapura Narayana Kharvy announced the awards at a press meet in Udupi

The awardees are: Agnel Rodrigues (Konkani Language), Dr Edward Nazreth (Konkani Literature), Gopinath Bhat (Konkani Art- Drama) and Prakash Kharvi (special recognition of polio affected swimmer).

In the Konkani Book Awards category 'Jann Maha Kavicho Yashodhara Charitha', a translation from Kannada to Konkani by Steven Quadros Permude, 'Kat Tutcho Vel', Konkani poem by Antony Prakash D'Souza and `Sathe', a Konkani small story by Katherine Rodrigues Katpady. 'Kanoon Maheth' by Konkani writer Stanley R D Coasta got the special recognition award in the book category.

Minister for Kannada and Culture Govinda Karajola will give away the prizes. Higher Education Minister Dr VS Acharya, Historian Sooryanath Kamath, ministers, MLAs, MLCs and others will be the chief guests. Registrar of the academy SH Shivarudrappa, member Pundalika Marate and others were present at the press meet.

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Karnataka CM directs officials to submit proposal for gold chariot for Chamundeshwari idol

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November 25,2024

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed the Hindu Religious Endowment Department to submit a proposal for constructing a gold chariot for the presiding deity of the state, Chamundeshwari, official sources said on Monday.

The directive follows a request from Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Dinesh Gooligowda, who highlighted the historical and cultural significance of the Chamundeshwari Temple on Chamundi Hill in Mysuru, which dates back to the 12th century AD.

Gooligowda noted that the existing wooden chariot, donated by devotees from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has deteriorated over time.

“Devotees have expressed their desire to organise a ‘rathotsava’ using a gold chariot for Goddess Chamundeshwari. This proposal has been under consideration for some time, with an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore,” the MLC said.

He emphasised that the government’s financial involvement would not be required, as devotees are willing to contribute towards making the chariot a reality.

Gooligowda proposed a deadline for the 2025 Dasara festival for the completion of the chariot, ensuring it is ready for the grand procession featuring the idol of Chamundeshwari.

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