Moodubidire: The celebration of 72nd Independence Day at Alva’s once again stood true to the glory of all the past celebrations despite rainfall. The customary venue of celebration, K Sripathi Bhat open theater made it difficult to utilize owing to incessant rainfall. However, Nudisiri Vedike saw the footfall of around 20000 patriotic spectators which includes the faculties, students and the public.
The center of campus at Vidyagiri welcomed the gathering with the portraits of freedom fighters inducing the spirit of nationalism among all. The tricolor was unfurled by the chief guest Dhrmasthala Dharmadhikari Dr D Veerendra Heggade, synchronized with national anthem. Whole crowd gathered for the celebration waved the flags with full spirit as and when the integration song was sung.
After unfurling the flag, Dhrmasthala Dharmadhikari Dr D Veerendra Heggade, said the Independence Day is celebrated to mark the integration of divided India. Stressing onto the conflicts based on the religion and regionalism he said, “we should not be identified with caste, creed, religion and region instead we must recognize ourselves as Indians first, that will instill spirit of harmony and oneness’. He added and said ‘dividing will perish the nation so it is a need of the hour to ‘unite and cherish”.
He asked the young generation to take pride in the leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Bhagat Singh whose principles have inspired liberation of many other countries. Gandhi’s championing of the cause of non-violence as the tool of India’s freedom struggle and success, even holds significant in present era. The contemporary leaders like Nelson Mandela, Aung San Suu Kyi and Malala Yousafzai are strongly influenced by the Gandhian methods, he said.
‘Some 25 to 30 years ago, the world used to think India, as the land of snake charmers. But today our country surprised the world with its development. We are not inferior to any developed country’’, he opined. Symbolizing the tricolors to the industrialization, agriculture along with the peaceful life of citizens he said, ‘we should develop the culture of growing with the nation, which is utmost important for the peaceful coexistence’. He called upon students never to be intolerant towards disciplinary measures and actions, which keeps everyone well controlled.
Shatasambrama of Mijarugutthu Anand Alva
The day also witnessed the celebration of 100th birthday of Mijarugutthu Anand Alva and ‘Shatasambrama’ program was organised at Nudisiri Vedhike, Vidyagiri. Thousands of his well-wishers, relatives, children, students and public honored him with great pride. To mark the celebration, a hundred lamps were lit on the occasion.
After inaugurating the program, Dhrmasthala Dharmadhikari Dr D Veerendra Heggade, said ‘Anand Alva is man of action, he never compromises with letting things go down’. His strong association with agriculture and other allied activities, made him successful in life. Though he did not earn much, but he was able to win the hearts of many with his simplicity and straightforward nature.
Kolhapur based Swar-Ninad troupe presented ‘Jago Hindustani’, patriotic songs and inspirational narratives on the occasion.
Chancellor of Nitte University Dr N Vinay Hegde, Local MLA Umanath Kotian, Former Minister K Abhay Chandra Jain, Mijarugutthu Anand Alva’s children Dr Seetharam Alva, Meenakshi Jayakar Alva, Balakrishna Alva, Dr M Mohan Alva and others were present on the occasion.
