Moodabidri: “If science helps increase intelligence, literature helps in elevates the sense of whole-heartedness and kindness”, said Scholar and Professor Dr. Varadaraj Chandragiri.
He spoke during the poet forum of “Kannada Habba” (celebrating Kannada) organized by the Excellent PU College on November 24.
Dr. Varadaraj said, “Literature helps in the development of inner conscience and research in the field of literature is very important for today’s society.”
Students of the college Prakruthi Maroor, Moulya Y R Jain, Chandan, Sanni, and Prateeksha sang the poems of poets for which the music was rendered by Babanna Puttur, Jagadeesh and Janardhan.
During the singing of poems students Sanjan, Tushaar, and Sahana under the guidance of art teacher Praveen Kakkinje painted the canvas according to the mood of the song.
President of Excellent Educational Institution felicitated the poets with a certificate and a memento.
Professor Ramakrishna Hegde from Kannada Department compered the programme.
Narayana Rai Kukkavalli Puttur, D M Bhat Kulave Sirsi, P Manu Sagar Gulbarga, D B Ddanga Dharwad and may other litterateurs were present.