Mysuru: Rani Channamma University (RCU), Belagavi conferred Doctorate of Letters honorary doctorate to music maestro Pandit Rajiv Taranath at his Kuvempunagar residence in the City on Wednesday April 27.
RCU Vice Chancellor Dr. Ramachandra Gowda, Registrar (Evaluation) Prof. Viranagowda V. Patil, Registrar Prof. Basavaraj Padmashali, Syndicate Member Srinivas Shastry from the University presented the citation and garlanded the Sarod maestro.
After receiving the honour Rajiv Taranath said “Karnataka has given immense love and I remember my Guru and God Pandit Ali Akbar Khan at this time. I was told God is in three fingers, Sarod is eternal. I thank Rani Channamma University for the honour,” added Rajiv Taranath.
RCU VC Prof. M. Ramachandra Gowda said “It’s a proud feeling for Belagavi Rani Channamma University. We had decided to confer Doctorate of Letters during the ninth convocation and conferred the doctorate today. We are the largest University in the State and in the next 10 years we will grow towards achieving national and global recognitions,” VC claimed.
Karnataka State Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, Mysuru, Vice-Chancellor Nagesh Bettakote, and Registrar Devaraj were present.
