Krish @ Sobha Palladian: Rajyotsava Day Celebrations @ Sobha Palladian.

We celebrated Kannada Rajyotsava Day at Sobha Palladian on 1 Nov 2019.

And we were honored with the presence of our Corporator N Ramesh and his two friends during this event.

A short summary of the event by Jayashree Srinivasan & Krish..

Our Corporator N Ramesh arrived promptly on time, even as we were busily sending successive Whats App messages and requesting residents to assemble.

The flagpole and the area around it was beautifully decorated with flowers, strands of bright yellow and orange marigolds and the map of Karnataka filled with yellow and red flower petals – the Karnataka State Flag colors. Yellow color represents turmeric and red color represents kumkum.. And a tall shining traditional brass lamp.

And the PA system struck up a lively Rajkumar hit song ..

Huttidare kannada naadalli huttabeku
Mettidare kannada manna mettabeku

Chk it out @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWA6_WJB76k

With a short welcome speech, MC Veena Shivanna kicked off the program by inviting our chief guest N Ramesh , his aides and SP Management Committee to light the traditional lamp.

This was followed by the calm and soothing voice of Prabha singing an invocation song to Lord Ganesha.

"Worship Ganesha, or Gajamukha, before you start any work, for the work to become successful".

Umashanker then took over the stage.

He gave the Welcome note for the 64th Kannada Rajyotsava day being celebrated at Sobha Palladian. A warm welcome to all the assembled Shobha Palladian residents and after that, Corporator N Ramesh and his aides.

He introduced Corporator N Ramesh and spoke about his work towards public.

He is the Corporator for 86 Ward of Marathahalli & he Is doing great service in getting concrete roads constructed, getting drains cleared and ensuring money is allocated for major infrastructural work in the ward. He is ensuring proper implementation of building proper concrete wall embankment for the rajakaluve/nala behind Sobha Palladian.

He responds promptly and takes prompt action too.

Umashankar then requested SP President to welcome him on stage and do honor by giving a flower bouquet, and the secretory to put the Yellow and Red (state colors)shawl on his shoulders and offer sweets to him. Similar shawls were also offered to his two friends who attended the function along with Corporator.

And then they all assembled near the flagpole to unfurl the Karnataka state flag.

A quick wiki on Karnataka..

Karnataka was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as the State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973. The state corresponds to the Carnatic region.

It is the sixth largest Indian state by area. And the eighth largest state by population, The economy of Karnataka is the fourth-largest state economy in India.

Karnataka also contains some of the only villages in India where Sanskrit is primarily spoken.

Like Mattur & Hosahalli.

Veena Shivanna, in her address spoke about how Kannada is not just a language but an emotion. It connects people from various regions.

“Kannada is a rich language and we have got 8 "Gnana Peeta" awards and our poets / writers not only write about language but also use that as a medium to bring in social changes.”

Kuvempu Dr. Puttappa, in one of his works mentions how Kannada can be used as a

tool to evoke responsibility in individuals.

One more poet, G.P.RajaRatnam emotes his love towards language through his work.

He even went to the extent of saying that he would continue speaking through his nose if

someone were to cut off his tongue!!

And we all know Dr. Rajkumar, the iconic superstars of Kannada & the film industry and his famous & patriotic Kannada songs.

Karnataka also has a special place in the world of Indian classical music, with both Karnataka (Carnatic) and Hindustani styles finding place in the state.. Purandara Dasa, one of the most revered Haridasas, is known as the Karnataka Sangeeta Pitamaha ('Father of Carnatic music). Celebrated Hindustani musicians like Gangubai Hangal, Mallikarjun Mansur, Bhimsen Joshi, Basavaraja Rajaguru, Sawai Gandharva and several others hail from Karnataka. (Ref Wiki)

Corporator Ramesh expressed his appreciation for Sobha Palladian community for taking the initiative to celebrate the Kannada Rajyotsava Day. He also called the residents to learn Kannada language and feel proud to be part of our state. He also requested the CEOs and other residents to give special consideration to Kannada people and offer them jobs.

He also appreciated us for keeping Kannada speaking house keeping staff.

We had drawn his attention to the drain that flows next to our compound wall.He mentioned that he has budgeted some money towards the construction of the wall across the Nala. He did take the name of Sri Aravind Limbavali, the Legislative elective member and referred to his discussion with him about the Nala and respective sewage works. Work on building side walls to protect our boundary wall is expected to start in January next year.

His website quotes, “N Ramesh, Corporator Marathalli, is an able and visionary leader. He is a dedicated and hardworking leader for the people, to the people. His passion for delivery has made him a powerful administrator who achieves results with great ideas and innovative approach”

You can see him in action and his hands-on approach in clearing drains.

Chk it out @ http://54.254.97.154/locality/bengaluru-north/marathalli-corporator-rolls-his-sleeves-cleans-drain-himself-71668

And we concluded with a "Mangala Geethe" by Anand Kulkarni who with a wonderful and melodious voice sang a Purandara Dasa kirthana.

A prayer where he seeks the blessings of the almighty.

The benevolence of Lord of 'Lakshmi' – Vishnu to make him wealthy and prosperous.

A long life from Vanipati, Bramha.

He prays to Lord Shiva who swallowed all the poison that came out at the time of Samudramanthana, to stand by him and help him during the difficult and testing time.

To Siddhivinayaka to keep all obstacles away from the path of success to enable him to achieve what-ever he desires.

He invokes blessings of Dhanvantari, the God of medicine to keep him hale and healthy.

Lastly, he requests Guru Madhvaraya and Purandaradas to bestow their blessings on him till the end of his life and treat him as their own.

This is one prayer by a devotee to ALL IN ONE GOD, representing all the devotees who surrender themselves to the ALMIGHTY. And he hails all the Gods to help him.

Finally a vote of thanks proposed by Jahnavi, appreciating Corporator N Ramesh and his colleagues for taking their time off to attend to our function and to all the residents for thetr active participation.

And then it was Modelling and group photo session !!!