The Murnadu Hobli unit of the Kannada Sahitya Parishad celebrated World Human Day in a meaningful manner at Kavimane Kavishaila in Kuppalli, Shivamogga district-the birthplace of national poet Kuvempu.
Led by unit president Eeramanda Harini Vijay, office bearers, members, and literature enthusiasts paid floral tributes at the samadhi of Kuvempu at Kavishaila.
Addressing the gathering, Harini Vijay recalled Kuvempu as a great national poet who conveyed the message of universal humanism and brought the Jnanpith Award to Karnataka for the first time. She said Kuvempu’s literature had earned him a permanent place in the hearts of Kannadigas and described him as a towering figure beyond caste and social divisions.
She emphasized that education, culture, and civilization possess the power to transform humanity by transcending boundaries of nation, language, religion, caste, race, and colour. Becoming a true human being, she said, should be everyone’s responsibility. For the world to survive and flourish, future generations must imbibe the values of universal humanism, she added, expressing hope that Kuvempu’s ideals would continue to inspire peace and harmony across communities.
She also expressed gratitude to the office bearers and members of the Murnadu Hobli unit for choosing the poet’s birthplace to observe World Human Day.
In the serene natural surroundings, poetry recitals were presented by Meenakshi Maragodu and K.G. Ramya. Songs were rendered by Sugeeta Maragodu, Hakathur High School teacher Munir, Moornadu PM Sri School teacher Rajesh, Maragodu Prema Ganesh, Taradevi, Sugeeta, Sushmita, and Meenakshi as a tribute to the national poet. Letters of appreciation were distributed to all participants.
Special invitees included Dhananjaya and Eeramanda Vijay. Office bearers Rosli and Pudiokkada Ramya, along with members Manju, Bharathi B.L., Sumaiya Munir, Rohini, and Ritwika Ponnamma, were present.
Joint Secretary Appachanda Suchita led the prayer, Treasurer Madeyanda Suraj welcomed the gathering, Kasapa women’s representative Meenakshi Keshav delivered the address, and Organising Secretary Kompulira Mamata proposed the vote of thanks. Following the prayer, participants sang a farmer’s song.
Later, the Kasapa team visited Ninasam, Charaka, Sara Sanstha, Belur, Halebidu, and Keladi Ikkeri. At Jog Falls, the team rendered the song “Jogada Siri Ayoyolli,” drawing the attention of tourists.
