“Keddasa”, celebrated in Town Hall by Tulu Academy

09-02-09 Mangalore: Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy organized an ancient tulunadu celebration “Keddasa”, on February 9, 2009 in Town hall Mangalore at 4.00pm. The programme started with the Bhoomi pooja which was done by Smt. Vijayalaxmi B. Shetty, then it was the burning of the lamps by Sri. J Krishna Palemar. A Tulu song was sung by Smt. Ratnavati J. Baikady which gave an enthusiastic commence to the function. A brief description about Keddasa was given by Smt. D. Pushpavati, she said that “Keddasa is our ancient tulunadu culture, It is celebrated for three days by the farmers of tulunadu. During these three days farmers stop working in the fields as they pray the land . They take a special food called “Kudu Baliyar” for their lunch and then later in the evening they go for hunting. As todays generation are forgetting our ancient culture the main goal of this program is to keep this culture alive in the mind and hearts of the people.”      

" Bhoomi Pooja, an inaugration of the Keddasa function "

" A brief description about Keddasa by Smt. Pushpavati "

" Speech by Bhaskar Rai Kukkuvalli "

" Tulu Sahitya Academy books sold in the campus "

It was followed by various dance performances by Suresh Attavar and party. Other chief guest of the function were Pradeep Kumar Kalkura, Smt. Shakila Kava and Harikrishna Punaroor. Dr. Paltadi Ramakrishna Achar, Sri S. H. Shivarudrappa, Bhaskar Rai Kukkuvalli were present in the function.       

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