Mysuru: One of the most popular programmes ‘Arivina Shikara,’ based on Sarvajna, the 16th century poet, saint and philosopher,  broadcast by All India Radio (AIR), Mysuru, for a full year came to an end and the valedictory was celebrated recently.

The valedictory, organised jointly by Akashvani, Mysuru, Samudyata Shrothra Balaga and Deepthi Samskritika Vedike, began at the Akashvani Studios on KRS Road, with offering of floral tributes by the guests to the portrait of Sarvajna.

The mellifluous rendering of the song ‘Kannadiga tanemba sathyavannu arithavanige…’ based on Siddaiah Puranik’s Kavyananda by singer Nitin Rajaram Shastry and his last song of DVG’s Mankuthimmana enthralled the gathering.

The tripadis of Sarvajna sung by G. Pushpalatha, Hamsini S. Kumar, Nithin Rajaram Shastry and P. Surabi, were interpreted by Prof. Mysuru Krishnamurthy,  K.L. Padmini Hegde, Kabbinale Vasanth Kumar and Dr. Pradeep Kumar respectively.

A total of 17 scholars, who interpreted the Vachanas of Sarvajna and 15 singers who sang the tripadis were honoured.

Interpreters Prof. C. Naganna, B.V. Vasanthkumar, Dr. H.M. Kalashree, C. Vishwanath, P.S. Ranjini, listeners V. Govindachari, Veena Srikant, Rama Ajit, Pushpalatha Phaniraj, singers Rohini Sudham and Deepika Pandurangi shared their thoughts about the programme.

Before the programme began, a one minute silence was observed for the passing away of Prof. G.R. Thippeswamy. Kannada and Culture Department Joint Director V.N. Mallikarjunaswamy was the chief guest and AIR Programme Head H. Srinivas presided.

Aravina Shikara programme producer Dr. Mysuru Umesh, Deepthi Samskritika Vedike Chief Kalahundi Shivakumar, Samudyata Shrothra Balaga’s Bhagavathi and others were present on the occasion.

Arivini Shikara was broadcast every day at 6.45 am and there was a repeat broadcast in the evening at 5.50 pm.                                  

The programme will once again be broadcast on public demand from the end of this month, said a source in Akashvani, Mysuru.

The Vachanas of  Sarvajna have reached thousands of listeners of Akashvani and brought them great joy. Sarvajna has been influenced by Janapada style of poetry. The songs and interpretations must be brought out in the form of a book. Similarly, Akashavani should broadcast programmes on Pampa, Ranna, Nagavarma and others.—Dr. Ramegowda (RaGow),  Littérateur

 

Thousands of listeners have lauded ‘Arivina Shikara’ which has become very successful and a breakthrough programme for Akashvani, Mysuru. The new programmes in the pipeline include experiences of women belonging to Sthree Shakti Sanghas, Krishi Belagu and farmers sharing their experiences of the kind of crops they are growing.—H. Srinivas, Programme Head, Akashavani, Mysuru