Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned littérateur Prof. Hampa Nagarajaiah (Hampana) released writer Vikram Chaduranga’s (Son of late writer Chaduranga) book ‘Smriti Samskruthika Kathana’ at a programme organised by the book publisher Samvahana Prakashana at Veene Sheshanna Bhavan in Kuvempunagar here recently.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Nagarajaiah said that the book is an autobiography of Vikram Chaduranga that contains memories of the family of renowned late writer Chaduranga. The book also provides an insight into the life of his father Chaduranga and contains several interesting things related to the married life of his parents — Chaduranga and Doddammanni.

Pointing out that tears will come down the eyes after reading the book where Vikram has penned down memories of his parents, he said that Vikram’s magnificent explanation will also make us remember our parents down the memory lane. Noting that the book is not merely a literary work, but can also be seen as a history of the erstwhile Mysuru rulers and the Mysore Palace, he said the book also highlights the pride and prejudice of many writers of the times.

Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, who graced the occasion, said the book author Vikram Chaduranga has recorded several facts in  a straight forward manner without any bias or hype. Observing that the book contains several exciting and interesting lesser known facts, he said that the book which is a mix of English and Kannada languages, throws light on many issues. Maintaining that Chaduranga, who belonged to the erstwhile Mysuru Royal family,  accepted challenges of life as it came, the Seer said that some of the renowned writer’s works have become stories for cinemas.

Former Karnataka Sanskrit University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Padma Shekar too spoke.

Suraj Hegde, grandson of Late former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs, D.N. Lokappa of Samvahana Prakashana, former District Kannada Sahitya Parishat President M. Chandrashekar and others were present.