Mysore/Mysuru: It was a women’s show, on the fourth day of Dasara Yuva Sambhrama, last evening, at Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri campus, as the girl students presented various women’s related issues artistically, striking a chord with the audience.

Themes like — women’s status in the society, empowerment, women freedom fighters, women farmers and Operation Sindoor, were portrayed in a melange of dance ballets performed to songs composed with a soul stirring music.

The patriotic songs, bravery of soldiers, tribute to Lord Ganesha and the sculptures crafted by noted sculptor Yogiraj of Ayodhya Balak Ram idol fame were presented rhythmically, catching the attention of the gathering.

Jai Sri Ram, Kannada…

As the students of JSS Arts, Commerce and Science College, Ooty road in the city, with a touch of mythology narrated the genesis of architecture, highlighting the contributions of Yogiraj to the realm, the awestruck spectators raised ‘Jai Sriram’ slogans with equal devotion. Kalika dance by the students of JSS Women’s College, Saraswathipuram, underscored the message of women’s empowerment, to the applause of the gathering. The personalities — actors and activists alike, who enriched the cause of Kannada, were paid a perfect tribute, with a performance for the song —  E Kannada Mannanu Maribeda Oh Abhimani — by the students of Sai Ranga Educational Institutions, Bannimantap.

Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor, a dance ballet on India’s military operation against Pakistan in May this year, in response to Pahalgam killings, where civilians were gunned down by terrorists, found sync with the audience, kindling patriotic spirit in them in a touching way. Kudos to the students of Govt. Girls PU College, Bannur.

The bond between cattle and farmer was narrated with a touch of green by the students of Hayagreeva College.

Transgenders…

The transgenders who deserve egalitarian treatment in the society, was suitably conveyed in a dance performance for the song — Bandalu Bandalu Nodu Kalpana… by the students of JSS Teachers Training Institute, Suttur, which attracted a standing ovation from the audience.

In all 53 college troupes, from across the State, showcased their skills on the stage, with majority of them having a women centric topic.

Saw Ambedkar in my father: Women’s Commission head

Dr. Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, Chairperson of Karnataka State Commission for Women, shared tenets of her life, where she saw Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in her father.

“True to the belief of Dr. Ambedkar, who had propagated that, he would analyse development through the prism of women’s status in the society, had not my father educated me, I wouldn’t have become a doctor. Education is the key for women’s empowerment and she can shape her life, only through education. It is only when the women become financially independent, she can do her mite to the nation and this land. Or else she would remain enslaved to others in life,” said Dr. Nagalakshmi Chowdhary.

Dr. Nagalakshmi and Dr. Pushpa Amarnath, Vice-Chairperson of Karnataka State Guarantee Implementation Authority, entertained the audience by singing songs — Akashada Neeliyalli Chandra Thare Thottilali… and Gedde Geltivi Navu Gedde Geltivi Ondu Dina…