Design by former CAVA students wins accolades

Mysuru: Amidst the State Government’s denial of reports claiming the closure of Kodagu University at Chikka Aluvara, the institution has introduced an attractive new emblem.

Designed by Sullimada Darshan Poovappa from Nalkeri in Kodagu and Prasanna Udayakumar Gaonkar from Yellapur, Sirsi in Uttara Kannada District, both are former students of Chamarajendra Government College of Visual Arts (CAVA), Mysuru and are currently working as visual designers in Bengaluru.

The emblem captures the essence of Kodagu’s rich nature and heritage and gives a Western touch to classical form. It is a visual interplay of six iconic elements representing Kodagu’s culture and natural splendour: The sun, coffee beans, an elephant, a book, River Cauvery and Talacauvery — the River’s birthplace.

The sun symbolises wisdom, while the book represents the pursuit of knowledge, reflecting the core values Kodagu University strives to uphold. The coffee beans highlight Kodagu’s significance as India’s largest coffee-producing region, while the elephant embodies the area’s diverse wildlife. Talacauvery, revered as the river’s origin, symbolises Kodagu’s spiritual roots.

The emblem’s colour scheme also carries meaning: Orange signifies enthusiasm, confidence and rejuvenation, while blue evokes trust and peace. Together, these elements form a striking emblem that reflects the University’s guiding principle: ‘Work is Worship.’

For the Emblem design, Darshan and Prasanna were felicitated recently at the Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa College, Madikeri, by the Science and Technology and Kodagu District Minister N.S. Boseraju.

Kodagu University Vice- Chancellor Prof. Ashok Sangappa Alura lauded the designers for their unique and creative work that artistically represents the ethos of the University.

Virajpet MLA and CM’s Legal Advisor A.S. Ponnanna, MLCs Suja Kushalappa, S.L. Bhojegowda, Deputy Commissioner Venkat Raja, Superintendent of Police K. Ramarajan and others were present.