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Mailara Mahadevappa's Gram Sevashrama renovated, reopened

Mailara Mahadevappa's Gram Sevashrama renovated, reopened

Time of India09-06-2025
Haveri: Freedom fighter Mailara Mahadevappa founded the Grama Sevashrama in Koraduru village to promote
Mahatma Gandhi
's ideals of poverty eradication, abolishing untouchability and indigenous awareness, while contributing to the freedom movement, said Vijay Mahantesh Danammanavar, deputy commissioner and chairman of the Martyr Mailara Mahadevappa National Memorial Trust.
Inaugurating the renovated Grama Sevashrama on Monday, he detailed how Mailara Mahadevappa, resolute in his opposition to British rule, established the Koraduru Ashram, which inspired over 200 activists locally. Freedom fighter Kariyappa Kalkoti enhanced it, though it recently fell into disrepair. "Being familiar with this area since his youth, he undertook the ashram's renovation," he added.
The DC said beyond renovating the ashram, people should comprehend Mahadevappa's principles and emulate his valiant character to pass this heritage to future generations.
"Mahadevappa ended his life when he was just 32 years old by British firing, but he followed Ahimsa his entire life like Mahatma Gandhiji," the IAS officer said.
Prof GB Kalkoti said during his studies, Mahadevappa received mentorship from KF Patil and Murigappa Eli, strengthening his patriotic spirit and wisdom. He noted with pride that Koraduru produced six freedom fighters. "Mailara Mahadevappa was the only participant from Karnataka in the Dandi March led by Mahatma Gandhiji.
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He should be a role model to our youths because he was a nationalist and followed Ahimsa tatva," he said.
Satish Kulkarni, a writer and trust member, said the district commissioner's interest in the Gram Sevashrama at Koraduru helped preserve freedom struggle heritage sites. He expressed appreciation for having such a dedicated officer, noting the centre's inclusive operation regardless of caste, religion, or regional boundaries.
HS Mahadevappa, grandson of Mailara Mahadevappa, committed Rs 1 lakh towards children's play equipment for the Grama Sevashrama grounds.
Zilla Panchayat former member Siddaraj Kalakoti, assistant director, department of Kannada culture RV Chinnikatti, and others attended the event.
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