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Hans India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Kempegowda led a life of Vishwamanava: DKS
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has lauded Bengaluru's founder Kempegowda as a 'Vishwamanava'. Speaking at an event organised to celebrate the 516th birth anniversary of Kempegowda, he said, 'Kempegowda was born a Vokkaliga but he lived a life of a 'Vishwamanava'. He has left an indelible mark on our society.' He also laid the foundation stone for Kempegowda Bhavana and awarded Kempegowda awards. 'Bengaluru is making waves around the world, but we should not forget that Kempegowda was the one who laid the foundation for the modern Bengaluru. He spread the message of secularism by giving opportunities to all sections of the society.' 'I would like to send out a message to our community. Nobody seeks to be born in a particular community. Dharma must be part of politics, but politics has no place in dharma. Kempegowda belongs to all communities, he is an asset of the society.' 'Managing Benglauru is not an easy task. I have been trying to give the city a new shape keeping in mind the scale and size of the city. Tunnel road and elevated roads are getting ready. Projects worth over Rs one lakh are being planned for Bengaluru.' 'We are planning a new 60,000-seater stadium. A land parcel of 50 acres has been identified for the purpose. We are also fighting the garbage mafia. Our government is trying to do whatever it takes to develop the city,' he said. 'We should not forget three Ks- Kempegowda the founder of Bengaluru, Kengel Hanumanthaiah who built the Vidhana Soudha and SM Krishna who built the Vikasa Soudha,' he said. 'We got the approval of the Cabinet for five-acre land for Kempegowda Bhavana in just one week. We have allocated Rs 100 crore for the Kempegowda Bhavana, a few architects have submitted the design concepts. This will be brought to the attention of Sri Nirmalananda Swamiji,' he noted. 'When I was the Energy minister, we worked out the modalities for celebrating Kempegowda jayanthi. Sri Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji cleared the air about the exact date of Kempegowda's birthday. This effort was the prelude to these celebrations today. I would like Kempegowda Jayanthi to be celebrated across the state,' he added.
Hans India
3 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Bengaluru revives Bandi Devara festival
Bengaluru: witnessed the revival of a centuries-old tradition on Wednesday as the three-day Bandi Devara Utsava began with community participation and cultural pride. The festival, associated with the agrarian traditions of the Vokkaliga community, is being observed on a public platform after being confined to private family rituals for years. Organisers said the event aims to reconnect younger generations with ancestral customs and highlight the cultural symbols that have long shaped the identity of the Vokkaligas. The festival will culminate on Kempegowda Jayanthi, which commemorates the birth anniversary of the city's founder Nadaprabhu Kempegowda. Jayaram Raipura, a senior IRS officer and honorary president of the festival committee, described the event as more than just a celebration. 'This is a cultural movement. What was once an individual household ritual is now a unifying public celebration. Kempegowda's people-centric legacy continues to inspire us,' he said. The bullock cart, central to the Bandi Devara tradition, took symbolic centre stage. Recalling an incident where an elderly woman refused to donate her family's cart due to its sacred significance, Raipura said, 'It's more than transport. It's a cultural heirloom that speaks to our history.' Plans are in the works to establish a museum dedicated to Vokkaliga heritage, where bullock carts will be a key feature. Dr. Talakadu Chikkarangegowda, festival committee president, said the inaugural day featured the 'Sihi Hanchuva' programme, with traditional sweet distribution scheduled during the procession on Thursday. The president of the Rajya Vokkaligara Sangha, B. Kenchappagowda, urged the community to embrace the festival with renewed enthusiasm. 'This is about preserving and honouring our cultural roots. We must continue the Bandi Devara festival with greater grandeur each year,' he said. On Thursday, the formal inauguration will be held in front of the BBMP head office, followed by a procession of 12 decorated bullock carts. The route will pass through Hudson Circle, the Central Library, the High Court, and Gopal Gowda Circle, before concluding at the Kempegowda statue near Vidhana Soudha, where rituals and Arati will be performed.
Hans India
3 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Bengaluru Revives a Historic Cultural Tradition with Bandi Devara Festival
Bengaluru: Bengaluru witnessed the revival of a centuries-old tradition on Wednesday as the three-day Bandi Devara Utsava began with community participation and cultural pride. The festival, associated with the agrarian traditions of the Vokkaliga community, is being observed on a public platform after being confined to private family rituals for years. Organisers said the event aims to reconnect younger generations with ancestral customs and highlight the cultural symbols that have long shaped the identity of the Vokkaligas. The festival will culminate on Kempegowda Jayanthi, which commemorates the birth anniversary of the city's founder Nadaprabhu Kempegowda. Jayaram Raipura, a senior IRS officer and honorary president of the festival committee, described the event as more than just a celebration. 'This is a cultural movement. What was once an individual household ritual is now a unifying public celebration. Kempegowda's people-centric legacy continues to inspire us,' he said. The bullock cart, central to the Bandi Devara tradition, took symbolic centre stage. Recalling an incident where an elderly woman refused to donate her family's cart due to its sacred significance, Raipura said, 'It's more than transport. It's a cultural heirloom that speaks to our history.' Plans are in the works to establish a museum dedicated to Vokkaliga heritage, where bullock carts will be a key feature. Dr. Talakadu Chikkarangegowda, festival committee president, said the inaugural day featured the 'Sihi Hanchuva' programme, with traditional sweet distribution scheduled during the procession on Thursday. The president of the Rajya Vokkaligara Sangha, B. Kenchappagowda, urged the community to embrace the festival with renewed enthusiasm. 'This is about preserving and honouring our cultural roots. We must continue the Bandi Devara festival with greater grandeur each year,' he said. On Thursday, the formal inauguration will be held in front of the BBMP head office, followed by a procession of 12 decorated bullock carts. The route will pass through Hudson Circle, the Central Library, the High Court, and Gopal Gowda Circle, before concluding at the Kempegowda statue near Vidhana Soudha, where rituals and Arati will be performed. Distribution of sweets and cultural performances will follow. Organisers said they hope the festival, in time, will evolve into a city-wide annual event on the lines of Mysuru Dasara, celebrating not only tradition but also regional identity and civic pride.
