Dasara Poets’ Meet Scheduled in Mysuru from Sept 23-27

Rapid Summary

• The Dasara poets’ conference will be held from September 23 to 27 at the University of Mysore’s Manasagangotri campus.
• A highlight of the event is the mass rendering of Karnataka’s State anthem, “Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate,” by thousands of students and musicians on September 23. This marks the centenary of the anthem as a tribute to poet laureate Kuvempu.
• Approximately 15,000 to 20,000 students, along wiht renowned music ensembles and vocalists, will participate in singing the anthem.
• The conference will feature poetry renderings by child poets, senior poets, and young voices from Mysuru, Hassan, Mandya, Kodagu, and Chamarajanagar districts.
• Each day has unique thematic programs:

– Day 1 (Sept.23): Inauguration by aravinda Malagatti; readings on shared emotions across generations.
– Day 2 (Sept.24): Focus on ‘Kannada Identity’ with reflections from marginalized communities through poetry; inaugurated by Jogi Prem.
– Day 3 (Sept. 25): Humor-driven verses and a duel format; inaugurated by Pramod Maravante.
– Day 4 (Sept.26): Festivity of folk culture through performances involving kamsales, tamburas, flutes under Nanjayya Honganuru’s inauguration.
– Day 5 (Sept.27): Poetry participation from over thirty-one districts; inaugurated by C.P. Krishna Kumar.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The centennial celebration of Karnataka’s State anthem during this year’s Dasara poets’ conference underscores its cultural significance as an emblematic representation not only of Kannada heritage but also unity among diverse groups within Karnataka society. By including marginalized voices-such as gender minorities and civic workers-the event highlights inclusivity in a traditionally hierarchical space like poetry conferences.

Programmatically diverse efforts targeting folk traditions alongside contemporary poetic themes reflect an intent to bridge conventional roots with modern sentiments.Hosting such conferences across five days—with broad participation—demonstrates Mysuru’s commitment to preserving its cultural legacy while fostering dialogue around evolving identities like those expressed under ‘Kannada Identity.’

This initiative could bolster regional pride during one of Karnataka’s moast celebrated festivals while simultaneously enriching collective memory tied to iconic figures such as Kuvempu.

Read more: Published September20