St. Anthony’s PU College celebrates the Karnataka Rajyotsava Day: “Elladaru Iru, Enthadaru Iru, Endendigu Kannadavagiru….”

Karnataka Rajyotsava Day was celebrated by the Anthonians of PU College for which Rev. Fr. Alwyn Dias, the Director of St. Anthony’s Institutions, was the President, and Prof. Dr. Prasanna Kumar, great scholar & writer of Kannada Literature and the Principal of Siddhaganga First Grade College, Tumkur was the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Prasanna Kumar who has contributed much to the Kannada Literature was felicitated by the Management. He addressed the students and enlightened them with lots of inspiring and motivational insights on how to preserve our language and culture amidst the increasing cosmopolitan scenario of Bangalore and Karnataka on the whole. He also called upon the students to rethink on the rich “Heritage and Legacy” of Karnataka in the field of music, dance, sculpture and literature. Rev. Fr. Alwyn Dias in his Presidential address called upon the students not to become the victims of “Fluid Culture”, not to be a “Fluid Generation” but a solid generation strongly founded and grounded on values & principles. He also thanked the Chief Guest for his contribution to the society at large. The Kannada Department of the College organized the entire programme and the students showcased their talents through Kannada Songs and Dances. “Sirikannada Gelge -Jai Karnataka Mathe”!

A N N O U N C E M E N T S

OFFICIALS
Rev. Dr. Fr. John Alwyn Dias President, CEB	Rev. Fr. Victor D’ Souza Executive Secretary, CEB., Director, St. Anthony’s Institutions,
Rev. Fr. Joy D’ Souza Principal, Darshan College St. Anthony’s Institutions