Bidar Utsav

BIDAR UTSAV  10 TO 12, APRIL 2010

THREE DAY BASAVA UTSAV CULTURAL EVENT CONCLUDED

The three day first Basav Utsav 2009 which depicts life and teachings of 12^th century social reformer Basaveshwara and Sharana culture concluded here at Basavakalyan town of the district on Monday.

Presiding over the concluding day function, Basavakalyan MLA Basavaraj Patil Atoor said, cultural event like Basava Utsav will be held with grandeur in coming years and expressed gratitude for the cooperation received from all quarters of society to make the event successful.

Speaking on the occasion Deputy Commissioner Harsh Gupta said, the maiden Basav Utsav is a grand success this has been possible due to cooperation extended by the people from all walks of life including religious seers, officials, and elected representatives. And expressed in future this event would be observed with much splendor and hoped that this event would get recognition on national level.

Horticulture University Registrar Dr S B Dhandin said, Basavanna has observed work is worship in his teachings, and noted work shouldn’t become commercial activity. One’s work contains dedication, commitment, sincerity and accomplished with utmost devotion, besides such acts ensure that it shouldn’t pose any problems for none.

Cultural artist’s participated in a three day event felicitated by Mr Gupta. Basava Yoga Kendra’s Beldal Sharanaru, Lalit Kala Academy Chairman J S Khanderao, Basava Seva Pratishtan Akka Annapurna, Hulsoor Math Shivanand Swamiji, and other invited dignitaries were present.

The three day event comprises of discussions and meets on the principles and teachings of century social reformer Basaveshwara and Sharanara culture, the highlight of cultural event was programmes presented by noted artists of international fame, including bhajan singer Anoop Jalota, Carnatic Vocalist Dr Balmuralikrishna and cultural troupe from Nirantara foundation Mysore added the gleam to the event.

EVENTS

 

BASAVA UTSAV INAUGURATED

Governor of Punjab Sri Shivraj Patil  inaugurated the first spiritual and socio-cultural extravaganza, “Basava Utsav”, at Basavaklayan on Saturday at 6:00 PM.

Speaking after lighting the lamp to mark the opening of the three-day utsav, along with Chief Minister Dr. B.S. Yeddyurappa, the former Chief Minister & Member of Parliament N. Dharam Singh and other leaders, Sri Shivaraj Patil paid tribute to the State Government and the district administration for organising the event to recreate the golden days of the 12th Century when Basaveshwara launched one of the greatest social reformist movements in the country.

Sri Shivaraj Patil recalled the time he spent in Basavakalyan. “I was born in a village which was part of Bidar before the reorganisation of States and I have visited this historic town several times. What bothered me then was the way the historic monuments were neglected.” Mr. Patil said that this time he was pleasantly surprised by the upkeep and maintenance of the monuments in the town. “I congratulate the State Government and the district administration for reviving the glory of Basavakalyan.”

Mr. B.S. Yeddyurappa, who inaugurated the seminars on philosophy and teachings of Basaveshwara, said that the State Government proposed to make Basavakalyan one of the most important cultural and spiritual centres of the country.

Stressing the importance of holding such utsavs in all districts, Mr. Yeddyurappa said such utsavs would help strengthen cultural and spiritual bonds among people.

Sri N. Dharam Singh, Animal Husbandry Minister Revu Naik Belamagi, Shivamurthy Murugarajendra Sharanaru of Brihanmath, Chitradurga, and Jagadguru Basavajaya Mrutanjaya Mahaswamigalu of Kudalasangama spoke on the occasion.

Basavakalyan MLA Basavaraj Patil Attur presided over the function and Deputy Commissioner Harsh Gupta welcomed.

Deputy Commissioner Sri Harsh Gupta
Welcoming all the Diginatories

Honorable Governor of Punjab Sri Shivaraj Patil

addressing the People after Inaugurating Basava Utsav

 

Artists Performing Bharat Nattya on Inaugural Day

Basava Utsav Stage Setup

Hi-tech stage has been prepared for three day Basava Utsav  with automated lighting system. LCD Screens are setup at all Corners of Ther Maidan, Basavakalayan along with adequate sitting arrangement for public.

Stalls at Basava Utsav

District Administration has made vide arrangement for the benifits of Vistors at Basava Utsav. Various Stall by All the Government Departments to Educate & Exibit The Schemes available in Government.

Apart from Food Courts are also made available at reasonable price

Bangalore Institute of Textile Technologies, Bidar

Department of Sericulture

Free Medical Checkup Camp at Basava Utsav

Training and Education

Ready Medical Facility At Basava Utsav

Deputy Commissioner inspecting work at Utsav

INVITATION

Basava Utsav

The three-day Basava Utsav scheduled to be held at Basavakalyan will be inaugurated by Governor of Punjab Shivraj Patil on March 27.

Animal Husbandry Minister Revu Naik Belamagi, who held a meeting to review arrangements made for the utsav here on Wednesday, said Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa would inaugurate the special sessions on all three days.

Mr. Belamagi said heads of various maths would take part in the inaugural function.