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. Robin Victor D’ Souza
Executive Secretary, CEB.,
Director,
St. Anthony’s Institutions,
