Sureshramana Mayya

Udupi is celebrated not only as a city of rich culinary and temple traditions but also as a vibrant hub of arts, culture, drama, and music. The town has long been renowned for fostering both Karnataka and Hindustani art forms, and it continues to be a nurturing ground for intellectual and creative pursuits. Rangabhoomi: A Unique Cultural Landmark Rangabhoomi stands out as a unique institution in the state, hosting state-level drama competitions that attract participants and audiences from all over Karnataka. Over the years, it has also served as a centre for drama training workshops led by eminent personalities such as B.V. Karanth, Srinivas Prabhu, Chandru, and many other distinguished artists. " ಇದರ ಬಗೆಗೆ ಹಲವಾರು ವಿಮರ್ಶೆಗಳನ್ನು ನಾನು ಓದಿದ್ದೆ . ಈ ನಾಟಕ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರ ಮನಸ್ಸಿನ ಮೇಲೆ ದಾಳಿ ಮಾಡಿದೆ . ಹತ್ತನೆ ಶತಮಾನದ ಮಲ್ಲ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯದ ರಾಜ ಒಕ್ಕಾಕ , ಅವನ ಹೆಂಡತಿ ಬಡವರ್ಗದ ಶಿಲವತಿ ಈಗ ಪಟ್ಟದ ರಾಣಿ . ಈ ದಂಪತಿಗೆ ಮಕ್ಕಳಾಗದೆ ಉತ್ತರಾಧಿಕಾರಿಯ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ಉದ್ಭವಿಸಿದಾಗ ಮಂತ್ರಿ ಪರಿಷತ್ತು “ ನಿಯೋಗ ”...

On January 2, 2025, amidst my busy research schedule, my wife requested that I accompany her to Amrutha Garden Convention Centre in Ambagilu for the wedding of her former student, Mr. Nithin. She had taught Nithin during his postgraduate studies at Manipal. His father Mr. Nithyananda Nayak was also known to me when he was working at Manipal. We left home around 11:30 AM and reached the venue by 11:50 AM. The event turned out to be a delightful reunion as I had the chance to reconnect with several old friends, including Dr. R. P. Pai, Mr. Kamath, Mr. Prakash Rao, and the Physical Director of Vaikunta Baliga College of Law, Udupi, among others. At 12:15 PM, we sat down for lunch, enjoyed the festive atmosphere, and extended our best wishes to the newlyweds. By 1:30 PM, we bid farewell to the venue and returned home, cherishing the warm memories of the day.