Mysore: The government is planning to set up P.R. Thippeswamy chair in University of Mysore (UoM),” declared CM Siddharamaiah.
He was speaking at the valedictory of P.R. Thippeswamy Kala Sambhrama and PRT award presentation function organised by P.R. Thippeswamy Foundation in association with Kannada and Culture Department and Karnataka Lalithakala and Janapada Academy at Sri Kalaniketana School of Arts in Vijayanagar II Stage yesterday.
Recalling his association with the artist during his (CM’s) student days, the Chief Minister described Thippeswamy as a man who devoted his entire life for the cause of art.
Pointing out that Thippeswamy was instrumental in setting up the Folklore Museum at the Varsity and also at Suttur Mutt, Siddharamaiah announced that the Government will extend help to restore the Museum at the Varsity.
The Chief Minister also said that despite his stature as an accomplished artist, Thippeswamy lived a simple life throughout and never misused his friendship with literary giants such as Kuvempu, Ha.Ma. Nayak, Dejagow and others.
Terming Thippeswamy as a Cultural Ambassador of the State, the CM said that he carved a niche for himself in art, literature and folklore.
Mysore University VC Prof. K.S. Rangappa, in his address, said the Varsity will definitely take a decision on the chair during the forthcoming Centenary celebrations.
Earlier, the CM presented Thippeswamy award to senior painter from Gulbarga A.S. Patil.
Prof. Rangappa released Kayaka Yogi, a souvenir edited by writer Manasa while Co-operation Minister H.S. Mahadevaprasad released a documentary on Thippeswamy. Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Swamiji graced the occasion.
Ministers V. Sreenivasa Prasad and Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, Thippeswamy Foundation President Rajashekar Kadamba, journalists Rudranna Hartikote and S. Naganna, artist N. Raghavendra Murthy, former Professor H.M. Parameshwaraiah, Dr. C.V. Parashuram and others were present.
