Udupi: Milagres College, Kallianpur witnessed a unique programme titled “Kattala Haadu” organised by the Vidyarthi Darbar in association with PG Department of Social Work.
“Kattala Haadu”, a musical event organised in the evening amidst few lit lamps, saw activists singing songs pertaining to social concern. Nada Maninalkuru, a social activist and singer who hails from Bantwal rendered the songs of hope, exploitation of women, Devadasi System, communalism, destruction of nature, etc. “Darkness lights up the inner self. One finds that his/her ‘self’ are answered in darkness”, he said. The students and delegates were taken to a state of tranquillity by the melody and meaning of the songs.
The rhythm of a string based instrument called “Tamboori” by Nada and smooth beats of “Dholak” by Sudarshana Acharya enlivened the ambience.
Dr. Gerald Pinto, retired principal, Prof. Cyril Mathias, Dr. Vincent Alva, Principal, Fr. Lancy, Shrikanth Prabhu, staff members and team members of Vidyarthi Darbar were present. Vignesh Holla, Department of Social Work welcomed the gathering and Sandeep Shetty, Department of English proposed a vote of thanks.