Shirva: Protect inscriptions for entire study of Tulunadu

By Pundalika Marathe
Bellevision Media Network

Shirva, 08 October 2011: The land of the undivided Dakshina Kannada district is getting destroyed for various reasons. Hundreds of inscriptions, symbols and records which represent and reflect the Tulunadu culture and tradition are being discarded. To provide comprehensive information of the great culture of Tulunadu to the future generations preserving and protecting of these historical inscriptions is very important, said Karnataka History Academy Secretary Dr. H.S. Gopal Rao.
 
He was speaking upon inaugurating the two days long, state level seminar on Epigraphical Research at Shirva St. Mary’s P.U. College on Friday, organized jointly by College History Division, UGC and Karnataka History Academy Udupi division. He said that, from the study of these inscriptions we can learn our strength and weaknesses, improve knowledge and the opportunity to follow the good deeds. It is sad that, in the Indian Historical department, there are only two Epigraphical experts from Karnataka state, he said.

 

 
 
Speaking further Dr. Gopal Rao said that, there is no need for the painting of temples and renovating them. While renovating the ancient temples, many of the ancient inscriptions and symbols get destroyed. When a statue is painted it will lose its originality. Save the inscriptions, symbols and the records, thus preserve the original beauty of the ancient inscriptions, he said.
 
Rev. Fr. Stany Tauro – Correspondent of St. Mary’s Educational Institutions presided over the program. In his presidential address he said that, the Indian culture is the most superior and excellent in the world and we all are fortunate to be part of this culture. Let this seminar on Epigraphical Research inspire and may many Epigraphical experts emerge from this, he conveyed his wishes.
 
College Principal Dr. J.C. Miranda welcomed the guests and the gathering. Program Coordinator and Head of College History Department Prof. Gopalakrishna Samaga in his introductory note briefed on the importance of this study program. Prof. Dr. S. Padmanabha Bhat compeered the program. Karnataka History Academy Udupi Unit President Dr. B. Jagadish Shetty proposed vote of thanks.
 
Dr. H.S. Gopal Rao, Dr. P. Ganapayya Bhat, Dr. B. Jagadisha Shetty and Prof. T. Murugeshi participated in the program as the resource persons and provided information on various researches. In the afternoon the students were taken to Alupara Rajadhani Udyavara for the expedition and the study tour was conducted.