‘Kaathala Hadu’

Milagres College, Kallianpur witnessed a unique programme titled ‘Kattala Haadu’ organized by Vidyarthi Darbar in association with PG Department of Social Work. ‘Kattala Haadu’, an event of musical evening, amidst the very few lit lamps, consisted the songs of social concern. Nada Maninalkuru hails from Bantwal, is a social activist and a singer, sang the songs of hope, exploitation on women, Devadasi System, Communalism, Destruction of nature, etc. “Darkness lightens the inner self, One finds his/her ‘self’ are answered in darkness”, he said. The students and delegates were taken to the state of  tranquillity  by the melody and meaning of the songs. The rhythm of a string based instrument called ‘Tamboori’ by Mr Nada, and smooth beats of ‘Dholak’ by Sudarshana Acharya, filled the silence to the atmosphere. Dr. Gerald Pinto retired Principal, Prof. Cyril Mathias, Dr Vincent Alva, Principal, Fr Lancy, Mr Srikanth Prabhu, Staff members, team members of Vidyarthi Darbar were present. Mr Vignesh Holla, Dept. of Social Work welcomed the gathering and Mr Sandeep Shetty, Dept. of English rendered the vote of thanks.