The Kannada Sangha of St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru organized a one-day District Level Kannada Cultural Fest “Dindima-2019” on 14 February 2019 in Eric Mathias Hall. Yakshadhruva Sri Satish Shetty Patla was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the fest. Principal, Rev. Dr Praveen Martis SJ presided over the programme. Dr Saraswathi Kumari, HOD of Kannada, Ms Precilla D’Silva, Co-ordinator of Extra-curricular Activities, Ms Sudha Kumar and Ms Priyanka, Presidents of Kannada Sangha, Suhan Pinto and Manoj K, Secretaries of Kannada were present on the dais.

Sri Sathish Shetty Patla, in his inaugural address, congratulated the department of Kannada for organizing the unique event which promotes Kannada language and culture. He expressed his joy and excitement at the meaningful event. He said that the College has set an example for others in organizing such a great event for displaying hidden talents of students.  He advised the students to never forget their parents and exhorted them to focus on goals and surely success will be theirs. He concluded his address by advising students to contribute to the society and the less privileged sections of the society. He enumerated the service undertaken by his Yaksha Druva Patla Foundation for promoting Yakshagana and its artistes.

Rev. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, Principal and President of the program congratulated the Kannada department and Sangha for organizing the beautiful Kannada Fest. He distinguished between learning and talents, he expressed his happiness on the extracurricular activities conducted by Kannada Department. He advised the students to use their talents for the empowerment of society.

During the fest, competitions like, Bhavagayana, bagbhana, Zenkara, Yakshamukha varnike, dance, poetry writing will be organised. Around 300 participants from 18 colleges of D.K. and Kasaragod are participating in this fest.

Sudha Kumari briefed about the programme. Priyanka introduced the chief guest and welcomed the gathering. Royster, II B.Com. compered the programme. Manoj K proposed the vote of thanks.