Media Release

Mangaluru, Oct 20: St Aloysius Prakashana, the esteemed publishing unit of St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, released the book titled 'Huli Vesha' written by Dr Chandra Shekhara Shetty at Sahodaya Hall of college premise on Wednesday, October 18.

This insightful work delves into the origin and performance of a unique dance form indigenous to the coastal Karnataka region known as 'Tiger Dance' or 'Pili Yesha' in the local Tulu language.

Dr N Damaodara Shetty, a distinguished writer and formerly Prof of Kannada at St Aloysius College (Autonomous), unveiled the book. He said the need and importance to preserve such art forms through serious works like this book. Dr B Shivarama Shetty, formerly Prof of Kannada at Mangalore University, spoke about the content of the book. He pointed out the various topics the author has dealt with in the book.

Fr Melvin Joseph Pinto SJ, rector of St Aloysius Institutions in his presidential remark reminisced about the performances that everybody might have witnessed in earlier days. Dr Praveen Martis SJ, the principal of St Aloysius College, congratulated the author and also said that this is an opportunity to all staff to continue the tradition of writing in the college.

A senior pilivesha artiste Kadri Gangadhara Devadiga, Santhu (Tase Artiste), Ramesh (Dolu artiste), and Mohammaed Asif (the one who supports pilivesha artistes) were felicitated during the occasion. Dr Chandra Shekhara Shetty welcomed the gathering. Dr Vidya Vinutha D’Souza, the director of St Aloysius Prakashana thanked the gathering.