Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 18: Lourdes Central School, Bejai celebrated Kanakadasa Jayanthi, the birth anniversary of Kanakadasa, as a commemoration to the great poet, saint, philosopher, composer and musician.

Kanakadasa holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Karnataka, and is still remembered for his Keerthanas and Carnatic music compositions in the Kannada language. Karnataka observes this day as a state holiday each year to pay tribute to this great saint.

The students of classes 5 to 9 presented a beautiful programme during the morning assembly. They highlighted the values and teachings of Kanakadasa.

Keerthanas, devotional songs and songs with social message were performed by the students of class 5.

A floral tribute was offered to the portrait of the Kanakadasa by the principal Fr Johnson L Sequeira, vice-principal Belita Mascarenhas, teachers and students. Principal in his message asked the students to inculcate the values of Kanakadasa in their daily lives. The programme concluded with the school anthem.