Madikeri :
More than 300 book stalls that have come up in a sprawling 1 1/2 acre area in the town, as part of the literary fest, is expected to be a hit among the participants and the general public.
The book stalls are set-up using German technology, adjacent to Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa College ground, with each stall measuring 10×15 ft.
A 16-member Committee is supervising the maintenance of these stalls, with one stall reserved exclusively for Kodagu writers.
Apart from the book stall, commercial stalls featuring fancy stores, food outlets, textiles etc., too have come up. Also several women self help groups (Sthree Shakthi Sanghas) have taken up some stalls in order to promote their products.
The Committee has fixed a rent of Rs. 2,500 to each stall for the 3-day literary fest, with book-sellers from different parts of the State including Bangalore, Dharwad, Udupi, Gadag, D.K. and Mysore districts having booked the stalls.
‘Kodagu-Bedagu’ handbook to be distributed at Kannada meet
Madikeri, Jan. 6 (KBM&DM)- A handbook on Kodagu district titled “Kodagu-Bedagu” is ready for free distribution among those arriving for the All India Kannada Literary Meet to be chaired by renowned writer Na. D’Souza tomorrow at Madikeri.
The 20-page handbook, contains information on the geographical features of Kodagu district, a former Princely State, and its magnificent scenic valleys and other spots. It contains vital information on all religious places, including the dress code to be observed while visiting some prominent temples and tourist spots across the district.
The handbook, brought out with an attractive cover page, contains detailed information on the famous tourist spots in Madikeri including the Fort, Raja’s Seat, Archaeology Museum, Omkareshwara Temple, St. Michael’s Church and other scenic spots like Abbey Falls, Makkalagudi Betta, Talacauvery-Bhagamandala, Padi Shri Igguthappa Temple, Thadiyandmol Hill, Yemme Madu, Sufi Shahid Dargah, Rajiv Gandhi National Park in Nagarahole, Irupu Falls, Cauvery Nisargadhama, Harangi Dam, Dubare camp, Virajpet’s St. Anne’s Church, etc.
Handbook Committee President H.T. Anil said that the Committee had earlier planned to bring out a more exhaustive 48-page handbook but it was later scaled down to 20 pages on account of cash crunch.
The handbook will be distributed free of cost amongst more than 8,000 representatives and journalists attending the meet.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / January 06th, 2014
