Thu Feb 05 13:56:25 UTC 2026: ### Headline: Vachanasahitya Mandara Foundation to Release Books on Vachana Literature in Hubballi
The Story:
The Vachanasahitya Mandara Foundation announced the release of two books on Vachana literature at a program scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2026, on the outskirts of Hubballi. Vijaykumar Kammar, chairman of the foundation, shared details with the press, highlighting his own book, Vachana Sahitya Mattu Shastriya Sangeeta Parampara, and Anupama Patil’s work, Basavadi Sharanara Jeevana Moulyagalu. The event will take place at Anubhava Mantapa, Veeramma Farm House, near the railway bridge on Gadag Road, Hubballi, starting at 10:30 a.m.
The event will be attended by prominent figures, including Lingaraj Angadi, president of Dharwad Zilla Kannada Sahitya Parishat, and Siddarama Hipparagi, president of Ganakaranga, Dharwad, who will release the books. Former MLA Mohan Limbikai, progressive farmer Murugeshappa Yaklaspur, and Shambhu Hegadal are also expected to attend. The function will be presided over by former Minister S.S. Patil, with writer and vocalist Mrutyunjay Shettar and Sunitha Moorshilli speaking on the books.
Key Points:
- The Vachanasahitya Mandara Foundation will release two books on Vachana literature on February 9, 2026.
- The books are Vachana Sahitya Mattu Shastriya Sangeeta Parampara by Vijaykumar Kammar and Basavadi Sharanara Jeevana Moulyagalu by Anupama Patil.
- The event will take place at Anubhava Mantapa, Veeramma Farm House, near the railway bridge on Gadag Road, Hubballi.
- Key attendees include Lingaraj Angadi, Siddarama Hipparagi, Mohan Limbikai, Murugeshappa Yaklaspur, Shambhu Hegadal, and S.S. Patil.
- The foundation also runs a library in Tumakuru with a collection of works related to Vachana and folk literature.
Key Takeaways:
- The Vachanasahitya Mandara Foundation actively promotes Vachana literature through publications and library services.
- The book release event signifies continued efforts to preserve and disseminate Vachana literature.
- The involvement of prominent figures from various fields highlights the cultural significance of the event and the literature itself.