Quiz Competition on ‘Lives and Messages of Visionaries’ Held at JSS High School in Suttur
Suttur, Mar. 31, 2021: The Akhila Bharatha Sharana Sahitya Parishath, Mysore Chapter, in collaboration with the Kadali Mahila Vedike, organized a quiz competition at JSS High School in Suttur on the theme of “Lives and Messages of Visionaries.”
The competition was inaugurated by Sri G.L. Tripuranthaka, Coordinating Officer, who lit the lamp symbolizing knowledge and wisdom. Addressing the participants, Sri Tripuranthaka emphasized the importance of such competitions for students in understanding the values and principles of visionaries that can shape their lives positively. He expressed his belief that embracing the teachings of visionaries will contribute to the development of a virtuous society.
Sri D.S. Sadashivamurthy, Professor (Retd.), stressed the significance of integrating the lives and thoughts of visionaries into students’ lives. He encouraged the students to cultivate the habit of reading vachanas (spiritual poetry) and comprehending the teachings of visionaries, as this would pave the way for them to become responsible and upright citizens.
The quiz competition was generously sponsored by donors of the Pujya Sri Jademahanta Swamiji Endowment, as well as Pujya Sri Dr. Immadi Shivabasava Swamiji and Smt. Sudha Mruthyunjayappa, Vice-President of Kadali Mahila Vedike. These esteemed individuals also had the privilege of distributing prizes to the winners.
Six teams from the school enthusiastically participated in the quiz competition. The team comprising D.M. Rakshita and Shuba from the 9th standard secured the first place, while Yashwanth and H.M. Puneeth secured the second position, and Praveen and Siddanagowda secured the third position. The remaining three teams received consolation prizes, including cash rewards and certificates.
Smt. Sharada Shivalingaswamy, President of Kadali Mahila Vedike, presided over the program, which saw the presence of members from the Akhila Bharatha Sharana Sahitya Parishath and Kadali Mahila Vedike. Also in attendance were Headmasters Sri G. Shivamallu and Smt. C.P. Nirmala, along with dedicated teachers and enthusiastic students of the school.
The program commenced with a soulful invocation by the students, setting the tone for the event. Sri M. Rajashekar extended a warm welcome to all the participants, while Smt. Suma Prakash expertly compered the program. Smt. Geetha Ishwar delivered a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all the organizers, sponsors, participants, and attendees for making the event a resounding success.
This quiz competition served as a platform for students to delve into the lives and teachings of visionaries, enriching their knowledge and fostering a deeper understanding of their significance.