Pranathi Pratishtana (R) Trust is a dream project initiated by Mr. S.R Raghavendra almost 25 years ago with the sole objective of showcasing the richness and expanse of Kannada Sahithya (Literature), language and its culture.
We have a formidable cultural heritage and amazing Literature. Many of us are unaware of our own cultural grandeur. At Pranathi, we apply innovative approach like Musical concerts of Kannada Kavana Gayana, Kannada Kammatas, Sumvada, Paricheya of eminent personalities of kannada sahithya, Music Training, Kannada speaking course etc., to create & sustain an immense interest and reading habit among our people that enables them to understand & appreciate the nuances of Kannada language & culture.
Pranathi foundation was born out of an intense passion to create interest in our people about our grand Kannada culture that has been sadly relegated to the background today due to widespread westernization. In addition our busy schedules and limited leisure hours have made it difficult for us to read and enjoy unique literary pearls!! Leave aside comprehensive novels / books, we have even let go of the pleasure of reading Kannada newspaper or writing a letter in simple Kannada.
There are various means to present the rich and versatile literary works in kannada. We attempt to bring these works to life through the Audio Visual modes such as singing, dramatics, samvaada, interactions, Khammata’s (workshops) etc. We perform Sugama Sangeeta on the poetic works of our well-known as well as the lesser known poets under the project “Mane Managalalli Kannadada Deepa” to reach out and to spread the light of Kannada literature in the minds of people of Karnataka.
We strongly believe that if more and more literary activity is promoted heartily, Kannada and its culture will come to the fore in all its elegance & grace…. Come!! Join hands to light more lamps….
Rendered Sugama Sangeeta Concerts under the project “Mane Managalalli Kannadada Deepa” at many of the localities of Bangalore city, all over Karnataka and out side Karnataka. Performed in many major Kannada kootas Aboard .. in USA (Chicago, Houston, Dallas)
During these 25 years of “Mane Managalalli Kannadada Deepa” Pranathi has rendered many musical concerts at many of the localities of Bangalore city and have successfully captured the hearts of hundreds of kannada music lovers.