Mangalore : A book entitled ‘Athithi Nammamma’ authored by Bola Chittaranjandas Shetty, a senior writer, was released by S Balaraj, singer and former MLA of Kollegal at a function held at Press Club here on June 11, Tuesday.
In his address, Balaraj said books go a long way in preserving the culture and ethos and in guiding the society.
Dr. Ganesh Amin Sankamar, folk scholar and lecturer at St Aloysius College, Mangalore, gave a brief summary of the book which revolves around Koti Chennaya theme. Even the farm life has been portrayed effectively in the book, he said.
He also hoped that the book by Shetty will win wide acclaim and be discussed in literary circles.