Staff Correspondent - The Hindu
The memorial is to be inaugurated today
A FITTING TRIBUTE:Da. Ra. Bendre is said to have drawn inspiration from Sadhanakeri situated near his house in Dharwad. It has been converted into a memorial at a cost of Rs. 3.5 crore.
DHARWAD: Next time if you happen to be here, do not miss visiting Sadhanakeri.
This natural lake that shot into fame through the ever cherishing poem Ba Baaro Sadhana Kerige by the celebrated poet late Da. Ra. Bendre has taken the shape of a lake park after it has been developed into a memorial for him. It is being inaugurated on Thursday.
The lake facing Bendre's house “Sri Mata” and has been a source of inspiration for Bendre, who has special love and affection for this natural loch hiding amazing natural beauty in it. Either it is dawn or dusk, the view of birds flocking towards the lake or whatever Bendre observed on the banks of this lake, has taken the form of ever cherishing poems.
As senior poet Chennaveera Kanavi puts it beautifully: “Bendre is the ‘nature's poet' and no one among the modern day poets loved, worshiped or were inspired by Mother Nature like Bendre. He is next only to ancient poets Pampa and Harihara to reflect the beauty and bounty of the nature in his works. Naturally, the lake adjacent to his house influenced his emotions and poeticism”. He says it is a befitting tribute to Bendre to develop this lake.
The lake was in appalling conditions due to lack of maintenance. Today, after overcoming several hurdles, it is gleaming with a new look and as Bendre wished, greets the people to its folders so that they come and refreshed in its serene atmosphere.
Those who have seen the lake a few years ago will be astonished by its look after its charm and serenity had been restored at a cost of Rs. 3.5 crore.
The park area gained an enchanting look as it has been exquisitely landscaped with green pastures and plants with colourful flowers.
Boating facility, walking path, amusement park for children, musical fountain and food court help the visitors enjoy the setting.
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