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B. K. Sumitra
Bilalukoppa Krishnayya Sumitra, popularly known as B. K. Sumitra, is an Indian singer known for her work in Kannada films. She is also popular for her numerous devotional and folk songs. Personal life Sumitra was born in Bilalukoppa near Horanadu, Karnataka to Gangamma and Krishnayya. The family later moved to Shivamogga, where Sumitra was trained in Carnatic music by M. Prabhakar, the brother of the actress Pandaribai. Sumitra married M. L. Sudhakar. Her daughter Sowmya Raoh is also a playback singer, while her son Sunil Raoh became a film actor in the Kannada film industry. Career Sumitra was noticed by music composer G. K. Venkatesh, who asked her to sing in the film '' Kavaleredu Kulavandu'' (1964). In a career spanning more than 40 years, she has worked with many composers including G. K. Venkatesh, R. Sudarsanam, Vijaya Bhaskar, M. Ranga Rao, Rajan–Nagendra, and new generation musicians like Anoop Seelin. Sumitra is active in participating in musical workshops and trai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horanadu
Hornadu, also known as Horanadu, is a Hindu holy locale and also a jain holy centerPanchayat village located in kalasa taluk of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India. The deity at the Annapoorneshwari Temple at Hornadu is ''Annapurneshwari''. The main deity of the goddess was put in place by Adi Shankaracharya; the new deity of goddess ''Annapurneshwari'' was consecrated in the temple in 1973. Horanadu has an elevation of Transport Horanadu lies amidst Malnad at a distance of 95 km from Chikkamagalur,126 km from Mangaluru,126 km from Shivamogga and 316 km from Bengaluru. Distance from Sringeri is 75 km. Direct buses run from Bengaluru to Horanadu every day. Bus services are provided by both KSRTC and private companies. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport previously known as Bajpe airport situated in Mangalore. Mangaluru can be reached via Karkala and Kalasa by road. Temple Every visitor to the Annapoorna temple at Horanadu, irr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
