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Riddles Reflect the Ingenuity of People, Says Dr. Prabhu Angadi Write Comment     |     E-Mail To a Friend     |     Facebook     |     Twitter     |     Print By Rons Bantwal Bellevision Media Network Mumbai, September 8: Riddles are among the most significant of the traditional 64 arts and have long been an important part of folk culture, said senior scholar Dr. Prabhu Angadi. He was speaking as a resource person at a seminar titled “Riddles and Folklore Diversity”, jointly organized by the Mayura Varma Cultural Foundation, Mumbai, and the A.N.B. Memorial Trust, Bengaluru, at Kuvempu Hall of the Kannada Sahitya Parishat in Bengaluru. Explaining the nature of riddles, Dr. Angadi said they are a timeless art form in which one person presents a mystery through familiar objects or ideas and challenges another to discover the hidden meaning. In Sanskrit, riddles are referred to as prahelika or brahmamedhya, denoting an ingenious form of communicating through mystery and concealed meanings. “Riddles change their nature with time and emerge as reflections of the ingenuity and creativity of the people who use them,” he said. He also pointed out that riddling language continues to be used in different forms in social, political and religious contexts. Another resource person, Dr. Rishidev Bhargava, explained the use and significance of riddles in Puranic and Sanskrit literature, while Dr. Maithila Rao spoke about riddles prevalent in North India and Hindi literature. The programme was presided over by Madhusudan T.R., President of the Mayura Varma Cultural Foundation. He highlighted the importance of preserving traditional forms of knowledge in an increasingly technology-driven world. “We are becoming prisoners of technology. At such a time, coming together to learn about folklore—the rare wealth of knowledge passed down by our ancestors—is important,” he said. He added that riddles not only entertain but also stimulate the intellect, arouse curiosity and open the mind to a world of mystery and imagination. Omkarapriya Bagepalli of Kannada Sampada explained how riddles can help relieve stress and create a positive environment. Vishwanath Dodmane, founder of the Mayura Varma Cultural Foundation, outlined the foundation’s activities and the purpose behind organizing the programme. Agumbe Nataraja of the A.N.B. Memorial Trust spoke about the influence of proverbs and riddles on his life. The programme began with a song by Kumari Nishita G.R., followed by a folk dance by Kumari Pranati. Keshav Kible welcomed the gathering, while Srikala Hansa compered the programme. Several literary enthusiasts, including Saresh Hegde, members of Sirikala Mela, retired IAS officer Vishwanath, and Satish Kumar K.C., attended the event.