The dawn of freedom on August 15, 1947, brought great joy to the people of India. TNSE speaks to old-timers who recall the day and the euphoric celebrations, and what it means to them.
Dr M N Channabasappa (91), Director, Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), Tumakuru
When India got Independence, I was studying in Class 4 at the Government Middle School at Kyathasandra.
As a young boy, I got a sense of freedom as the elders were dancing merrily and a ‘jatha’ was also organised on that day. The head of the Siddaganga Mutt and ‘Walking God’ Sri Shivakumara Swamiji had got sweet ‘payasam’ prepared and served to us at the Mutt. Institutions were decorated with mango and plantain leaves on that day.