<p>There was a cacophony of voices...”You clear the weeds...We will lift the earth...Look at this interesting veeragallu (hero stone)...Who installed it by the side of the drain...Let’s finish our work...”<br /><br /></p>.<p>These were the students of Govindateertha College of Nandi Hobli. As a part of an annual special camp of the National Service Scheme (NSS) the students helped in cleaning up Yaluvahalli village sharing the work among themselves.<br /><br />Cleaner temples<br />The students helped in cleaning the cattle pond, main road of the village, Basaveshwara temple, Narasimhaswamy temple and Shanimahatma temple. <br />They removed the weeds around the veeragallu and cleared the drain to ensure the smooth flow of water. <br /><br />Daily work<br />Every day, the students routine would begin at 5 am and end at 10 am. <br />During the daytime the students engaged in work, while in the evening they entertained the villagers with cultural programmes. <br /><br />“In all 54 students participated in the camp. Since most of these students are from a rural background they worked with great devotion”, said programme officer R Manjanna. <br /><br />“The students got a lot of encouragement and support from the residents of the village,” the programme officer added.<br /><br />Schedule<br />“Their routine comprised of all-religions bhajans at 6 am, flag hoisting at 6.30 am followed by yoga, breakfast and work. <br /><br />“From 3 pm to 5 pm special lecture programme and from 6 to 8 conducting sports and cultural programme for the villagers”, said K P Devaraj, lecturer at the Govindateertha College.<br /></p>
<p>There was a cacophony of voices...”You clear the weeds...We will lift the earth...Look at this interesting veeragallu (hero stone)...Who installed it by the side of the drain...Let’s finish our work...”<br /><br /></p>.<p>These were the students of Govindateertha College of Nandi Hobli. As a part of an annual special camp of the National Service Scheme (NSS) the students helped in cleaning up Yaluvahalli village sharing the work among themselves.<br /><br />Cleaner temples<br />The students helped in cleaning the cattle pond, main road of the village, Basaveshwara temple, Narasimhaswamy temple and Shanimahatma temple. <br />They removed the weeds around the veeragallu and cleared the drain to ensure the smooth flow of water. <br /><br />Daily work<br />Every day, the students routine would begin at 5 am and end at 10 am. <br />During the daytime the students engaged in work, while in the evening they entertained the villagers with cultural programmes. <br /><br />“In all 54 students participated in the camp. Since most of these students are from a rural background they worked with great devotion”, said programme officer R Manjanna. <br /><br />“The students got a lot of encouragement and support from the residents of the village,” the programme officer added.<br /><br />Schedule<br />“Their routine comprised of all-religions bhajans at 6 am, flag hoisting at 6.30 am followed by yoga, breakfast and work. <br /><br />“From 3 pm to 5 pm special lecture programme and from 6 to 8 conducting sports and cultural programme for the villagers”, said K P Devaraj, lecturer at the Govindateertha College.<br /></p>
