Mysuru, July 5 -- A panel discussion titled 'Ponnachiya Kathegararu' brought together a group of writers from Ponnachi village in Chamarajanagar to share their literary journeys and the inspirations behind their works. It was moderated by writer and AIR Announcer Abdul Rashid. Writers Chetan Ponnachi, Mahadeva Ponnachi, Swamy Ponnachi, Prakash Puttappa, P.H. Shivakumar, Satish Ponnachi & R. Someshakara Ponnachi participated.

Introducing the village, the speakers said, Ponnachi, located near the Male Mahadeshwara Hills, derives its name from 'Ponnu Male,' the historical name of one of the hills surrounding the temple town.

Quarrying connection to literature

Sharing his experiences, Swamy Ponnachi recalled how the village gradually opene...