INTRODUCTION

For the past two decades, the word desi has been used and its debate is being heard. Some scholars have studied Desi culture. And published books. Also, Prof. Aravinda Malagatti held a seminar on “Old Folk Consciousness and Desivada” (‘¥ÁæaãÀ d£À¥ÀzÀ ¥ÀæeÉÕ ªÀÄvÀÄÛ zÉùªÁzÀ’) in 1990-91. This is the first attempt by scholars to discuss Desi. Then there is much debate at the Universities level. After the Kannada University opened in Hampi, it expanded its reach as a discussion with new dimensions. Karnataka Sahitya Akademi, Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Karnataka Janapada Akademi also published books on Desi and Desivada. Which provides more opportunities for discussion and dialogue to discuss “Desi”. Desi has been continuously debating at Kannada University, Hampi  for the last Twenty Five years. Some scholars have published books about Desi. The folklore Department runs an annual conference called Desi. Kannada University, Hampi has started the Desi Center for Culture Studies (Extension Center) in Chamarajanagar district. The center that has completed ten years needs to expand its Academic activities. It is necessary to create more reading and literature in that sense. So it is ready to publish a magazine called “Desi study”. It is intended to write research articles from scholars of various disciplines. And the magazine wants to give young writers the right opportunity.

In this context, Desi- Agricultural practice, Desi- Medicinal system, Desi-dress code is a good way of life. For that purpose, urban residents are moving towards the village seeking desi life. The Desi Culture Study needs to play a significant role in such transition. That is why the Kannada University, Hampi has set up an extension center at Kurubanakatte in Kollegal Taluk, Chamarajanagar, in the southern district of Karnataka, to encourage and sustain the culture of Desi.

Using local expert scholars as resource persons, it is aimed at promoting desi culture, writing books, organizing special lectures, and convincing modern generations of the best practices of the entire Desi culture. It is the main objective of the Desi culture study center.