Miscreants vandalise renowned folk artist's property in Hayathnagar; Case booked
Hayathnagar: Unknown miscreants reportedly damaged the compound wall of a plot allocated by the Telangana Government to renowned folk artist Darshnam Mogulaiah, popularly known as Kinnera Mogulaiah, on October 10, 2024, in Hayathnagar.
According to reports, the Hayathnagar police have registered a case against unidentified individuals for vandalising Kinnera Mogulaiah's property. The artist, who received the Padma Shri award in 2022 for preserving the traditional art form of the Kinnera, a unique folk musical instrument from Telangana, immediately reported the incident to law enforcement after noticing the incident.
The plot in the Hayathnagar area was granted to Kinnera Mogulaiah in recognition of his significant contributions to preserving Telangana’s cultural heritage.
Police from Hayathnagar have confirmed to the media that a case has been filed and an investigation is currently in progress. He mentioned that they have registered a case and are examining the incident, and also said that there doesn't seem to be any land dispute connected to the plot at this time.
Mogulaiah has expressed his concern about the damage to his property in Hayathnagar, but police authorities have promised to pursue the culprits. Further inquiries are underway to ascertain those responsible for this act of vandalism.
About Kinnera Mogulaiah
Darshnam Mogulaiah, born in 1951, is an esteemed artist from Telangana and one of the few surviving performers of the tribal musical instrument known as the Kinnera. This stringed instrument, similar to a veena, has its origins traced back to as early as the 4th century CE and is indigenous to nomadic tribes and Dalit communities in the Deccan Plateau.
Mogulaiah's ancestors were pioneers in the craft of making and playing kinneras with varying numbers of steps. His father created a nine-stair kinnera, while Mogulaiah himself was the first to develop a 12-stair version, making him the only artist who both constructs and plays this unique instrument. In recognition of his contributions as a Kinnera musician, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri award in 2022.