87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana flagged off in Mandya with grand procession
The 87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana commenced in Mandya with a vibrant cultural procession. The event featured a variety of performances and was attended by numerous writers, artists, and officials. This year's sammelana marks a significant return to Mandya after 30 years.
- ▪The procession was led by Go.Ru. Channabasappa, president of the sammelana, and flagged off by Nirmalanandanatha Swami.
- ▪Hundreds of participants marched for 6 km, showcasing various traditional performances.
- ▪The event is being held in Mandya after 30 years and will conclude on Sunday.
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The 87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana began with a grand cultural procession in Mandya on Friday, with Go.Ru. Channabasappa, president of the sammelana, seated in a chariot, leading the procession.The procession was flagged off by Nirmalanandanatha Swami of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mutt near Visvesvaraya statue, in the presence of Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy and Kannada Sahitya Parishath president Mahesh Joshi. Jnanpith Award winner Chandrashekar Kambar and poet Doddarange Gowda were among the other participants.Hundreds of people, including writers, artists, schoolchildren, and government officials marched for 6 km waving yellow-red flags and banners.
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