A Kannada book fair that adds a literary flavor to Dasara

Posters are released at the Dasara Book Fair by sub-committee members in Mysuru on Tuesday (October 6). | Photo credit: MA Sriram

A discount Kannada book fair will be held from October 11 to 20 as part of the Mysuru Dasara-2026 celebrations at the Bharat Scouts and Guides premises here.

Karnataka Book Authority President Manasa said Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi will inaugurate the fair. Around 70 publishers are expected to attend, with 90 booths set up.

Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday (October 6), she said new books would be released every morning while cultural programmes, including ‘Selfie se Sahiti’, would be held in the evening.

12 books published by Karnataka Book Authority will be released on October 12 as part of the fair. Programs in the following days include Amma Ramachandra’s ‘Bhavageethegal’ on October 13; “Reading My Favorite Book” by Yuvaraja College students on October 14; Folk Songs Sabbanahalli Raju and Troupe October 15; Karnataka Sahitya Academy, Karnataka Lalitakala Academy and KSN Trust will organize a poetry meet in October

Students of Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music University will perform stage songs on October 17. A performance of Kanaka Keerthanas and Tatpadas by a team from Chamarajanagar will be held on October 18, followed by a presentation of Devi Mahatme Moodalapaya Yakshagana by AN Thimmaiah of Tumakuru in October

As in previous years, a book van will be used to promote the fair. The venue for the cultural programs was named Rashtrakavi GS Shivarudrappa Cultural Stage.

Entrance gates named after noted novelist CN Muktha and former Mysuru Kannada district Sahitya Parishat president Maddikere Gopal, who both passed away recently, will also be constructed at the venue.

A new “Recite a Poem, Get a Plant” initiative will be organized each day. Interested poets can recite their poems and receive a tree.

A poster for the Dasara Book Fair was released during the press conference.

Published – October 6, 2026 5:30 PM IST