The Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana halted at Mandya with a grand procession
The 87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana began with a grand cultural parade in Mandya on Friday with Go.Ru. Channabasappa, president of the sammelana, sits on a chariot and leads the procession.
The procession was halted by Nirmalanandanatha Swami of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mutt near the statue of Visvesvaraya in the presence of Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy and Kannada Sahitya Parishath President Mahesh Joshi. Other participants included Jnanpith awardee Chandrashekar Kambar and poet Doddarange Gowda.
Hundreds of people, including writers, artists, school children and government officials, marched for 6 km, waving yellow and red flags and banners.
Hundreds of people, including writers, artists, school children, government employees and officials, marched in the procession waving yellow and red flags and banners. Pro-Kannada slogans echoed in the air along the entire 6-km route of the procession. | Photo credit: Sriram MA
A carnival atmosphere prevailed along the entire route of the parade. Hundreds of artists performed Kamsaale, Dolla Kunitha, Pooja Kunitha, Veeragaas, Nandi Dhwaja, Navila Kunitha, Bombe Kunitha, Nagari and Kangeelu Kunitha during the parade. | Photo credit: Sriram MA
Hundreds of artists performed Kamsaale, Dolla Kunitha, Pooja Kunitha, Veeragaas, Nandi Dhwaja, Navila Kunitha, Bombe Kunitha, Nagari and Kangeelu Kunitha during the parade. | Photo credit: Sriram MA
A carnival atmosphere prevailed along the entire route of the parade. Hundreds of artists performed Kamsaale, Dolla Kunitha, Pooja Kunitha, Veeragaas, Nandi Dhwaja, Navila Kunitha, Bombe Kunitha, Nagari and Kangeelu Kunitha during the parade. | Photo credit: Sriram MA
Many bullock carts were part of the procession to inaugurate the 87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in Mandya on December 20, 2024. | Photo credit: Sriram MA
The parade included hundreds of artists and various cultural ensembles. A carnival atmosphere prevailed all along the route during the inauguration of the 87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in Mandya on December 20, 2024. | Photo credit: Sriram MA
87 decorated autorickshaws were part of the procession that marked the inauguration of the 87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in Mandya on December 20, 2024. | Photo credit: Sriram MA
Audience at the 87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sammelana in Mandya on December 20, 2024. | Photo credit: Sriram MA
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the 87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sammelana in Mandya on December 20, 2024. | Photo credit: Sriram MA
There were hundreds of artistes with various cultural groups performing Kamsaale, Dollu Kunitha, Pooja Kunitha, Veeragaase, Nandi Dhwaja, Navilu Kunitha, Bombe Kunitha, Nagari, Kangeelu Kunitha and other performances. A carnival atmosphere prevailed along the entire route of the parade.
People and children were busy taking selfies with the dolls and artists painted in rich colors. In the main streets, school students waved flags to welcome the groups.
The sammelana, which is being held in Mandya after 30 years, concludes on Sunday.
Published – 20 Dec 2024 11:19 IST