The 87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana began with a expansive taste procession successful Mandya connected Friday, with Go.Ru. Channabasappa, president of the sammelana, seated successful a chariot, starring the procession.
The procession was flagged disconnected by Nirmalanandanatha Swami of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mutt adjacent Visvesvaraya statue, successful the beingness of Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy and Kannada Sahitya Parishath president Mahesh Joshi. Jnanpith Award victor Chandrashekar Kambar and writer Doddarange Gowda were among the different participants.
Hundreds of people, including writers, artists, schoolchildren, and authorities officials marched for 6 km waving yellow-red flags and banners.

Hundreds of people, including writers, artistes, schoolhouse children, authorities unit and officials, marched successful the procession waving yellow-red flags and banners. Pro-Kannada slogans reverberated successful the aerial passim the 6 km procession route. | Photo Credit: Sriram M A

A carnival-like ambiance prevailed each done the procession route. Hundreds of artistes showcased Kamsaale, Dollu Kunitha, Pooja Kunitha, Veeragaase, Nandi Dhwaja, Navilu Kunitha, Bombe Kunitha, Nagari, and Kangeelu Kunitha during the procession. | Photo Credit: Sriram M A

Hundreds of artistes showcased Kamsaale, Dollu Kunitha, Pooja Kunitha, Veeragaase, Nandi Dhwaja, Navilu Kunitha, Bombe Kunitha, Nagari, and Kangeelu Kunitha during the procession. | Photo Credit: Sriram M A

A carnival-like ambiance prevailed each done the procession route. Hundreds of artistes showcased Kamsaale, Dollu Kunitha, Pooja Kunitha, Veeragaase, Nandi Dhwaja, Navilu Kunitha, Bombe Kunitha, Nagari, and Kangeelu Kunitha during the procession. | Photo Credit: Sriram M A

Many bullock carts were portion of the procession astatine the inauguration of the 87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana successful Mandya connected December 20, 2024. | Photo Credit: Sriram M A

The procession comprised hundreds of artistes and assorted taste troupes. A carnival-like ambiance prevailed each done the way during the inauguration of the 87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana successful Mandya connected December 20, 2024. | Photo Credit: Sriram M A

87 decorated autorickshaws were portion of the procession that marked the inauguration of the 87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana successful Mandya connected December 20, 2024. | Photo Credit: Sriram M A

The assemblage astatine the 87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sammelana successful Mandya connected December 20, 2024. | Photo Credit: Sriram M A

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the 87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sammelana successful Mandya connected December 20, 2024. | Photo Credit: Sriram M A
There were hundreds of artists with assorted taste troupes showcasing Kamsaale, Dollu Kunitha, Pooja Kunitha, Veeragaase, Nandi Dhwaja, Navilu Kunitha, Bombe Kunitha, Nagari, Kangeelu Kunitha, and different performances. A carnival-like ambiance prevailed each done the procession route.
People and children were engaged taking selfies with the dolls and artists painted successful affluent colours. Throughout the main streets, schoolhouse students were waving flags to invited the troupes.
The sammelana, being held successful Mandya aft 30 years, concludes connected Sunday.

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