akhila bharata kannada sahitya sammelana

A century-old Bengaluru bungalow, once home to intellectual HV Nanjundayya, has been meticulously restored, preserving architectural heritage. This six-year project, blending Indian and Gothic styles, revitalized the landmark, offering a glimpse into the past. Future plans include a language lab and cultural space, ensuring Nanjundayya's legacy endures.

People from across Karnataka normally participate in akhila bharata kannada sahitya sammelana, but now the Kannada literary fest has extended its reach overseas. Over 100 NRIs who speak Kannada have participated in the Sahitya Sammelana taking place in Haveri. The Kannada Sahitya Parishath had invited more than 175 NRIs, while at least 100 NRIs attended the Kannada lit fest.

Protection of land, river and language is a key priority, the CM said inaugurating the annual Kannada meet that saw Kalaburagi bathed in yellow-and-red flags.

The 86th akhila bharata kannada sahitya sammelana, scheduled to be held from February 26 to 28 in Haveri, has been postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions.Kannada and culture minister Aravind Limbavali said the fresh schedule will be announced after March 9.

The 86th akhila bharata kannada sahitya sammelana began with a grand cultural procession on Friday morning at 73 am. The procession started at Purasiddeshwar Temple with 100 folk troupes and Sammelana President, Prof. D. Doddarange Gowda, was taken out in a decorated chariot. However, he traveled in it for only a kilometer and then proceeded to the venue of the sammelana. Meanwhile, more than 80 folk troops performed in the procession later waving yellow and red flags. Thousands of people, including writers, artists, schoolchildren, officials, and folk troupes, walked along the decorated chariots and tableaux. The procession passed through the main landmarks of the city, including Mailar Mahadev Circle, Hosamani Siddappa Circle, and Old National Highway 48, before culminating at the venue. Cultural troupes with 1500 artistes showcased chilipili Gombe, Kamsale Kilu, Dollu Kudure, Kunitha Nandi, Dhwaja Navilu, Kunitha Veeragase, and other art forms in the procession along with the specially decorated chariot for the Sammelana President. Twelve decorated chariots

Doddarange Gowda, president of the 86th akhila bharata kannada sahitya sammelana, expressed regret over the falling democratic standards and a corrupt political system, and said only a mass social revolution can resurrect things. "This situation is prevailing not just in India but across the world," he added.