Jagathika Lingayat Mahasabha has organised a book release programme at Sri Nataraja Auditorium, Hosmutt here on April 18 at 11 am. Addressing a press meet at Patrakartara Bhavan yesterday, President of Mahasabha, Mysuru District Unit Mahadevappa said, “Mahasabha’s monthly programme ‘Basavanubhava Chintane’ will be inaugurated on this occasion. Four books (translated to Kannada by Dr. G. R. Channabasappa) including three books of retired IAS officer Dr. S.M. Jamdar and one by Prakash Girimallanavar will be released.”

Dr. Sharathchandra Swamiji of Kunduru Mutt, retired Professor Dr. T.R. Chandrashekhar and writer L. Shivalingappa will speak about these books. Hosmutt Seer Sri Chidananda Swamiji will grace the occasion. Sri Shivarudra Swamiji of Belimutt, Bengaluru, will preside.