16th Anniversary celebrations, ‘Nartana Vrikshavali – 2025’ and ‘Ashtavidha Nayikeyara Kathana – A Visual Poem,’ Choreography & Direction and Nattuvanga – Guru Vidu. C. N. Anitha, Vocal – Vid. V. Suraj Lal (Kerala), Nayana Nagaraj (Mysuru), Mridanga – Vid. Kalamandalam Jithin Jaimon, Flute – Vid. Srihari Kottakkal, Rhythm Pad – Gurudath Hunsuru, Comperes – K.G. Amitha and M.K. Shobha; Inauguration by Natyacharya Prof. K. Ramamurthy Rao, senior dance guru and recipient of the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award-2025; Dr. M.D. Sudarshan, Assistant Director, Department of Kannada and Culture, presides, Shobha Balakrishna, G.K. Kamala and Guru Vidu. C.N. Anitha distinguished guests; Conferring of ‘Bharata Kesari – 2025’ award on Nalini Kumari Devayira (Kodagu) — recipient of the Bharata Kesari Award and retired officer of the Indian Reserve Police with 21 years of service, Kalamandira, 5 pm.