64th Kannada Rajyotsava, Ln. Dr. Nagaraj V. Bairy, District Governor, inaugurates, Ln. H.S. Ashwathnarayan, District President, Rajyotsava Samithi, presides, felicitation to Hanur Chennappa – Literary field, Udaykumar – Theatre field, B.N. Nagabhushan – Science and Technology, H. Kushi – Yoga exponent and R.M. Sumanth Vasista, Kalamandira, 5 pm.

64th Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations and conferring of ‘Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya Award’ on Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Assistant Professor, Vidyavardhaka Engineering College, Mysuru, Prof. Bhashyam Swamiji graces the occasion, Dr. V. Prakash, former CFTRI Director, inaugurates, Parishat Mysuru President Dr. Y.D. Rajanna presides, noted Sugama Sangeetha exponent H.R. Leelavathi inaugurates ‘Barisu Kannada Dindimava’ Kannada…

Kannada Rajyotsava – Sahakari Saptaha, Cultural Evening, former Minister G.T. Devegowda inaugurates, Akashavani Asst. Director S.S. Umesh and District Co-op. Union President H.V. Rajeev chief guests, Saptarshi Souharda Pattina Sahakari Niyamita President T.S. Sheshadri presides; Nandidwaja Kunita by Daripura villagers; Tatvapada – Yekatari – K.M. Ramaiah and troupe, Kenchanahalli Palya, Bengaluru; Naadageete, Janapada and Bhavageete…

Staging of play ‘Bettada Jeeva,’ Mini Theatre, Kalamandira premises, 3.30 pm and 7 pm.

Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti and Pratibha Puraskar, MLA Anil Chikkamadu inaugurates, Association President P. Nagalingappa presides, MLC R. Dharmasena, former MLA M.L. Somashekar and others will be present, Rotary Auditorium, JLB Road, 3.30 pm.

64th Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations, Cultural Competitions — Light Music and Devotional Songs singing contest, quiz and deepalankara, Ganapati Grounds next to Cha. Vijayakumar Park, 2.30 pm.

‘Manthana-6’ – Sahitya Chitakara Chavadi, Dr. Kabbinale Vasantha Baradwaj inaugurates, cultural patron D.N. Lokappa guest of honour, Vivid Coaching and Reading Centre, #80, 3rd Cross, Aishwaryanagar, Kuvempunagar N-Block, 10.30 am.

Inauguration of Kendra by Gamaki K. Ramachandra, releasing of five works of Dr. Vijayamala Ranganath — A.N. Murthyrao, V.Kru. Gokak, Vijnanetihaasadarshana, Arogya Deepti and Neuro Therapy — by Dr. Malali Vasanthakumar, Prof. G.S. Bhatta, Dr. S.P. Yoganna, Dr. N. Jayaram and Prof. H.S. Umesh, Dr. C.P. Krishna Kumar presides, Dr. Niranjan Hegde, Dr. K.B. Satish…

Kannada Rajyotsava and Children’s Day celebrations, ‘Jnana Vardhane’ programme for 8th, 9th and 10th standard students and training for parents, Sub-Committee former Vice-President C. Ramesh presides, Town Hall, 9.30 am.

14th year Mahabhisheka to Nandi Statue atop Chamundi Hill, Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, Sri Somanatha Swamiji, Sri Chidananda Swamiji and Sri Jamunagiri Swamiji will grace the occasion, Yaduveer Wadiyar chief guest, 9.30 am.