Mysuru: Additional DC Dr. P. Shivaraju presided over the preliminary meeting held at the DC’s Office auditorium here recently, to discuss on the preparations for the Vishwakarma Amara Shilpi Jakanachari Commemoration Day to be held at Kiru Rangamandira in Kalamandira premises here at 11.30 am on Jan.1, 2025.

Stating that Jakanachari’s sculptures were an inspiration to the young sculptors and added that it was their responsibility to educate people about the great sculptor’s achievements.

The ADC instructed the officials to make necessary arrangements including drinking water, shamiyana among others. He also ordered Mysuru City Corporation officials to ensure cleanliness was maintained at the venue.

Speaking on the occasion, Department of Kannada and Culture Assistant Director Dr. M.D. Sudarshan said that local teams would be invited to present a musical programme as a part of celebration. He also mentioned that the invitations would be printed as per the protocol and elected representatives would be invited as per the procedure.

District and taluk-level officers, Kannada Kavalu Pade President Mohan Kumar Gowda and Viswakarma community representatives were present.