Mysore, Dec. 18 (DV):

The Mysore district Vokkaligara Hitharakshana Vedike has decided to celebrate poet laureate Kuvempu’s birthday on a grand scale on Dec. 29.

A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting held at Jaladarshini Guest House on Tuesday under Chairmanship of Vedike President Rajkumar. It was also decided to felicitate 15 achievers of the community who are serving in different fields.

Vedike Hon. President SBM Manju, who also addressed the meeting, said that after garlanding the bust of Kuvempu near Gun House at 9.30 am on Dec. 29. A, a procession will be taken out to Institution of Engineers auditorium on JLB road via Ramaswamy Circle, where a function will be held. Sri Somanatha Swamiji of Adichunchanagiri Mutt, Mysore Branch, legislators of the community, senior politicians, social workers and elected representatives will participate, he said.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / General News / Sunday, December 18th, 2011