Mandya: The historic Srirangapatna Dasara will focus on local artistes, town beautification, and lighting heritage sites, while preparations are underway for the six-day Cauvery Aarti at KRS.
Bandisiddegowda said local artistes would be given priority in cultural programmes. Actor Ravichandran would organise and inaugurate a two-day Yuva Sambhrama. Cultural programmes would be held after 6pm every day, giving local performers a platform. The celebrations would also include a poets’ meet. The MLA directed officials to illuminate important historical monuments, Muzrai temples and tourist spots, including Ganjam.
At a preparatory meeting with representatives of pro-Kannada organisations and progressive groups in Srirangapatna on Thursday, MLA Ramesh Bandisiddegowda directed officials to make elaborate arrangements and ensure the festival reflects Srirangapatna’s cultural and historical significance.