CHITRADURGA, JAN. 9. The Malladihalli Ananta Sevashrama has organised a three-day drama festival, “Thiruka Rangotsava,” from January 10 at Malladihalli in the district.

According to a press release, V.R. Sudarshan, Speaker of State Legislative Council, will inaugurate the festival. G.M. Siddeshwara, MP, will release a souvenir, “Thiruka Rangotsava-2005.” A.V. Umapathy, MLA, will preside over the function. B.T. Channabasappa and H.S. Shivashankar, legislators, and G. Ramesh, Superintendent of Police (Lokayukta), will be the chief guests of the inaugural function. High School students of the ashrama will enact a play, “Surya Banda,” written by noted writer, Vaidehi, the release added.

Sri Purushottamananda Puri Swamiji of Brahmavidya Nagara, Sri Eswarananda Puri Swamiji and Sri Shantaveera Swamiji of Hosadurga will attend the festival on Tuesday. H.S. Venkatesha Murthy will preside over the function. “Ondu Sainika Vruttanta,” written by Mr. Murthy will be performed, the release said.

Sri Shivamurthy Murugha Rajendra Swamiji, seer of Sri Murugha Mutt, and Sri Panditaradhya Shivacharya Swamiji of Sanehalli Mutt, will participate in the valedictory function. D.K. Chowta, secretary of Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat, will deliver the valedictory address.

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