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Nudi Theru' to showcase DK culture at Vishwa Kannada Sammelana

March 5, 2011

Mangalore, March 5: As part of Vishwa Kannada Sammelana scheduled to be held in Belgaum, the district 'Nudi Theru' will start its journey from March 7 at Kadri Park here.

The 'Theru' (chariot), depicting the essence of Dakshina Kannada culture will leave the district with the intention to create awareness among the people about the event.

P Shivashankar, CEO of Zilla Panchayat told media persons at Zilla Panchayath auditorium here that preparations for the event have already begun. The chariot will be designed by city based Nisarga Institution. Tableaus showcasing rich tradition, culture and historic significance of the district will be sent to take part in Vishwa Kannada Sammelan, he said.

The chariot will visit selected historical places in Bantwal, Puttur, Sullia, Belthangady and Moodbidri. Thahasildars of respective taluks will receive the chariot along with prominent persons of various fields. It will leave the district on March 10 at 3 pm for Belgaum.

KV Raman, Director of Ranga Bharathi, Nithyananda Rao and Lakshmeesh of Manikrishna Swamy will be district representatives in the Sammelana.

A total of 50 prominent personalities of various fields such as science and technology, literature, fine arts, horticulture, theatre, environment, sports, agriculture etc representing Dakshina Kannada have been invited for the Sammelana.

He asked the people to participate in district tour of Chariot and to extend their cooperation for the success of Sammelana.

Mangala Naik, Assistant Director, Kannada and Samskrithi Department, KV Raman, Chandrashekhar Shetty and others were present.

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