Mysuru, Nov. 2 -- The District Administration will celebrate the 538th birth anniversary of Saint Kanakadasa on Nov. 8 at Kalamandira in city from 12 noon, said Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Dr. P. Shivaraju at a preliminary meeting held at DC office auditorium to discuss preparations to celebrate Kanaka Jayanti. The stage programme will be preceded by a Geeta Gayana programme, he said.

A colourful procession, accompanied by Police Band, a tableau of Kanakadasa and art troupes, will begin from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple premises, Palace North Gate, on Nov. 8 at 9 am.

The ADC instructed officials to organise debate, essay writing and fancy dress competitions at schools and colleges.

Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) officials were ask...