Mysore/Mysuru, Feb. 21 -- Minister for Kannada and Culture Aravind Limbavali said that Karnataka will have four more Rangayanas in addition to the existing four. He was speaking to press persons after witnessing scenes of the rehearsal of the play adapted from acclaimed writer Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa's novel 'Parva,' which is being practiced at Rangayana here on Thursday.

Pointing out that four Rangayanas are currently functioning at Mysuru, Shivamogga, Dharwad and Kalaburagi in the State, Limbavali said that two more Rangayanas are under construction while two more will come up shortly, thus making a total of eight repertories.

Declaring that Rs. 50 lakh has been sanctioned by the Government for 'Parva' play as promised earlier, he said that...