The Basava Jayanti Utsav Samiti, in association with the district administration will organise a three-day programme to mark the birth anniversary of 12th century social reformer Basaveshwara in Kalaburagi from April 19.
Samiti president Sangamesh Naganalli, addressing presspersons here on Saturday, said that cultural event and seminars would be organised to highlight the preachings of Basaveshwara during the celebrations.
Colourful programmes
Minister for Small Scale Industries Satish L. Jarkiholi would be the chief guest for the inaugural function on April 19.
A colourful procession carrying portraits of Basaveshwara and other contemporary sharanas would be taken out from Nehru Gunj to the statue of Basaveshwara at Jagat Circle on April 21.
Minister for Municipal Administration and Minority Affairs Qamarul Islam would be the chief guest on the occasion.
Cultural event and seminars to be organised to highlight the preachings of Basaveshwara