By Joshi | New Delhi
NEW DELHI, Nov. 13: The 71st Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations were held with traditional fervour at the Dehali Karnataka Sangha in New Delhi on Thursday, featuring a series of Kannada cultural programmes that brought together members of the Kannada community in the national capital.
The celebrations were inaugurated by T.B. Jayachandra, Special Representative to the Government of Karnataka in New Delhi, who lit the ceremonial lamp.
The event was attended by Sameer Shukla, Resident Commissioner, Karnataka Bhavan; Ananya Srivatsav, Additional Resident Commissioner; C. Mohan Kumar, Assistant Resident Commissioner; R. Renu Kumar, President of Dehali Karnataka Sangha; office-bearers of the Sangha; and staff members of Karnataka Bhavan along with their family members.
The cultural programme highlighted Karnataka’s rich linguistic and cultural heritage, with performances showcasing the state’s traditions, music and artistic legacy. The celebration reaffirmed the Kannada community’s commitment to preserving and promoting its cultural identity beyond the state’s borders.
