New Delhi, Nov 30: The valedictory event of MRPL Kannada Rajyotsava’s 2023 celebration was held on 26.11.2023 at MERC Hall MRPL. Senior Kannada Poet B.R. Lakshman Rao and the first female YakshganaBhagavatha Smt. LeelavathiBypadithaya were the chief guests. On the occasion, 10 retired Kannada teachers from the neighbouring schools were felicitated.
The procession of Goddess Bhuvaneshwari was undertaken in MRPL township as part of the celebration. Homage was given to Marty Captain M V Pranjalduring the procession, with a tableau of his sacrifice leading the procession. Famous folk artists such as Veeragaase, Pili Vesha, Chande, and Kaldka Bombe performed during the procession. A Cultural extravaganza presented by the Alvas College Team enthralled the entire audience.
Activities like a Blood donation camp, various contests and two MRPL employees’ dramas were the month-long celebration’s highlights. Rajeev HS and Suresh K Rao, both Chief General Managers,were present on the occasion. Manjunath HV presented the report on Rayotsava’s activities. Sampath Kumar HC delivered the vote of thanks. Navin Shankar Naik compered.
