Mysuru :

Hundreds of tribals (adivasis) from Mysuru, Kodagu, Chama-rajanagar districts and other parts of the State took part in a colourful procession organised by Karnataka Moola Adivasigala Rakshana Vedike to mark the 21st International Day of World’s Indigenous People (World Tribal Day) in city this morning.

MLA M.K. Somashekar flagged off the procession at Kote Anjaneya Swamy Temple at the North Gate of the Palace.

The procession, accompanied by a number of folk troupes, passed through Hardinge Circle and Nilgiri Road to reach the Dasara exhibition ground where the stage programme was held.

Adivasigala Vedike President J.K. Gopal, Hon. President Dr. C. Madegowda, General Secretary Vijay Kumar, office-bearers Ramanna, Chikkaraju, C. Rajanna and others were present on the occasion.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / August 11th, 2015