The 146th birth anniversary of Pingali Venkayya were celebrated with fervour across erstwhile Krishna district which happens to be the birthplace of the famous freedom fighter and designer of the Indian national flag.
Krishna district also happens to be where the first design of the national flag was presented by Venkayya to Mahatma Gandhi.
The Department of Archaeology and Museums celebrated the birth anniversary of Venkayya and playwright Bellary Raghava at Bapu Museum. A bust of Pingali was garlanded by Principal Secretary (Youth Advancement and Culture) G. Vani Mohan, Vijayawada Central MLA Malladi Vishnu and NTR Collector S. Dilli Rao. Children presented patriotic plays and dances on the occasion.