Basava Jayanti was celebrated with traditional fervour in the city on Tuesday and was marked by programmes recalling the teachings of the reformer saint.
The main function in Mysuru was held at Kalamandira where elected representatives of the region including Chamarajanagar MP V. Srinivas Prasad, Suttur Mutt seer Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Swami and others took part. The portrait of Basavanna was garlanded and the leaders made floral offerings to mark the occasion.
Mr. Prasad said people should adopt the teachings and principles of Basavanna in their endeavour to build a socially just society. He said the teachings of Buddha, Basavanna and Ambedkar reflected their social concerns and they strived for the upliftment of the poorest of the poor.
