The nine-day Yuva Sambrama as a prelude to the Dasara festivities got off to a start at Open Air Theatre in Manasagangotri here on Friday, September 16.
Kannada actor Dhananjay inaugurated the event amidst cheers from the crowds, which mostly included students and the youth. Minister in-charge of Mysuru district S.T. Somashekar and other dignitaries were present.
In his speech, the Minister said that Dasara is being celebrated in a grand manner this year with the steep drop in COVID-19 cases. Students from more than 100 colleges are participating in the Yuva Sambrama, he said.
