The Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha of Ninaada S. Hegde, daughter of CCB ACP S.N. Sandesh Kumar- K. Deepthi couple and disciple of Natya Vidushi M. Pankaja Ramakrishnaiah, Director and Founder-Secretary of Sri Sarveshwara Nritya Kala Mandira, was held at Kalamandira on Hunsur Road on Aug. 20. University of Mysore retired Professor Chambi Puranik, Dheemahi Centre of Arts Director Dr. Seetha Kote and Lahari Music, Bengaluru, Director Lahari Velu, were felicitated on the occasion. Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, Adichunchanagiri Seer Sri Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji, Mysore Royal family member Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, folk artiste Dr. Matha B. Manjamma Jogathi, MLAs K. Harishgowda and G.T. Devegowda, Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra, City Police Commissioner B. Ramesh and Kannada & Culture Assistant Director Dr. M.D. Sudarshan were present.
