Mysore/Mysuru: Today is Kanaka Jayanthi, the celebration of birth anniversary of saint poet and 15th century social reformer Kanakadasa. The saint poet is from Kuruba community but is revered by people of all castes and creeds in the State. His poems are called Keerthanas.
As part of the Jayanthi celebrations, various events were held in city where the saint poet’s contribution to the society was recalled. The main event was organised by the Mysuru District Administration and Kanakadasa Jayanthi Mahotsava Samiti at Maneyangala in Kalamandira.
