Kannada book fair to add literary flavour to Dasara
The Mysuru Dasara-2026 festivities will feature a Kannada book fair from October 11 to 20, showcasing 70 publishers and various cultural programs. The event aims to promote literature through book releases, poetry recitals, and musical performances.
Why it matters
The fair serves as a major cultural event in Karnataka, supporting local publishers and fostering literary engagement.
A Kannada book fair featuring discounted sales will be held from October 11 to 20 as part of the Mysuru Dasara-2026 festivities at the Bharat Scouts and Guides grounds here.
Karnataka Book Authority president Manasa said Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi would inaugurate the fair. Around 70 publishers are expected to participate, with 90 stalls being set up.
Speaking at a press conference here on Tuesday (October 6), she said new books would be released every morning, while cultural programmes, including ‘Selfie with Sahiti’, would be held in the evenings.
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