Veteran actor Srinath inaugurates Shivamogga Dasara
Veteran Kannada film star Srinath presided over the opening of Shivamogga's Dasara festivities, leading the procession of the Chamundeshwari deity. The ceremony was attended by local leaders including MLA B.Y. Raghavendra, who expressed hopes that the event will soon match the scale of Mysuru and Madikeri's Dasara celebrations. The program also featured traditional performances and local vendor stalls.