Mysore/Mysuru, Aug. 23 -- The day-long 'Kodavaamera Aara Bera,' a grand celebration of Kodava Heritage, Tradition, Music and Unity (Kodava Cultural Namme), organised by Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy in collaboration with Kodava Samaja, Mysuru and Department of Kannada and Culture, began at Kodava Samaja premises in Vijayanagar here this morning.

Virajpet MLA Ajjikuttira S. Ponnanna inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp along with Kodava Sahitya Academy President Ajjinikanda C. Mahesh Nachaiah.

Speaking on the occasion, Ponnanna said that this festival aims at projecting the rich Kodava culture, language and tradition.

Observing that there are many Kodavas in Mysuru, he stressed on the need for conserving the rich traditions and...