Basava Jayanti celebrated with fervour in several districts

Basava Jayanti celebrations took place in Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, Uttara Kannada and Davangere districts. People, including Ministers, political leaders, officials, seers and members of Basava Kendras, garlanded statues of Basavanna. Events included singing of Vachanas in chorus, colourful processions, motorcycle rallies and religious and cultural programmes.