Mangalore: The chariot from DK showing the cultural diversity started off today (Monday) from the coastal city Belgaum where World Kannada Conference is from March 11 to 13.
The Chariot was given the green flag at Kadri Park at 9.30 am on Mar.7 to go through Tulunadu talukas and reach Belgaum via Moodabidri by 10th.
D.K.Z.P chairperson K.T.Shailaja Bhat inaugurates the Yatra. MP Nalin Kumar Kateelu, DC Subodh Yadav, AC Prabhulinga Kavalikatti, former KSP chairman Harikrishna Punaroor, Pradeep K.Kalkura among others were present on the occasion.
The Kannada Theru has the Sammelan Logo in front and cultural paintings depicted on other sides. It will create cultural awareness among the people on way to the border city.
Tahsildars of respective areas will receive the chariot on taluk borders. A delegation of 50 will attend the World Kannada Convention.