Udupi : Sandhya Pai, Managing Editor of Taranga Weekly inaugurated the Udupi unit of  the Alva’s Vishwa Nudisiri Virasat at a function held here on March 24, Sunday. Alva’s cultural troupes presented a spectacular cultural show that left the audience spell bound.

Speaking on the occasion, Sandhya Pai said Dr Mohan Alva was doing a pioneering role in preserving Kannada art, literature, culture and tradition.
Dr HS Ballal, Pro-Chancellor of Manipal University, presided over the function.NB Vijaya Ballal, Dharmadarshi of Ambalpady Temple was present as a chief guest.

Dr Mohan Alva, Chairman of Alva’s Education Foundation, who also spoke, said Vishwa Nudisiri Virasat will conclude at Moodbidri  and the programmes will be held from December 19 to 22. He said he intended to open Vishwa Nudisiri units in 25 nations across the globe.

Indrali Jayakar Shetty, President of the Udupi unit of the Vishwa Nudisiri Virasat, Bhuvanaprasad Hegde, General Secretary, and others were present.

A variety of dance performances including Mohini Attam, Manipuri stick dance, Puruliya lion hunting, Yakshagana were presented.