Mangalore: Harekala Hajabba will inaugurate the first Beary Sahitya Sammelana in city. He will be conferred the title of “Akkarada Avadhoota”, as a literary personality. 5 books, 2 of them by Susheela P. Upadhyapa, will be released on the occasion.

These books will be introduced to the audience by Abdul Raheem, founder of Central Beary Literary Academy. Prof. B.M. Ichalongodu has written a history of the Byaris of Tulunadu.

Former book stalls at Town Hall as part of the literary programme.

Umar Teeke of Bangalore presides over an interactive (discussion) session, about ‘apprehensions of Beary Life’.

Athur Cheyyabba will express his views. A dozen achievers of Beary Samaj will be honoured. A points’ meet is on the cards at 4 PM.

A drama ‘Mahasabha’ will be enacted on opening day at 6.30 P.M. as a comedy. The meet is extended to 2 days, a press meet held on Thursday informed.