Mangalore : Karnataka Karavali Nrithya Kala Prishat, Mangalore will organise ‘Bharatamuni Jayanthi’ at Jnana Mandir’ of Sharavu Sri Mahaganapathi Temple on Feb 17, Sunday on 10 am.

Speaking at the press meet held at Press Club on Feb 11, Monday, P Kamalaksha Achar, president of Parishat said that Sri Raghavendra Shastri, chief priest of the temple will inaugurate the event. Prof K Ramamurthy Rao, secretary, Bharatiya Nritya Kala, Parishat will pay homage to Bharatha Muni — father of bharathanatyam at the ‘Bharathamuni Jayanthi’.

K G Ramesh Rao, deputy chairman of Karnataka Bank will preside over the event. K Anil, senior regional manager, Indian Overseas Bank will be the chief guest.

Senior Mrudanga artiste from Kasargod, Vidhwan K Babu Rai will be felicitated on the occasion.