Book release of ‘Kuvempu Vichara Kranti' on July 5
The event will be held at 5 p.m. at the NGO Auditorium, Karnataka State Government Employees Association, Cubbon Park.
Ham. Pa. Nagarajaiah will be the chief guest. Justice H.N. Nagamohana Das, former Kuvempu University Vice-Chancellor Chidananda Gowda, and Kuvempu's daughter Tharini Chidananda Gowda will attend.
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