Wed Jul 16 15:08:46 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**54th Annual Purana Pravachana Programme Kicks Off in Dharmasthala**

**Dharmasthala, July 16, 2025:** The 54th annual Purana Pravachana programme was inaugurated on Wednesday at Dharmasthala’s Pravachana Mandira. Retired lecturer Shantharam Prabhu presided over the ceremony, emphasizing the importance of Purana Pravachana in fostering peace, contentment, and a healthy society when listened to with devotion.

The programme, a part of Jnana Yajna and Jnana Sathra, will be held daily from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. until September 16th.

The inauguration featured Ganapath Padyana reciting Karnataka Bharatha Katha Manjari of Kumaravyasa, with Ujire Ashok Bhat providing interpretations. The event marked the beginning of another year of enriching spiritual discourse at Dharmasthala.

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