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**Summary:**

The article reports on the upcoming Dasara poets’ conference in Mysuru, India, scheduled for September 23-27, 2025. A key highlight will be a mass rendering of the state anthem, ‘Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate,’ by thousands of students and musicians to commemorate its centenary. The five-day conference, organized by the Dasara Kavighoshti sub-committee and the University of Mysore, will feature poets from various backgrounds and regions, with each day focusing on a specific theme. Prominent figures from the literary and cultural scene will inaugurate the daily sessions. The conference aims to be a celebration of Kannada language and culture, with special emphasis on inclusivity and representation of marginalized communities.

**News Article:**

**Mysuru Gears Up for Grand Dasara Poets’ Conference, Centenary Anthem Performance to Highlight Event**

**Mysuru, September 20, 2025** – The city of Mysuru is preparing to host the annual Dasara poets’ conference from September 23rd to 27th, promising a vibrant celebration of Kannada language, literature, and culture. This year’s event will be particularly significant, featuring a mass rendering of the Karnataka state anthem, ‘Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate,’ by thousands of students and musicians to mark its centennial year.

The grand performance is scheduled for the opening day of the conference at the Open Air Auditorium on the Manasagangotri campus, according to M.K. Savitha, Registrar of the University of Mysore. Organizers anticipate between 15,000 and 20,000 students joining forces with over 100 music ensembles and renowned vocalists to pay tribute to the anthem’s composer, Kuvempu.

“This is a monumental event to celebrate the centenary of our ‘Naada Geethe’,” said Lolakshi, secretary of the Dasara Kavighoshti sub-committee. “We’re expecting a powerful display of unity and pride in our language and heritage.”

The five-day conference, held at the B.M. Sri Hall of the Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies, will be officially inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Each day will feature a distinct theme and be inaugurated by prominent figures.

The daily breakdown is:

* **September 23:** Professor Aravinda Malagatti will inaugurate the day which will feature child poets, senior poets, and young voices.
* **September 24:** Lyricist Jogi Prem will inaugurate the day and the forum will reflect on ‘Kannada Identity.’ Poets from marginalized communities will be featured.
* **September 25:** Pramod Maravante will inaugurate, with a short verse duel being the main attraction.
* **September 26:** Folklorist Nanjayya Honganuru will inaugurate a programme that features folk songs with accompanying instruments.
* **September 27:** Writer C.P. Krishna Kumar will inaugurate the final day, which will feature poets from all 31 districts.

The conference is jointly organized by the Dasara Kavighoshti sub-committee and the University of Mysore. Organizers emphasize the event’s commitment to inclusivity, highlighting the participation of poets from diverse backgrounds, including marginalized communities, differently-abled individuals, and gender minorities. The event will also include the presences of Deputy Special Officer G. Somashekar and Dasara poetry sub-committee members.

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