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A procession was held in Kalaburagi, India, on November 2, 2025, as part of Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations to honor Rashtrakuta emperor Amoghavarsha Nrupatunga. The event, organized by Kalyana Nadu Vikasa Vedike, featured cultural performances and displays highlighting the emperor’s contributions. Speakers at the event called for the government to officially observe Amoghavarsha Nrupatunga Jayanti, rename Kalaburagi airport after the emperor, and establish a Rashtrakuta Research Institute at Gulbarga University, among other demands to preserve and promote the emperor’s legacy. Political leaders pledged to bring these demands to the government’s attention.

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Kalaburagi Celebrates Emperor Amoghavarsha Nrupatunga, Calls for Greater Recognition

KALABURAGI, INDIA – November 2, 2025 – A vibrant procession took place in Kalaburagi on Saturday as part of the Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations, paying tribute to the Rashtrakuta emperor Amoghavarsha Nrupatunga. Organized by the Kalyana Nadu Vikasa Vedike, the event drew political leaders, civil society activists, and community members.

The procession, featuring cultural performances and tableaux, highlighted Amoghavarsha’s significant contributions to Kannada language, literature, and governance during his 64-year reign.

During the celebration, Muttanna S. Nadageri, founder-president of the Kalyana Nadu Vikasa Vedike, urged the state government to officially recognize Amoghavarsha Nrupatunga Jayanti annually. He also called for Kalaburagi airport to be renamed in the emperor’s honor. Additional demands included renaming Gulbarga University to Rashtrakuta University, establishing a Rashtrakuta Research Institute and an Amoghavarsha Study Chair there, and the development of the Malkhed Fort and Nagavi monuments for inclusion in the UNESCO heritage list.

Allamprabhu Patil, MLA from Kalaburagi South, pledged to bring these demands to the attention of the government. Activist Lakshman Dasti emphasized the importance of preserving the contributions of the Rashtrakutas, particularly their role in the development of Kannada literature.

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