3-Day Alva Nudi Siri inaugurated

MANGALORE: The three-day Kannada literary and cultural extravaganza, Alva’s Nudi Siri-2011, inaugurated by well-known writer Baragoor Ramachandrappa amidst colourful settings gave an inkling of what was in store over the next three days for literature and culture enthusiasts in Moodabidri on Friday.A procession took place with Kannada books being carried in a palanquin, followed by vibrant folk forms, accompanied Nudi Siri literary programme president M M Kalaburgi.Delegates will share their views and artists will exhibit their talents on different platforms in Alva’s college campus.