Rashtra  Kavi Kuvempu day was celebrated at Gubbi Veeranna kalakshetra under the aegis of Dalit Social and Cultural Research Centre.

 Discussions and cultural programmes were organised as part of Kuvempu day.

His vision
Constitution expert Professor Ravikumar said  Kuvempu’s thoughts are still relevant and his writings can never be outdated.  His thoughts are more relevant to the youngsters nowadays. Research Centre Convenor Chelur Venkatesh delivered introductory speech. K P Nataraja, Professor H Govindaiah, Dr Nataraja Huliyar, Dr M V Vasu expressed their opinions in many discussions.  The winners of this year Sahitya Academy Award were also felicitated on the occasion.

Present at meet
 Jaanagere Venkataramaiah was the chief guest in the function. Poet K B Siddaiah presided over the function and said instead of  celebrating Kuvempu's birthday stating that Kuvempu is ‘Vishwamanava’, it would have been better if we follow his thoughts.

Several poets and guests and social activists had participated on the occasion.