Colourful processions and programmes marked Basava Jayanti, the birth anniversary celebrations of 12th century reformer Basaveshwara in the districts of Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri and Uttara Kannada on Tuesday.
The celebrations were more vibrant this time, with the district administrations organising colourful processions involving folk artistes from across the region to mark the occasion.
Apart from the processions organised by the authorities, scores of other processions were organised by various organisations that follow the principles taught by Basaveshwara, in which people of all ages, including women and children, took part.
