A Kannada book fair featuring discounted sales will be held in Mysuru from October 11 to 20 as part of the Mysuru Dasara-2026 festivities, offering visitors an opportunity to explore and purchase a wide range of Kannada books. The fair will be organised at the Bharat Scouts and Guides grounds in the city and is expected to add a literary dimension to the annual Dasara celebrations. The event will bring together publishers and book enthusiasts during the 10-day programme.

Karnataka Book Authority president Manasa said Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi would inaugurate the book fair. The event is being organised as part of the broader Dasara festivities, which attract visitors to Mysuru during the celebration period. The inclusion of a dedicated book fair is expected to provide readers with access to Kannada publications while also creating a platform for publishers to showcase their books.

Around 70 publishers are expected to participate in the fair, according to the organisers. A total of 90 stalls will be set up at the venue to accommodate the participating publishers and display their publications. The participation of publishers from different backgrounds is expected to provide visitors with a variety of books and give readers an opportunity to browse titles across different areas of Kannada literature.

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The discounted sales are expected to be one of the main attractions of the fair, allowing visitors to purchase Kannada books at reduced prices. The initiative could encourage more people to explore Kannada literature and take advantage of the special sales during the Dasara period. The event also provides publishers with an opportunity to reach readers in a city that sees increased visitor activity during the annual festivities.

The book fair will run for 10 days, from October 11 through October 20, at the Bharat Scouts and Guides grounds in Mysuru. With 90 stalls planned at the venue, the fair is expected to provide a sizeable space for publishers to display their books and for visitors to browse and purchase publications. The programme is being positioned as part of the cultural activities accompanying Mysuru Dasara-2026.

The organisation of the Kannada book fair alongside the Dasara festivities is intended to combine the celebrations with an opportunity to promote reading and Kannada literature. With around 70 publishers participating and discounted book sales planned across 90 stalls, the fair is expected to draw readers and literature enthusiasts during the festival. The event will remain open from October 11 to 20, giving visitors several days to explore the participating publishers and their collections.

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