Ugadi Puraskaram winner and founder of Kala Ashram in Adilabad, Guruji Ravinder Sharma, was on Saturday, given a rousing reception at the ashram by the personalities, who gathered for the ongoing ‘Mitr Milan’ programme.
He had returned from Hyderabad after receiving the award from Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao earlier in the day at Ravindra Bharati.
Guruji was given the award for his efforts in the establishment of Kala Ashram, which now serves as a hub of knowledge associated with rural life obtained in the past. People from different trades and calling come to the ashram from all parts of the country to learn about rural technologies among other things.
Meanwhile, on the second day of ‘Mitr Milan’ programme, a presentation was given by the Tolu Bommalata Puppetry troupe from Guntur.
The ‘Mitr Milan’ programme organised every year around Ugadi festival will conclude on Sunday.
