Vishwamanava Day was celebrated on December 29 to honor poet laureate Kuvempu's birth anniversary. Officials across Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar, and Kodagu districts lauded Kuvempu's writings and values as a "guiding light" for society. Speakers highlighted his contributions to reforming society, promoting peace and harmony, and elevating moral and intellectual levels through literature. Kuvempu was recognized for upholding human values and taking Kannada literature globally, with one speaker noting he provided a moral code akin to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's constitutional framework.