The 86th Akhila Bharat Kannada Sahitya Sammelana got off to a colourful start in the ‘city of cardamom fragrance’ (Elakki Kampina Nagara) with the ‘Sammelana Sarvadhyaksha’ and renowned poet Doddarange Gowda being ferried in an embellished chariot in a grand procession to the venue on January 6