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After Sawai Gandharva Hall was closed, artists used to organize cultural events at Kannada Bhavan.Foundation president Manoj Hangal said that almost Rs 5 crore was spent for the renovation of the hall. Civic authorities should inaugurate the hall without any delay,” she said.Many artists alleged that seating arrangements in the hall is unscientific. “Despite spending all the sanctioned funds, still the hall is not open for artists. Before taking up renovation works, authorities should have taken artists into confidence,” they said. If authorities fail to inaugurate the hall by then, we will protest in Dharwad during the 84th Akhila Bharat Kannada Sahitya Sammelana,” said Hangal.Sahana Bhat, a classical dance teacher said, “Sawai Gandharva Hall is one of the important venues for artists and art lovers..