Prime Minister Narendra Modi today played drum and inaugurated the 'Barisu Kannada Dim Dimava' cultural festival at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi along with other officials were present on the occasion. The festival, being held under the aegis of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', will provide an opportunity for hundreds of artists to showcase Karnataka's cultural heritage through dance, music, drama, poetry, etc.