In Haralahalli, Karnataka, 75-year-old Anke Gowda has spent over five decades building Pustaka Mane, a library of nearly 20 lakh books. Open to all, it houses rare manuscripts, multilingual dictionaries, and treasures that celebrate India’s love for reading.
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