Life was normal in Bangalore, with commercial establishments open and state-run buses as well as private vehicles plying on the roads.

Kannada activists had stalled the unveiling of the statue for 18 long years, contending they would allow it only if Tamil Nadu does not deprive Karnataka of its share of Cauvery waters.

Reciprocating Karnataka's gesture to install Thirvalluvar's statue, Tamil Nadu government is installing the statue of Kannada saint-poet Sarvajna in Chennai Aug 13.

Thiruvalluvar, believed to be born 30 years before Jesus Christ, wrote 'Thirukkural' in the form of couplets (two line poems) expounding various aspects of life.

Sarvajna, believed to belong to the 18th century, is known for his 'Tripadis' (three-line poems) on life, religion, beliefs and problems of daily living.