4th March 2013
An interesting tale behind this fair will make your visit worthwhile. Farmers who sell their yield here believe that in the past on every full moon day a bull would rage into their fields and destroy all the crops. In a bid to stop this, the farmers offered their first crop every year to Lord Basava. A few years later, Kempe Gowda dedicated a temple to Dodda Basava on top of Basavanagudi mound in 1537 which is the present day Bull Temple. Since then the tradition of offering the first yield of groundnuts has been followed. This belief which began five centuries ago has now transformed into a tradition for the people of Basavanagudi today.
A walk through the fair
Over 200 farmers from places near Bangalore flock to the temples to sell their annual harvest. The fair kicks off with the first offering of the harvest to Lord Basava. The temple is lit up with 1000 lamps followed by a pooja to commence the two day fair. A variety of groundnuts from roasted, boiled, spiced, jaggery coated, fried or raw are on offer.
Eateries adorn all corners of the venue. Delectable bhajjis and other fried items water many a mouth. Sliced fruits, puffed rice, boiled beans, cucumber and sugar candy add to the list of refreshments. Petty shops that sell artistic flower pots, traditional toys, house articles, ceramic and earthen articles grab visitors’ attention. As one walks through the place munching on a variety of groundnuts, one experiences the vibrancy and beauty of celebrating this festival that is based on an age-old folklore. Currently under the ownership of Department of Muzrai and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, this fair brings along the true spirit of festivity in Bangalore.
The fair is said to continue for another two days until Thursday, December 13th 2012. For those looking for a uniquely Bangalorean experience, Kadalekai Parishe is not to be missed.
The Groundnut Fair is back again this winter. Adorning the streets of
Bull temple Road in Basavangudi, this fair brings along the grandeur of
a tale celebrated every year. A delight to visitors and a ritual to
farmers, this place offers a variety of groundnuts to binge on.
An interesting tale behind this fair will make your visit worthwhile. Farmers who sell their yield here believe that in the past on every full moon day a bull would rage into their fields and destroy all the crops. In a bid to stop this, the farmers offered their first crop every year to Lord Basava. A few years later, Kempe Gowda dedicated a temple to Dodda Basava on top of Basavanagudi mound in 1537 which is the present day Bull Temple. Since then the tradition of offering the first yield of groundnuts has been followed. This belief which began five centuries ago has now transformed into a tradition for the people of Basavanagudi today.
A walk through the fair
Over 200 farmers from places near Bangalore flock to the temples to sell their annual harvest. The fair kicks off with the first offering of the harvest to Lord Basava. The temple is lit up with 1000 lamps followed by a pooja to commence the two day fair. A variety of groundnuts from roasted, boiled, spiced, jaggery coated, fried or raw are on offer.
Eateries adorn all corners of the venue. Delectable bhajjis and other fried items water many a mouth. Sliced fruits, puffed rice, boiled beans, cucumber and sugar candy add to the list of refreshments. Petty shops that sell artistic flower pots, traditional toys, house articles, ceramic and earthen articles grab visitors’ attention. As one walks through the place munching on a variety of groundnuts, one experiences the vibrancy and beauty of celebrating this festival that is based on an age-old folklore. Currently under the ownership of Department of Muzrai and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, this fair brings along the true spirit of festivity in Bangalore.
The fair is said to continue for another two days until Thursday, December 13th 2012. For those looking for a uniquely Bangalorean experience, Kadalekai Parishe is not to be missed.
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