Bengaluru's annual Kadalekayi Parishe inaugurated in Basavanagudi
Inaugurated by symbolic garlanding of Nandi idol and lighting up the lamp
Of 700-plus stalls, around 350 stalls exclusively dedicated to sale of groundnuts
The vibrant spectacle of Bengaluru’s annual Kadalekayi Parishe, or groundnut fair, unfolded on Bull Temple Road, attracting a multitude of visitors over its three-day duration. The grand inauguration ceremony today, graced by prominent figures like Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, Basavagudi MLA L. A. Ravi Subramanya, and TA Sharavana, was marked by the symbolic garlanding of the Nandi idol and lighting up the lamp.
The fair transformed the area into a festive hub, with an overwhelming influx of people catching glimpses of different varieties of groundnuts, particularly during the evening hours. The official count revealed that an astonishing ten lakh individuals thronged the fair grounds throughout the three-day fair.
In a commendable move towards environmental consciousness, the Muzrai Department encouraged visitors to contribute to the reduction of plastic usage by bringing their own bags to buy groundnut at the event. This initiative, known as “Parishege banni, kai cheela thanni” (come to parishe, bring your handbag), aimed to foster sustainable practices among visitors.
Stretching along the route between 3rd Cross, N R Colony, and Ramakrishna Matha, the fair boasted numerous stalls offering not only a diverse array of groundnut varieties such as Salem, Samrat, Badami, Sana, and Dappa Kai but also an assortment of household items, textiles, and fast food.
Out of the 700-plus stalls put up at the fair, approximately 350 were exclusively dedicated to the sale of groundnuts. These stalls were manned by enthusiastic sellers, including farmers from the surrounding villages of Bengaluru and even hailing from states like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
To ensure the smooth functioning of the event, Bengaluru Police meticulously arranged for crowd management, deploying an ample number of policemen and installing 25 police towers at strategic locations within the fair grounds. This strategic planning aimed to maintain law and order, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors to Kadalekayi Parishe, Bengaluru’s heritage groundnut fair.
Bengaluru's annual Kadalekayi Parishe inaugurated in Basavanagudi
Inaugurated by symbolic garlanding of Nandi idol and lighting up the lamp
Of 700-plus stalls, around 350 stalls exclusively dedicated to sale of groundnuts
The vibrant spectacle of Bengaluru’s annual Kadalekayi Parishe, or groundnut fair, unfolded on Bull Temple Road, attracting a multitude of visitors over its three-day duration. The grand inauguration ceremony today, graced by prominent figures like Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, Basavagudi MLA L. A. Ravi Subramanya, and TA Sharavana, was marked by the symbolic garlanding of the Nandi idol and lighting up the lamp.
The fair transformed the area into a festive hub, with an overwhelming influx of people catching glimpses of different varieties of groundnuts, particularly during the evening hours. The official count revealed that an astonishing ten lakh individuals thronged the fair grounds throughout the three-day fair.
In a commendable move towards environmental consciousness, the Muzrai Department encouraged visitors to contribute to the reduction of plastic usage by bringing their own bags to buy groundnut at the event. This initiative, known as “Parishege banni, kai cheela thanni” (come to parishe, bring your handbag), aimed to foster sustainable practices among visitors.
Stretching along the route between 3rd Cross, N R Colony, and Ramakrishna Matha, the fair boasted numerous stalls offering not only a diverse array of groundnut varieties such as Salem, Samrat, Badami, Sana, and Dappa Kai but also an assortment of household items, textiles, and fast food.
Out of the 700-plus stalls put up at the fair, approximately 350 were exclusively dedicated to the sale of groundnuts. These stalls were manned by enthusiastic sellers, including farmers from the surrounding villages of Bengaluru and even hailing from states like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
To ensure the smooth functioning of the event, Bengaluru Police meticulously arranged for crowd management, deploying an ample number of policemen and installing 25 police towers at strategic locations within the fair grounds. This strategic planning aimed to maintain law and order, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors to Kadalekayi Parishe, Bengaluru’s heritage groundnut fair.
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