Kadalekai Parishe

Offering to Lord Basava: Farmers gather from across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh to present their initial groundnut crop to the divine Nandi bull for crop protection.

The Legend of Kempe Gowda: Rooted in lore of a crop-damaging bull; Bengaluru's founder built the historic Basavana Gudi around a rapidly growing Nandi idol found in the fields.

Crunchy Culinary Flavours: Groundnut enthusiasts can sample varied preparations—spiced, salted, boiled, sugar-coated, or roasted—sourced from prime farming regions.

Traditional Souvenir Bazaars: Fairgrounds come alive with local artisans selling colorful glass bangles, traditional clay trinkets, handmade dolls, and temporary Mehndi tattoos.

Authentic South Indian Sweets: Food lovers can relish localized heritage snacks including Batthaas colored sugar candies and Bendu sugar-coated gram.