Introduction

Karnataka shares the enthusiasm and fervor of celebrating the traditional and religious fairs and festivals of India with the rest of the country. Fairs and festivals have always been an integral part of life in Karnataka. These fairs and festivals are celebrated with much pomp and gaiety. For the people of Karnataka, these festivals are popular occasions for social interaction and enjoyment celebrating life in all its infinite diversity. Every village, every town and every city in Karnataka has its own calendar of events to be celebrated. The multi-religious population here celebrates many festivals which have a special significance for the people of Karnataka.

While some festivals are of religious nature drawing pilgrims from the remotest corners of the country, some showcase the cultural wealth of the state, vibrant in myriad colors and forms. Some festivals are linked with the life style of the people, change of seasons and harvesting. Dussehra, Hampi Festival, Tula Sankramana, Vairamudi Festival, Buffalo Race are some of prime festivals of Karnataka.

The fairs, in the past, played an important role in the commercial life of the people apart from being source of amusement. Even now, these fairs continue to be celebrated with much fervor. Only, the purpose and the perspective have changed. Sri Vithappa fair, Godachi fair, Shri Yellamma Devi fair, Banashankari Devi fair are some of the fairs which are celebrated with much pomp and gaiety.

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