Kadlekai Parishe: A Centuries Old Tradition Comes to Life in Bengaluru!
In the heart of Bengaluru amidst the vibrant streets of Basavanagudi an age-old tradition brings the city together nbsp Kadlekai Parishe the annual groundnut festival Held every year since the th century this unique celebration transforms the streets into a buzzing fairground honoring both the harvest season and a fascinating legend The Story Behind The Festival nbsp Kadlekai Parishe s origins trace back centuries when villages around Basavanagudi were major hubs for peanut cultivation Farmers however faced a peculiar problem mysterious night raids on their crops Keeping vigil one fateful night they discovered the culprit a magnificent bull wreaking havoc in the fields Believing it to be nbsp Nandi Lord Shiva s divine bull the farmers pleaded for mercy promising to offer the year s first groundnut harvest in return They even built a shrine to honor him which later became the iconic nbsp Bull Temple or Basavanagudi Some legends
