Sri Siddeshwara Fair,Vijayapura.

Siddeshwar Jatra Mahotsav: Vijayapura is the city's anchor for New Year's biggest historic Sri Siddeshwar fair not only in Vijayapura but also in North Karnataka. Along with Siddeshwar temple which is shining with lights, the entire Siddeshwar road is full of Jatra Mahotsava. The people of the city are standing on tiptoe to celebrate the week-long fair under the direction of the management board of Sri Siddheshwar Institute of the city. The procession of Nandi flags and the spectacular and burning program are the highlights of this fair. From the beginning of the fair, the procession of the seven Nandi flags decorated in the main streets of the city catches the eyes of the devotees. As many devotees greet the procession of Nandi flags with equal fear and devotion, offering devotion is special. In the background of the fair, Sri Siddeshwar Temple, Kapileshwar Temple, 770 Linga Gudi, Siddeshwar Institute Administrative Office, Siddeshwar Bank, Siddeshwar Institute Centenary Memorial Building opposite Siddheshwar Dabalaya, Krisha Complex buildings were specially decorated with electric lights. Rows of shops line both sides of the road connecting the Ashram from the Siddheshwar temple. Heads up, the city's nameplates welcoming the fair and greeting the transition. The main streets are lined with temples as part of the fair. Cultural and devotional programs will be held at temple front stage. A separate stage has been built and there are mass bhajans, music and comedy entertainment programs Cattle fair: A huge cattle fair will be held in Toravi village, cattles are coming from different districts for the cattle fair. Thus, the strength of the people of the rural areas and entertaining games have also been given special priority in the fair where the APMC premises in Toravi are full of cattle. The heavy corn cob lifting competition gave an opportunity to the Prajnavars to display their strength. In the fair, Jangi Nikhali wrestling competitions were organized at the SAS High School ground in the city. The fair will get its official start with the Nandikola procession, proceeding to the Chaturmukh Ganapati at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Road and offering abhishekam with puja and punaskara. After that, the fair will be held in full swing for a week.