Kalaburagi hosts 203rd Sharanabasaveshwar Jatra Mahotsava

The 203rd Sharanabasaveshwar Jatra Mahotsava will take place in Kalaburagi on Wednesday, marking the death anniversary of the saint and social reformer Lord Sharanabasaveshwara. The event includes a car festival and a display of religious artifacts. The festival will feature the drawing of a smaller ratha, known as Uchchayi, on Tuesday. People from various states are expected to attend the celebrations at the Sharanabasaveshwar Shrine complex. During the event, the Appa Award will be given to Sidda Totendra Shivacharyara Mahaswami, and the Dasoha Jnana Ratna Award will go to Aland MLA B.R. Patil. Each award includes a cash prize of ₹51,000 and a plaque.