It’s that time of the year again — when the streets of Ba savanagudi come alive with the irresistible aroma of roasted kadlekai (groundnuts) and the cheerful buzz of pea nut lovers from across the city. A FEAST FOR THE SENSES The annual Kadlekai Parishe, Bengaluru’s beloved groundnut fair, is back. For over a century, this fair has transformed the stretch around the Bull Temple into a vibrant carnival. Farmers from across Karnataka and neighbouring states gather here to offer the season’s first harvest to Basava (the sacred bull), a ritual believed to bless the land with prosperity. From crunchy roasted nuts and peanut chikkis to savoury chaats and sweet delicacies, the Parishe is a feast for the senses. This year, visitors can also sample an inventive spread of peanut-based conc

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