Sun Nov 24 15:26:30 UTC 2024: ## Bengaluru’s Kadalekai Parishe Groundnut Festival Kicks Off
**Bengaluru, November 25, 2024** – The annual Kadalekai Parishe (groundnut festival) in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, officially began on Monday, November 25th, drawing large crowds even before the official opening. Many stalls were already set up on Sunday, attracting weekend shoppers.
This year’s festival, which concludes on Tuesday, is expected to see record attendance, boosted by a state government decision to waive stall setup fees for the first time. A significant increase in the number of stalls compared to last year has been reported.
A festival-goer described bustling crowds and brisk business at the numerous stalls, including a large number of toy stores that proved especially popular with children. Organizers are promoting a plastic-free environment by requiring vendors to use only cloth or paper bags. The festival is a major attraction, drawing people from all over the city to celebrate with groundnuts and other festive treats.
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