On the 14th day of the month of Ashwija, a village called Vithappa in Karnataka comes alive with throngs of devotees. In the western calendar, this event usually takes place in the month of October. People congregate to witness a procession for the local deity, Sri Vithappa, after whom the town has been named. Several miracles of faith are said to take place at this time. Even for those Karnataka tourists not religiously inclined, participating in this event can afford them a chance to better understand the people and culture of the area. The revelry associated with fair, and opportunities for sightseeing are added incentives to include this religious Indian festival in your travel itinerary to Karnataka.
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