What is the Channamma Kittur Utsav?

The Channamma Kittur Utsav is a celebration held in memory of Kittur Channamma, who hoisted the flag of victory in the fight against the British.

Who inaugurated the Kittur Utsav?

District minister Satish Jarkiholi inaugurated the Kittur Utsav by welcoming the Vijaya Jyoti, a symbol of Channamma's victory, and hoisting the flag of Kittur Sansthan.

What was the highlight of the Kittur Utsav celebrations?

The highlight of the celebrations was the colorful folk dance procession that showcased the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka, despite the rain.

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Kittur Channamma's Legacy Celebrated with Vibrant Utsav in Karnataka

24 Oct

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Summary

Vijaya Jyoti, a symbol of Channamma's victory, welcomed at Channamma Circle
Dignitaries garlanded statues of Kittur Channamma, Sangolli Rayanna, and Amatur Balappa
Colorful folk dance procession showcased the state's rich cultural heritage

Kittur Channamma's Legacy Celebrated with Vibrant Utsav in Karnataka

On October 24th, 2025, the Channamma Kittur Utsav, a celebration held in memory of Kittur Channamma's fight against the British, commenced with great enthusiasm in Kittur, Karnataka. District minister Satish Jarkiholi welcomed the Vijaya Jyoti, a symbol of Channamma's victory, at the Channamma Circle and inaugurated the utsav by hoisting the flag of Kittur Sansthan.

Later, dignitaries, including Kittur MLA Babasaheb Patil, Belagavi North MLA Asif (Raju) Sait, and others, garlanded the statues of Kittur Channamma, Sangolli Rayanna, and Amatur Balappa. A colorful folk dance procession, showcasing the glory of the state's rich cultural heritage, was inaugurated by Laxmi Hebbalkar, the minister of women and child development.