BANNI FESTIVAL - ART AND
CULTURE
News: 3 Killed, 100 Injured At
Devaragattu Banni Festival In AP's Kurnool District
What's in the news?
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Three persons were killed and over a hundred were
injured at the traditional stick-fight which took place on the sidelines of the
Banni festival between two groups at Devaragattu village in Holagunda mandal in
Kurnool district.
Banni Festival:
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It is a traditional
stick-fight held at Devaragattu in Andhra
Pradesh’s Kurnool district.
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It is celebrated on the night of Dussehra celebration (Vijaya Dasami)
every year.
Objective:
The objective of this
event was to snatch the idols from God's
team, leading to a fierce battle known as the Banni Fight.
Important Takeaways:
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This festival was celebrated by people under the Vijayanagara Empire.
● It is celebrated on account of the victory of Lord Mala Malleswara Swamy and Goddess Parvati over demonish Mani and Mallasura, who troubled the people in the Devaragattu region.