Grand Vachana Vijayotsava procession marks Basavotsava in Bidar
A grand Vachana Vijayotsava procession took place in Bidar as part of Basavotsava, celebrating the second memorial observance of Akka Annapurnatai. The procession featured colorful decorations and enthusiastic participation from devotees, who celebrated Basava philosophy through music and dance. A memorial program later highlighted Akka Annapurnatai's contributions to Basava philosophy and vachana literature, with plans to publish her works by next year.
- ▪The procession began at Basava Udyana and ended at Akka Annapurnatai’s Aikya Mantapa.
- ▪Devotees participated in the procession by carrying Vachana literature and performing rituals.
- ▪A memorial program later honored Akka Annapurnatai's contributions to Basava philosophy.
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A grand Vachana Vijayotsava procession was taken out in Bidar on Sunday as part of Basavotsava and the second memorial observance of Akka Annapurnatai.The procession began from Basava Udyana in Shivnagar and passed through Papanash Gate and Papanash Temple before culminating at Akka Annapurnatai’s Aikya Mantapa at Basavagiri.The city witnessed a festive atmosphere with Shatsthala flags fluttering across the route, while decorative umbrellas and chamaras added colour to the procession.Devotees raised slogans praising Basava philosophy as Basavotsava and Vachana Vijayotsava songs played on DJ systems.Youth, Sharanas and Sharane devotees danced and marched enthusiastically during the procession.At Basava Udyana, procession committee president Rajkumar Patil, Abhishek Mathapati and Hannmu…
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