Thriving Business, Vibrant Stalls, and Colorfully Costumed Participants

Madikeri, Oct 16: The weekly Friday market in Madikeri city shifted to the Gandhi Maidan today. As part of the 'Children’s Dasara' (Makkala Dasara), children set up stalls in a designated area, offering vegetables and various snacks. The scene was lively, with young entrepreneurs selling items like *pani puri*, *churmuri*, pickles, assorted *laddus* (sweet balls), *kayi holige* (coconut-stuffed flatbreads) made by their mothers, and chocolates. Some even brought an ice cream machine to the grounds, powering it with a generator to serve customers.

In the vegetable section, the sale of locally grown produce drew particular attention. Additionally, some children set up stalls selling plants.

At the Children’s Dasara venue, youngsters dressed in various religious costumes captivated the audience, while clay-modeled artworks served as a testament to the children's talent and the excellent platform provided to them. Participants dressed as figures such as Krishna, Rama, Hanuman, Narasimha, and Mahalakshmi added vibrancy to the fancy-dress competition; meanwhile, those dressed as B.R. Ambedkar and a coffee planter also garnered significant attention. The *mantapas* (floats) participating in the children’s exhibition competed with one another, presenting the essence of mythological tales through moving artistic depictions of demons and deities, accompanied by sound—reminiscent of the grand procession held in the city on Dashami. The artistic talent and hard work of the children were clearly reflected in these *mantapas*. Crowds gathered with great enthusiasm to view the display, much like they would for the main procession. As part of the 50th-year Dasara celebrations at the Sri Kote Mahaganapathi Temple, the temple authorities sponsored prizes for the *mantapas*.

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