Why do we celebrate Yellamma Devi Fair?

Yellamma Devi Fair is held to pay tribute to Yellamma Devi or Renuka. The fair takes place generally 5 times from October to February.

One popular fair is held on the full moon day or Bharat Hunnime day of Margasira. The Yellamma Devi temple is located in Belgaum district at Saundatti. During the sacred day of Bharat Hunnime, The Neeramanavi Yellamma journey is carried out and Yellamma Devi in the Shakti Puja form is worshipped.

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