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No stalls for Muslim traders at historic festival after right-wing campaign
Published on Mar 23, 2022 07:58 pm IST
Karnataka festival has reportedly banned Muslim traders after a campaign by right-wing groups. Kote Marikamba Jatra, a biennial festival, is held around the Marikamba temple in Karnataka's Shivamogga. The Karnataka festival attracts lakhs of people from neighbouring cities and districts. Residents say Muslims & Christians also offer Harake, an offering to the deity for fulfillment of a wish. The 'no stalls for Muslims' decision has reportedly upset a section of Shivamogga residents.
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