From June 6–8, Puttur hosts its 7th Annual Jackfruit Fair, blending food stalls, poetry, Yakshagana, and agricultural innovation. All 70 stalls sold out.

Puttur’s Jackfruit Fair 2025 Opens with Culinary Flair, Cultural Richness, and Full House of Visitors

PUTTUR, KARNATAKA – June 6, 2025 | By Special Correspondent

The aroma of ripe jackfruit, the rhythms of Yakshagana, and a poetic celebration of native flavors filled the air as Puttur’s much-awaited 7th Annual Jackfruit and Fruit Fair kicked off today at the Kille Maidan, drawing locals, farmers, poets, and dignitaries from across Karnataka.

Running from June 6 to June 8, the event has quickly evolved into one of the region's most vibrant showcases of agriculture, art, and regional identity, with all 70 stalls fully booked weeks in advance—a testament to the growing cultural footprint of the humble jackfruit.

Puttur's Jackfruit Festival 2025 Kicks Off with Culture, Cuisine & Community SpiritOpening Ceremony: A Star-Studded Launch

The fair was inaugurated at 10:00 AM by Panjigudde Ishwara Bhat, president of the Puttur Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple committee, in the presence of eminent personalities including Campco Director Raghavendra Bhat Kedila, Mahadeva Shastri Manila, and Kishore Kar Kodgi, Campco’s president.

Karnataka Legislative Council Member Kishore Kumar BotyaAE formally inaugurated the Summer Fruit Fest 2025. The colorful ceremony also saw participation from Shyam Jewels' Keshav Prasad Muliya and Municipal Commissioner Madhu S. Manohar.

More Than a Fruit Fest: A Three-Day Cultural Showcase

While the jackfruit takes center stage, the event offers far more than fruit. Here's what makes this year’s edition special:

🟡 Poetic Homage to the Jackfruit

On June 6 evening, a unique poetry conference—titled Jackfruit in Verse—will explore the sensory and cultural nuances of the fruit. Curated by Kasapa Puttur President Umesh Nayak and composed by Umashankari A.P. Marike, the poems are expected to capture the fruit’s deep roots in Tuluva heritage and evoke memories through verse.

🔸 Yakshagana Spotlight: Panasopakhyana Talamaddale

On June 7 evening, fairgoers will witness a fresh Yakshagana-style Talamaddale play themed around the jackfruit, titled Panasopakhyana. Designed exclusively for the fair, this new episode will blend folk theater, mythological storytelling, and agricultural insight, running for nearly three hours. This will mark the first time a Yakshagana format is devoted entirely to a fruit.

🥭 Jackfruit & Mango Extravaganza

A flavorful array of jackfruit and mango varieties from Hunsur, Sakharapatta, Doddaballapur, Brahmavar, and Channapatna has been put up for sale—directly by farmers. Highlights include:

  • Jackfruit: raw, ripe, dry chips, mulukka, happala (pappad)

  • Mango: juicy table varieties and pulp-based treats

  • Jackfruit-based dishes: dosa, kebabs, manchurian, juices

Every bite at the fest aims to bridge culinary nostalgia with farm-to-table freshness.

Innovation & Inclusion: From Farmers to Industry

An underlying theme this year is sustainable agriculture meets local entrepreneurship. The event brings together farmers, cooperatives, researchers, and cottage industries to explore jackfruit’s potential as an agro-industrial product.

Participating organizations include:

  • Navteja Trust (organizers)

  • Shiksha Cottage Industries

  • Adicke Pati Puttur

  • Marige Organic Shop

  • Navneet Farm Nursery

  • Nirman Associates

The festival promotes innovation while preserving tradition — providing free public access throughout.

Day 3: Grand Closing Ceremony

The event will conclude on June 8 at 4:00 PM, presided over by MP Kya. Brijesh Chauta. Special addresses will be delivered by:

  • Dr. Supreet Lobo, Ayurvedic expert from Balli Ayur Village

  • Rev. Vijay Harwin, educationist

  • Ashwini Krishna Muliya, President, Rotary Club Puttur

  • Dheeraj B. Udyavar, JCI Zone 15 J Chair

  • Suhas Marike, Navteja Trust

  • Venugopal S.J., Rotary Club Youth President

  • Kusumadhar, President-designate

  • Pashupati Sharma, Chairman, JEC Puttur Table 1.0

The closing will also spotlight top-rated stalls, performances, and farmer showcases, wrapping up with a community musical.

A Festival with a Future

More than just a fruit fair, the Puttur Jackfruit Festival is evolving into a model for rural innovation meets cultural preservation. From agricultural awareness to performing arts and local economic revival, the festival invites citizens to see jackfruit not just as food—but as a symbol of sustainable pride.

Stay with us for daily highlights, interviews, and the most captivating moments from Puttur’s biggest celebration of the year.

📍 Location: Kille Maidan, Puttur
📆 Dates: June 6, 7, and 8, 2025
🎟️ Entry: Free for all