By grandly welcoming the torch light namely VeeraJyoti that depicts the victory of Kitturu Rani Chennamma over the empire that was named as the empire that has no sunset, British the Kitturu Utsava 2020 was inaugurated.

The Veerajyoti of the Chennamma was welcomed by pure devotion at the Chennamma circle of the Kittur. The Kittur MLA Mahantesh Doddgoudar performed worship to the vehicle that carried Veerajyoti.

The light that was carried from the doom place of the Kitturu Chennamma was welcomed amongst the huge joy of the public. The flag hoisting was done after this by the Swamijis of the respective Mutts that were present by the time.

The floral respects were paid to the Statues situated at the Kittur related to the event and the torch was carried through the main streets of the town. The event that is grandly celebrated every year was celebrated in a very simple manner amid covid-19 according to the guidelines of the govt.