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Two Killed, Over 100 Injured In Banni Utsavam At Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool

The Banni Utsavam is believed to have its roots in mythology, symbolising the slaying of demons by Malamma and Malleswara Swamy.

Kurnool: The age-old Devaragattu Banni Utsavam turned tragic once again this year, after two people died and over 100 others were injured during the traditional stick fight held at midnight on Dussehra in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool.

Despite heavy police deployment and elaborate arrangements by the district administration, violence could not be prevented. Every year, at midnight on Dussehra, the Maala Malleswara Swamy temple located on the hill near Devaragattu in Aluru mandal becomes the centre of festivities.

The celestial wedding of deities Malamma and Mall

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