Bagalkote, March 1 A procession was organized in Bagalkote on Sunday as part of the Hindu Virat Sammelan, with organizers claiming participation of over 5,000 people.
The event took place days after communal clashes during a similar rally to commemorate the birth anniversary of the 17th-century Maratha ruler, Shivaji.
Hindu activists marched through key parts of the town, accompanied by drumbeats and performances by various folk art troupes.
The procession included tableaux depicting prominent figures from the state, a participant dressed as Basaveshwara, and thousands of women carrying ceremonial pots (kumbha) as part of the event.
Participants waved saffron shawls, held Bhagwa flags, and chanted pro-Hindu slogans. Visuals showed activists dancing energetically as the procession moved forward.
There were no immediate reports of any incidents during the event.