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Village Events

Festivals, sports and community programmes across Gudikal's calendar.

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Gangamma Jatara 2026

Three days of processions, drum troupes, decorated bullock carts and the night-long circumambulation of the goddess around the village bounds. Special buses run from Kurnool and Dhone.

24 July 2026Gangamma Thalli Temple & village streets

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Dates are confirmed by the Gram Panchayat and temple committees; any change is posted under Announcements a week ahead.

Rythu Sadassu — Kharif Clinic
Agriculture

Rythu Sadassu — Kharif Clinic

Farmer field school

5 August 2026

Agricultural officers and KVK scientists on pest management for chilli and cotton, drip scheduling, and new millet procurement norms. Free soil-test registration on the spot.

  • Rythu Seva Kendram
Independence Day Celebrations
National

Independence Day Celebrations

Flag hoisting & school parade

15 August 2026

Flag hoisting by the Sarpanch at the Panchayat office, school parade, cultural programmes and prize distribution for the Green Gudikal drawing contest.

  • Panchayat Office grounds
Inter-Village Kabaddi Tournament
Sports

Inter-Village Kabaddi Tournament

Sarpanch Trophy

12 September 2026

Sixteen teams from surrounding villages compete over a weekend under floodlights at the santa maidan. Finals followed by a community dinner.

  • Santa Maidan
Karthika Deepotsavam
Festival

Karthika Deepotsavam

Festival of lamps at the tank

23 November 2026

Thousands of oil lamps line the temple, the mandapam and the tank bund; the floating-lamp ceremony on the Cheruvu is Gudikal's most photographed evening.

  • Sri Rameswara Swamy Temple & Cheruvu bund