Madikeri, Sept. 22 -- A unique Coffee Dasara blending festive spirit with agricultural pride will be held on Sept. 24 (Wednesday) at Gandhi Maidan in Madikeri, celebrating Kodagu's deep-rooted coffee culture.

The event will honour coffee growers and provide valuable insights into cultivation techniques, announced H.T. Anil, Convener of Coffee Dasara.

Launched last year under the vision of Madikeri MLA Dr. Mantar Gowda, Coffee Dasara returns this year following an overwhelming response. The second edition is being organised in collaboration with the Coorg Planters' Association.

The programme will begin at 10 am at the Sakamma Memorial Hall, named after Kodagu's trailblazing coffee entrepreneur, the late Sakamma - Karnataka's first woman...