Mysuru, May 6 -- The two-day Jackfruit Mela, organised by Sahaja Samrudha in association with the Rotary Club of Mysore West, at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road in city, was a resounding success, generating business worth Rs. 40 lakh.

The event drew more than 10,000 visitors and over 2,000 saplings of the popular 'Kempalasu' jackfruit varieties - Siddu and Shankar - were sold.

Jackfruit growers from across Karnataka participated in the fair, bringing fresh jackfruits and a wide range of jackfruit-based delicacies. These items witnessed tremendous sales, highlighting the growing consumer interest in the versatile fruit.

A major attraction of the festival was the jackfruit-eating competition held on Sunday. In men's category, K...