Udupi: Locals collectively fish at Varvadikere, much-anticipated annual event

By Anil Belle
Bellevision Media Network

Udupi, 21 May 2017: The traditional fishing that was an annual event in Pernankila village, near Moodbelle, here, was held collectively by all villagers at Varvadikere, on Saturday, May 20.

 

The historically famous Varvadikere is located in a picturesque location nearby Kodamanittaya deity. It has water throughout the year. It’s a practice since ages to gather at the lake annually when the water recedes for collectively fishing.

 

 

 

 

The villagers collectively fix a day to gather at the lake for fishing, none of them can venture into water on their own for the sake.

 

The leader among the locals lays the net, followed by others. The fish that they get are shared equally among them.

 

It’s the treat for the eyes to witness the collective fishing that also fosters community bond!