Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Koppal Prisoners Skip Meals for Community Feast
In Koppal, Karnataka, 135 prisoners decided to skip their breakfast to donate food for a big community feast called Gavimath Jatre.
They gave 30 kg of wheat flour and 50 kg of rice.
This feast is a big event where people from all over come to eat free food.
The prisoners were inspired by a spiritual leader who visited them.
Everyone in the prison, no matter their background, worked together to make this donation.
It's a heartwarming story of kindness and community spirit.
135 undertrial prisoners in Koppal District Prison skipped breakfast to donate food grains.
They contributed 30 kg of wheat flour and 50 kg of rice for the Gavimath Jatre community feast.
The donation was inspired by a visit from spiritual leader Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swamiji.
The initiative was entirely driven by the inmates, with no involvement from prison officials.
The act involved inmates from diverse backgrounds, including Hindus and Muslims, working together.
- Who
- 135 undertrial prisoners at Koppal District Prison
- What
- Skipped meals to donate food grains for the Gavimath Jatre community feast
- When
- Donation handed over on January 4
- Where
- Koppal, Karnataka
- Why
- Inspired by a spiritual leader's visit and the tradition of giving
- Event
- Gavimath Jatre
- Location
- Koppal, Karnataka
- Inmates Involved
- 135 undertrial prisoners
- Donation Amount
- 30 kg wheat flour, 50 kg rice
- Inspiration
- Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swamiji's visit
- Date of Donation
- January 4
- Festival Highlight
- Mahadasoha (community feast)