Sydney Kannada Taranga presents Aahara Mela 2026, bringing the authentic tastes, traditions and culture of Karnataka to Sydney!

From 12:30 PM onwards, visitors can explore 20+ traditional Karnataka dishes and regional delicacies prepared by participating local food businesses. Food will be available for individual purchase, allowing you to taste a variety of Karnataka favourites from multiple stalls.

The event begins at 10:30 AM with a free Dasara doll-making workshop for children, followed by Kannada quizzes, games and movie-song guessing activities for adults.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, 5 September 2026
• Event time: 10:30 AM–3:30 PM
• Food festival: From 12:30 PM onwards
• Venue: Thornleigh Community Centre
• Address: Lot 200, Phyllis Avenue & Central Avenue, Thornleigh NSW 2120
• Entry: $10 per person
• Food: Available for separate purchase
• Registration: Direct registration only—no online links

Registration Contacts

• Bhavana: 0480 188 182
• Anusha: 0434 168 304

Participating Food Stallholders

PODI AND POUR

* Live Masala Dosa

* Ghee Pudi Dosa

* Plain Dosa

* Idli

* Turmeric Milk Shots

🥘 SRI MYSORE TINDIES

* Bisi Bisi Bele Obbattu

* Mavinakai Chitranna

🌿 LEAFY FLAVOURS

* Mavinakayi Churmuri

* Mysuru Special Churmuri

* Raja Special

* Tomato Slice Masala

* Gojjavalakki and Rasayana

🌶️ KARNATAKA CHAT HOUSE

* Bangarpet Masala Puri

* Bangarpet Pani Puri

* Sev Puri

* Kempu Kara Bhel

* Garlic Bhel

* Dahi Puri

* Melkote Puliyogare

* Halbai

☕ MYSORE CAFÉ TINDIES

* Jolada Vade with Coconut Chutney

* Mysore Pak

* Balekai Bajji

* Uttara Karnataka Masala Rice

* Mysore Chow Chow Bath

* Maddur Vada

* Mysore Café Special – Avarekalu Usiru Uppittu

* Special Dil Pasand

🥯 MASALA MILES

* Khara and Congress Buns

* Nucchina Unde with Chutney

📦 SNACK BOX

* Mysore Pak

* Dharwad Peda

* Kodbale and Nippattu

* Shankarpali

Food Stall Booking Contacts

• Sahana: 0467 890 414
• Rajashree: 0447 246 643
• Beena: 0468 380 367

A must-visit celebration for anyone wanting to discover the diverse and authentic flavours of Karnataka—all in one place!