A children's festival took place at the Mahatma Gandhi district stadium in Raichur, Karnataka, on February 2. It was part of the Raichur Zilla Utsav 2026. Hundreds of children from different schools joined the fun-filled event. Deputy Commissioner Nitish K officially opened the festival. He said, "Apart from entertainment, children will gain knowledge in the festival. I extend my gratitude to the institutions that are giving the children a chance to take part in the event." The children enjoyed many games and were amazed by a magic show by Kudroli Ganesh. Other officials present included Raichur Zilla Panchayat CEO Eshwar Kumar Kandoo, Mahanagar Palike Commissioner Jubin Mohapatra, Additional Deputy Commissioner Shivanand, Assistant Commissioner Hampanna Sajjan, and Tahsildar Suresh Varma. The event brought together young learners and leaders in a colorful celebration.