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

Based on the names displayed on the flyer:

• Bangalore Flavors
• Snack Box
• Mysore Cafe
• Podi & Pour
• Shree Mysore Thindies
• Karnataka Chaat House
  
  

Individual stall menus will be added once they are finalised.

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!