It is the day Car festival is observed in the town of Honavar.
From Amma (via phone): It is also the day the car festival is celebrated in the neighboring town of Bhatkal. She adds, ".. despite the recent Hindu-Muslim riots, the festival was observed without untoward incident."
FYI: Bhatkal has a big Muslim population and has been a stronghold of Nawayat and Daldi communities. It is often the site of Hindu-Muslim clashes, mostly originating from silly arguments, and unfounded rumors.
