 People from all over Karnataka gather to seek the blessing of Goddess Doddamma.Major attraction of the festival was the bull sacrifice for the Goddess, but now it's been stopped

A Pre-University College called SVS Gangothri Pre University College (with management at Chikkakallur), Siddaganga High School (Siddaganga mutt's school) and Pragathi Schools are major private educational institutions in the village.K G Nagarajappa, renowned poet and literary figure is from this village.