Kivara has a place of historical and religious significance and makes an appearance in major scriptures of the Hindu Mythology through the ages.

The reigning deity is Sri Yoginareyana.  Born as Narayanappa in 1726, he took to religion at a very young age. But he was actually a grain trader to begin with. When he was on his way to the market, he caught in the rain and took refuge in th forest.

The legend goes that the seers in the forest  chanted the Ashtakshari mantra  after which he took to meditation and then became a saint. He related to the problems of his devotees and lived a fruitful life for 110 years before he passed away in 1836.

It has been the tradition to hold a jathre during the phalgun season on the full moon day.  This year from 10 am on March 21st  M R Jayaram will lead a special programme . The programme will continue in the evening and will also have a hari kathe from 11pm by Ramadevi.

The programme will begin at 12 pm on 22nd March with the rathosavav and again will continue through the entire day and end with Hari kathe in the night.

Religious programmes will dominate the itinerary and there are arrangements to provide free food for all the people who will participate in the fair.