What is "theppothsava"

Theppotsava is the floating festival organised each year when the lake Kolarammana Kere overflows. Theppotsava is not just confined to Kolar town but is celebrated in almost all the towns and villages of Karnataka with a standing body of water. Theppotsava is a big festival in many villages and towns and generally indicates good rains and harvest season. It's a way of expressing gratitude to the rain gods and in general to the lake for holding the water which is very precious in water-scarce regions.