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Banavasi Rathotsava - 2014

Banavasi Sri Madhukeshwara Devara Maha-Rathotsava-2014:

Banavasi is an ancient temple town in Uttara Kannada District bordering Shivamogga district in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It comes under Sirsi Taluk . Banavasi was one of the capital of the Kadamba Kings who established the first Kannada Empire in c.e 345AD.Lord Madhukeshwara Temple is major attraction of Banavasi.

Rathotsava is the biggest festival of Banavasi celebrated in the month of April every year. In Banavasi total four chariots are there.

Hagalotsava Ratha (Small Chariot)
Tiruguni Ratha (Paatala Chariot)
Hoovina Ratha (Flower Chariot)
Sri Manmahasyandana Ratha (Big Chariot/Dodda Teru)

"Sri Manmahasyandana Ratha (Big Chariot)" is the main attraction of Banavasi Rathotsava. It is also called as " Dodda Teru". It is one of the biggest Ratha (in height) in Karnataka which was donated by the King of Sonda Sri Ramachandra Nayak in the year 1608. This chariot has got the height of 75 feet & weight of about 150 tons. This chariot is one of the oldest chariot in Karnataka (406 Years).

Banavasi Rathotsava -2014 commence from 6th April-2014 and ends on 11th April-2014.

"Sutthona Banni Team Karnataka" heartily welcomes to all for "Banavasi Rathotsava-2014".

Banavasi Rathotsava-2014, Events Details:

6-4-2014 to 9-4-2014 - Hagalotsava Ratha & Tiruguni Ratha

10-4-2014 - Hoovina Ratha, Hagalotsava Ratha & Tiruguni Ratha

11-4-2014 - Sri Manmahasyandana Ratha (Big Chariot/Dodda Teru)

For more details about History of Banavasi & Tourist places near to Banavasi click on following links.

http://yashaswipayana.blogspot.in/2012/03/banavasi-rathotsava-2012-uttara-kannada.html

http://yashaswipayana.blogspot.in/2013/04/banavasi-sri-madhukeshwara-devara.html