Banavasi Sri Madhukeshwara Devara Maha-Rathotsava-2015:
Banavasi is
an ancient temple town in Uttara Kannada District bordering Shivamogga districtin 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.
1.
Hagalotsava Ratha
(Small Chariot)
2.
Tiruguni Ratha
(Paatala Chariot)
3.
Hoovina Ratha (Flower
Chariot)
4.
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 year1608. This
chariot has got the height of 75 feet & weight of about 150 tons. This
chariot is one of the oldest chariot in Karnataka (407 Years).
Banavasi Rathotsava -2015 commence from 27th March-2015 and ends on 1st April-2015.
"Sutthona Banni Team Karnataka" heartily welcomes to all
for "Banavasi Rathotsava-2015".
Banavasi Rathotsava-2015, Events Details:
27-3-2015 to 30-3-2015 - Hagalotsava Ratha & Tiruguni Ratha
31-3-2015 - Hoovina Ratha, Hagalotsava Ratha & Tiruguni Ratha
1-4-2015 - 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/2009/04/once-glorious-place-and-capital-city-of.html
http://yashaswipayana.blogspot.in/2010/02/pampavana-banavasi-uttara-kannada.html
http://yashaswipayana.blogspot.in/2010/03/gudnapura-lake-uttara-kannada-district.html
http://yashaswipayana.blogspot.in/2011/12/kadambotsava-2011.html
http://yashaswipayana.blogspot.in/2010/02/pampavana-banavasi-uttara-kannada.html
http://yashaswipayana.blogspot.in/2010/03/gudnapura-lake-uttara-kannada-district.html
http://yashaswipayana.blogspot.in/2011/12/kadambotsava-2011.html
Photos & Information: Shriharsha B S - Sutthona Banni Team Karnataka
Categories:
Festivals,
Uttara Kannada
