Temple Festivals

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Annual Festival Calendar

Join us in these sacred celebrations throughout the year

Maha Shivaratri
February/March

Maha Shivaratri

The great night of Shiva, celebrated with special abhishekams and poojas throughout the night. Devotees observe fast and participate in night-long prayers.

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Karthika Deepotsava
November

Karthika Deepotsava

The festival of lights when the temple is adorned with thousands of oil lamps. Special evening pujas and cultural programs are held during this time.

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Annual Rathotsava
March

Annual Rathotsava

The grand chariot festival where deities are taken in procession around the temple. Devotees pull the chariot while singing devotional songs.

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Ugadi
March/April

Ugadi

Kannada New Year celebrated with traditional decorations, special pujas, and distribution of festive delicacies like Ugadi Pachadi.

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Navaratri
September/October

Navaratri

Nine nights of worship dedicated to Goddess Durga. Special prayers, cultural programs, and Golu displays are organized.

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Pradosha
Monthly

Pradosha

Special worship conducted during the twilight hours on the 13th day of every lunar fortnight. Special abhishekams and evening prayers are held.

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Maha Shivaratri

The Great Night of Lord Shiva

Maha Shivaratri is the most important festival celebrated at Mrugavadhe Temple. It falls on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Phalguna (February/March). Devotees observe a strict fast and spend the night in prayers and meditation.

The temple is beautifully decorated with flowers and lights. Special abhishekams are performed every three hours throughout the night. The highlight is the midnight ritual when the Lord is believed to be in a meditative state.

Special Rituals

  • Rudrabhishekam with special mantras
  • Offering of Bilva leaves and milk
  • Night-long continuous prayers (Jagran)
Maha Shivaratri Celebration

Karthika Deepotsava

Festival of Lights

Karthika Deepotsava is celebrated during the month of Karthika (November) when thousands of oil lamps are lit throughout the temple premises. This creates a mesmerizing sight that attracts devotees from far and wide.

The festival lasts for five days with special evening pujas and cultural programs. Devotees light lamps at home and bring them to the temple as offerings. The temple tank is also illuminated with floating lamps.

Special Features

  • Thousands of oil lamps lit throughout the temple
  • Special evening prayers and cultural programs
  • Illuminated temple tank with floating lamps
Karthika Deepotsava Celebration

Annual Rathotsava

Grand Chariot Festival

The Annual Rathotsava is a grand celebration when the deities are taken in procession around the temple in a beautifully decorated chariot. This festival usually takes place in March and lasts for three days.

Devotees from surrounding villages participate enthusiastically by pulling the chariot while singing devotional songs. The procession is accompanied by traditional music and dance performances.

Festival Highlights

  • Elaborately decorated temple chariot
  • Devotees pulling the chariot in procession
  • Traditional music and cultural programs
Rathotsava Celebration