Channakeshava Rathotsava, Beluru
The historic Channakeshava Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and located in Belur of the Hassan district of Karnataka is the venue of the annual Belur Channakeshava Divyabrahma Rathotsava. The Rathotsava of the Channakeshava temple is unique in that it starts off with the recitation of verses from the Koran by a Maulvi. The festival is celebrated by both Hindus and Muslims and is a great example....
The historic Channakeshava Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and located in Belur of the Hassan district of Karnataka is the venue of the annual Belur Channakeshava Divyabrahma Rathotsava. The Rathotsava of the Channakeshava temple is unique in that it starts off with the recitation of verses from the Koran by a Maulvi. The festival is celebrated by both Hindus and Muslims and is a great example of religious harmony.
The Chariot festival of the famed temple is spread over two days and includes numerous religious rituals and is attended by massive crowds. The highlight of the Channakeshava Rathotsava is of course procession in which the deity is carried on the chariot. Devotees throw bananas and other offerings on the procession. Some organizations also organize the free distribution of buttermilk, juice, and food for the devotees.
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Activities
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Special pooja
programmes (divya sharadhalankarothsava,
Divya kalyanotsava divya chandramandala mahotsav and
so many different pooja’s )
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Musical
night programmes
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Folk
dance programmes
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Organized By
Muzarai Department
Committee,President
Beluru, Temple Road
08177222218
nil[at]gmail[dot]com
How to reach
The nearest airport is Mysuru,
which is 160 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Hassan,
which is 40 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Hassan,
which is 38KMs away.