Madikeri Dasara 2024 Date, History and Significance: All You Need to Know About the Festival Celebrated in Karnataka

Madikeri Dasara is a significant and auspicious Hindu festival celebrated every year. Madikeri Dasara 2024 starts on Thursday, October 3. The vibrant festival has been celebrated in the picturesque town of Madikeri for over a century. The festival’s main highlight is the procession of the four ornate ‘karagas.’ The goddesses associated with the festival are Kunduru Motte, Kanchi Kalakshi, Dandina Mariyamma, and Kote Mariamma. They are the town’s powerful female deities. During the festival, each karaga is decorated with intricate designs and flowers. The karagas are then carried through the town by devotees. The procession ends with a grand celebration at Pampinakere, a very popular tourist spot. The preparations for the festival start months in advance. The town is filled with excitement during the celebration. Vijayadashami 2024 Date, Muhurat and Aparahna Puja Time: Know Dashami Tithi, Significance and Rituals of Dussehra Festival That Marks the Triumph of Good Over Evil.

The Madikeri Dasara festival is marked by various cultural programmes and events. The events for Madikeri Dasara 2024 will include the Children Dasara, Women Dasara, Janapada (folk Dasara), Ayudha Puja and the Coffee Dasara, which will debut this year.

Madikeri Dasara 2024 Date

Madikeri Dasara 2024 starts on Thursday, October 3.

Madikeri Dasara History

According to legends, the people of Madikeri suffered a very devastating disease. To deal with the crisis, the wise king of Madikeri started the Mariamma festival in order to seek divine intervention. It is believed that this tradition has been carried on ever since it was first celebrated. The Mariamma festival starts on the day following Mahalaya Amavasya. It marks the start of the Dasara celebrations.

Madikeri Dasara Significance

The Madikeri Dasara festival is a vibrant celebration of religious devotion and the local culture of the people of Madikeri. The festival is dedicated to the worship of Shakthi Devatas, the powerful female deities who are believed to protect the town. Apart from its religious significance, Madikeri Dasara also showcases traditional crafts, dance and music, and it promotes unity and a sense of community among the people. When Is Dussehra in 2024 in India? Vijayadashami 2024 Date, Shubh Muhurat & Significance: All You Need To Know About Dasara Festival That Marks the Triumph of Good Over Evil.

Madikeri Dasara brings together the people of the community. The festival not only preserves the cultural heritage, it also creates a sense of togetherness among the locals. On that note, here’s wishing everyone a Happy Madikeri Dasara 2024.

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