॥ ॐ तत्सत् ॥
Om Tat Sat - The absolute truth is supreme.
Sirsi Marikamba Jatre
ಶಿರಸಿ ಮಾರಿಕಾಂಬಾ ಜಾತ್ರೆ
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Active in: February, March
Next Festival: Next festival in February, March
*Updates will resume live when the festival begins.
Morning: 06:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Evening: 04:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Temple is open daily for regular poojas and darshana.
Daily Nitya Pooja & Aarti
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🕉️ Deity & Holy Place
| Presiding Deity | Goddess Marikamba (incarnation of Durga) |
| Sacred Place | Marikamba Temple, Sirsi |
| District | Uttara Kannada |
📅 Sacred Timing
| Hindu Month | Phalguna (March) |
| Duration / Days | Held once every two years (biennial) for 9 days in March |
📜 Divine History & Legend
Established in the 17th century (1689), the temple enshrines an 8-foot-tall wooden idol of Goddess Marikamba. The biennial Jatra is organized to ward off diseases and invite prosperity for the forest-dwelling communities of the Western Ghats. The Goddess is treated as the daughter of the town, returning home during the festival.
🔥 Sacred Rituals & Processions
✨ Spiritual Significance
“The Sirsi Marikamba Jatre symbolizes the motherly protection of Goddess Marikamba over the Malnad region. It is celebrated with great harmony, transcending barriers of caste and religion, with millions of pilgrims attending from neighboring states.”