Dodda Jaathre Date: Thursday, 2 April 2026
Dodda Jaatre (also spelled Dodda Jathre or Dodda Jatre) is the grand annual festival celebrated at Srikanteshwara Temple in Nanjangud, Karnataka. Jaatre means fair or festival in Kannada, and Dodda means grand or big, making this one of the largest temple fairs in South India.
| Related Name | Dodda Dayvara Jatre |
| Begins Tithi | Chaitra Purnima |
| Reason | Bhagwan Shiva |
| Celebrations | Bhajan Kirtan, Tableau, Aarti, Bhandare |
Dodda Jaatre (also spelled Dodda Jathre or Dodda Jatre) is the grand annual festival celebrated at Srikanteshwara Temple in Nanjangud, Karnataka.
Key Features of Dodda Jaatre:
❀ Deity: Lord Srikanteshwara (a form of Lord Shiva)
❀ Location: Nanjangud, Mysuru District, Karnataka
❀ Festival Type: Rathotsava (Chariot Festival)
❀ Celebrated in: March–April (Chaitra Masa, on Panguni Purnima)
Description of Dodda Jaatre:
❀ During Dodda Jaatre, the massive wooden chariot (ratha) carrying the idol of Lord Srikanteshwara is pulled through the streets by thousands of devotees.
❀ The entire town comes alive with processions, devotional music, dance, and traditional fairs.
❀ Thousands of pilgrims from across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu gather to witness the divine spectacle.
❀ Special pujas, abhishekams, and cultural events are held throughout the celebration.
Dodda Jaatre Date:
Likely to be held around Chaitra Purnima, along with the Srikanteshwara Rathotsava.
Related Information
Frequency
Yearly / Annual
Begins Tithi
Chaitra Purnima
Celebrations
Bhajan Kirtan, Tableau, Aarti, Bhandare
Updated: Nov 07, 2025 13:06 PM
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