17/04/2025
18 Ratha Dharidevara Jaatre
Place: In the temple premises of Shri Dharidevara located in the village of Kanamadi (Tq. Tikota), a grand annual fair (Jaatre) will be held on April 18.
As part of the festival, religious and cultural events will be conducted. On the night of the 9th (according to the local calendar), a grand spiritual dance performance (Nrutya Seva) will be held for the deity, followed by several religious programs.
On the same day, a grand theatrical presentation on the life of Shri Dharidevara titled “Mahaatma Sundara Samaajika Naata” will be performed. On the night of the 18th, there will be a public meeting and various speeches on spirituality and other topics will take place.
On the 19th, the Jaatre will conclude with a large community feast and offerings. Annadana (mass feeding) and other devotional services will be organized.
During the Jaatre, there will be peace and discipline maintained. Devotees are expected to attend in large numbers. The temple authorities have requested everyone to participate with devotion and discipline.
