The temple’s grand festival

Every year the temple celebrates its Jatra Mahotsava with the Nava Chandi Homa, sacred recitation, alankara seva and the Devi's guidance for all who come.

Jatra Mahotsava 2026

Shri Mukhyaprana Devara Prana Pratishthapana & Nava Chandi Homa

Shalivahana Shaka 1948, Parabhava Samvatsara, Adhika Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha.

Monday, 25 May 2026

Navami

Sankalpa
The festival begins with the sacred resolve.

Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Dashami

8:00 AM
Gana Homa & Nava Chandi Homa
In the sannidhi of the Devi.
12:30 PM
Poornahuti
The concluding offering into the sacred fire.
After Poornahuti
Devi Helike & Anna Prasada
Devi's guidance for devotees, followed by a community meal.

The temple's printed invitation for Jatra Mahotsava 2026, in Kannada, with Sri Sri Sri Abhilash Guruji — The 2026 invitation (Kannada). All devotees are welcome.

Rituals of the Jatra

Sacred offerings to the Mother

Chandi Parayan

Recitation of the Devi Mahatmyam (Durga Saptashati) by learned priests.

Chandika Homa

A fire ritual with Vedic mantras and offerings to the Divine Mother.

Devi Pooja

Worship with flowers, kumkum, turmeric, fruits and coconuts.

Alankara Seva

Adorning the Divine Mother with ornaments, silk and flowers.

Maha Mangalarati

The great offering of light, with chanting and temple bells.

Bhajans

Devotional singing in praise of the Devi.

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