Have You Heard Of Chamarajeshwar Rathotsava? A Festival Auspicious For Newlyweds

Chamarajeshwar Rathotsava takes place every year in the month of Ashadha in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. This year, it was celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Ashada, July 21. I take place in the Purvashadha Nakshatra between noon to 1 am. In the month of Ashadha, no good or good is done, except for Rathotsava, which is very special for the newlyweds. Apart from Chamarajanagar district, newlyweds from neighboring places and other states visit to celebrate the festival. People gather together to celebrate the festival, seek blessings from the Lord and offer him fruits.

Before the Chamarajeshwar chariot is moved, the chariots of Ganpati, Subramanya and the idol of the Maharaja of Mysore Chamaraja Wodeyar are moved in front. Chamarajeshwar Kempanangamba chariots are then pulled through the streets until they reach Swathana.

According to the beliefs, Chamarajeshwar Rathotsava is special for the newlyweds. According to tradition, new couples should be temporarily separated for one month in an effort to make them aware of each other’s absence and create a feeling of longing in them. After a month, they can meet and seek the blessings of Chamarajeshwar by giving him fruits and praying for a happy married life.

Whether you are married or single, taking part in the festivities is considered very special. It is believed that if the newlyweds take part, have the darshan of God, offer him fruits and pull the chariot, they will be blessed with children. And if unmarried people participate, God will bless them with success.

As dusk falls, and the Rathotsav River reaches its peak, couples continue to enjoy the magical moments at the fair, basking in the joy of each other’s company. Vibrant colours, festive fervor and shared experiences become a treasured chapter in the love stories that unfold amid the Ratotsav festivities.