• Taralabalu Hunnime Mahotsava

    Sirigere / Bharamasagara, Chitradurga district Sirigere / Bharamasagara, Chitradurga district, Chitradurga district, India

    Taralabalu Hunnime is a prominent cultural and spiritual festival connected with Sri Taralabalu Jagadguru Brihanmatha, Sirigere. The festival combines spirituality with cultural and educational activities. Recent editions in Bharamasagara have included programmes and competitions related to Vachana literature, agriculture and water conservation, making the event particularly relevant to the social and cultural identity of the district. The event is more than a religious gathering—it provides a platform for literature, social awareness, agriculture-related activities and cultural performances. Highlights: Vachana literature programmes Cultural competitions Agriculture activities Water-conservation awareness Religious programmes Community gatherings

  • Maha Shivaratri Celebrations

    Maha Shivaratri Celebrations Chitradurga city and throughout the district, Chitradurga district, India

    Maha Shivaratri is an important religious occasion in Chitradurga because of the district's numerous historic Shiva temples and strong Shaiva traditions. Temples conduct special pujas, abhishekam, devotional programmes, night-long prayers and cultural/religious discourses. In 2026, preparations and special programmes were reported across Chitradurga for Maha Shivaratri. Important temples associated with the district's religious heritage include Hidimbeshwara Temple, Ekanatheshwari Temple and other historic shrines within and around Chitradurga Fort. The district administration notes that the fort itself contains several historic temples.