Raveesh Kumar: Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Renovated Putturu Shri Mahalingeshwara Temple and Annual Chariot Festival

800 year old Putturu Shri Mahalingeshwara Temple was renovated recently. With the help of devotees and volunteers temple was restored to its glory in a year's time. Punarpratishta and Brihmakalashotsava ceremony was held from 5th May to 16th May 2013. Due to renovation, annual chariot festival of the temple had been postponed and was held between 16th to 26th May 2013. Here are some photos of the temple after renovation. Also, included are the pictures of chariot festival held this year.

Mahatobhara Shri Mahalingeshwara Temple, Putturu, D.K

Shivalinga in front of the Temple

Temple Chariot of Putturu Shri Mahalingeshwara Temple

Entertainment stalls at the Festival

Toy store at the Festival

Bird's View of Puttur Mahalingeshwara Temple Festival Ground

Temple Chariot (Brahma Ratha) electrified

Shiva Statue has been shifted to new place

Dragon Train at the festival

New cartoon characters on display at a traditional setting

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple Chariot Festival

Chariot Festival of Mahotobhaara Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple, Puttur was held on April 17, 2010. 71 feet high Brahma Ratha or Chariot was the highlight this time. Though it rained heavily for about an hour during the night of Chariot festival and created a mess for the people gathered, once it stopped raining people gathered again with the same enthusiasm at the festival grounds. Before Chariot festival begins, there is cracker festival held, witnessed and applauded by thousands gathered. Sky filled with colors during this time, is a treat to watch. But this time, due to rains cracker festival began at about 11 pm. So I could not see the whole of the festival. Here are some of the photos from the festival.