Fair · Karnataka · February (biennial)

Marikamba Jatre

Sirsi's biennial fair honouring Goddess Marikamba, centred on two towering wooden temple chariots pulled through the town.

Art, craft & performance around Marikamba Jatre

Marikamba Jatre sits inside Karnataka's wider living culture — one date on a calendar that also holds these traditions.

Art & craft

·Wooden temple chariot carving

Dance & performance

·Veeragase

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