Tula Sankramana

Tula Sankramana is a religious festival of Karnataka which is performed with much devotion and sincerity. The festival is actually celebrated in the district of Coorg or Kodagu in the state of Karnataka in India.

Tula Sankramana is celebrated in the month of October when there is a pleasant weather all over declaring an absolute festive mood. Not only the people in the district of Coorg but also those living in other parts of the state as well as of the country await eagerly for this festival of devotion and happiness.

There is a common belief regarding the celebration of the Tula Sankramana in Karnataka. People are of firmly believe that the Goddess Cauvery come to this place on this auspicious occasion. So hundreds of people look at the small tank there and think that they are being blessed with the sight of the Goddess. This event is popularly called the Theerthodbhava. Such a deep faith in religion and tradition can only be seen in a country like India. They believe that impossible can be made possible if you have faith in yourself.

During the Tula Sankramana people gather here from the places far and wide just to have a dip in this sacred tank. They also take the holy water in the bottles to their home. This is then sprinkled on the heads of those who could not come to the holy place for the bath. People strongly believe that this will make them free from all the sin and curses, it will impart eternal happiness in their lives.

The entire Coorg district is filled with joy and devotion on this special festival of the Tula Sankramana.