Vairamudi Festival

The state Karnataka witnesses a dollop of fairs and festivals throughout the year. The Vairamudi festival is a grand occasion celebrated on the forth day of Brahmotsavam during the months of March-April. The Vairamudi festival of Karnataka is held in Melkote at the Cheluvanarayana temple each year.

The festive mood is always in the air for Karnataka. This state is always filled with charm, grace and significance that can be witnessed in its festivals. The vibes that have been created by the festivals of Karnataka have become successful in depicting the religious and cultural aspects of the state. Among them, a highly well known festival is the Vairamudi festival.

The deity of Cheluvanarayaswami is worshiped with a diamond studded crown which is known as Vairamudi crown on the day of Vairamudi festival. The crown which is brought from the Mysore Palace is welcomed with lots of enthusiasm and charm. The lord of Vairamudi festival then goes out for a city ride escorted by his companions and followers. Flowers collected from different places make this procession more colorful. Thousands of swooning devotees from distant places gather there to observe this majestic festival. They sing devotional songs in the name of the lord.

The main puja is offered at the Parvati Mantap. This place is decorated with beautiful flowers. The mangal aarti during the late evening is one of the prior attractions of the Vairamudi festival at Karnataka. People from all the corners of the country come here to offer their prayers and also participate in the great pomp and show of the festival. The whole area especially the Bhuvaneshwari mantap, Tirunarayana Temple, Raya Gopura, Yoganarasimha and Kalyani Temple are lighted up with colorful lights on that day. Whereas, the main temple glorifies its beauty with diyas and candles.

The Vairamudi festival reflects the glory of the Karnataka culture.