Mysuru: The three-day annual Sri Mahadeshwara Swamy Jatra Mahotsava will be held from Nov. 9 to 11 at Kumbarakoppal in city. The Jatra, held every Deepavali, stands as a true reflection of local community’s religious faith, devotion and harmony. 

Ahead of the festival, the temple and surrounding streets have been illuminated with colourful lights. Thousands of devotees are expected to visit on the first day to offer prayers and                                 seek blessings. 

The rituals on Nov.9 will begin with a special puja to the presiding deity along with other temples at the village namely Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple located within Mahadeshwara Swamy Temple premises, Maramma Temple, Banni Maramma Temple and Sri Basaveshwara Temple. 

On Nov. 10, at 7 pm Halaravi and Baayi Beega Utsava will begin from Tippaji Pond on KRS Road and will proceed through the main thoroughfares of the village, before culminating at Mahadeshwara Temple.  

On Nov. 11, Hulivahana Utsava of Sri Mahadeshwara Swamy will be held at 2 am, following which Kondotsava will be held at 11 am. Following this will be distribution of prasadam at 12 noon. 

As part of the Jatra, traditional wrestling competitions have been organised at Sri Kempegowda Stadium near the temple from Nov. 9 to 11. In addition, ‘Deepavali Cup-2026’ Kabaddi Tournament, jointly organised by Kumbarakoppal Abhyudaya Sangha, M.G. Groups Gandharva Sports Club, Hoysala Sports Club and Kumbarakoppal villagers, will be held at the stadium on all three days.  

The winners will be rewarded with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 along with a trophy, while second, third and fourth place winners will receive Rs. 30,000, Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 10,000 respectively, along with trophies. 

Sri Mahadeshwara Swamy Temple, Kumbarakoppal, has a rich history. The temple has been constructed at the place where Sri Mahadeshwara once rested during the travel. Because of this, villagers celebrate this festival with great devout every year. Special prayers will be held across all village temples on tomorrow (Nov.9). On Tuesday night (Nov.10), the traditional Halaravi and Bayi Beega festival will take place during which more than 500 devotees will fulfil their vows. 

—K.T. Cheluvegowda, President, Kumbarakoppal Abhyudaya Sangha