Yellamma Jatara 2024 at Saundatti – Yellamma – Renuka Temple Festival at Saundatti in Belgaum in Karnataka
Renuka Yatra at Saundatti in Belgaum
in Karnataka is held at the famous Renuka
Devi Temple
or Yellamma Devi Temple
The annual jatara attracts thousands of devotees to the
temple. The jatara is known as Neeramanavi Yellamma Jatara. The puja and
rituals on the day are unique and are annually held only on this day.
Saundatti is located around 83 km from Belgaum .
Renuka Yatra is annually observed on Margashirsha Purnima or
full moon day in Margashirsh month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar
followed in Karnataka.
Yellamma Jatara is held on various occasions – on Purnima
days in other months. But the most important festival is the one held in
Margashirsh month (November – December).