Ashada Jathra Festival at Malekal Tirupati Temple near Arasikere in Hassan

Ashada Jatara Festival at Malekal Tirupati Temple attracts thousands of devotees. The festival is observed from Ashada Shukla Panchami to Ashadha Krishna Panchami. The 15-day festival is the most important event in the temple. Ashada Jatara Festival at Malekal Tirupati Temple in 2027 is from July 8 to July 24.

The most important festivals are observed on Ashada Shukla Dashami (July 13, 2027), Ekadasi (July 14, 2027) and Dwadasi (July 15, 2027).

The deity is taken around the temple during the festival in different types of Vahanas.

On Dasami day Garuda Seva is performed.

Gajendra Moksha is performed on Ekadasi day.

The most important Rathotsava is performed on Ashada Shukla Dwadashi.

Another important day is Ashada Shukla Chaturdashi – Hanuman Puja is observed on this day. The main festival also comes to an end on this day.