Shankarling chariot festival or Rathotsav is observed in
Magh month. The annual fair and festival is observed at the Shankarling temple (Shankarling
Math) located at Sankeshwar. The shrine is located around 19 km from Hukkeri in
Karnataka. Shankarling Rathotsav 2025 date is February 7.
Thousands of people participate in the annual chariot pulling
festival. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Numerous rituals and pujas are held during the occasion.
Fireworks and colorful procession are part of the
festivities.
The shrine is decorated beautifully with flowers, lamps and
lights for the occasion.
Shankarling chariot festival is held annually on Magh Shukla
Paksha Dasami tithi or the tenth day during the waxing phase of moon in Magh
month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar in Karnataka.