Madikeri Dasara festival is dedicated to Goddess Mariamma. There are four important temples dedicated to Mariamma in Coorg – Kodagu town in Karnataka. The origin of Madikeri Dasara dates back to the reign of Haleri Kings. The current form of the Karaga Festival is more than 120 years old. Madikeri Dasara 2024 is from October 3 to October 12. Four Goddesses of Madikeri Dasara · Kote Mariyamma · Kunduru Motte Chowti Mariyamma · Dandina Maariyamma · Kanchi Kamakshi Amma Each of the Mariamma has a unique Karaga dance. Karaga dance is a ritualistic folk dance dedicated to Mariyamma. It begins on the first day of Navratri. Karaga is also the term used to refer to the murti of Goddess carried on the head by the temple priest. Highlights of Karaga Festival The priest who takes Karaga dresses in a yellow color dress. The head is shaved and he holds a knife and a wooden stick Karaga is made using flowers The Karagas of the four Mariy