Rathothsava of Koteshwara; ಕೊಡಿ ಹಬ್ಬ; Car Festival of ಕೋಟಿಲಿಂಗೇಶ್ವರ in Udupi District

Rathothsava, or chariot festival, is
a Hindu festival where a large chariot carrying a deity is pulled by devotees through the streets. It is a significant religious event held in various temples across India, with notable examples being the annual celebrations at Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysuru and the five-chariot festival at Nanjangud.
Deity Procession: The festival centers around a large chariot that carries an idol or replica of the main deity.

Devotee Involvement: Thousands of devotees participate by physically pulling the chariot, symbolizing their devotion and participation in the god's procession.
Cultural and Community Element: Rathothsava often features cultural performances, such as folk dances and martial arts displays, which add to the celebratory spirit. 
Chamundeshwari Temple: Held annually after the Dasara festival on Chamundi Hills in Mysuru, this is a prominent example of a large-scale chariot festival, as described in The Hindu and this article.
Nanjangud Rathothsava: A unique festival that involves pulling five separate chariots, each dedicated to a different deity, along the temple's "car street" for about a km, according to this article from The Hindu.
Mulki Rathothsava: The Rathothsava at the Shri Venkataramana Temple in Mulki is another significant event, often coinciding with Rama Navami and lasting for seven days.
Koteshwara is a historic town located in the Kundapur taluk of Udupi district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is renowned for its religious significance, cultural heritage, and vibrant festivals. This place is known as one of the Seven Mukti Sthalas founded by Sage Parashurama. The other six are Udupi, Kollur, Subrahmanya, Kumbasi, Sankaranarayana and Gokarna). The town also has another historic name as Dhwajapura.
Religious and Cultural Significance The town is home to the ancient Kotilingeshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Legends say that a million wise people came to the place and did penance to Lord Shiva. The Lord showed up before each of them because he was so happy with how much they cared. So, the place became known as Kotee-Ishwara, which later changed to Koteshwara. Locals believe that the present temple was built by Pandavas, no doubt it looks ancient and one of the architectural wonders. But a few shila-shashana (stone-charters) in the area connects the temple to rulers of Basrur.
Kotiteertha A large lake of 4 acres (16,000 m2), called Kotiteertha, is located near the temple. Local legends suggest that the lake has an underground tunnel connecting it to another historic place called Vandaru Kambala Gadde, located about 20 km away.
Kodi Habba Festival One of the major attractions in Koteshwara is the annual Kodi Habba festival, held at the Kotilingeshwara Temple during November or December. This grand fair draws lakhs of devotees from Karnataka and neighboring states. The festival features the pulling of a massive chariot (Brahmaratha) on the temple street, in a huge procession accompanied by folk dances, music, and fireworks.
Religious and Cultural Significance The town is home to the ancient Kotilingeshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Legends say that a million wise people came to the place and did penance to Lord Shiva. The Lord showed up before each of them because he was so happy with how much they cared. So, the place became known as Kotee-Ishwara, which later changed to Koteshwara. Locals believe that the present temple was built by Pandavas, no doubt it looks ancient and one of the architectural wonders. But a few shila-shashana (stone-charters) in the area connects the temple to rulers of Basrur.
Kotiteertha A large lake of 4 acres (16,000 m2), called Kotiteertha, is located near the temple. Local legends suggest that the lake has an underground tunnel connecting it to another historic place called Vandaru Kambala Gadde, located about 20 km away.
Kodi Habba Festival One of the major attractions in Koteshwara is the annual Kodi Habba festival, held at the Kotilingeshwara Temple during November or December. This grand fair draws lakhs of devotees from Karnataka and neighboring states. The festival features the pulling of a massive chariot (Brahmaratha) on the temple street, in a huge procession accompanied by folk dances, music, and fireworks.
As per a legend, Maharaja Vasu of Basrur was married but had no children for many years. Hoping to have a child, he promised to build a temple in Koteshwar if his wish came true. Eventually, he was blessed with children. The Kodi Habba festival is celebrated in memory of this event. So, even today, here is a unique tradition of newly married couples worshiping the deity, and taking home a pair of sugarcane, believed to bless them with healthy children.
The town has a Pattabhi Ramachandra and Mariamma temple as well.
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