The day is known in popular parlance as the Manjeshwar Shashti and coincides with Skanda Shashti in other parts of South India. On that day, the six wheeled chariot called Brahma Ratha is pulled along the Car Street so called from its use, by thousands of devotees coming from far and near. The Ratha has a base 17 feet square, a height of 17 feet in raw and a maximum girth of 53 feet.
മഞ്ചേശ്വര ശാസ്തി ഉത്സവം 2025 ശ്രീമത് ആനന്തേശ്വര ക്ഷേത്രം കാസർഗോഡ് | Srimath Anantheshwar Temple Manjeshwar Kasargod
But when decked for the occasion, it rises to a height of 71 feet and affords an unforgettable experience of solemnity and grandeur as it moves amidst a soothing mass of human heads. The Ratha was built in 1834 A.D. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva accompanied by Shesha or Anantha (the serpent). The main sanctum also has images of Lord Narasimha and Lord Subrahmanya.
Manjeshwar Shashti Festival 2025 | Srimath Anantheshwar Temple Manjeshwar Kasargod
Manjeshwar Shashti is the annual car festival at the Srimath Anantheshwar Temple and coincides with Skanda Shashti
celebrations dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya in other parts of Kerala. The festival commences with the Dwajarohanam or flag hoisting and is followed by various rituals performed to pay obeisance to the divine presence in the temple.
On the sixth day of festivities, a six-wheeled chariot called Brahma Ratha with the Lord's idol and decorated with
flowers and flags is drawn along the street accompanied by thousands of devotees.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Pallaki Utsava
• Vasanth Pooja
• Mrithikarohan
• Vahana Utsava
• Hagalu Utsava
• Mrigabeta
• Adda Pallaki
• Wooden Lalki
• Small Chariot Utsav
Temple Location
📍 Srimath Anantheshwar Temple Manjeshwar - 671323 Kasargod Kerala
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Current Office Junction - 400 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Manjeshwar Bus Stop - 2 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Manjeshwar Railway Station - 2 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Mangalore International Airport - 35 Km
Contact
📞 +91 4998-272221 , +91 4998-274477
✉️ satemple@rediffmail.com
🌐 www.manjeshwar.org
