Bantwal Dasara 2026 at Sri Tirumala Venkataramana Swamy Temple
Bantwal Dasara 2026 will be celebrated at Sri Tirumala Venkataramana Swamy Temple, Bantwal, from Friday, October 16 to Thursday, October 22, 2026.
The annual Dasara celebration will centre around the temple and its festive religious observances, with October 16 marking the Prathishte and October 22 marking the Visarjane. The celebration brings the traditional Dasara atmosphere to Bantwal during the Navaratri season, with devotees visiting the temple for darshan and festival rituals.
Seven Days of Bantwal Dasara
The main Bantwal Dasara programme runs for seven days, from October 16 to October 22. The celebration is associated with Sri Tirumala Venkataramana Swamy Temple, one of Bantwal's prominent religious landmarks.
The temple is located on Bantwal Market Road and is closely associated with the religious and cultural life of the town. The temple's presiding deity is Sri Venkataramana Swamy, and the temple has a long connection with the Gowda Saraswat Brahmin community of the region.
October 16 – Prathishte
Friday, October 16, 2026 marks the Prathishte of the Dasara celebration according to the event poster. The festival observances will begin at the temple as devotees gather for the opening of the Dasara celebrations.
October 22 – Visarjane
Thursday, October 22, 2026 marks the Visarjane, bringing the main seven-day Bantwal Dasara celebration to a close.
Details of the exact visarjana procession, timings and route have not yet been published and will be added when officially announced.
Dasara, Sharada and the Festive Season
Promotional material for Bantwal Dasara also refers to the broader festive transition around October 15 to October 22, linking the conclusion of Ganesh Visarjan with the arrival of Sharada for the Dasara celebrations.
The main event poster, however, identifies October 16–22 as the Bantwal Dasara dates, with Prathishte on October 16 and Visarjane on October 22.
Sri Tirumala Venkataramana Swamy Temple, Bantwal
The festival is centred at Sri Tirumala Venkataramana Swamy Temple on Bantwal Market Road. The temple is traditionally associated with the Gowda Saraswat Brahmin community and is dedicated to Lord Venkataramana Swamy.
The temple has a long history in Bantwal, with historical accounts tracing its establishment to the early decades of the 16th century. The temple complex has developed over generations and remains an important place of worship for devotees in Bantwal and surrounding areas.
A Festival for Devotees in Bantwal
Bantwal Dasara brings together the religious atmosphere of the temple and the festive spirit of the Navaratri season. Devotees visiting during the seven-day celebration can participate in the temple's festival observances and seek darshan of Sri Venkataramana Swamy.
The celebration also forms part of the wider Dasara season across Dakshina Kannada, when temples and communities across the region observe Navaratri and Dasara through religious rituals, cultural traditions and festive gatherings.
Event Information
- Event: Bantwal Dasara 2026
- Venue: Sri Tirumala Venkataramana Swamy Temple, Bantwal
- Prathishte: October 16, 2026
- Visarjane: October 22, 2026
- Main celebration: October 16–22, 2026
- Broader festive reference: October 15–22
Visit Bantwal Dasara 2026
Bantwal Dasara 2026 offers devotees an opportunity to experience the Dasara season at Sri Tirumala Venkataramana Swamy Temple in the heart of Bantwal. The seven-day celebration from October 16 to October 22 will mark the main festival period, with further programme timings and detailed religious schedules to be announced.
