The
annual Jatra Mahotsava of Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi is
held at Suttur Srishektra every year, commencing from Pushya Bahula Dwadashi
and ending on Magha Shuddha Bidige. Lakhs of people gather for this occasion,
from all parts of Karnataka and neighbouring states. People from nearby
villages play an active role in these celebrations. Anna Dasoha (providing of
free meals) is organised for all the devotees during the entire Jatra period.
Activities
such as poojas, sports for the young, cattle fair, health check-up camps, art
competitions, cultural and scientific exhibitions and agricultural crop
demonstrations take place. In the evening, cultural programmes by performing
artists are held to entertain and educate the public.
The Jatra is an assembly of people immersed in faith, devotion, oneness and celestial bliss.