The beautiful place Coorg sprawling with enthralling plantations and wildlife is a must-visit tourist hub and a land of festivals. The most popular ones are as follows:
- Hutharo or Puttari: This harvest festival is celebrated at the end of October or November.
- Kailmahurtha: The Kailpoldh or Kaimahurtha festival is celebrated in September. Locals worship their harvest equipment and weapons like guns, swords, knives, and vehicles in this festival.
- Kaveri Sankramana: This festival is held in October in Talakaveri in which Goddess Kaveri is worshipped.
- Madikeri Dasara: During the Madikeri festival celebrated in the Madikeri town, a procession of beautifully adorned structures of Gods known as ‘Theru’ can be seen on the roads of Madikeri town all night. Thousands of people flock to the town to see the ‘Theru’ and the orchestra and dance competitions held there.
- Shivarathri: During the Shivarathri festival youths dressed up as Lord Shiva visits several houses to collect food and various other items. This is part of the festival ritual.
You can enjoy the Coorg local festivals by making arrangement budget stay arrangement at some of the top homestay in Coorg. Homestays can give you an insight into the rich culture of Coorg.