Madikeri Dasara
Madikeri Dasara is a ten-day celebration, which is beautified by 4 Karagas and 10 Mantapas depicting killing of Asuras (demons) by Suras (God/Goddess).A Mantapa comprises idols of height 8 to 15 feet, which is set up at the front of a lighting board.On the first day of Navarathri, the priests of these four Temples carry the tools required to build karaga on their head and make their way to a Place called Pampina Kere.Rest three days the programs are conducted at a Stage near Raja's Seat known as Gandhi Maidan.[1] The main attraction of Madikeri Dasara is the procession of Mantapas from ten temples.Hopefully, Madikeri Dasara is one of the festival organized in Indian subcontinent which is graced and unified by other states of India like Tamil Nadu, Kerala with Karnataka.Bheem Singh, inspired by his father, a god fearing person, learnt the art carving kalol of deities.Bheem Singh’s daughter Sharadha Bhai says, "My father used to spend from his pocket and take the idols on his head and go from the house to another."Ravi Kumar recalled the efforts of Bheem Singh in bringing toy makers from Mysore and the use of tractor to carry the idols.The saga of Madikeri Dasara will not be complete without remembering Bheem Singh's Contributions.
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