# Srimath Anantheshwar Temple – Manjeshwar Shashti / Annual Car Festival

> Srimath Anantheshwar Temple – Manjeshwar Shashti / Annual Car Festival at Manjeshwar, Hosabettu, Kasaragod, 1 Nov 2026, tickets: https://www.manjeshwar.org/shashti-mahotsava-2025/

- **When:** 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
- **Venue:** Manjeshwar, Hosabettu
- **Address:** Kasaragod, Kerala, 671323
- **Organiser:** Eventify
- **Get tickets:** https://www.manjeshwar.org/shashti-mahotsava-2025/
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## About this event

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Srimath Anantheshwar Temple at Manjeshwar is one of the most important historic temples associated with the Gowda Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) community in northern Kerala. Located close to the Karnataka border, the temple represents the centuries-old cultural connections between Kerala, coastal Karnataka and the GSB communities of the western coast. The shrine is dedicated to Srimath Anantheshwara, represented by a self-manifested Shiva lingam, and the temple complex also houses important deities including Sri Bhadranarasimha and Nagaroopi Subramanya. Its traditions combine Shaiva and Vaishnava elements and are closely connected with the Kashi Math tradition. The temple’s history is traced by its official management to the 8th century, while the present structure was renovated between 1799 and 1804 following earlier destruction and damage. Its distinctive religious heritage and long association with the GSB community have made Manjeshwar an important pilgrimage centre in Kasaragod district. The temple’s principal annual celebration is the Shashti Mahotsava, popularly known as Manjeshwar Shashti, held on the sixth day of the bright fortnight of Margashirsha, generally falling in November or December. The central attraction is the Brahma Ratha, a magnificent six-wheeled wooden temple chariot that is ceremonially pulled along the Car Street by thousands of devotees. The present Brahma Ratha was completed in 1834 and is an important symbol of the temple’s religious and cultural heritage. During the festival, devotees participate in the chariot procession amid traditional rituals, devotional chanting and temple music, creating a powerful atmosphere of collective worship. The Rathotsava is both a religious observance and an expression of the community traditions that have been maintained at Manjeshwar for generations. Beyond the annual festival, the temple remains an active place of worship throughout the year, with daily poojas, special offerings and other religious observances. Its location in Manjeshwar also places it within a wider landscape of historic temples, churches, mosques and other pilgrimage centres that reflect the region’s diverse cultural heritage. For travellers interested in Kerala temple festivals, Gowda Saraswat Brahmin traditions and the religious heritage of Kasaragod, Srimath Anantheshwar Temple offers an opportunity to experience a distinctive coastal temple tradition where history, devotion, architecture and community participation continue to remain closely connected.

🚆 Railway: Manjeshwar Railway Station – approximately 2 km from the temple.

✈️ Airport: Mangaluru International Airport – approximately 35 km.

🚌 Bus: Manjeshwar is well connected by road; the Manjeshwar Bus Stop is approximately 2 km from the temple.

🏨 Stay: Hotels, lodges and other accommodation options are available in Manjeshwar and Kasaragod; additional options are available across the nearby Mangaluru area.

✅ Notes: The main annual festival is Shashti Mahotsava (Manjeshwar Shashti), held on the sixth day of the bright half of Margashirsha, usually in November or December. The six-wheeled Brahma Ratha, completed in 1834, is pulled by thousands of devotees during the festival. Check the temple’s current festival calendar for the exact date and timings.