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About Festival:
- Festival Name: Huskur Jatre (Madduramma Devi Temple Festival)
- Location: Huskuru, Karnataka
- Huskur Jatre is not just a religious event but also a major cultural and agrarian festival with a history spanning over 500 years.
- Key Attractions:
- Kurju (Pagoda-type Chariots): Huge decorated chariots pulled to the temple
- Cattle Fair: Sale of bulls, cows, and other livestock.
- Bulls Display: Well-organized showcase of large bulls.
- Historical Significance:
- Over 500 years old tradition
- Originally had nearly 100 chariots, now reduced to 3-4 due to railway electric lines
- Agrarian in nature, focusing on cattle trade and farming.
- Religious Significance:
- Madduramma Devi: A powerful form of Goddess Shakti
- Worshiped for protection against epidemics like pox and cholera
- A 20th-century epidemic was believed to have ended after prayers to the Goddess.
Why in News?
- A chariot, which was part of the historic Madduramma temple festival, collapsed due to heavy rain and strong winds on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
