Nammoora Jatre is a major Hindu festival associated with Lord Tontadraya Math held at Gadag in the state of Karnataka, India during the months of February (Summer Season).
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The festival
jatre is carried out in all villages in karnataka in the name of god. on this occasion the village people gather and celebrate it like a festival.
Etymology
Rath Yatra consists of two words: rath, meaning a chariot; and yatra, which means a pilgrimage, a journey or a procession. Accordingly, rath yatra describes a procession of chariots, generally drawn by horses. Vedic scripture speaks of Rath in various contexts, and in the epic wars of the Mahabarath, Rathas formed a major means of movement of warriors. There were many famous Rath Yatras in Hindu legend.
Description
Ratha Jatra, the Festival of Tontadraya math is celebrated every year at Gadag, in Karnataka state