Suttur Jatra Mahotsav 2026 — Sri Suttur Mutt, Mysuru (Jan 15–20)
The annual Suttur Jatra Mahotsav at Sri Suttur Mutt (Sutturu, Nanjangud Taluk, Mysuru) welcomes lakhs of devotees for six days of devotion, culture, and community service. For 2026, the festival window is January 15–20 with key highlights including Rathotsava on Jan 17 and Teppotsava on Jan 19, alongside special pujas, cultural programs, and Anna Dasoha. This guide brings together dates, major events, and travel tips; we’ll add detailed day-wise schedules, traffic/parking plans, and facilities after official notices from the mutt and district administration. Plan early, expect crowd-management measures, and follow volunteer/police instructions for a smooth and blessed darshan.
Quick Overview — Suttur Jatra Mahotsav 2026
Note: Detailed day-wise programme, traffic & parking plan will be added here after official notifications from Sri Suttur Mutt and the district administration.
About Suttur Jatra Mahotsav 2026 (Jan 15–20)
The Suttur Jatra Mahotsav is a six-day celebration at Sri Suttur Mutt, Sutturu (Nanjangud Taluk, Mysuru). Based on locally shared posters, the 2026 dates are January 15–20 with key highlights: Rathotsava on Jan 17 and Teppotsava on Jan 19. Exact timings will be updated after official notices.
- Festival opening, morning abhisheka & archana
- Traditional Hālaruve ritual
- Grand chariot procession
- Amavasya rituals and evening Deepotsava
- Teppotsava
- Annabrahmotsava and concluding pujas
Note: Programme names and timings are compiled from locally shared posters; please verify with Sri Suttur Mutt’s official announcements before travel.
How to Reach Sri Suttur Mutt (Sutturu, Mysuru)
- From Mysuru: Mysuru → Nanjangud Road → Nanjangud → Sutturu (Sri Suttur Mutt). (~30–35 km)
- From Bengaluru: Bengaluru → Maddur/Mandya → Srirangapatna → Mysuru → Nanjangud → Sutturu. (≈175–190 km)
- From Nanjangud: Nanjangud → Sutturu via local road signage to Sri Suttur Mutt. (~16–20 km)
- Note: Expect one-way loops/traffic diversions on Jatra days; follow police/volunteer signboards to the designated parking grounds.
- Frequent KSRTC services to Nanjangud and Mysuru; onward buses/minibuses to Sutturu.
- During Jan 15–20, additional special trips/shuttles usually operate from Mysuru & Nanjangud depots to the Mutt area.
- Check the nearest depot notice board helpline for same-day timings and last-mile shuttle points.
- Nearest stations: Mysuru Jn (MYS) and Nanjangud Town (NJGT).
- From the station, take a KSRTC bus/taxi towards Nanjangud → Sutturu.
- Mysuru Airport (MYQ): ~25–35 km from Sutturu; taxis available.
- Bengaluru (BLR): ~210–230 km; travel via Mysuru/Nanjangud by road or train.
- Festival days: Prefer KSRTC specials; parking fills early near the Mutt campus.
- Navigation: Search for “Sri Suttur Mutt, Sutturu”; follow temporary Jatra signboards.
- Carry water/cash/ID; mobile network can be congested during peak hours.
The Suttur Jatra Mahotsav 2026 (Jan 15–20) brings devotees to Sri Suttur Mutt for six days of pujas and traditional events—highlighted by Rathotsava on Jan 17 and Teppotsava on Jan 19. Plan travel early, keep buffer time for queues and diversions, and use KSRTC specials where possible for a smoother experience.
Day-wise timings and traffic arrangements may be revised by the mutt and district administration. Please follow on-ground instructions, carry essentials (water, cash/UPI, ID), maintain cleanliness, and observe temple etiquette for a peaceful and safe darshan.