Most beautiful times spent in my early childhood days belong to April! It will be the case with most of the school children waiting for summer holidays.But surely it will be very special for those from my village 'Banavasi' becauase of "Banavasi Theru"(cart festival).It is usually celebrated 12 days after holi to symbolize the marriage ceremony of Lord Shiva(Madhukeshwara) and Parvati.The cart is more than 800years old. It is one of those huge monuments of royal Kadamba Dynasty. With six wheels, around 60 feet in height(after development during the ceremony)it symbolizes one of those great heritage, and architectural extravaganza of our culture!I just wonder how many such local wonders are there in India which go un noticed by the world!find the link below:http://picasaweb.google.com/chinmay.shastri/BanavasiRatha
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I certainly agree that we(BANAVASI ANIVASIgaru) have a greater emotional attachment to JATRE.. It recollects our childhood enthusiasm to be part of the chariot procession.
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