Celebrations & Heritage
Festivals & Sacred Places
From the grand Rathotsava to the luminous Kartika Mahotsava, discover the spiritual wealth and heritage of Shurpali.
Grand Festivals
Vaishakh Shudh Poornima Utsav
7 days (Navami to Vadya Dwitiya)
The most grand and eagerly awaited festival of Shurpali. The seven-day celebration begins on Navami and culminates on Vadya Dwitiya, with the magnificent Rathotsava (chariot procession) on the full moon day.
Kartika Mahotsava
Saptami to Poornima in Margashirsha
Known as the 'Festival of Lights', Kartika Mahotsava transforms Shurpali into a luminous paradise with thousands of oil lamps reflecting in the Krishna River.
Explore Shurpali
A complete pilgrimage destination with sacred islands, holy rivers, and ancient spiritual centres.
Guheshwar Temple
An ancient Shiva temple located on a beautiful island in the Krishna River. A picturesque sacred site surrounded by flowing waters.
Shri Venkateshwar Devasthan
A sacred temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara, adding to the Vaishnavite significance.
Shri Sadanand Math
A revered spiritual centre in Shurpali associated with the Madhwa tradition.
Koteshwar Temple
A sacred Shiva temple situated uniquely in the middle of the Krishna River.
Shri Yadavarya Tapobhoomi
The sacred spiritual practice ground of the great scholar Shri Yadavaryaru.
Ashta Teerthas
Eight holy bathing pools along the Krishna River, each associated with specific spiritual merit.
Shri Mukhya Prana
The unique idol of Anjaneya featuring Ganga in the neck, installed by Shri Vidyadhisha Teertharu.
Mruttika Brindavanas
The sacred Brindavanas of Shri Tikakrutpadaru, Shri Raghuttama Tirtharu, and Shri Rayaru.
The Sacred Island Awaits
Experience the timeless divinity of Guheshwar Temple, cradled by the sacred waters of the Krishna River.