Chettira Family

Maithalappa Namme

Occurs once every 2 years

Maithalappa Namme is a biennial festival celebrated with great significance by the family and community. The festival involves traditional rituals and elaborate celebrations honoring the deity.


2025 Highlights

Planned program with time blocks and key rituals

11 April

  • 4:00 pm - Go to temple - Badrakali Bandara Mane, and then to Badrakali Nade
  • 5:00 pm - Maithalappa temple
  • 5:30 pm - Deva kulipo and come back to temple to place god

12 April

  • 5:00 am - Nade patho to temple
  • Kailthale aat

13 April

  • 4:00 am - Nade patho
  • 6:00 am - Kaithale aat
  • 10:00 am - Kaale pudipo
  • Bedhka house visit
  • 2:30 pm - Pandira naad bappo

14 April

  • 3:00 am - Nade patho
  • 4:00 am - Makka pala
  • 4:30 am - Ummath aat
  • 5:00 am - Talking to gods
  • 6:00 am - Kaithale aat (9 rounds) and handover
  • 2:00 pm - Balya namme
  • 8:00 pm - Going to Bana for secret offerings

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