The state is in the front page when discuss about the technology and economic besides these the state is also quite pompous in festival too. This you will see especially if you pay a visit during the festive months of Marchs and April. The season of spring brings a festive mood to the people of Karnataka with the starting of Vairamudi festival.
Besides the interest and enthusiasm in sports and academic field the people of Karnataka has also keen interest in many other religion and cultural activities too. The festival of Vairamudi brings the clear picture of the state and the vibes that is seen on the street is the clear pictures of the mix interest of the people living here.
Vairamudi is one among the biggest festivals celebrated in this state. It is a religious festival that concentrated on thanksgiving and worship. The celebration of the festival is mainly conducted in the temple itself. The Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple which is built on top of the hill is one of the oldest temples existing till date. The temple has an immense of precious metal collections of gold crowns and jewels. These treasurable materials were brought by the devotee every year during this particular festival in honour of the deity that is installed inside the temple. The idol of Cheluvanarayaswami is adorned and worship by the Hindus on this festival.
The place where the temple is cited is considered sacred and today it has become one of the most visited pilgrim centre found within the region. The Melukote town that is the town where the temple is site up is also believe to be the place where the famous Tamil Saint Sri Ramanujacharya had lived for 12 years. The town as a result has been made as the chief centre for all the Srivaishanava section. Thus those devotees from Tamil Nadu also visit the place very often. Today the site has been kept as the prominent pilgrim hub for both Karnataka as well as Tamil Nadu.
Again, the sedative nature of the site and the magnificent design of the temple also attract a good number of tourists every year. As a upshot the government along with the tourism department had reserved the site for tourism purpose and is one considered one among the must see site in India. And that's the reason why you will find incredible number of crowds almost every year during this festival of Vairamudi which is mainly held here in this temple.