Deviramma Jatre 2026 is being celebrated on November 7 and 8 at Bindiga Deviramma Betta in the Chandra Drona hill ranges of Chikkamagaluru district in Karnataka. Thousands of devotees are expected to visit the sacred hill and trek up the steep terrain for Goddess Deviramma’s blessings.
What makes this annual religious event unique is that the hilltop temple opens only once a year for devotees from different parts of Karnataka and neighbouring states. As Naraka Chaturdashi celebrations fall on the same day every year, it is an important event in the region’s religious calendar as well. The district administration has also issued safety instructions to devotees (especially trekking hours) as the hill is steep and dangerous.
Deviramma Betta Temple: A Sacred Annual Pilgrimage
Deviramma Betta is in the Bindiga region of the Chandra Drona hill ranges and is one of the important pilgrim centres in Chikkamagaluru district. The temple of Goddess Deviramma is at an altitude of about 3000 feet, so going to the shrine is spiritually as well as physically demanding. Unlike temples that are open throughout the year, hilltop shrine is only opened for devotees during the annual Deviramma Jatre.
Thousands of devotees come every year to offer prayers and seek blessings from the goddess. For many pilgrims, reaching the hilltop temple is a religious experience in itself, and devotees travel on this difficult path with faith and devotion. Religious traditions, natural beauty and the mountain trail make Deviramma Betta Jatre an annual event in Karnataka.
The festival is important for local devotees as well, since the annual darshan is an opportunity to worship Goddess Deviramma. Families, groups of friends and pilgrims from different regions come here for celebrations. The large gathering also makes crowd management and safety arrangements necessary for the smooth conduct of the event.
Deviramma Betta Jatre 2026: November 7 Puja and Darshan Timings
Special puja rituals will be held at Deviramma Betta temple on November 7, 2026 (from 6 AM to 10 AM). These early morning rituals are an integral part of the annual religious celebrations where devotees come and participate in the worship of Goddess Deviramma.
After the special puja, general darshan and hill climbing arrangements will open at about 10:30 AM. Devotees can trek and visit the temple till around 5 PM. Pilgrims visiting on November 7 should note these timings and plan accordingly.
The morning puja is expected to be very crowded. Those who wish to go for general darshan should factor in time for the uphill walk, waiting time and return trek as well. If pilgrims reach the place before climbing hours permit, they will not have to wait unnecessarily.
Deviramma Betta on Nov 7th and 8th during Deviramma Jatre on Naraka chaturdashi. • Location: Bindiga Deviramma Betta, Chandra Drona hill ranges, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka • Opening Dates: November 7 and November 8, 2026 • Puja & Darshan Timings: • November 7: Special puje performed from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and general darshana/climbing opens afterward (around 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM). • November 8: Darshana continues from early morning (6:00 AM) onwards. • Night trekking is strictly prohibited by the district administration due to the steep and risky terrain. • Thousands of devotees trek up the 3,000-foot hill where the hilltop temple opens just once a year.
— Srihari Karanth (@sriharikaranth) November 7, 2026
November 8 Darshan Timings: Temple Opens Early Morning
The annual darshan arrangements will be held on 8 November 2026. Devotees can visit the hilltop shrine from about 6 am onwards. Those who could not make it to Darshanam on 7 November may get another chance to seek blessings of Goddess Deviramma the next day.
Thousands of devotees are expected to participate in the two-day jatre, so visitors should be prepared for crowd movement along the trekking route. Pilgrims are advised to follow instructions issued by temple organisers and district administration; avoid rushing along narrow sections of the trail; climb/descend the hill cautiously; and not run on hill tracks.
The two-day opening gives devotees only a limited opportunity to visit the temple as the shrine is closed for regular public darshan the rest of the year. This once-a-year tradition is one of the main reasons behind the large number of pilgrims visiting Deviramma Betta.
Night Trekking Strictly Prohibited: District Administration Issues Safety Instructions
One of the most important instructions given to devotees attending Deviramma Jatre 2026 is that night trekking is prohibited. Chikkamagaluru district administration has strictly prohibited climbing the hill at night because it is steep and risky terrain. Difficult terrain can be dangerous to move on in low-light conditions.
The climb up to about 3000 feet takes effort and care. Narrow paths, uneven surfaces and steep sections increase the risk of slipping or falling. Nighttime trekking can make these challenges more dangerous (especially when large groups of devotees are moving along the same route).
Devotees should therefore make the pilgrimage only during the permitted hours and strictly follow instructions of officials and personnel posted along the route. Visitors should not attempt to climb the hill before authorised opening time or continue trekking after authorised hours. Restrictions are in place to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of pilgrims.
Important Tips for Devotees Visiting Deviramma Betta
People who plan to attend Deviramma Jatre should expect a physically strenuous uphill trek. Wear shoes with good grip as the trekking route is steep and uneven. Devotees should carry drinking water with them during the climb and should not carry unnecessary luggage while climbing up. Elderly people, children and people who may have difficulty walking should be assessed carefully before trekking.
Pilgrims should also not push or rush through crowded parts of the route. Walk on pathways and cooperate with volunteers and officials to keep order. Visitors should not litter the hill nor damage natural surroundings. Cleanliness is very important because thousands of devotees are expected to visit the hill during annual celebrations.
Those travelling from outside Chikkamagaluru should plan their transport and accommodation. They should check the latest district administration announcements about traffic arrangements, parking facilities, crowd management and any changes in darshan timings before they start their journey.
Deviramma Jatre 2026: A Unique Religious Tradition in Karnataka
The annual Deviramma Jatre is an important religious event reflecting the faith and traditions of devotees in the Chikkamagaluru region. Only two days are given to pilgrims for the sacred journey up to the hilltop temple and participation in the annual worship of Goddess Deviramma.
With the temple opening on November 7 and 8 thousands of devotees are expected to travel to Bindiga Deviramma Betta. The spiritual aspect of the pilgrimage is at the centre of celebrations, but safety regulations should not be ignored either. Night trekking ban, timings prescribed by authorities, etc have to be followed by devotees so that Deviramma Jatre 2026 can be safe and peaceful.
For pilgrims, the annual trek is not just a climb up a 3000 foot hill but faith and devotion. The two-day temple opening brings devotees together again for one of Karnataka’s distinctive annual hilltop religious celebrations.
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