Sri Marikamba Jathra is one of the largest religious festivals in Shivamogga district and is celebrated at the historic Marikamba Temple in Sagara. Held once every three years, the festival attracts lakhs of devotees from across Karnataka and neighboring states. Grand processions, special religious rituals, cultural performances, devotional music, and traditional fairs create a vibrant spiritual atmosphere, making it one of the district’s most significant cultural events.