activities Devotees from all over Karnataka and other near by states in India visit this place during Kuruvathi Theru (temple car festival-Rathothsava) held during the time of Maha Shivaratri. The Lord Nandi idol is kept inside the ratha and then it moves based on the particular Nakshatra named Magha that match at some point of time. This Ratha does not move unless and until Nakshatra matches Magha (nakshatra). Once the Nakshatra is matched, devotees will be able to pull the ratha by chanting mantra "Jaya Namaha Pravathi Patheye Hara Hara Maha Deva", "Om Namaha Shivaya" and "Om Shri Kuruvathi Basaveshwaraya Namaha","Basavanna Dhareye Ninagaru Sariye, Sari Sari Yendavara, Hallu Muriye Bhoupara", "Hatti Halada Mara Sutta Bevina Mara Uttati Vanadalliruva Belli Basaveshwaranige Bhoupara". Later when the ratha starts moving, the devotees then offer flower garlands, coconuts and banana fruits to the Lord Nandi ratha. Prasadam activities The devotees are provided with Prasadam (food) on the amavasya (new moon) day of every month which is provided by the devotees in form of Dana. Terminology Theru: Rathothsava Mandapa: A porch-like structure through the (Gopuram) (ornate gateway) and leading to the temple Mahamantapa: Open pillared hall Rangamantapa: Closed pillared hall Garbhagriha: Sanctum where the idol of God is placed Navaranga or Antrala: Passage that connects to Sanctum Sukanasi: Antechamber Dwaar: Entrance Transport Road Bangalore-Chitradurga-Ranebennur-Guttal**-Mylara**-Kuruvathi. Bangalore-Harihara-Halavagalu**-Kuruvathi. Bellary-Hospet-Harpanahalli-Kuruvathi. Dharwar-Hubli-Haveri-Guttal**-Mylara**-Kuruvathi. There are no direct buses to reach Kuruvathi, but K.S.R.T.C. (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) buses are available up to certain place. For all the place marked with ** at the end, one needs to go for own vehicle or local private transport (Auto rickshaw and Tempo Trax). Railway station Bangalore-Ranebennur-Dharwar: Alight at Ranebennur and board the local private transport. Dharwar-Devaragudda-Bangalore: Alight at Devaragudda and board the local private transport. There are no direct trains available for Kuruvathi; private transport (Auto rickshaw and Tempo Trax) are available from Ranebennur or Devaragudda. Airports The nearest airport is at Hubli. An international airport is at Bengaluru. References Hindu temples in Vijayanagara district