Goddess Sharada being brought to the temple
At 12 pm, the idol of Goddess Sharada was brought in a grand procession around the temple premises accompanied by saxophone music, brass bands, traditional chende teams, and tiger dancers (Huli Vesha), before being seated at the main Darbar Mantapa. Padmaraj said that Mangaluru Dasara has received a grand start, and the grand cultural procession will be held on Oct 21. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru Stay updated with the latest Bengaluru news.
The temple administration has made comprehensive arrangements to ensure a seamless experience for all visitors,” he said. As part of the festival rituals, dynamic worship and installation ceremonies were conducted for Mahaganapathi, Goddess Sharada, Adishakthi, and the Navadurga avatars—Skandamatha, Katyayani, Mahakali, Mahagouri, Siddhidhatri, Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, and Kushmandini. The morning religious rituals began with Guruprarthana, followed by Punyahahoma and Navakalashabhisheka. Thousands of devotees witnessed the auspicious installation ceremony amid energetic Tiger Dance performances and reverberating beating of drums. Former Union minister and the architect of the temple’s development, B Janardhana Poojary, formally inaugurated the Navratri and Dasara festivities by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Several dignitaries, including Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath, Kudroli Temple Management Committee president Jayaraj H Somasundaram, vice-president Urmila Ramesh Kumar and treasurer Padmaraj R Poojary were present. “A huge turnout of devotees was witnessed on the very first day, and we expect record crowds throughout the festival. Navratri celebrations also began at the historic Mahathobhara Sri Mangaladevi Temple with a special prayer offered to Mahaganapathi. Download the TOI App.
Puja being offered after the installation of Goddess Sharada at Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Temple on Sunday Goddess Sharada being brought to the temple Puja being offered after the installation of Goddess Sharada at Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Temple on Sunday Goddess Sharada being brought to the temple Mangaluru: The grand Mangaluru Dasara and Navratri celebrations commenced with immense pomp and splendour at the historic Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Temple on Sunday, marked by the traditional installation of the idols of Goddess Sharada along with other deities.