Stalls have been decked while green mat has been laid at the Temblai hill ahead of Lalita Panchami yatra to be celebrated on Thursday
The Mahaabhishek and worship of Goddess Temblai will be held at midnight, followed by the traditional Kohala Pujan between noon and 1 pm, according to temple priest Pradeep Gurav. With large crowds expected, police have announced extensive traffic diversions around Temblai hill from early morning. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolhapur | Silver Rate in Kolhapur | Bank Holidays in Kolhapur | Public Holidays in Kolhapur Stay updated with the latest Kolhapur news.
“For the convenience of traffic and safety of citizens and devotees, the entire traffic leading to Temblai hill will remain closed from 6am onwards from Temblai flyover due to the palanquin procession and yatra,” said traffic inspector Nandkumar More. Inspector Vikas Jadhav, of the Rajarampuri police, said special arrangements had been made around the Kohala pujan ritual. Special arrangements will be made to prevent a stampede after breaking the kohala,” he said.
The colourful procession, held every year on the fifth day of Navaratra, will culminate in the symbolic meeting of the two goddesses and the much-awaited Kohala pujan ceremony, drawing devotees from across the region. MSRTC and KMT buses using the flyover route have been diverted, while special parking arrangements have been made for two-wheelers between Koyasco Chowk and Temblai Mandir Chowk. Authorities and temple management have completed preparations for the annual yatra. Roads leading to the hill have been repaired and cleaned, while lighting, barricades, pavilions and crowd-control measures have been strengthened. An LED screen has also been installed to enable devotees to witness the rituals. “Planning has been done so as to ensure that every devotee can witness Kohala pujan. Download the TOI App.
Stalls have been decked while green mat has been laid at the Temblai hill ahead of Lalita Panchami yatra to be celebrated on Thursday Stalls have been decked while green mat has been laid at the Temblai hill ahead of Lalita Panchami yatra to be celebrated on Thursday Stalls have been decked while green mat has been laid at the Temblai hill ahead of Lalita Panchami yatra to be celebrated on Thursday Stalls have been decked while green mat has been laid at the Temblai hill ahead of Lalita Panchami yatra to be celebrated on Thursday Kolhapur : Thousands of devotees are expected to gather on Temblai hill on Thursday as Goddess Mahalaxmi’s palanquin makes its traditional Lalit Panchami journey to meet her sister, Goddess Temblai, in one of the city’s most cherished Navaratra rituals.