Udupi: Creative Goodudeepas Steal Attention at Lakshadeepotsava

Pics: Hemanath Padubidri
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (SP)

Udupi, Nov 8: Tasteful and imaginative, the Goodudeepas exhibited as part of the annual Lakshadeepotsava celebrations at Srikrishna Mutt, which went under way here on Monday November 7, came in for lot of appreciation from the visitors.

The task of arranging about 32,000 earthen lamps on flat wood pieces erected around Car Street here was initiated on Monday by Paryaya Sri Lakshmivarateertha Swamiji of Shirur Mutt, in the presence of Sri Vidyavallabhateertha Swamiji of Kaniyur Mutt and Sri Vidyadheeshateertha Swamiji of Palimar Mutt.

The initiation was done by pasting cow dung to the wooden platform erected around Srikrishna Mutt and placing an earthen lamp over it. All the lamps are simultaneously lit during the night.

The devotees believe that they will get relieved of the ill-affects of their accumulated sins, by looking at the Lord in the lights of the earthen lamps.

Teppotsava and Rathotsava were also performed on this occasion. The Utsava Murty of the Lord was brought to Madhva Sarovar in golden palanquin. Besides pulling two chariots on the occasion, fire crackers were distributed among the children present. Pajavar Sri Vishweashateertha Swamiji also participated in the celebrations.

Goodudeepas made of various substances attracted lot of attention on the occasion. One could see and appreciate the patience and artistic skills of those who made Goodudeepas out of peanut husk, traditional Goodudeepa, Goodudeepa in chariot shape, miniature Goodudeepa, the height of which was just half an inch, and a Goodudeepa that was made of marbles used for sealing soda water in bottles.