Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Nov 16: The seer of Sri Parthagali Gokarna Math, Sri Vidyadhisha Theertha Sripada, visited the Sri Madakai Navadurga Mahanganapati Kshetra in Mannagudda on the evening of November 14 and distributed prasadam to the devotees.

The Swamiji was warmly welcomed by members of the Navadurga Mahila Mandali with a Poorna Kumbha, Veda Ghosha, and Vadya Goshti. The temple conducted Devarabheti, Mangalarati, a stage program, and Pada Pooja as part of the proceedings. The Swamiji blessed the gathering and distributed fruits and Mantrakshate to the devotees.

Vishwanath Bhat, the temple administrator, delivered the welcome address. The event was attended by Konkani Sahitya Academy president Stany Alvares, members Samarth Bhat and Naveen Lobo, Navadurga Mahila Mandal members, and hundreds of devotees. The program concluded with a vote of thanks and an introductory speech by the temple's head priest, Satish Bhat.