Mangalore: Spectacular Dasara Procession Culminates on High Note
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore
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Mangalore, Oct 25: The spectacular Dasara celebrations in the city ended on a high note on the morning of Thursday October 25, with the immersion of the idols at the Kudroli Temple pond following a magnificent procession.
The idols of Navadurgas, goddess Sharada and lord Ganesha were taken out in the procession which passed through Maryhill, Lalbagh, Ballalbagh, PVS, Navabharat Circle, K S Rao Road, Hampankatta and move towards Car Street and Alake. The procession began with much fanfare on Wednesday October 24.
The dazzling procession was witnessed by lacs of people, and comprised a myriad variety of tableaux, bands, music, huli vesha and colourful umbrellas.
The idol of lord Ganesha was immersed first, followed by the Navadurgas and the idol of goddess Sharada, which was taken around the Temple pond thrice before the immersion. Ceremonial pujas and aarthis were performed by the temple priests.
Tight security was deployed across the city during the course of the procession.
Earlier Report
Mangalore: Lacs Converge for Grand Dasara Procession in City
Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (NM)
Mangalore, Oct 24: The aura and grandeur of Mangalore Dasara once again came alive as a grand procession was taken through the city streets amidst lacs of devotees, beating of drums and chants of unbound joy.
The festivities began with a puja at Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple at 4.30 pm. The Ganesh idol was taken out first followed by the idols of Navadurga. The idol of Sharada was brought out next.
Apart from the beautifully decorated idols, there were 70 tablaeux, each depicting Hindu culture, mythology, Tulunadu traditions and various temples.
The procession was flanked by huli vesha, Kerala chende, Kalladka bombe, Andhra kolata, dollu kunita and host of other cultural and folk depictions.
Being the centenary year of Kudroli Gokarnanatha Kshetra, the celebrations had an added charm and granduer. The entire city was decked in lights and wore a bridal look. Even stalls like toys and charmuri made brisk business.
Speaking to Daijiworld, NMPT trustee Kallige Taranath Shetty said that unlike Mysore and Madikeri Dasara, Mangalore Dasara is not sponsored by the government, but by Kudroli Gokarnanatha Kshetra.
He said that 18 lac bulbs have been used to light up the city for the special occasion. He gave the credit for the festivities to Temple's managing trustee Janardhan Poojary, who he said was the main architect of the event.
The procession will wound through Maryhill, Lalbagh, Ballalbagh, PVS, Navabharat Circle, K S Rao Road, Hampankatta and move towards Car Street and Alake. It will culminate at Kudroli Temple where the idols will be immersed in the morning.
Heavy security was deployed in the city, with policemen as well as home guards taking charge. Traffic restrictions were in place across the city.