Silvester D'Souza

Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur (EP)

Kundapur, Mar 27: The diverse colours and attractive hues of various traditions and processions have always attracted artists and people alike.

A large procession of the idols of the deities which was held here as part of renovation of Kalinakatte Chikkamma stone carved temple, became the core meeting point for many a spiritually inclined. Naga Sadhus were the main attraction in the procession from Nehru Maidan.

Kumbha mela fame Naga Sadhus have arrived to Udupi for the first time. A large number of people had gathered to have glimpse of the Sadhus. Yogiraj Mahanth Keshav Dasaji Maharaj, ascetic devotee from Ayodhya, north India, great tyagi Terabhai Akhada Ayodhya, and several devotees of Naga heritage, Ayodhya Akhada, Nepal Pantha, Junsi Akhada and Kashi Aghori could be seen in the procession.

New idols were brought into the temple accompanied by several tableaus, three eagles, doll dances, Chande Balaga, Bhajan groups and devotees in different costumes.