Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Nov 16: A large number of devotees and tourists took advantage of weekend holidays to visit various temples in the twin-districts of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada on Saturday and Sunday.

In Kukke Lord Subrahmanya temple, 'Tulabhara' and 'Annaprashana' rituals were made available from November 15 after a long gap. While other services had been offered after remaining closed due to the fears of the pandemic and opened about a month back, these two services had not been made available. The temple's festivities have also begun on Monday.

Similarly there was an increased attendance of devotees at Lord Manjunatheshwara temple, Dharmasthala and Southadka Mahaganapathi temple. Similarly Kateel Goddess Durgaparameshwari temple was visited by over ten thousand devotees.

Udupi Sri Krishna Math had about 5,000 visitors. The Math had opened its doors on September 28 after remaining closed for about six months. From November 4, the timings of the Lord's Darshan has been increased by two hours in the morning session.

Malpe beach in particular had high number of visitors. It seemed that the people are a little relieved now about the dwindling incidences of coronavirus infection. People actively utilised adventure sports and other entertainment facilities provided at the beach. Other beaches including Mattu beach near Udupi too had good crowds.