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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru, Oct 2: “Mangaluru Dasara will commence from October 7 to 16 at Kurdoli Gokarnanatheswara temple,” said temple committee president H S Sairam.

Addressing media here on Saturday October 2, H S Sairam said, “The installation of Navadurga and Sharada goddess will be held on October 7. Through the 10 days of Dasara, rituals will be carried out in the temple. The festival will be conducted adhering to the Covid protocols. Public should compulsorily wear masks and maintain social distance.

“Procession is restricted as per the Covid protocols. Except procession, rest of the programmes like cultural and rituals will be carried out as per schedule. Use of mobile, photos, and selfies are restricted inside the temple and hall.

“MCC will take up initiation of decorating the streets of Mangaluru with lights,” he said.

The committee will make all kind of arrangements for the devotees during the Dasara festival.

From October 7 to 16, first and second doses of Covid vaccination will also be provided from 10 am to 5 pm at the temple premises.

Symbolically, Narayana Guru tableaux will be taken out from Temple via Ladyhill-Lalbagh-PVS and reach back to the temple.

The Dasara meeting was held on Friday under the aegis of deputy commissioner where he urged to follow strict Covid protocols during the celebration.

Vice president Urmila Ramesh, secretary Madhav Suvarna, treasurer Padmaraj R, trustee Ravishankar Mijar, Shekar Poojary, member Harikrishna Bantwal and others were present.