Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
Thousands of devotees gathered at Car Street in Udupi on September 5 to witness the traditional Sri Krishna Leelotsava and Vitla Pindi celebrations featuring the golden chariot procession and breaking of curd pots.
Families of Tibetan Buddhist monks studying at Drepung Loseling and Gaden Shartse monasteries in Mundgod taluk have been affected by recent flash floods in Tibet and Nepal, prompting several monks to rush home.
As part of the annual Sidilu Basaveshwara Swami Jatre in Gubbi, religious seers organized the 'Parevu' program, highlighting the role of local festivals in fostering social harmony.
Around 360 ancient copper coins bearing historical inscriptions were unearthed during foundation excavation for a house in the Killa area of Manvi town. Local administration officials took possession of the hoard for detailed archaeological study.
Preparations are underway for the grand Sri Lakshmi Ganapati Brahmarathotsava at Kurudumale in Mulabagilu taluk on September 15, following a taluk-level meeting led by MLA Samruddhi V. Manjunath.
A dispute over worship rotation among priest families led to a brief closure of the historic Sri Lakshmi Devi Temple in Malali village of Holenarsipura taluk before local administration intervened to resolve the issue.
Thousands of devotees gathered at Sri Kshetra Varavi in Shirahatti taluk to witness the annual Sri Mouneshwara chariot festival, celebrated with traditional rituals and religious fervor.