Married Hindu women exchange ‘bagina’ in bamboo-made soops laced with turmeric By M.B. Pavan Murthy The verse, ‘Bidiru Nanarigalladavalu…” (Bamboo, to whom doesn’t I belong…) from Saint Shishunala Sharif’s song poignantly highlights the profound significance of bamboo in our lives, a significance that resonates even more prominently during the Gowri-Ganesha festival. While plastic has become…
Yediyurappa offers bagina at KRS Dam for the fifth time
August 21, 2020Mandya: Following the tradition of Chief Ministers offering Bagina at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam across River Cauvery that is full to the brim, CM B.S. Yediyurappa this noon, performed the ritual amidst a celebratory mood. It was Yediyurappa’s fifth Bagina. Over 20 specially designed Bagina by priest Bhanuprakash Sharma and team were offered. Each…
Preparations on for Kumaraswamy’s visits to offer Bagina at Harangi, KRS
July 18, 2018Mysuru: Hectic preparations are on for Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy to offer Bagina to the reservoirs along the River Cauvery basin on July 19 and 20. Bagina is a sacred offering to the River Goddess as a thanksgiving gesture for bountiful rains. After returning from New Delhi where he is meeting representatives of State in…
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