Mysuru: The 16-pillared mantapa, commonly called Hadinaaru Kaalu Mantapa at Kapila River in Nanjangud near the Srikanteshwara Swamy Temple, a symbol of heritage and devotion, shone once again thanks to the efforts of the Yuva Brigade and local volunteers. Determined to preserve the beauty and sanctity of the site, the youth-led team took on the…
Nanjangud: A large number of devotees thronged Srikanteshwara Swamy temple at Nanjangud, popularly known as Dakshina Kashi, on account of last Karthika Somavara (Monday), in the town yesterday. Beginning from the early morning hours at 4 am, the devotees started descending on the shrine. They took a holy dip in the Kapila river and waited…
Nanjangud Temple earns more than Rs. 1 crore a month, yet there are no basic amenities Nanjangud: Faith knows no bounds. Beyond offerings, the presidinwg deity at Srikanteshwara Swamy Temple in Nanjangud receives ‘request letters’ in its hundi, where devotees seek divine intervention for their problems. One such letter, found in the hundi during an…
Nanjangud: The voluntary bandh called by devotees of Srikanteshwara Swamy Temple in Nanjangud from 6 am to 5 pm today to condemn the alleged disruption of traditional rituals during the recent ‘Andhakasurana Vadhe,’ was observed entirely this morning. The impact was widespread, with shops, business establishments, hotels and regular business activities coming to a complete…
Devotees gather at Srikanteshwaraswamy Temple as early as 2 am; mega event concludes at 10.50 am Nanjangud: A sea of humanity converged on the Temple Town of Nanjangud on the banks of River Kapila this morning for the famed Srikanteshwaraswamy Pancha Maharathotsava (Dodda Jatre) that passed off peacefully. Lakhs of devotees cheered as the Rathotsava…
Nanjangud: The temple town of Nanjangud, located on the banks of Kapila river and popularly known as Dakshina Kashi, was a sea of humanity today as lakhs of devotees from across the State and neighbouring States thronged the town for the famed Srikanteshwaraswamy Pancha Maharathotsava (Dodda Jatre), which took place after a gap of two…
Guarded by 30 security men, she brings her own media team from TN V.K. Sasikala, the close aide of late TN CM Jayalalithaa, visits Nimishamba, Chamundeshwari and Srikanteshwara temples Mysuru/Nanjangud: A day after a Special Court in Bengaluru granted bail to former AIADMK leader V.K. Sasikala — a close aide of late Tamil Nadu Chief…
Mysore/Mysuru: Thousands of devotees visit the famed Srikanteshwara Temple at Nanjangud in the district, which is popularly known as Dakshina Kashi. But these devotees are forced to pay more for their footwear at the temple’s shoe stand, in the absence of any notice board regarding footwear fee. As a convenience for thousands of devotees visiting…
Chariot replaced as wheel gets damaged Nanjangud: Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the famed Annual Srikanteshwaraswamy Dodda Jathre (Car Festival) was held in a simple and symbolic manner with all associated rituals in the temple town of Nanjangud this morning. Though only local people were allowed to take part in the Rathotsava, hundreds of devotees of…
Mysore/Nanjangud: With the Government scaling down the all important Dodda Jathre in view of COVID-19, the temple town of Nanjangud is all set for the conduct of the famed annual Srikanteshwaraswamy Fair in a simple and symbolic manner tomorrow (Mar.26). The Jathre will be conducted between 6 am and 7 am in the auspicious Meena…
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