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…
After getting bail in ‘preferential treatment in jail’ case: Sasikala on temple run
March 12, 2022Guarded 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…
Devotees forced to pay more at Nanjangud temple footwear stand
February 10, 2022Mysore/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…
Nanjangud Car Fest sans COVID safety norms
March 26, 2021Chariot 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…
Simple Dodda Jathre at Nanjangud tomorrow
March 25, 2021Mysore/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…
Nanjangud Rathotsava scaled down
March 23, 2021Nanjangud: Following public outrage and observation of a voluntary bandh seeking to hold the famed annual Srikanteshwara Gauthama Pancha Maharathotsava at the temple town of Nanjangud on Mar. 26, the district administration has allowed the conduct of Pancha Maharathotsava on a low-scale. Due to rising COVID-19 positive cases across the State, DC Rohini Sindhuri as…
COVID-19 scare: Nanjangud Rathotsava on Mar.26 cancelled
March 18, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With COVID-19 positive cases on the rise once again after a brief period of downslide, the District Administration, taking no chances, has cancelled the famed Srikanteshwara Gauthama Pancha Maharathotsava at the temple town of Nanjangud in the district, that was scheduled to take place on Mar.26. Deputy Commissioner Rohini Sindhuri, in an order issued…
Pandemic resurge casts shadow over Nanjangud Rathotsava
March 14, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Preparations are in full swing for upcoming Nanjangud Rathotsava, but the new circular issued by the State Government yesterday has cast a dark cloud over festive mood of the temple town. The district administration is all set to host and conduct the annual Srikanteshwara Swamy Pancha Maha Rathotsava, commonly called as Dodda Jathra, at…
Yuva Brigade volunteers clean Kapila bathing ghat in Nanjangud
December 26, 2020Nanjangud: Volunteers of Yuva Brigade cleaned the bathing ghat of Kapila River near Nanjangud Srikanteshwaraswamy Temple recently and collected waste materials tossed callously by devotees. Over 25 Yuva Brigade volunteers began the cleanliness drive at 6 am and collected large quantities of discarded waste, mostly clothes and other puja items from the river bed and…
Chamundi Hill Temple to be closed for devotees on Sept. 17
September 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Due to Mahalaya Amavasya on Sept. 17, the Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamudi Hill will remain closed for devotees on that date. Similarly, the famous Srikanteshwara Temple in Nanjangud town will also be shut for devotees on Sept. 17. M.M. Hills Temple closed for three days from Sept. 16 With devotees likely to throng M.M….
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