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Hadinalku Koota Devarugala Jathra Mahotsava begins

Mandya : The historic Hadinalku Koota Devarugala Jathra Mahotsava began at Doddabala village of Nagamangala Taluk on Monday after a gap of 39 years. The three-day temple festival is being held at Shri Huchappaswamy Temple . Chief minister Siddaramaiah will be visiting the temple at 11am on Tuesday, where he will participate in rituals and join devotees in the celebrations. The festival, traditionally held once every 12 years, came to a standstill due to logistical challenges and the lack of adequate facilities for visiting devotees. With renewed efforts from local leaders, villagers, and the temple committee, preparations began afresh to bring back the revered festival. The fair was reinstated only after the reconstruction of the temple, a structure that holds a legacy of over 600 years. This revival has brought together communities from across the region, as the temple of Shri Huchappaswamy has long been regarded as a spiritual centre for divine protection, particularly during times of illness and epidemics. The festival is marked by a unique tradition where devotees offer silver items such as bangles, chains, and anklets to the deity, fulfilling vows and seeking blessings—especially during major occasions like Shivaratri and Deepavali. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo On Monday, the festival opened with deities from 14 village groups arriving in grand processions. The atmosphere was electrified with traditional art. Tuesday will see sacred rituals including abhisheka, mahamangalarati, mudiseve, annasantarpane (community feast), and Ganga snana (ritual bath). Several ministers and dignitaries are expected to attend. Wednesday will feature rituals such as Banni Mantapa Pooje, Hannutuppa Seve (offering of fruits and ghee), Shiva Pooje, Panaka Seve (offering of sweet drink) and Edurarati (evening prayer), followed by a grand procession.