Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to Inaugurate Mangaluru Dasara Festival on October 12
The 10-day Mangaluru Dasara festival will be held at Kudroli Gokarnanatha Temple from October 11 to 21, featuring religious rituals, cultural programs, and social events. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will inaugurate the celebrations on October 12 at 6:30 p.m. Highlights include the installation of Goddess Sharada and Navadurgas idols, daily Chandika homa, a Dasara procession, cultural performances, and honors for achievers like athlete M.R. Poovamma. Various competitions and community events are also planned throughout the festival.
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deccanherald broke this story on 7 Oct, 09:42 am. Other outlets followed.
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