Hasanamba Festival Ends with Over 30 Lakh Devotees Visiting in 12 Days
The annual Hasanamba festival at the historic Hasanamba temple concluded on November 11, 2026, after 12 days of darshan, attracting over 30 lakh devotees from across Karnataka and beyond. The temple doors were closed following special prayers attended by local officials, including Excise Minister K.M. Shivalinge Gowda. This year’s visitor count exceeded last year’s 25.36 lakh, with ticket sales and other revenues reaching over ₹25.60 crore, excluding offerings from hundis, which are yet to be counted.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 11 Nov, 10:37 am. Other outlets followed.
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