Grand procession amidst rains marks the end of Mangaluru Dasara

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October 11, 2016

Mangaluru, Oct 11: The famous Mangaluru Dasara celebrations concluded with a colourful procession in the city on Tuesday. Citizens of Kudla and thousands of devotees from various parts thronged the city to witness the grand finale of the common man's Dasara on the 'Vijayadashami' day.

Heavy rain that lashed minutes after the commencement of the procession took the sheen off of the 10-day festival. However, the organisations and the clubs presented their innovative plots that use digital technology to make the procession more vibrant.

Lakhs of devotees and tourists witnessed the Dasara procession that started from Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Temple at 4pm. Idols of Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kooshmanda, Sidhidhathri, Magagowri, Mahakali, Kathyayani, Skandamatha, Adhishakthi, Shailaputhri, Annapoorneshwari and Ganesha installed at the temple as part of the festival were taken in the procession.

Idols of Sri Sharade, Mahaganapathi and Brahmashri Narayana Guru were also taken in the procession along with Navadurge.

A festive mood gripped the city with streets illuminated and people from distant places thronging the city to witness the procession. Former Union minister B Janardhana Poojary, who is the chief of the temple, led the procession and festival rituals on the last day of Navaratri.

The idols were placed on the decorated trucks after poojas were offered at the temple. More than 100 trucks with tableaux that reminisce gods, epics, yakshagana, cultural dance and pili vesha (tiger dance) enthralled the young and elderly alike.

The procession passed through Mannagudda, Lady Hill Circle, Lalbagh, PVS Circle, Navabharath Circle, KS Rao Road, Hampankatta road, Ganapathi High School road, Car Street, Alake before coming back to the temple. As per the tradition, after pooja rituals, the idol of Sri Sharade is immersed at the Temple pond to mark the end of the festival.

People, who gathered on both sides of the city roads, welcomed the procession with utmost festive spirit. Many devotees offered aarati and fruits to the idol of Sri Sharade on the way.

In fact, the concept of celebrating Mangalore Dasara along with Navaratri festival was started at Kudroli Temple 26 years ago. The temple celebrated the 104th Navaratri festival this year under the guidance of Poojari.

In Mangaladevi

The Ratotsava as part of the Navaratri celebrations of famous Sri Mangaladevi temple too was celebrated with pomp and gaiety on Tuesday.

Dasara festival was celebrated with much fervour at Mangaladevi temple and on Vijaydashami,' which is the last day of Dasara, the idol of Goddess Mangaladevi was taken out for bali puje.'

The idol of Sri Mangaladevi was placed in a beautifully decorated Ratha (chariot) and was taken in a procession near the temple.

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Mangaluru Airport turns political stage: Congress workers chant for DKS as Venugopal arrives

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December 3,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 3: A group of Congress workers gathered at the Mangaluru International Airport on Wednesday to welcome AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, but the reception quickly turned into a display of support for Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.

Venugopal arrived in the city to participate in the centenary commemoration of the historic dialogue between Mahatma Gandhi and Narayana Guru. The event, organised by the Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala, in association with the Mangalore University Sri Narayana Guru Study Chair, is being held on the university’s Konaje campus.

KPCC general secretary Mithun Rai and several party workers had assembled at the airport to receive Venugopal. However, the moment he stepped out, workers began raising slogans backing Shivakumar.

The university programme will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

This show of support comes just a day after Siddaramaiah remarked that Shivakumar would lead the government “when the high command decides.” The chief minister made the comment after a breakfast meeting at Shivakumar’s residence—another public display of camaraderie between the two leaders amid ongoing attempts by the party high command to downplay their leadership rivalry.

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Puttur's Healthcare Dream Cleared: State Finance Gives Nod for 300-Bed Hospital

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December 2,2025

Puttur: The long-cherished dream of a government medical college in Puttur has moved a decisive step closer to reality, with the Karnataka State Finance Department granting its official approval for the construction of a new 300-bed hospital.

Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai announced the crucial development to reporters on Monday, confirming that the official communication from the finance department was issued on November 27. This 300-bed facility is intended to be the cornerstone for the establishment of the government medical college, a project announced in the state budget.

Fast-Track Implementation

The MLA outlined an aggressive timeline for the project:

• A Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the hospital is expected to be ready within 45 days.

• The tender process for the construction will be completed within two months.

Following the completion of the tender process, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the project.

"Setting up a medical college in Puttur is a historical decision by the Congress government in Karnataka," Rai stated. The project has an estimated budget allocation of Rs 1,000 crore for the medical college.

Focus on Medical Education Department

The MLA highlighted a key strategic move: requesting the government to implement the hospital construction through the Medical Education Department instead of the Health and Family Welfare Department. This is intended to streamline the entire process of establishing the full medical college, ensuring the facilities—including labs, operation theatres, and other necessary infrastructure—adhere to the strict guidelines set by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The proposed site for the project is in Bannur.

Rai also took the opportunity to address political criticism, stating that the government has fulfilled its promise despite "apprehensions" and "mocking and criticising" from opposition parties who had failed to take similar initiatives when they were in power. "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has kept his word," he added.

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