Thousands throng Shiv Temples to mark Naga Panchami

August 4, 2011

Mangalore, August 4: Thousands of devotees thronged Shiv Temples across Dakshina Kannada early on Thursday morning to offer special rituals as part of Naga Panchami.

The devotees worshipped Rudra Avtaar Shiva and gave alms and clothes to snake charmers.

In Shree Ananthapadmanabha Temple of Kudupu, devotees worshipped the serpent god from 4:30 am and offered different rituals according to their financial and social status.

"Snakes are worshipped on Naga Panchami. Even before the Vedic times, the tradition of snake worshipping has been in practice," said a priest of the temple.

People offer milk to snakes on this day.

Panchami of the Shukla Paksha (fifth day after the new moon) of Shravana month in Hindu calendar is known as the Naga Panchami day. This is the first festival to be observed as per the Hindu calendar.

According to Hindu beliefs, the outcry of the sister who prays with intense yearning on the day of Naga Panchmi for the progress of her brother reaches the feet of god. Maximum chanting will be done to acquire peace on this day. Devotees stay calm and try to overcome their personality defects.

Hindu mythology is full of stories and fables about snakes. Lord Vishnu also reclines on Sheshnag while sleeping in the sea. People living in the coastal region of Karnataka believe that serpents are the visible incarnations of the angels. The coastal belt and the Western Ghats have been a traditional habitat of serpents since times unknown.

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Roadblock to Relief: Speaker Khader’s Push to Expand Key NH-66 Stretch from Nanthoor to Talapady

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November 26,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 26: Assembly Speaker and local MLA U.T. Khader has initiated a high-level push to resolve one of Mangaluru’s longest-standing traffic headaches: the narrow, high-density stretch of National Highway-66 between Nanthoor and Talapady.

He announced on Tuesday that a formal proposal has been submitted to the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) seeking approval to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the widening of this crucial corridor.

The plan specifically aims to expand the existing 45-meter road width to a full 60 meters, coupled with the construction of dedicated service roads. Khader highlighted that land for a 60-meter highway was originally acquired during the initial four-laning project, but only 45 meters were developed, leading to a perpetual bottleneck.

"With vehicle density rising sharply, the expansion has become unavoidable," Khader stated, stressing that the upgrade is essential for ensuring smoother traffic flow and improving safety at the city's main entry and exit points.

The stretch between Nanthoor and Talapady is a vital link on the busy Kochi-Panvel coastal highway and connects to major city junctions. The move to utilize the previously acquired land for the full 60-meter width is seen as a necessary measure to catch up with the region's rapid vehicular growth and prevent further traffic gridlocks.

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