157 couples enter into wedlock in Dharmasthala mass marriage

April 27, 2012

Mangalore, April 27: As many as 157 couple entered into wedlock at the 41st free mass marriage ceremony organized by Dharmadhikari Dr D Veerendra Heggade at Amruthavarshini Hall in Dharmasthala on Thursday.

The marriage ceremony commenced with Dr Heggade handing over saris, blouse pieces to brides and dhoti shawl to the grooms on Thursday morning.

The couples sought the blessing of Lord Manjunatha at 6pm and entered the wedding hall along with the guest.

Tripura Governor Dr D Y Patil, Minister for Power Shobha Karandlaje, Birla Cements President Vinod Hamirwasia, Scholor from Satnan Neeraj Jain and Dharmadhikari Dr Veerendra Heggade blessed the couples as they tied Knots at 6.40 pm muhurtam.

The 157 couple who entered the wedlock included people from different professionals like six journalists, 63 daily wage labourers, 16 agriculturists, seven businessmen and 21 drivers.

Expenditure

The cost of mangalasutra Rs 5,965, Sari and blouse Rs 450, Dhoti and Shawl Rs 450, Rs 300 for religious rituals, food for 20 members (from the family of each couple) Rs 1,050, decoration and music Rs 300 and un total Rs 8,515.

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Air India Express brings back Mangaluru–Muscat direct flights from March 2026

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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