Muslims, Christians to partake in Kudroli temple 'hore-kanike' procession on Sunday'

October 10, 2012

Mangalore, October 10: As part of centenary celebrations of Brahma Kalashothsava at Kudroli Shri Gokarnath Kshetra, a 'hore kanike' procession will take place on Sunday in which members of Hindu, Muslim and Christian community will participate, said president of development committee of the Kshetra H S Sairam.

Announcing this at a press conference here on Tuesday, he said that the grand procession would begin from Nehru Maidan at 3 pm under the leadership of B Janardhana Poojary, in which teams from Kerala, Mumbai, Gujarat and Karnataka would partake. Around 1000 vehicles are expected to be a part of this procession, he informed.

Mr Sairam also said that Brahma Kalash programme would also be held by over 200 priests on October 19 and 20 at Kudroli in the presence of head priests belonging to Shivagiri Math.

The procession this year will be a historic one. Commencing from Nehru Maidan, it will reach Kudroli temple via A B Shetty Circle, K S Rao Road, PVS Circle, M G Road, Ladyhill and Mannagudda. Around 1000 flag-bearers will take part in the procession, said member of the management committee Harikrishna Bantwal.

Vice-president of the committee Raghavendra Kulur, treasurer Padmaraj, trustees B K Taranath, Ravishankar Mijar, K Maheshchandra, vice president of the temple's development committee Urmila Ramesh Kumar and others were present at the press conference.

Hore Kanike is an arrangement where the devotees contribute rice, pulses, coconuts, vegetables, and other food grains needed for mass feeding at festivals.

Comments

Add new comment

Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.

Mangaluru’s ₹1,200 crore fix: Massive sewage overhaul to end city’s drainage woes

News Network

December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

• Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

• STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

• Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

Comments