Raghaveshwara seer's followers assault dalit leader

Sagar, Dec 30: The followers of Ramachandrapura Mutt pontiff Raghaveshwara Bharathi allegedly assaulted Parameshwar Dugur, convener of the Shivamogga district unit of the Karnataka Dalita Sangharsha Samiti, on Monday for displaying a back flag during a convention of the seer's followers here.

Dugur, who was seated among the audience, distributed pamphlets reading œit's not fair to defend the seer as he has committed a mistake, to the people who had gathered and displayed a black flag in protest against the stand taken by the followers.

Irked by this, a section of the followers assaulted him. The police brought the situation under control. Dugur is undergoing treatment at a hospital. He has lodged a complaint with the police against several people, alleging assault and caste abuse.

However, the mutt's Ramakatha programme co-ordinator Gajanana Sharma said the seer had not committed any mistake, referring to the rape case lodged against him.

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Heading to Karavali Utsava? Check traffic changes and parking rules in Mangaluru

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•   Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•   Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•   Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•   Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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