On the very first day, hundreds of devotees gathered for the darshan of God.
On the very first day, hundreds of devotees gathered for the darshan of God.
The doors of the historic Hasanamba Temple were opened on Thursday on the occasion of Hasanamba Jatra Festival. The temple remains open for devotees only during this annual festival, which has started attracting people from different parts of the state in recent years.
In the presence of Excise Minister K Gopalaiah, Hassan MLA Pritam Gowda and senior officials of Hassan district, the doors were opened at around 12.30 pm as per the religious rituals associated with the temple. On the very first day, hundreds of devotees gathered for the darshan of the Lord.
Many could not enter the temple, as the priest closed the doors citing cleanliness and other customs. However, due to pressure from the devotees, the doors were opened to allow the devotees to have darshan.
The temple will be opened for devotees from 6 am on Friday. The festival ends on 27 October. However, devotees can visit the temple till October 26, except on October 25, when the temple will remain closed due to the solar eclipse.
Mr Gopalaiah, who is also the minister in-charge of Hassan district, said that the district administration had made proper arrangements for the festivities. “This time we are expecting over six lakh devotees. The number of visitors has been low in the last two years due to COVID-19. We have made special arrangements for Divyang devotees.
Deputy Commissioner MS Archana, Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar and others were present.
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