Thousands of devotees arrived at Bhagamandala and Talacauvery for the annual Cauvery Theerthodbhava from Thursday afternoon.

The countdown for the annual festivity started from the evening. Rain, which lashed the district from the afternoon, caused inconvenience to the people.

The idol of River Cauvery at Talacauvery was specially decorated with golden jewels at Talacauvery. The festivities began with the special prayers on Thursday morning. Prayers were also offered at Bhagandeshwara Temple under the guidance of the temple priest Anantakrishna. This year, the number of visitors from Tamil Nadu and Kerala is less.

A ‘Sankalpa Mantapa’ built at a cost of Rs 2.50 lakh as an offering by Jnanaganga Foundation Trust’, Kushalnagar, was inaugurated by MLA K G Bopaiah to mark the occasion. The traditional ritual of planting ‘Bettu’ sapling was observed in rural areas on Thursday. ‘Kani Puja’ will be held across Kodagu district as a part of Cauvery fair.

Married women offer prayers by lighting the traditional ‘Nellakki’ lamps at their houses.

Balamuri fair from today will be celebrated at Agasthyeshwara Temple on Friday.

Special prayers will be offered in the temple. The devotees will be served Prasadameals.

Temple priest Chandrashekhar Aital said that Rudrabhisheka and Mahapuja will be offered to the presiding deity.

People, who cannot make it to Talacauvery for Theethodbhava will visit Balamuri, take a holy dip in River Cauvery and offer prayers at the temple. Balamuri Kshetra, 18 km away from Madikeri, houses Kanva Munishwara and Agasthyeshwara Temples.

Sage Agasthya is believed to have consecrated the ‘Shivalingam’ at Balamuri Kshetra on the banks of River Cauvery.

The devotees at Balamuri Kshetra complained about the lack of basic amenities at the temple. At least 3,000 devotees turn up for the Balamuri fair. The condition of the roads connecting the temple is also pathetic, they said.

On Thursday, the villagers of Balamuri cleaned the premises of the Kshetra.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Karnataka Districts / by DHNS, Madikeri / October 17th, 2019

‘Kail Muhurtha’ get-together will be celebrated at Kodagu Gowda Samaja, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage in the city, at 9 am tomorrow (Oct.13).

Samaja President Thotambail Manohar will preside.

Mayor Pushpalatha Jagannath, MP Pratap Simha, MLA L. Nagendra, former MLA Vasu and others will be present.

For details call Mob: 94804-43039.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / October 12th, 2019

It was a women’s world during ‘Mahila Dasara’, held as a part of Madikeri Dasara Janotsava 2019, in Madikeri on Sunday.

Women of all ages clad in traditional attire, took part in various cultural programmes, adding colour to Dasara celebrations.

Competitions such as breaking the pot blindfolded, fancy dress competitions, lagori, ‘chennemane’, tug-of-war and others were held on the occasion. Folk song competition and mono-acting amused the crowds.

The programme was inaugurated by applying Mehendi to the hands of MLC Veena Achaiah. Her birthday was also celebrated on the stage. The MLC said that women should always be held in high esteem in society.

Hundreds of women danced to the tunes of ‘Valagattat’ band on the occasion.

Stalls by various women’s self-help groups at the ground was another highlight of the programme.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr Sneha, Zilla Panchayat Vice President Lokeshwari Gopal and Women and Child Welfare Department official Arundhathi were present on the occasion.

Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer K Lakshmi Priya and Superintendent of Police Dr Suman D Pennekar not only got themselves dressed up in the traditional Kodava saree but also took part in the various competitions that were organised.

The selfie clicked by the three top officials of the district has gone viral on social media, drawing a lot of appreciation.

The deputy commissioner, Zilla Panchayat chief executive officer and the superintendent of police said that the Women’s Dasara is the best platform to unleash the talents of women and they are happy to take part in Women’s Dasara.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / DH New Service, Madikeri / October 06th, 2019

The agony of flood-affected people in Kodagu echoed during the multi-lingual poets’ meet held as a part of Madikeri Dasara Janotsava, at ‘Kala Sambhrama Vedike’ on Friday.

More than 60 poets recited their poems in Kodava, Arebhashe, Tulu, Telugu, Marathi, Beary, Hindi, Havyaka and English languages. Every poem communicated a meaningful message to the people.

The heritage of Kodagu was also part of many poems. Madikeri Dasara was also reflected in some of the works.

Ranjitha Cariappa, M A Rubina, K Girija, Manju Gopinathan and Allaranda Vittal, H G Savitri were among the poets. Inaugurating the poets’ meet, Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy said that the poem is an effective way to communicate the emotions.

Senior Civil Judge Noorunnisa recited a poem on the occasion.

Writer Shobha Subbaiah presided over the meet.

District Superintendent of Police Dr Suman D Pennekar, Poets’ meet committee President Chi Na Somesh and Madikeri Dasara Committee Working President Robin Devaiah were present.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DH News Service, Madikeri / October 04th, 2019

It was a programme organised for children where children were the centre of attraction. Makkala Santhe, various competitions, science model exhibition were held at Gandhi Maidan in Madikeri as a part of Makkala Dasara organised jointly by Dasara Samithi and Rotary Misty Hills.

Far away from the mundane busy schedule, the children were seen enjoying the Dasara.

Manu, a parent said, “Daily, we pressurise children to study, which has an impact on their mind. Children have come here with enthusiasm to be part of Makkala Dasara. Makkala Santhe has taught children a lesson for life.”

Student Firoz said, “I have been preparing to sell panipuri for the last one week. The business at the stall has taught me a lesson for life that our parents work hard to give us everything.”

As many as 72 children took part in the fancy dress competition. The fancy dress competitions were also successful in sending a message to the society, especially on the limited use of water, service of farmers and ban on mobilephone while driving.

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy said, “Madikeri Dasara should become Janotsava.”

Over 800 students took part in Makkala Santhe, clay modelling, science exhibition, Mantapas displaying scenes from epics and fancy dress competitions.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DH News Service, Madikeri / October 02nd, 2019

The fifth edition of Mahila Dasara will be organised at Gandhi Maidan on October 6.

During the occasion, several competitions will be organised for women.

Events

Competitions including applying mehendi, a variety of roti preparation, breaking the pot under blindfold, an exhibition of products prepared by women’s association as well as self-help groups (SHGs), bomb in the city, fancy dress with traditional attire, Valagathat, lagori, channamane, tug-of- war and others will be organised.

For registration, those who interested may contact Savitha Rakesh on 70263 60963, Veenakshi on 87623 03208, Kavitha Ram on 94810 36744.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DH News Service, Madikeri / September 30th, 2019