Anniversary of Sri Krishna Temple in Kutta Garudagiri

Gonikoppal, Mar. 16: Amidst the beautiful surroundings of Kutta, the border part of Kodagu, the temple of Sri Krishna has been built at the highest point in Garudagiri and its 2nd anniversary program will be held on Mar. 22 from 6 am to 7.30 pm.

The Sri Krishna temple, which has a history of more than 40 years, was built 1 year ago at a cost of 3.60 crores with the cooperation of donors and public representatives. The temple is located in an area of ​​about 1 acre. The temple is seeing development step by step with the help of donors and devotees.

The Sri Krishna temple, which was a dream of 40 years, was established 2 years ago and is progressing with the efforts of the management board of the Sri Krishna Temple Trust. Special pujas have been arranged daily for devotees to have darshan of Sri Krishna. The highest point, ‘Garudagiri’, is the abode of Lord Krishna. This temple, which is included in the villages of Kutta, Badaga, Taila, and Manchalli, attracts devotees from surrounding villages and even from outside the district to have darshan of Lord Krishna. The temple of Lord Krishna is built in the heart of Kutta town, which is on the Karnataka-Kerala border, and this temple is a religious center.

The current temple committee is headed by Teethira Narain Balakrishna, with Machhamada B. Subbaiah as vice-president, Chodumada Shareen Subbaiah as secretary, Teethira A. Karyappa as treasurer, Girish Annaiah as legal advisor, and Ajjikuttir S. Bopanna, Machhamada Kashi Karyappa, Teethira K. Kushalappa, Teethira Theertha Manjunath, Mukkatira S. Ayyappa, Kattera Ramesh Devaiah, Dhyan Darshan, Prashanth, Chandra Kuttan, Johnson, and D.T. Ravi as directors, who are working hard for the development of the temple.

The entire Kutta town can be viewed from the top of the temple. The hills attract the attention of the visitors. The temple of Lord Krishna can be accessed by stairs and vehicles.

Coffee growers, farmers and other workers live mostly in the vicinity of Kutta town, which is a border area. Another special feature of the Sri Krishna Temple is that it is located in the heart of Kutta town.

K.R. Mohan has been working as the priest of the temple for the last two years. A new hall has been constructed in the temple premises. Various religious programs are being held in it. A new gate is being constructed at the main entrance of the temple and vehicles can enter the temple from this route.

Puja Activities

As part of the 2nd year anniversary, Ta. On the 22nd, there will be a prayer for the deity at 6.30 am, morning Usha Puja and Abhishek for the deity at 7.15 am, Vishnu Sahasranama Homa at 10 am, Sarvalankara Maha Puja for Sri Gopalakrishna Deity at 12.30 pm and Dwadash Narikela Gana Yaga in the presence of Ganapati, Panchamrutha Abhishek, Kalashabhishek, Maha Puja in the presence of Nagadev, Ankalkar Puja in the Karangali Nade, Anna Santharpana at 1 pm, Ranga Puja from 5.30 pm, and Art of Living Raveri A satsang program from 7.30 pm.

• H.K. Jagadish

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