Gauri-Ganesha Idol Immersion Festival to Be Held Tomorrow

Shanivarsanthe, Oct 29: The 36th annual Gauri-Ganesha immersion festival, centered around the idols installed at the Sri Vijaya Vinayaka Temple in the town’s Tyagaraja Colony, will take place on the 31st.

In observance of the immersion festival, a 'Maha Ganapati Homa', 'Shanti Homa', and 'Durga Puja' will be conducted at the temple at 10:00 AM, officiated by priest Manjunatha Sharma.

At 12:00 PM, a 'Maha Puja' and 'Maha Mangalarati' will be performed for Sri Vijaya Vinayaka Swamy, followed by the distribution of *teertha* (consecrated water) and *prasada*. Subsequently, at 1:00 PM, *Annadana* (a communal meal) will be organized for the devotees.

In the evening at 7:00 PM, the Gauri-Ganesha idols will be placed in an elaborately illuminated *mantapa* (palanquin/chariot). The event will feature a 'Simha Vesha' (lion-costume performance) by the 'Yuvashakti Gombe Balaga' troupe from Bellare, a 'Keelu Kudure' (mechanical horse dance) performance by the renowned 'Srivamshika Art' from Guruvayanakere, and a 'Nashik Dhol' band performance by the 'Hindu Fire Brand' group from Sakaleshpur. Additionally, the 'Shantiniketana Yuvaka Sangha' from Madikeri will present a dramatic depiction of the story 'Sri Ganapati slaying Nupurasura' within the visually striking *mantapa*. The festivities will also include a fireworks display, accompanied by music from 'S.V.L. Pro D.J.' of Shanivarsanthe. The Gauri-Ganesha idols will be taken in a procession through the town's main streets, accompanied by sound systems, lighting, and studio-style displays. Subsequently, they will be immersed in the Kajur River, stated the President and the Executive Committee of the Adarsha Vijaya Vinayaka Seva Samiti in a press release.

Disclaimer: This article has been translated by xklsv.com using advanced AI-based translation tools. Please note that the use of AI for translation is still experimental and may not be 100% accurate. The original content is sourced from shakthidaily.info, and Shakthi Daily is not responsible or liable for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies that may appear in the translated version, including spelling, grammar, or contextual misunderstandings.

If you come across any mistakes or inconsistencies in this translation, we kindly request you to report them by sending an email to [email protected]

Your feedback will help us improve the quality.

The image in this article has been generated using artificial intelligence and is intended for illustrative purposes only. It may not reflect real-world accuracy.