**Gonikoppalu, Oct. 11:** The 48th annual Dasara Janotsava, organized by the Sri Kaveri Dasara Committee of Gonikoppalu, was formally inaugurated with the installation of the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari.
A team led by chief priest Shankara Narayana Vailaya performed the rituals at the Freedom Fighters' Hall in the town.
A.S. Ponnanna, MLA for the Virajpet Assembly constituency and Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, inaugurated the festival by offering a garland to Goddess Chamundeshwari. Several dignitaries, including senior entrepreneur M.G. Mohan and idol donors M.P. Keshav Kamath and Sumi Subbayya, were present. Members of the Sri Umamaheshwari Bhajana Mandali conducted a devotional singing (Bhajan) session.
**Let Us Make Dasara a Success: Ponnanna**
Speaking after inaugurating the festival, MLA A.S. Ponnanna expressed his hope that Goddess Chamundeshwari would bestow goodness upon everyone and that the 11-day celebration would proceed without any hindrances.
He urged all committee members and citizens to join hands in unity to ensure the success of the Dasara Janotsava. Opportunities must be provided to new artists, and high-quality cultural programs should be presented. The grant of ₹1 crore sanctioned by the government must be utilized effectively. It was stated that government ministers are expected to participate in the Navaratri program.
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