Grand Annual Worship Ceremony of Guligappa Swami and Vanadurgi Deities

Aiguru, Nov 12: The annual worship of Guligappa Swami and the deity Vanadurgi in Vijayanagara, Aiguru, was conducted with great devotion. The temple was adorned with floral decorations, and the presence of a musical band added a vibrant touch to the proceedings. Devotees from Kodagu district, as well as from the neighboring districts of Mysuru, Dakshina Kannada, Hassan, and Bengaluru, participated in the rituals. Following a morning procession, *Homa* (sacrificial fire ritual), *Abhisheka* (ceremonial anointing), and the *Mahapooja* (grand worship) were performed under the guidance of priests Surendra Bhat and Achutha. In conjunction with the *Mahapooja*, a *Rangoli* competition was organized for the villagers; women showcased their artistic talent and the beauty of their culture by creating attractive *Rangoli* designs in front of their homes.

The temple administration recognized R. Ravi, K.R. Ramesh, T.G. Muthappa, and K.P. Muthappa for their dedicated service as office-bearers on the managing committee over the past three years. Additionally, donors who contributed more than Rs. 10,000 were acknowledged; these included Ashok Kumar (Vice-President of the District Thiyyan Samaj), social worker Edikeri Prasanna, Saji Bharath, Poornima Nandakumar, and K.T. Medappa and Chiranjeevi Reddy were felicitated and honored. At the conclusion of the event, prizes were distributed, and a community meal was served.

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