Puttari Namme Muhurtha to Be Determined at Padi

Napoklu, Nov 2: The Paradanda family—the *Devathakkas* (traditional temple custodians) of the historic and renowned Padi Sri Igguthappa Temple—have announced that the event to determine the date and auspicious timing (*muhurtha*) for 'Puttari Namme' (the major festival of Kodagu), along with the observance of 'Deshakattu', will take place on the 9th of this month.

In accordance with ancient tradition, a special meeting will be held on the 9th at 10:30 AM within the temple’s traditional *Pattepare* (assembly hall). In the presence of the *Devathakkas*, *Takka-mukhyasthas* (community leaders), *Nadu-takkas* (regional leaders), and devotees, the temple astrologer—the Ammangeri Kaniyar—will determine the date for the Puttari festival and the auspicious moment for the ceremonial harvesting of the first paddy sheaves (*kadiru tegeyuvudu*).

**Implementation of 'Deshakattu' at Malma**

On the same day, following the afternoon *nitya pooja* (daily worship), the traditional 'Deshakattu' (a period of customary regulations and observances) will commence at Malma, the *Adisthana* (original sacred site). This *Deshakattu*, which begins on the *Amavasya* (new moon day) under the *Vishakha* *nakshatra* (star), will remain in effect until the conclusion of the 'Birchyar Kalladcha Namme' on the evening of the 24th.

On the 24th, at Malma Hill, community leaders (*Takka-mukhyasthas*) from the villages of Padi, Nelaji, and Perooru will arrive to perform traditional rituals. Devotees will also gather at the *Adisthana* of Malma, accompanied by the *Ettu-porata* (a ceremonial procession involving the carrying of a bullock/effigy).

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