Photos & Report: Rons Bantwal
Dharmasthala, Oct 23, 2014: Shree Kshetra Dharmasthala is all set for the 47th Pattabhisheka Vardhanthyutsava (anniversary) of its Dharmadhikari Dr. D Veerendra Heggade on October 24, Friday. The mood is festive and the anniversary this time coincides with the Deepavali celebrations.
Special poojas are arranged at the Temple and local Basadis on this day. The entire village of Dharmasthala including the Beedu, Temple and other places are tastefully decorated.
A function in this connection to be held at the Mahotsava Sabhabhavan of Dharmasthala at 4 pm on October 24 will be blessed by Shree Bhuvanagiri Bhattaraka Swamiji of Kanakagiri Kshetra.
Meritorious students will be felicitated and senior citizens will be honoured during the function.
Various competitions and programmes have already been conducted in Dharmasthala in connection with the celebrations.