Mangaluru Dasara begins - hore kanike sets record

Mangaluru Dasara begins - hore kanike sets record

Mangalore Today News Network

Pics by Prashanth Nayak

Mangalore, Oct 14, 2012:  The hore kanike procession, which marked the beginning of the 22nd Mangaluru Dasara, which coincides with the 100th anniversary celebrations of Kudroli Gokarnatheshwara Temple, comprised hundreds of vehicles from different parts of the state and neighboring states such as Gujarath, Kerala, and Mumbai. 

The vehicles gathered at Nehru Maidan at 3:00 p.m., after which they proceeded in a grand procession under the leadership of B. Janardhan Poojary, patron of the temple and Congress leader. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The hore kanike procession passed through A B Shetty Circle, K S Rao Road, PVS Circle, M G Road, Lady Hill and Mannagudda and ended at Kudroli. The presence of as many as 1000 flag bearers made the procession attractive. 

Sairam H. S., president of the Kshethra Development Committee, commented that this is the first time in the history of India that so many vehicles are taking part in the hore kanike procession.
Devotees contribute rice, coconuts, vegetables, pulses, and other essential items required to prepare meals at temple festivals through the practice of hore kanike. 

Mangaluru Dasara will be held from Oct 16 to Oct 25. Harikrishna Bantwal, member of the Kshethra Development Committee, said that the Dasara will be celebrated in a special manner this year because it coincides with the temples centenary celebrations. On Oct 16, nine Durga idols and one Sharada idol will be installed. 

The Brahmakalshotsava will be held on Oct 19 and Oct 20. Besides, a number of cultural programs will form part of the 10-day festival.