DC orders closure of liquor shops during Dasara processions in Dakshina Kannada

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Sep 30, 2025: With Navaratri celebrations set to take place across the district, the administration has ordered the closure of all liquor outlets, including bars and wine shops, within the limits of the Police Commissionerate and Dakshina Kannada Police jurisdiction during the festival processions.

As part of the festivities, idols of Goddess Sharada will be brought in grand processions from places where they are crafted and installed with devotional programs such as bhajans, orchestras, musical performances, as well as cultural and religious events. On the scheduled day, the idols will be taken in majestic immersion processions featuring tableaux, chende (drums), and other displays before being immersed in wells, ponds, and rivers. Thousands of devotees are expected to participate.

The order was issued by Deputy Commissioner Darshan H.V., citing the possibility of miscreants consuming intoxicants and causing law-and-order issues during the large gatherings. As a precautionary measure to maintain peace and public safety, liquor sales will be prohibited in designated areas during the processions.