Mangaluru: Sea of devotees witnesses grand Kudroli Dasara shobhayatra

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Oct 22, 2026: The grand Dasara Shobhayatra was held at the Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple on Wednesday evening, drawing a sea of devotees and tourists to the city.

Lakhs of devotees and visitors from across Karnataka and other states gathered in Mangaluru to witness the spectacular procession, which passed through the city’s major streets.

The procession featured beautifully decorated idols of Lord Ganesha, the nine forms of Goddess Durga and Goddess Sharada, placed on elaborately adorned chariots. Colourful tableaux representing various local organisations, along with cultural troupes, added to the festive atmosphere and attracted large crowds along the route.

The Shobhayatra commenced with a ceremonial Mangalarathi to the Navadurga deities, followed by a grand procession through the streets of Mangaluru. Covering major parts of the city, the procession continued throughout the night and was scheduled to return to the temple via the Chitra Talkies route on Thursday morning for the final immersion rituals.

Thousands of devotees lined the streets to witness the annual spectacle, which showcases the region’s rich cultural heritage and religious traditions.

Kudroli Dasara is one of the most prominent religious and cultural festivals in coastal Karnataka, attracting devotees from across the region every year.