Adi Kruthike Jatra Mahotsava concludes in Shivamogga
The two-day Adi Kruthike Jatra Mahotsava concluded in Shivamogga, featuring traditional rituals where devotees pierced their cheeks with spears. The festival caused local traffic disruptions and led to school closures in the area.
Why it matters
The event highlights the intersection of traditional cultural practices with modern urban management and public infrastructure logistics.
The two-day Adi Kruthike Jatra Mahotsava, an annual fair held on the premises of the Guddekal Balasubrahmanya Temple here, concluded on Friday. Hundreds of people from Shivamogga and neighbouring towns and villages participated in the festival.
As part of the two-day festival that concluded on Friday, devotees pierced their cheeks with long spears to fulfil their vows. | Photo Credit: S.K. Dinesh
Devotees participating in the Adi-Kruthike Jatra Mahotsava of Guddekal Basubrahmanya Swamy Temple in Shivamogga on Friday. | Photo Credit: PTI
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