Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to inaugurate Mangaluru Dasara on October 12
The 10-day Mangaluru Dasara festivities are set to begin on October 11 at the Kudroli Gokarnanatha temple. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will inaugurate the event, which features cultural competitions, a marathon, and various traditional celebrations.
Why it matters
The festival is a significant cultural and social event in the region, drawing thousands of participants and requiring government financial support.
The 10-day long Mangaluru Dasara festivities will begin at Kudroli Gokarnanatha temple in the city on Sunday (October 11). Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will formally inaugurate the event on Monday (October 12).
Speaking to reporters here on Wednesday (October 7), the treasurer of the temple administrative committee R. Padmaraj, who is also president of Dakshina Kannada District Congress Committee, said Mr. Shivakumar will inaugurate the Dasara festivities on the temple premises at 6.30 p.m. He will then honour ace sprinter M.R. Poovamma, who won six medals in the Asian Games 2026, including a gold and silver in the women’s and mixed 4x400 events.
Mr. Padmaraj said the temple had sought ₹2 crore from the government for the 10-day long festival, which will end on October 21. The government has promised a grant of ₹1.5 crore, he said.
The Darbar Hall at Kudroli temple in Mangaluru. | Photo Credit: H.S. MANJUNATH
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