Mangaluru Dasara unites communities with prayers to Nava Durgas, D.K. Shivakumar
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar emphasized the communal unity fostered by the Mangaluru Dasara festival. He also addressed political issues, including a Supreme Court petition regarding SIR data and ongoing state festival preparations.
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The statement highlights the role of cultural festivals in regional politics and the Chief Minister's active engagement with both state traditions and legal challenges.
Mangaluru Dasara unites communities with prayers to Nava Durgas, D.K. Shivakumar left Priests offering a shawl and prasadam to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at the Sri Mahalakshmi Temple at Uchhila in Udupi district on Thursday. UMESH S. SHETTIGAR UMESH S. SHETTIGAR https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/cities/Mangalore/pe6svt/article71589143.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG-20261015-WA0083.jpg Kambala and tableau from coastal Karnataka to get featured in Mysuru Dasara, the State festival MANGALURU Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said that Mangaluru Dasara unites communities with prayers to Nava Durgas. Mr. Shivakumar took part in the Mangaluru Dasara last year, but it was during the middle of the festivities. “This time, I have come a little early,” the Chief Minister said while interacting with reporters on his arrival at the Mangaluru International Airport, to attend the Uchhila Mahalakshmi Temple and Mangaluru Dasara (Kudroli Gokarnanatha Temple) festivities. Mr.
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