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Panjurli-Rakteshwari Grace Ganesha Farewell in Puttur: A Unique Dakshina Kannada Tradition!
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News18•21-09-2026, 13:55
Panjurli-Rakteshwari Grace Ganesha Farewell in Puttur: A Unique Dakshina Kannada Tradition!
- •The 68th annual public Sri Mahaganeshotsava at Puttur Kille Maidan concluded after seven vibrant days.
- •The farewell procession for Ganesha featured the Kolam of local deities Rakteshwari and Karekkadu Panjurli Daiva.
- •The grand procession captivated devotees with Chende, Taase, Sarvavadya, and folk art performances.
- •Highlights included a drill performance by Munishwara Vyayama Shale and a display of Tulu Nadu folk dolls by Shilpa Gombe Balaga.
- •The seven-day Mahaganeshotsava culminated with the immersion of the Ganesha idol in Manjalpadu Lake.
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The 68th annual public Sri Mahaganeshotsava and its grand procession took place at the historically famous Puttur Kille Maidan in Dakshina Kannada.
As part of the festival's concluding ceremony, the Kolam of the local deity Rakteshwari and Karekkadu Panjurli Daiva was performed, combining Tulu Nadu's Daivaradhane with Ganeshotsava.
The seven-day Mahaganeshotsava concluded with the immersion of the Sri Ganesha idol in Manjalpadu Lake after a procession passing through Court Road, Darbe, Parladka, and other areas.
