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Mangaluru Dasara: 160 children shine as Muddu Sharade and Navadurga!
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News18•18-10-2026, 10:36
Mangaluru Dasara: 160 children shine as Muddu Sharade and Navadurga!
- •The Muddu Sharade and Navadurga competition was held at the Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Temple as part of the Mangaluru Dasara festival.
- •Around 160 little children participated in the event dressed in unique costumes representing Goddess Sharada and the nine forms of Durga.
- •The children charmed the audience with traditional attire, intricate jasmine floral decorations, and holding instruments like the veena.
- •Attractive cash prizes were awarded to the winners and top performers to encourage the children and their families.
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The Muddu Sharade and Navadurga competition took place at the Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Temple as a prominent highlight of the Mangaluru Dasara festival, featuring around 160 children dressed in the divine forms of the Goddess.
Winners receive attractive cash prizes, including 15,000 rupees for first place and 10,000 rupees each for second and third places, along with 5,000 rupees awarded for the best performance in each category.
Jasmine plays a major role, specifically through the 'Sharada jalli' hairstyle crafted from varieties like Udupi and Mangaluru jasmine, which families carefully prepare alongside traditional attire, jewelry, and crowns.
