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Bridge Collapses on Route to Male Mahadeshwara Betta: Devotees Urged to Use Alternative Path!
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News18•30-09-2026, 10:20
Bridge Collapses on Route to Male Mahadeshwara Betta: Devotees Urged to Use Alternative Path!
- •A bridge on the Koudalli route, a major connection to Male Mahadeshwara Betta, has collapsed due to heavy rains.
- •The collapse has severely disrupted the movement of lakhs of devotees heading to the pilgrimage center.
- •The district administration has completely banned vehicle movement on the Koudalli route due to the damage.
- •Devotees and tourists are advised to use the Ajjipura route as an alternative to reach Male Mahadeshwara Betta.
- •Local residents and students are facing severe problems, and officials are assessing the situation for temporary arrangements.
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The bridge collapsed due to extreme pressure and force from overflowing local streams and rivers caused by incessant heavy rains in Hanur taluk and the surrounding areas.
The district administration has banned vehicle movement on the damaged Koudalli route and requested devotees and tourists to use the Ajjipura route as an alternative.
The bridge collapse has caused severe problems for local residents as well as school and college students who travel on this daily route.
