Dr. Hampana inaugurates Dasara Fest atop Chamundi Hill
Mysuru: Veteran littérateur Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah (Dr. Hampana) paid obeisance to Goddess Chamundeshwari and supplied floral tributes to the idol at Chamundi Hill this morning, marking the graduation of 415th version of 10-day Nada Habba Dasara. The elegantly adorned idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari was positioned on a silver chariot.
Because the rituals unfolded, Temple Chief Priest Dr. Shashishekar Dixit, chanted sacred mantras. The festivities, which kicked off at present, will culminate with Jumboo Savari on Oct. 12.
The inauguration occurred in the course of the auspicious Vrishchika Lagna, between 9.15 am and 9.45 am, within the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D.Okay. Shivakumar, Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa and a number of Cupboard Ministers, together with elected representatives and high Mysuru District officers. The occasion was chaired by Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda.
In his inaugural tackle, Dr. Hampana highlighted how Mysuru has adorned itself for the Navaratri pageant, revealing its magnificence. “Mysuru and Dasara are inseparable. After the arrival of democracy, Jumboo Savari gained wider recognition. Whereas the pageant’s type modified, its essence remained. It’s not only a Palace occasion however a celebration by the individuals’s Authorities, with the identical grandeur,” he stated.
He emphasised the pageant’s significance, the place the Authorities and other people unite to protect native tradition. “This pageant gives future generations a glimpse of Karnataka’s wealthy historical past, traditions, and id,” he added.
Dr. Hampana additional remarked that parts like conventional music, dances, costumes and the grand Jumboo Savari aren’t taught in colleges. They immerse the youthful era in Karnataka’s various cultural heritage.
In his tackle, Dy.CM D.Okay. Shivakumar emphasised power of ladies, stating, “Ladies defend households and it’s the feminine deities who safeguard Karnataka. Their energy is the State’s power.”
Recalling this yr’s prayers for rain, he famous that each he and the CM supplied Bagina to the State’s 4 main dams after plentiful rainfall. He highlighted the enjoyment of farmers, including, “With the blessings of Goddess Chamundeshwari, the persons are completely satisfied.”
Pleased with the Dasara inaugural ceremony, Shivakumar stated, “Final yr, famend musician Hamsalekha inaugurated Dasara, and this yr it was inaugurated by eminent littérateur Dr. Hampana.” He spoke of Navaratri’s significance, saying, “I imagine the ability of Navadurga will bless the Authorities.”
He paid tribute to the State’s deities — from Chamundeshwari in Mysuru to Mookambika and Durga within the coastal area, Annamma in Bengaluru, and Banashankari in North Karnataka — earlier than concluding with reflections on humanity, power and Karnataka’s cultural celebration.
Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa additionally spoke. Legislation and Tourism Minister H.Okay. Patil, Kannada and Tradition Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi, Animal Husbandry Minister Okay. Venkatesh, Meals and Civil Provides Minister Okay.H. Muniyappa, MLA and Jungle Lodges Chairman Anil Chikkamadu, Karnataka Exhibition Authority Chairman Ayub Khan, MLA and Chamundeshwari Electrical energy Provide Company Chairman Rameshbabu Bandisiddegowda, Assure Schemes Implementation Authority Vice-Chairperson Dr. Pushpa Amarnath have been current.
Additionally current on the dais have been MLAs Tanveer Sait, D. Ravishankar, Okay. Harishgowda, G.D. Harishgowda, A.R. Krishnamurthy, Darshan Dhruvanarayana, T.S. Srivatsa, MLCs C.N. Manjegowda, Dr. D. Thimmaiah, MUDA Chairman Okay. Marigowda, CADA Chairman Mariswamy, Chamundi Hill GP President Nagamma and Vice-President Ravikumar.
The crew of officers who have been managing the occasion was led by Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, who welcomed the dignitaries, Extra DC P. Shivaraju, DIGP (Southern Vary) Dr. M.B. Boralingaiah, Metropolis Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, ZP CEO Okay.M. Gayathri, SP N. Vishnuvardhana and Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Growth Authority Member-Secretary D. Roopa.
Bhanumathi & Manjunath performed the programme. To mark the Dasara inauguration, Roopa learn out Preamble of the Indian Structure and all visitors and the viewers stood in respect.