HASSAN: The doors of the sanctum sanctorum of Goddess Hasanamba temple, who gives darshan once a year, was closed on Wednesday afternoon after performing rituals. With this, the 11-day Hasanamba Jatra Mahotsav has come to an end. Next year, Hasanamba Devi Jatra Mahotsav will be held from October 21 to October 31.
Due to Rahukala from 12 noon to 1.30 pm today, this time the sanctum door was closed late. Before closing the door, District In-charge Minister K M Shivalingegowda, MP Shreyas Patel, MLA H P Swaroop Prakash, wife Shweta, Deputy Commissioner K S Latha Kumari, SP Shubhanvita, administrator Jagadish Gangannanavar, Tahsildar Geetha, AC Hullamani Timmanna went to the sanctum and had darshan of Goddess Hasanamba.
After darshan, the priests removed the decoration done to Hasanamba. Then, they removed the jewellery worn by the Goddess, and performed Alankara Visarjana Puja of the Goddess. After bringing out the jewellery worn by the goddess, the priests’ team put oil in the lamp, then locked the temple sanctum door and chief priest Nagaraj sealed it.
The door was closed in the presence of District In-charge Minister K M Shivalingegowda, MP Shreyas Patel, MLA H P Swaroop Prakash, DC K S Lathakumari, SP Shubhanvita, and administrator Jagadish Gangannanavar.
Sri Hasanamba Devi and Sri Siddheshwara Swamy Jatra Mahotsav was successfully held from October 29 to November 11. For 12 days, Goddess Hasanamba gave darshan to the public, and this time’s Jatra Mahotsav has created history. From October 30 to November 11, more than 30 lakh devotees had darshan of the goddess. Revenue of Rs 25.36 crore has been collected from sale of Rs 1000, Rs 300 special darshan tickets and laddu sale.
Also, Shantigrama Police Station Circle Inspector Chandrashekar had vowed that if the jatra is held successfully without any confusion, pushing-pulling, he would make SP Shubhanvita break a coconut as offering. Accordingly, in front of the temple, along with SP Shubhanvita, Deputy SP, CPIs and PSIs together broke coconut and fulfilled the vow. At the same time, SP Shubhanvita thanked everyone who worked for the success of Hasanamba temple.
