Mangalore, September 8: Grand procession marked the end of Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav in the city on Wednesday night.
The Ganesh idol was taken out in a procession from Nehru Maidan and immersed in the pond near Mahamaya Temple in the early hours of Thursday.
A large number of people witnessed the Shobha Yatra. “This is a grand procession next only to the Dashara procession of Gokarnanatha Temple at Kudroli,” said Ramesh of Pandeshwar who participated in the celebrations with his family members.
Entry of vehicles to State Bank circle was banned to enable people to participate in the procession.
The procession began around 8pm. There were several tableaux depicting mythological episodes, Koolu, and a dance sequence from Aptha Mithra.
The procession passed through Hampankatta circle and K.S. Rao Road. Poojas were offered for the Ganesh idol at various places during the procession, which culminated at Mahamaya Temple on Car Street.
With rains staying away, the pocessionists had a smooth walk. Incessant rains over the last couple of days had threatened to cast a shadow on the Shobha Yatra
The Ganesh idol at Nehru Maidan was installed by Hindu Yuvasene. The city police made elaborate security arrangements to ensure peace during the procession.
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