Mangalore, October 14: Hundreds of vehicles took part in 'hore-kanike' procession held in the city as a prelude to the impending 22nd 'Mangaluru Dasara' that coincides with the centenary celebration of Kudroli Gokarnanatha Kshetra.
'Hore-kanike' which arrived in various vehicles from different parts of Karnataka and other states like Kerala, Mumbai and Gujarat reached Nehru Maidan at around 3 p.m.
Later, a grand procession was taken out from Nehru Maidan under the leadership of former union minister and patron of Kshetra B Janardhan Poojary.
The 'hore-kanike' passed through A B Shetty Circle, K S Rao Road, PVS Circle, M G Road, Lady Hill and Mannagudda before reaching Kudroli. March of around 1000 flag-bearers made the procession attractive.
Kshetra Development Committee President Sairam H S said that for the first time in the history of India such a large number of vehicles participating in 'hore-kanike' procession.
'Hore-kanike' is an arrangement where the devotees contribute rice, pulses, coconuts, vegetables, and other food grains needed for mass feeding at festivals.
Meanwhile, the number of devotees visiting Kudroli Temple has been increasing ahead of 'Dasara utsav' which is scheduled to be held from October 16 to 25 with traditional fervour and grandeur.
According to Kshetra Development Committee Member Harikrishna Bantwal 'Mangaluru Dasara' will be observed in a special way this year as it coincides with the centenary celebration of the Temple. Dasara celebration will be kicked off with the installation of nine Durga idols and one Sharada idol at Gokarnanatha Kalyana Mantapa on October 16.
Brahmakalashotsava programme will be organised for two days on October 19 and 20 as a part of the centenary year of the temple foundation. Various cultural programmes will also be organised everyday evening during the ten-day celebrations
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