Mangaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar participated in the Dasara celebrations organized at Shri Gokarnanatha Temple in Kudroli in the city on Wednesday night.

President of the Temple Trust Jayaraj H Somasundaram welcomed Shivakumar by garlanding him.

The Deputy CM, said that he had visited the temple with the blessings of Goddess Sharada. It is my good fortune that I am visiting the holy place established by Narayana Guru. I am also delighted to have participated in the Mangaluru Dasara celebrations this year,” he added.

Shivakumar, who stepped into the temple at an auspicious hour meant for ‘Devara Bali’ festivities, participated in the conventional chariot procession of the gods by offering a coconut prior to the chariot procession.

He offered tribute to Narayana Guru, who e

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