Tungabhadra Aarti Utsav at Huligi in Karnataka on August 26 to be organised on grand scale by Huligemma Devi Temple Development Authority

The much-awaited Tungabhadra Aarti Utsav might be held on the banks of the Tungabhadra river at Huligi on August 26 at 6.30 p.m., in accordance with Rajashekhar Basavaraj Hitnal, Lok Sabha member from Koppal

Speaking after chairing a preparatory assembly on the Huligemma Devi temple workplace on August 17, Mr. Hitnal mentioned the pageant could be organised collectively by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department and the Shri Huligemma Devi Temple Development Authority. Elaborate floral decorations would adorn the sanctum sanctorum, the temple premises, the gopuram, and the riverside dais on the day of the Aarti.

In order to create wider public consciousness, 20 publicity banners could be displayed at outstanding places, together with Huligi Circle, Ningapur Cross, close to the railway gate, Shivapur Road, Hitnal arch, in addition to in Hosapete, Koppal and Gangavati.

“The riverbank might be illuminated with ornamental lights and spotlights might be positioned on the rocks inside the river to boost the grandeur of the event,” Mr. Hitnal added.

A ceremonial procession will escort dignitaries from the Muddamma Katta to the temple with conventional kumbha and musical ensembles, after which they are going to proceed to the riverside stage.

“Priests will conduct particular rituals, together with Chandika Homa and the Tungabhadra Aarti. Women devotees will participate within the conventional udi providing ritual. Cultural programmes might be organised within the night. Volunteers and devotees, who rendered service throughout this yr’s Huligemma Devi Jatra Mahadasoha, might be felicitated,” he mentioned.

Koppal MLA Ok. Raghavendra Hitnal mentioned that the Huligemma Devi Temple Development Authority is celebrating the Tungabhadra Aarti on such a grand scale for the primary time.

“To guarantee clean conduct of the occasion, 5 committees have been shaped. The programme will embody particular pujas, cultural actions, mass feeding, floral decorations, and dazzling lighting preparations on the temple and alongside the riverbank,” he defined.

Several dignitaries, together with the Ministers for Transport and Muzrai, the Koppal district In-charge Minister, senior authorities officers, the Commissioner of Religious Endowments, MPs, MLAs and different outstanding leaders are anticipated to attend the celebrations.

The assembly was attended by Temple Executive Officer M. H. Prakash Rao, members of the Huligemma Temple Development Authority, native leaders, temple employees, and members of the Huligi Gram Panchayat.