Former MLA T Shakuntala Shetty handed over face shields to the Someshwara Sri Somanatha Temple renovation committee.
MANGALURU: Mangaluru MLA UT Khader donated 300 face shields through UT Fareed Foundation to Someshwara Sri Somanatha Temple in his constituency, where annual festival and Brahmakalashotsava are being held till April 26.
In the wake of fresh Covid-19 guidelines issued by the state government, the temple has decided to make rituals symbolic without allowing devotees. The famous temple on the seashore in Someshwara has cancelled all cultural programmes and decided to hold only rituals of Brahmakalashotsava.
Khader said that masks have been donated to protect volunteers taking part in the festival and a symbol of harmony. “The historic temple is on the threshold of Brahmakalashotsav rituals. The temple has decided to cancel all public programmes and hold rituals following the guidelines of the government. To protect the health of volunteers the U T Fareed Foundatio
Devotees participating in a procession held as part of festival of a temple in Mangaluru on Tuesday
MANGALURU: Mangaluru city police booked a case against the Someshwara Somanatha Temple near Ullal for failing to adhere to the government guidelines related to Covid-19 and holding annual festival.
Meanwhile, the district administration also has served notice to Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple for holding festival when the Covid-19 regulations are in place. Soon after receiving the notice from the district administration the authorities of Kateel Temple stopped the festival programmes.
Similarly, the district administration has directed the Mangaluru City Corporation to book cases against organisers of a religious procession at Dongarakeri in the city.