Dharmasthala is set to celebrate the vibrant Navaratri festival from September 22 to October 1, with daily cultural programs scheduled at the Pravachana Mantapa from 6:00 PM onwards. A blend of devotional, classical, and light music performances will enthrall devotees and visitors.
Cultural Program Schedule:
September 22 – Bhakti Sangeet by Master Ashmith Mangalore
September 23 – Classical Music by Vidya S. Rao Troupe, Udupi
September 24 – Sitar recital by Anagha Avadhoot, Belagavi
September 25 – Classical Music by Srividya Ujire
September 26 – Bhakti Rasamanjari by Sinchana M. Gowda Troupe, Puttur
September 27 – Classical Music by Chandrika Rajaram, Bengaluru
September 28 – Classical Music by Anuradha Bhatt, Advasthala, Kepu, Vittla
September 29 – Classical Music by Srilakshmi Bellannu, Bengaluru
September 30 – Sugama Sangeetha by Navya M. R. and Troupe, Puttur
October 1 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM – Bhakti Rasamanjari by Aaradhya Rao, Bengaluru
9:00 PM to 11:30 PM – Sugama Sangeetha by Kshiti Rai, Dharmasthala
Special Visit and Scholarship Distribution:
On September 21, Devendrakeerthi Bhattaraka Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math will visit the Ratnatraya Jain Tirth Kshetra, located in Belthangady Jainapete, Ujire. As part of the visit, a scholarship distribution program will be held by the Kinnamma Yane Gunavathi Amma Memorial Trust, offering scholarships worth ₹25 lakhs to 700 students. Pikkme OnePlus Nord (2020) Back Cover | D5 Tough Armor Bumper | 360 Protection Case | Ring Holder Stand Case for OnePlus Nord (2020) (Black)
Rituals and Religious Ceremonies:
At 7:00 AM, a Kalasha Abhishekam will be performed at the Shri Shantinath Swami Basadi. These events are organized in memory of Kellaguthu Sabrabailu Kinnamma Yane Gunavathi Amma, a former hereditary administrator of the basadi. In all three basadis, Navakalasha Abhishekam, Maha Pooja, and Alankara Pooja for Padmavati Amma will take place.
At 3:00 PM, Swamiji will preside over the scholarship distribution ceremony, with K. Jayavarma Raj Ballal, the hereditary administrator of the basadi, chairing the event. This festive season in Dharmasthala promises to be a beautiful confluence of devotion, culture, and community service, bringing together tradition and celebration. Also Read: Lucknow Court Orders Case Against ANI Editor Smita Prakash Over 'False News' on Election Commission