MALLA SRI DURGAPARAMESHWARI TEMPLE - TULA BHAARA

 Monday, 27th October, 2026

Mallam, Muliyar Village, Kasaragod Dist, Kerala

We were there at the temple by 10.30 am after having left from Birthi Salekeri and Udyavara, the place is about 120 km and Balakrishna's 7 - seater car was hired. 

Nalini sisters Sujatha, Vijaya and her husband accompanied.

The trip was for seeking blessings for good health and welfare of the family by performing Tulaa Bhaara (ತುಲಾ ಭಾರ ಸೇವೆ ) seva to Devi Durgaparameshwari.

Fulfillment of Vows (Harake or Seva): Devotees frequently vow to perform Tulabhara when asking for a specific blessing or relief from a difficult situation. Once the wish is granted, they return to the temple to honor that promise. 

Tulaa Bhaara is an ancient Hindu tradition, where a person/persons sit on the pan of a large balance scale on one side, and is weighed against commodities mainly rice, which are then donated to the temple for the needy.

The seva was done sincerely by the officials and the archaks, the aarti was given.

That was feeling of vibes and satisfaction , blessings from the Goddess Devi.

We also had anna prasada (oota) at the temple , after which we left from the place.

Posted 29/10/2026

VISIT HOME - NEELAVARA SURENDRA ADIGA

 Thursday, 22 Oct. 2026

Manooru, Kota, Udupi Dist.

ದಣಿವಿರದ ಸಾಧಕ, ಕನ್ನಡದ ಕಟ್ಟಾಳು, ಆತ್ಮೀಯ ನೀಲಾವರ ಸುರೇಂದ್ರ ಅಡಿಗರ ಮನೆಗೆ ಭೇಟಿ ಕೊಡುವ ಸಂದರ್ಭ ಒದಗಿ ಬಂತು. ಅವರ ಮನೆಯಲ್ಲಿಯ ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಭಂಡಾರ, ಅಂದವಾಗಿ ಜೋಡಿಸಿಟ್ಟಿರುವ ಅವರ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ, ಪುರಸ್ಕಾರಗಳು ನೋಡಿ ಸಂತೋಷವಾಯಿತು. 

ಉಡುಪಿ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಪರಿಷತ್ತಿನ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾಗಿ ಮತ್ತು ಕನ್ನಡದ ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ಕತೆಗಾರ, ಕಾದಂಬರಿಕಾರ, ಕವಿ, ವಿಮರ್ಶಕ, ಗ್ರಂಥ ಸಂಪಾದಕರಾಗಿ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಲೋಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಮೇರು ಸಾಧನೆ ಮಾಡಿರುವ ಸುರೇಂದ್ರ ಅಡಿಗರು. 

ಬೇರೊಂದು ಸಮಾರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಅವರನ್ನು ಭೇಟಿ ಮಾಡಿದಾಗ, ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಖಂಡಿತವಾಗಿ ಮನೆಗೆ ಬರಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ಆಹ್ವಾನಿಸಿದಾಗ , ಇಂದು ಅವರ ಮನೆಗೆ ಹೋಗುವ ಅವಕಾಶ ಒದಗಿ ಬಂತು. 

ಅಡಿಗರ ಆತಿಥ್ಯ, ಗೌರವ, ಸನ್ಮಾನ ಎಲ್ಲದಕ್ಕೂ ನಾವು ಶರಣು, ಅನಂತಾನಂತ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು. 

ಅಡಿಗರ ಕಾಯ ಕಲ್ಪವನ್ನು ನಿರಂತರವಾಗಿ ಮುಂದುವರಿಸಲು ಶ್ರೀ ದೇವರು ಅವರಿಗೆ ಶಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಕೊಡಲಿ. 

Posted 29/10/2026  

YAKSHAGANA - RATNAVATHI KALYANA

 Saturday, 24th October 2026

Salekeri DurgaPrameshwari Devasthana Sabhangana, Brahmavara.

Second part of SANGEETHA MALIKE 2026, was Yakshagana Prasanga, RATNAVATHI KALYANA, presented by Sujayeendra Hande and his team.

Rathnavathi Kalyana (ರತ್ನಾವತಿ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ) is a famous, traditional Yakshagana Prasanga (play script) originally written by the renowned Kannada poet Nandalike Lakshminarayana (popularly known by his pen name Muddana). It is highly celebrated in both Badagutittu and Tenkutittu styles of Yakshagana theatre.

The prasanga was presented by Sujayeendra Hande as Bhagavataru, Sudhendra Holla as Bhadrasena, Kavya Hande as Prince Vatsaraja.

SUDHINDRA HOLLA

ABHILASHA'S PARENTS (SRIDHAR HANDE & WIFE VASUMATHI)

KAVYA HANDE

The presentation  of 90 minutes, was beautiful, singing was fantastic, dialogues of the actors was excellent, dances were awesome.

The artists were felicitated, after which buffette dinner was served.

Posted 28/10/2026

SANGEETHA MAALIKE - 19 (2026)

 Saturday, 24th October 2026

Salekeri Durgaparameshwari Devasthana Sabhangana, Brahmavara,

In memory of Late Srikanth Somayaji, music program was organized at the above venue, as there was likely rain. 

The program started at 5 pm, Srimathi Sangeetha Balachandra celebrety singer, with a deep voice, accompanied by Tabla, rhytm pad and Keyboard artists.

Anisha, s/o Srikanth welcomed the artists and the audience.

Abhilasha S, w/o Srikanth, enumerated how much Srikanth loved music, himself also being composer and singer.

ABHILASHA

Rajaram Tolpadi, close friend of Srikanth. highlighted Srikanth's character, whatever he was doing, he was deeply, intensly involved in it.

RAJARAM TOLPADI

The program concluded , felicitations to the artists followed, at 7.00 PM, 

Second part of the program was Yakshagana, by Sujayeendra Hande and the team.

Posted 27/10/2026

SHRADDAHANJALI - VASUDEVA AITHAL

 Friday, 23rd Oct. 2026

VASUDEVA AITHAL

From Rajeshwara Holla:

I am deeply saddened to share that my father in law Sri. P.Vasudeva Aithal passed away yesterday evening.He was 95.

Further details on the funeral I will post here.🙏

ಕೂಟಮಹಾಜಗತ್ತು, ಸಾಲಿಗ್ರಾಮ (ಆರ್), ಉತ್ತರ ಹಳ್ಳಿ ಅಂಗಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಹಿರಿಯ ಸದಸ್ಯರಾದ 

ಪಣಂಬೂರು ಹೆಸರಾಂತ ಐತಾಳ ಮನೆತನದ ಜ್ಯೋತಿಷಿ ಶ್ರೀಯುತ ಬಾಬು ಯಾನೆ ನಾರಾಯಣ ಐತಾಳರ ಸುಪುತ್ರ ಹೈಕೋರ್ಟ್ ಅಡ್ವಕೇಟ್ ವಾಸುದೇವ ಐತಾಳ ತಮ್ಮ 95ನೇ ವಯಸ್ಸಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಇದೀಗ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಸ್ವಗ್ರಹ ದಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಧನ ಹೊಂದಿದರು. ಅವರು ಪುತ್ರ ಹಾಗೂ ಇಬ್ಬರು ಪುತ್ರಿಯರನ್ನು ಅಗಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ದೇವರು ಇವರ ಆತ್ಮಕ್ಜೆ ಸದ್ಗತಿಯನ್ನು ನೀಡುವುದರೊಂದಿಗೆ  ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ  ಮತ್ತು ಮನೆ ಯವರೆಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ದು:ಖವನ್ನು ಭರಿಸುವ ಶಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ನೀಡಲಿ ಎಂದು ಶ್ರದ್ಧಾಂಜಲಿ ಪೂರ್ವಕ ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆ.

ಓಂ ಶಾಂತಿಃ.

 ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು ಮತ್ತು ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಕಾರ್ಯಕಾರಿ ಸಮಿತಿ

ಕೂಟಮಹಾಜಗತ್ತು, ಸಾಲಿಗ್ರಾಮ (ಆರ್), ಉತ್ತರ ಹಳ್ಳಿ ಅಂಗಸಂಸ್ಥೆ

Om Shanthi......

Sagathi Praptirastu......

Posted 27/10/2026

TRIP TO OORU : 21 - 26 OCT 2026

 VISITING OORU

21 - 26 OCT. 2026

Visiting ooru is always happy ocassion, with attending various functions, visiting temples and visiting friends relations after a long time.

Day 1: Wednesday 21st Oct.

Having left from Bengaluru, the previous evening by Panchaganga Express Train, reached early mornig 4.30 to Udupi station, from there engaged Auto and went to Udyavara.

Udupi Railway Station, 4.30 am

After having beautiful breakfast from Sujatha at Udyavara, went to Birthi, Salekeri.Took Bath and finished pooja at home and went to Garadimane for Chandika Homa and VijayaDashami Pooja at Sri Chandika Durga Devi and grand oota.

Evening at Home, sweet home, relaxed.

Day 2: Thursday, 22 Oct. 2026

Went to Salekeri Sri Durga Parameshwari Temple, donated Saree, had Dasrhana, came home and had lunch.

Evening went to AneGudde Vinayaka Temple for Darshana, and then to Visit Neelavara Surendra Adiga at Manooru, Kota, spent some time.

Came home to Birthi, had dinner and slept.

Day 3: Friday, 23 Oct. 2026

Went to Vijaya's son Putta's home at Udupi, near Paniyadi Temple, had lunch and slept. Evening together with Vijaya and her Husaband, went to Udyavara, had set dosa, dropped Vijayas at Kadiyali and came back home and slept.

Day 4: Saturday, 24th Oct. 2026 

Morning after pooja, went to Brahmavar, bought some flowers, fruits. Went to Satyanatha Stores, bought some dresses, came home had lunch.

Evening was "SANGEETHA MAALIKE" in memory of Late Srikanth Somayaji,  Music Program and Yakshagana "RATNAVATHI KALYANA".

Owing to fear rain disrupting the program, the same was organized at Salekeri Temple Sabhangana.  The progrma follwed by buffette dinner.

Day 5: Sunday, 25th Oct. 2026

Today being Shama's (D/O Abhilasha) PREGNENCY CELEBRATIONS,  after Satyanarayana Pooja at Home, felicitaions to SHAMA - ABHIJIT, from relatives, friends and well wishers. There was a large gathering.

After the program, there was grand lunch with Holige, Kajjaya, Haalubai as sweets with other usual items. There were more than 160 people enjoyed the feast.

Fortunately, there was no rain, guests enjoyed the program and the feast.

Day 6: Monday, 26th Oct. 2026

Morning finished bath and pooja at home, proceeded to Udyavara, left the car and went in hired Balakrishn' s car and proceeded to Malla Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple for TULAA BHAARA .

On the way, had nice breakfast prepared at home by Sujatha and Vijaya, Idli, Chutney,  Kesari Baath and coffee.

Returned to Mangaluru after visiting Ganapathi Temple at Madhur, AnathaPadmanabha Temple (Crocodile) at Ananthaura, spent some time at Someshwara Beach and came VishalaKeshava Bhat's apartment.

SOMESHWARA BEACH.

The bus to  Bengaluru "INTER CITY" was at 10 pm, Keshava Bhat dropped us at boarding point, reached Goruguntepalya, Bengaluru at 4.30 am next day, engaged a Taxi and came Home with Ravi Vidya and Urvi, thus ending pleasant trip to OORU.

Posted 27/10/2026