Wednesday, 16th February 2022
Salekeri, Brahmavara, Udupi Taluk.
Every year Sri DurgaParamenshwari Veerabhadra Temple Festival happens in the month of February.
In those days, when my father was priest at the temple, it was two day event.
My father, Venkatramana Somayaji was Temple Archaka for more than 50 years, and when I was young, I used to escort my father on special ocassions.
Particularly on Festival day thousands of devotees come to temple and breaking coconuts was part of my task. At the end of day, I also used to help my father for counting coins received.
The temple has seen renovation and moderation over the years, devotees all over state,some entreprenuers, earning good salaries, and good position.
This year was special, as they are having Brahma Kalasha and Ashta Bhanda for the Deity.
On 16th Feb. there was Chandika Homa, and Grand oota for lunch and in the in the eveining, procession of Deity in Pallaki up to BadaSalekeri, with seva , pomp and paegentry.
The community is mostly of weavers, burning of oilsoaked towel is auspicious seva.
On the 17th Feb. there is also Rathotsava, and lot of shops arrive as people gather, and Festival atmosphere.
Wriitten Wednesday 23/2/2022
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