Kasargod: Offerings begin for Madhur Temple's Ashtabandha Brahmakalashotsava and Moodappa Seva

Kasargod: The Madhur Sri Madananteshwara Siddhi Vinayaka Temple is set to host the Ashtabandha Brahmakalashotsava and Moodappa Seva from March 27 to April 7. Devotees have already begun offering Horekanike for the grand event, with the Gonne Muhurta conducted on Friday morning.

Under the leadership of panchayat committees and city committees in Kasargod district, a significant amount of Horekanike is being collected. Various organizations, temples, and communities have started contributing their offerings.

Devotees from Karnataka have also begun sending Horekanike, and contributions are expected to increase in the coming days. Offerings are also arriving from family temples and residential areas across different regions.

Massive Horekanike procession on March 29

A grand Horekanike procession from Kasargod city will take place on March 29, starting from the premises of Sri Mallikarjuna Temple.

Final stage of infrastructure work

Hundreds of devotees, including women and children, are actively participating in cleaning and temple-related construction work. The installation of interlocking tiles around the temple premises is in its final stage, with an estimated cost of Rs 24 lakh. Additionally, red stone pavements have been laid around the temple courtyard, while granite has been installed on the temple’s main tower (Moodugopura), with a total project cost of approximately Rs 30 lakh.

Cattle shed for rituals

A temporary cattle shed (Hatti) has been constructed within the temple premises to house cows and calves, ensuring a steady supply of milk and gomutra (cow urine) for the Brahmakalashotsava and Moodappa Seva rituals. The shed has been built using areca nut trees, bamboo, and areca palm leaves (soge). Milk for the rituals will be sourced directly from these cows.

With preparations in full swing, the temple is gearing up for the grand religious celebrations, expecting the participation of thousands of devotees.