Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha temple has been illuminated on the occasion of Dasara celebrations in Mangaluru, on October 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: H S MANJUNATH
The Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha temple in Mangaluru is attracting a large number of devotees and visitors during the Dasara/Navaratri celebrations.
People are visiting the temple to see the beautifully decorated idols of Maha Ganapathi, Goddess Sharada, Adhishakthi, and the Navadurga avatars — Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmandini, Skandamata, Katyayini, Mahakali, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri.
Thousands of people are visiting the temple daily. Hundreds of volunteers are offering seva in shifts for smooth conduct of the festivities.
Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha temple decked up for Navaratri celebrations
An idol of Goddess Durga has been put up in the Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha temple as part of the Navaratri celebrations in Mangaluru.
An idol of Goddess Sharada has been put up in the Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha temple as part of the Navaratri celebrations in Mangaluru.
Volunteers cutting vegetables for use in preparation of prasadam for devotees in the Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha temple as part of the Navaratri celebrations in Mangaluru.
Volunteers packing laddoos for devotees in the Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha temple as part of the Navaratri celebrations in Mangaluru.
An idol of Goddess Durga slaying Mahishasura has been put up in the Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha temple as part of the Navaratri celebrations in Mangaluru.
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The Mangaluru City Police are monitoring traffic movement around the temple to prevent congestion.
Anna prasadam (meals) is being served to devotees every day. Volunteers have come forward to cut vegetables and pack laddu prasadam in the temple premises.
The Navaratri celebrations at Kudroli temple will continue till the end of Dasara.
Published - October 15, 2026 01:12 pm IST