The 12th century Hasanamba temple will open for devotees on October 21.
The
district administration has begun preparations for the event, which
attracts thousands of devotees from different parts of the State.
Opening
Hasanamba temple opens only once in a year during the ‘Ashwija Masa Poornima' for nine days.
It closes a day after Balipadyami.
Arrangements
Deputy Commissioner K.G. Jagadeesh visited the
temple on Thursday and reviewed the arrangements. Chief Minister D.V.
Sadananda Gowda and Minister for Housing V. Somanna, who is in-charge of
the district, are expected to visit the temple.
Mr.
Jagadeesh said that well-known folk troupes would be invited to
perform. As the number of devotees would be high, arrangements would be
made for providing drinking water.
Police presence
Amit Singh, Superintendent of Police, said that
additional police personnel would be deployed. As many as 200 police
staff would be on duty, he added.
Source: TheHindu
