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Doors of historic Hasanamba Temple open as Hasanamba festival begins

The doors of the Hasanamba Temple were opened on November 2 in the presence of elected representatives, seers and officers. (Source: PRAKASH HASSAN)

The doors of the historic Hasanamba Temple in Hassan were opened around 12 p.m. on November 2, 2023, to mark the inauguration of the Hasanamba festival.

The temple is opened to devotees only during this festival of the year. Thousands of people from different parts of the State visit the temple to get a ‘darshana’ of the deity during the festival.

The temple is opened to devotees only during the Hasanamba festival of the year.  (Source: PRAKASH HASSAN)

The doors were opened in the presence of Minister for Cooperation K.N. Rajanna, legislators, and senior officers of the Hassan district administration. Hassan district administration has made arrangements for the smooth conduct of the festival. Around 1,200 policemen have been deployed for the event.

The temple will be closed on November 15.

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