Doors of the historic Hasanamba temple were opened in Hassan on October 13. The temple is opened only during the annual Hasanamba Jatra Mahotsava (annual festival). Hundreds of devotees had gathered to have darshan of the deity when the doors of the temple were opened at 12.30 pm. in the presence of Excise Minister K. Gopalaiah and senior officers of the district administration.
The temple will be closed on October 27, the day the festival comes to an end. The district administration has made arrangements for smooth conduct of the festival.
Thousands of people from various parts of Karnataka are expected to visit the temple. The temple will remain closed on October 25 due to the solar eclipse.
First darshan of Hasanamba deity
Hundreds of devotees had gathered for darshan of the deity when the doors of the Hasanamba temple were opened at 12.30 p.m. on October 13, 2022.
