Sun Oct 12 06:17:26 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The Hasanamba Temple in Hassan, Karnataka, India, experienced an unprecedented surge in devotees on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Over 1.5 lakh people visited the temple, leading to extremely long queues and requiring authorities to keep the temple open through the night, contrary to the original schedule. Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda assured devotees that everyone would have the opportunity to have ‘darshan.’ The crowds thinned by Sunday morning. The temple will remain open until October 22nd, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to visit on October 15th. Special arrangements are being made to minimize disruption to ordinary devotees during VIP visits.

**News Article:**

**Record Crowds Flock to Hasanamba Temple in Hassan, India**

**Shivamogga, India – October 12, 2025** – The Hasanamba Temple in Hassan, Karnataka, is experiencing an extraordinary influx of devotees, with numbers exceeding 150,000 on Saturday, October 11th. The massive turnout has stretched resources and forced authorities to adjust the temple’s schedule.

Serpentine queues snaked through the city, prompting temple officials to forego the planned closure between 2 AM and 5 AM on Sunday. “We have put up serpentine barricades for about 5.5 km. Hundreds of people are standing in queues beyond the barricades. A record number of people are in queue, beyond our expectations. Considering the long lines, the administration has decided to allow ‘darshana’ from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m.,” said Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda in a video statement.

The Minister, also in-charge of Hassan district, reassured devotees that everyone would be accommodated. By Sunday morning, the crowds had subsided, but the temple remains open to the public until October 22nd, with the doors closing on October 23rd.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is slated to visit the temple on October 15th. The district administration has announced special provisions for VIPs and pass holders to ensure that their visits do not disrupt the experiences of regular devotees. The temple is a significant religious site in Karnataka and the annual opening draws large crowds.

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