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The Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Temple is holding its annual Lakshadeepotsava programmes from November 15-20, 2025. The event includes the 93rd Sarva Dharma Sammelana on November 18, inaugurated by Minister M.B. Patil, featuring talks and a Bharatnatyam recital. The Sahitya Sammelana will be held on November 19, inaugurated by columnist Premashekar and featuring talks, a music program, and a Yakshagana performance. The Lakshadeepotsava concludes with the Gouri Marukatte Utsava and “Kala Seve” performances overnight from November 19 to 20. KSRTC is providing special bus services for the event.
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Dharmasthala Temple Gears Up for Lakshadeepotsava, November 15-20
MANGALURU – November 10, 2025 – The Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Temple is preparing to host its annual Lakshadeepotsava festival from November 15th to November 20th, promising a rich tapestry of cultural and spiritual events.
The six-day festival will feature the 93rd Sarva Dharma Sammelana (All Religions Conference) on November 18th. Minister for Large and Medium Scale Industries, M.B. Patil, is scheduled to inaugurate the conference, which will be presided over by Swayamprakash Sachhidananda Saraswati Swami of Hariharapura. The conference will also feature talks by journalist A. Suryaprakash Pandit and columnist Tanvir Ahmedullah. A Bharatnatyam dance recital, directed by Vidhushi Sheela Unnikrishnan from Chennai, will follow in the evening.
The Sahitya Sammelana (Literature Conference) is slated for November 19th. Columnist Premashekar will inaugurate the event, with journalist Vishweshwar Bhat presiding. Writers Shanta Nagamangala, journalist V. Raghu, and writer B.M. Sharabendra Swami from Dharwad will deliver talks. Entertainment will continue into the evening with a music program by Bengaluru’s Rahul Vellal and team, followed by the “Daksha Yajna” Yakshagana performance.
The Lakshadeepotsava celebrations will culminate with the Gouri Marukatte Utsava, commencing at midnight on November 19th and concluding on the morning of November 20th. “Kala Seve,” featuring percussion and other musical instruments, will be performed by artists from across the state throughout the night.
The KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) has announced special bus services to Dharmasthala for the duration of the event. Devotees and art enthusiasts are encouraged to attend.
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