Bhatkal: Rath Utsav celebrated peacefully
02:47PM Sun 25 Mar, 2018
Bhatkallys News Bureau/ Rizwan Gangavali
Bhatkal 25 March 2018: Bhatkal Taluksa’s Chennapattana Hanumanta Temple Jatre began on a traditional note in the presence of thousands of devotees here on Sunday 25 March in Bhatkal.
A special paryer was offered to Lord Hanumanta as a part of this occasion, while the devotees railed in the queue towards the deity in the chariot to offer their prayers from morning till the noon.
Around 5:30 in the evening, the devotees pulled the chariot shouting slokas and mantras, while Hulivesha, Songs, Bajans and other performances became center of amusement for the people present.
A heavy Bandobust of police and security personnel was in place and on stand by, as the special forces were called in from the Distric to avoid any untoward incident during the celebration.
People from both the major communities of the town co-operated with each other for the smooth running of the celebration in a traditional and peaceful manner.
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