Chinna Pattana Devasthan's Rath Utsav Celebrated with Traditional Fervour

Bhatkal - 02 April 2012: Bhatkal Chinnapattana Hanumanth Devasthan's annual Ter Habba was celebrated here in Bhatkal yesterday with religious fervour and enthusiasm.As a part of this utsav, large number of devotees visited the temple in the morning and participated in a special pooja and later in the evening the Rath Yatra was carried out from Hanuman Devasthan

Bhatkal Ter Habba is considered as a supreme example of Hindu-Muslim integration. As a part of this ritual, a delegation led by Surendra Shanbhag accompanied with head-priest of Hanumanth temple visited the Chirkin family member, Mr Ansar Shabandri's house and requested permission to pull the Rath. Speaking on this occasion, Mr Ansar (Chirkin) said that this is a 200 year old tradition to celebrate Ter Habba and our family is closely attached with this festival. He also briefly shed light on the history of Bhatkal Ter Habba and wished best of luck.

The Ter procession begun from Hanumanth temple and after passing through flower market, main road and car street concluded at the same place. Heavy security arrangements were made to maintain peace during this festival.

Bhatkallys News Service / Rizwan Gangavali

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