Kundapur: The Lakshadeepotsava and Rathotsava celebrations of Shree Kundeshwara Temple Kundapur were observed with much celebration and devotion here, on Thursday, December 10.
Thousands of devotees visited the temple offering special pujas on the occasion. Shatharudrabhisheka, Mahapuja and other proceedings were carried out in the morning and many other spiritual programs were held in the lords abode throughout the day.
Devotees lit lamps around Kundapur city in their homes and on buildings to make illuminated installations. The ‘utsava murty’ of the Lord was taken around in the temple. The procession of the lord’s utsava murty in the city was carried in a floral decorated chariot.
On the occasion of Lakshadeepotsava, the temple’s Pushkarani pond and the whole town was decorated with lamps. A fireworks show and a variety of cultural and entertainment programs were organized by various clubs and associations all around the town.