Chikkallur Siddappaji Jathra to be held in grand manner in Jan

A religious festival, called Chandramandalotsava, will be held in Kollegal Taluk, one of the popular religious gatherings in the state, after a two-year gap. The district administration has made all the necessary preparations to conduct the festival for five days from January 5th, Thousands of devotees from Mandya and Mysuru come to the temple during the festival. It was held in a lowkey manner in the last two years, due to the Covid19 pandemic. Due to the Covid19 situation, the authorities are guarded and keeping a tab on the situation. In a step to prevent animal sacrifice, the high court banned the practice two years ago. Devotees from across the state offer different pujas and perform rituals and harake after camping along with their family members in the surroundings of the temple for five days. They begin the rituals like Chandramandalotsava on a fullmoon day which is expected on January 6th, followed by Hulivaganotsav and Pankthisevelike mass feeding and mutturaya puja. The proceedings continue till January 10th. Thousands of devotees will witness the Chandramandalotsava. A ritual that will be held on the first day of the festival.