Udupi: Grand Makar Sankranti celebrations held at Sri Krishna Matha

Team Udayavani, Jan 15, 2025, 6:14 PM IST

Udupi: The grand Makar Sankranti festival was celebrated with much pomp and devotion at Udupi’s Sri Krishna Matha under the leadership of the Paryaya Putthige Matha seer, Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Sripada.

As part of the festivities, the traditional Teppotsava (float festival) was conducted in the Madhwa Sarovara. Following this, the Brahmaratha, Garuda Ratha, and Chinna Ratha were taken out on Rathabeedi (Car Street), featuring the utsava idols of Sri Krishna Mukhyaprana, Anantheshwara, and Chandramouleshwara. The grand procession was performed with devotion and splendour.

The celebrations were graced by the presence of Sri Vishwapriya Thirtha Sripada of Sri Adamaru Matha and junior seer Sri Sushreendra Tirtha Sripada of Sri Puthige Matha.

John Mullahy, a Member of Parliament from the state of Victoria, Australia, attended as a special guest, adding to the significance of the event.

The festivities were further enhanced by vibrant electric decorations, lively bhajans, and an impressive fireworks display. Despite the rain, a large number of devotees witnessed the grand chariot festival and felt blessed by the divine spectacle.