Udupi: Foundation stone laid for new Kalkuda-Kallurti Daivasthana at Doddannagudde

Team Udayavani, Dec 28, 2024, 3:33 PM IST

Udupi: A foundation stone-laying ceremony was held for the construction of a new temple dedicated to the deities Kalkuda and Kallurti at the Shri Chakra Peetha, Doddannagudde, a revered center of Durga Adishakti worship. The religious event was conducted under the guidance of Kshetra Dharmadarshi Shri Ramananda Guruji and chief priest Anish Acharya, following traditional rituals.

The temple, located at the historic Shakti Kshetra, is known for its divine energy and ability to fulfill the wishes of devotees. The principal deities, Kalkuda and Kallurti, are worshipped by countless devotees and hold a significant place in the spiritual fabric of the region.

The new temple is being built with the support of entrepreneur Kalladka Purushottama Shetty and his family, who attribute their success to the blessings of the temple’s deities.

The ceremony witnessed the participation of prominent individuals, including wood sculptor Jagadish Acharya, contractor Sudarshan Kalmadi, entrepreneur Anand Bayiri, Usha Ramananda Kilpadi, Sharada Govind Bhat, Swati Pratik, and Mrinal Krishna, among others.

Kusuma Nagraj, who oversees the management of the temple, ensured the smooth execution of the event, as noted in an official statement from the temple authorities.