Hassan: The annual Hassanamba Temple festival is witnessing a massive turnout of devotees, with the temple administration reporting a revenue collection of ₹12.68 crore from special darshan tickets and laddu prasada sales during the first eight days of the celebrations.
The temple doors were opened on October 29 for the annual Hassanamba and Siddeshwara Jatra Mahotsava 2026. Since then, devotees from across Karnataka and other parts of the country have been arriving in large numbers to seek the darshan of Goddess Hassanamba, whose shrine is opened to the public only once a year for a limited period.
According to figures provided in the supplied report, the total collection stood at ₹12,67,90,720 as of 5.30 pm on November 6. The figures underline the strong demand for special darshan facilities and prasada during this year’s festival.
₹12.68 crore collected through tickets and laddus
Special darshan ticket sales accounted for the largest share of the temple’s revenue. The administration collected ₹3,95,20,200 through the sale of ₹300 tickets and ₹7,87,98,000 through ₹1,000 tickets.
An additional ₹84,72,520 was generated through the sale of laddu prasada.
The ₹1,000 ticket category contributed around 65.59% of the total collection, making it the largest source of revenue. The figures indicate considerable demand among devotees for the faster darshan facility.
The temple also offers free general darshan, allowing devotees to seek the deity’s blessings without purchasing special tickets.
Former CM Siddaramaiah visits Hassanamba Temple
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited Hassan on Friday and offered prayers at the Hassanamba Temple. He also visited the Siddeshwara Swamy shrine and performed special puja.
During his visit, Siddaramaiah appreciated District Minister K.M. Shivalingegowda for organising the annual Hassanamba and Siddeshwara festival on a grand scale, drawing comparisons with the Mysuru Dasara celebrations.
He later attended a programme at the Hassan City Corporation exhibition grounds, where he commended the efforts being made to expand the festival’s scale and activities.
Festival draws devotees from across Karnataka
The Hassanamba Temple is opened to devotees only for a limited period each year, making the annual festival an important religious event for the district. This year’s celebrations began on October 29, with public darshan available from October 30.
The festival includes religious programmes and a range of public events, including exhibitions, cultural activities and sports competitions. The temple is scheduled to close its doors on November 11, following the conclusion of the annual celebrations.
With the festival continuing to attract large crowds, the temple administration expects further footfall during the remaining days. The strong demand for special darshan tickets and prasada has also made this year’s festival a significant revenue-generating event for the temple.