The closure of the temple’s sanctum was conducted with traditional rites, overseen by District Minister K.N. Rajanna, MLA Swaroop Prakash, and District Commissioner Sathyabhama. The temple will remain closed until next year, reopening for darshan on November 9, 2024, and will be accessible until November 23.
This year, approximately 1.9 million devotees visited the Hasanamba Temple during the nine-day period, making it one of Karnataka’s most anticipated religious events. The temple generated significant revenue, collecting around ₹9 crore from special darshan tickets and the sale of laddus. Officials plan to conduct the donation counting tomorrow to finalize the figures.
The Hasanamba Temple opens its doors only once a year, fostering an atmosphere of reverence as devotees from across Karnataka and beyond come to seek blessings. The annual opening is marked by elaborate rituals, while the closing signifies the goddess’s return to meditation for the rest of the year.
The record number of visitors this year underscores the temple’s status as a vital center of faith and devotion, bringing together thousands who await the goddess’s annual darshan with eagerness and devotion.