Mangaluru: A sight of 18 lakh coloured bulbs shining from sundown to 11 in the night has definitely driven darkness out of town to experience the essence of Dasara. The only Dasara in the world that is from the people, of the people and by the people as described by Janardhana Poojary, the head of Gokarnanatha Temple committee and the man who took lead in introducing Dasara in Mangaluru.
As Gokarnanatha temple organizes the perfect Dasara for Mangaluru, people are seen walking around the temple with smiles and good vibes. Shutterbugs are seen clicking pictures of their loved ones and friends, selfie addicts are no exceptions too.
Let us walk you through the temple that has been conducting Dasara celebrations in the city without Government funding for almost the past two decades.