Udupi: In a vibrant spiritual event at Sri Krishna Math, the “Kattige Muhurta” — a sacred wood-collection ritual — was held in preparation for the upcoming Paryaya Mahotsava, where Sri Vedavardhana Theertha Sripada of Shirur Math will ascend the Sarvajna Peetham for the first time.

The occasion witnessed the presence of esteemed seers including Sri Sugunendra Theertha Sripada, the current Paryaya Swamiji of Puttige Math, and Sri Sushindra Theertha Sripada, the junior pontiff.

Under the leadership of Dr. Udayakumar Saralattaya, Diwan of Shirur Math, the rituals commenced with prayers to Sri Vitthala Deva, Sri Chandreshwara, Sri Ananteshwara, and Sri Krishna Mukhya Prana Deva. Devotees then participated in a colorful procession that brought sacred wood from the Kalsanka Lakshmi Garden, using bullock carts and hand-pulled carts.

Pujas were performed at the northeastern corner of Madhvasarovara, officially commencing construction of the traditional wooden chariot for the grand festival.

Simultaneously, the Paryaya Sevagatha Samiti office was inaugurated by Sri Vedavardhana Theertha Sripada. The event was graced by dignitaries including:

  • Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna

  • Byndoor MLA Gururaj Gantihole

  • Former MLA Raghupati Bhat

  • Udupi Municipal Council Chairman Prabhakar Poojary

  • Noted leaders Mattaru Ratnakar Hegde and Shrisha Bhat Kadekar

    • Appointments were also made for the Paryaya Reception Committee:

    • Rajarshi Veerendra Heggade – Honorary Chairman

  • MLA Yashpal Suvarna – Chairman

  • Kateel priest Gopakrishna Asranna – Working Chairman

  • MP Tejasvi Surya, Ranjan Pai, and Ratnakar Hegde – General Working Chairmen

    • Udupi: Kattige Muhurta Ceremony Marks Spiritual Prelude to Upcoming Paryaya

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