Mangaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Mangaluru Division has introduced special Dasara package tours to promote temple tourism during the Navratri festival. These packages, which will run from October 3 to October 12, are designed to provide devotees and tourists with an opportunity to visit important temples and scenic spots across Karnataka's coastal and neighboring districts.

The tours will be conducted using Karnataka Sarige buses and will start from key locations in Mangaluru, Udupi, and Kundapura. The packages are intended to encourage temple visits during this auspicious period. However, it is important to note that the tour fares do not include meals.

Tour Packages from Udupi

1. Package 1 (₹300 for adults, ₹300 for children):**
- Departure Time: 7:30 a.m. from Udupi KSRTC City Bus Stand.
- Itinerary: This tour covers Soukur Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kollur Mookambika Temple, Maranakatte Brahmalingeshwara Temple, Kamalashile Brahmi Durgaparameshwari Temple, Mandarthi Durgaparameshwari Temple, and Neelavara Mahishamardini Temple.
- Return Time: 6:30 p.m.

2. Package 2 (₹500 for adults, ₹400 for children):
- Departure Time: 8:30 a.m. from Udupi KSRTC City Bus Stand.
- Itinerary: The tour includes visits to Puttur Bhagvathi Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kota Amruteshwari Temple, Kumbhashi Chandika Durgaparameshwari Temple, Maravanthe Beach, Murdeshwar Temple and Beach, Idagunji Ganapathi Temple, Apsarakonda Falls, and Kasarkod Eco Beach.
- Return Time: 8:40 p.m.

3. Package 3 (₹350 for adults, ₹250 for children):
- Departure Time: 8 a.m. from Kundapura City Bus Stand.
- Itinerary: The tour covers Byndoor Someshwara Temple, Murdeshwar Temple and Beach, Kollur Mookambika Temple, Maranakatte Brahmalingeshwara Temple, and Soukur Durgaparameshwari Temple.
- Return Time: 5 p.m.

4. Package 4 (₹350 for adults, ₹250 for children):
- Departure Time: 8 a.m. from Kundapura City Bus Stand.
- Itinerary: This package includes Udupi Krishna Mutt, Uchhila Mahalakshmi Temple, Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kudroli Gokarnanatha Temple, Panambur Beach, and Malpe Sea Walk.
- Return Time: 6:30 p.m.

Tour Packages from Mangaluru

1. Navadurga Darshana Package (₹400 for adults, ₹300 for children):
- Departure Time: 8 a.m. from Mangaluru Bejai Terminal.
- Itinerary: The tour includes visits to Mangaladevi Temple, Sunkadakatte Annapoorneshwari Temple, Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple, Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari Temple, Sasihithlu Bhagavathi Temple and Beach, Chitrapura Durgaparameshwari Temple, Urva Mariyamma Temple, and Kudroli Gokarnanatha Temple.
- Return Time: 8 p.m.

2. Madikeri Package (₹500 for adults, ₹400 for children):
- Departure Time: 7 a.m. from Bejai Terminal.
- Itinerary: The tour covers Madikeri, Raja Seat, Abbi Falls, Cauvery Nisargadhama, and the Golden Temple.
- Return Time: 9 p.m.

3. Kollur Package (₹500 for adults, ₹400 for children):
- Departure Time: 8 a.m. from Bejai Terminal.
- Itinerary: This package includes visits to Uchhila Mahalakshmi Temple, Kamalashile Brahmi Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kollur Mookambika Temple, and Maranakatte Brahmalingeshwara Temple.
- Return Time: 7 p.m.

4. Murdeshwar Package (₹550 for adults, ₹450 for children):
- Departure Time: 7 a.m. from Bejai Terminal.
- Itinerary: The tour covers Murdeshwar Temple, Kumbhashi Chandika Durgaparameshwari Temple, Ganapathi Temple, and Uchhila Mahalakshmi Temple.
- Return Time: 7 p.m.

Booking Details

Passengers interested in these special tours can reach out to the Mangaluru depot managers or advance booking counters for more information. Bookings can also be made online at [www.ksrtc.in] (http://www.ksrtc.in). For inquiries and bookings, passengers can contact the following:

- Mangaluru Depot 1 Manager: 7762990713
- Depot 3 Manager: 7762990723
- Advance Booking Counter: 9663211553
- Bejai Bus Terminal: 7760990720

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Panambur: A man who allegedly came armed to attack another person was caught by members of the public and later handed over to police in Jokatte late on Friday night.

The accused has been identified as Naveen Poojari, originally from Vamanjoor and presently residing in Jokatte.

According to police sources, Naveen was married and has an eight-year-old son. The couple are now divorced.

Police said Naveen suspected that his former wife, who is employed at a showroom in Padil, was moving closely with Devi Prasad Acharya, a mechanic working there.

Based on this suspicion, Naveen allegedly went to the house of Devi Prasad Acharya on Friday night carrying a deadly weapon, created a scene and issued threats.

During the incident, Devi Prasad Acharya reportedly contacted the 112 emergency helpline, following which Naveen fled from the spot.

While escaping, Naveen is said to have fallen from his two-wheeler near the Jokatte Panchayat area. Local residents who rushed to help noticed a deadly weapon on the vehicle and immediately alerted police.

Officials from Panambur Police Station rushed to the spot, took Naveen into custody and brought him to the station.

A case has been registered based on the complaint filed by Devi Prasad Acharya, and further action is under way.